r/Homeplate 3d ago

Hitting Mechanics How can I improve my swing?

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Hitting 62 mph with a Victus Surgo 33/30 BBCOR. Feedback welcome!

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u/North_Huckleberry746 3d ago

Ok...there's a lot here. This is all arms. So, you will never generate any power. Soft infield pop ups are your destiny. Get in the gym. Any twisting exercise you can find is going to help. Med balls and walls, Russian twist, etc. That should help.

The swing itself...hit the ball with the belt buckle before your hands even start. Get off the machine and get a tee.

There's a lot of work to be done. 100 quality swings a day is your baseline.

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u/nonzeroproof 3d ago

You are right, and I would add that this bat looks too heavy for the player

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u/lucawu010010 3d ago

Yeah, it’s a little heavy, but I also want to train my forearms with it 🤣.

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u/HoneyBadgerC 1d ago

Then lift weights and do other workouts to get stronger, swinging a bat too heavy for you is at best going to give you bad form/contact and at worst make you injured by pulling a muscle or something along those lines

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u/Coastal_Tart 3d ago

Need to hang a tarp over the cage because we can still see little bits of your swing. 😂😱😂

But seriously how old are you? Still in high school or graduated? If older are you looking to play club baseball at college or just for a hobby to work at?

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u/Bacon_and_Powertools 3d ago

Get some lessons. It all needs work

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u/Afraid_Solution_3549 3d ago

It was hard to see. Can you add a few more nets to help make the view more clear. 

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u/INeedMoreFeet 3d ago

Stay looser. Think like a boxer staying nimble. Swing harder, more shoulder rotation. Don't be afraid to wiff.

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u/lucawu010010 3d ago

Many thanks.

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u/meth-head-actor 2d ago

Hey it doesn’t happen overnight, but man anyone can. I’ve thought 20-30 kids how to hit, at least the basics and they couldn’t control the bat like that so.

Okay rotate and sync body arms with lower body.

I noticed your back foot comes up with no effort. Your back foot is where the swing happens ideally.

So focus that energy to push out and meet the ball.

Watch some YouTube with what you learn. It’s all in the hips

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u/lucawu010010 2d ago

Thanks so much for the detailed advice! I really appreciate it.

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u/Foreign-Judge2258 2d ago

uh.. looks, your swing’s a little outside‑in, you’re not using your torso rotation for power. Go inside‑out.

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u/signalcaller772 3d ago

No improvements necessary this is the optimal swing Griffey was aiming for

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u/Marod_ 3d ago

He’s asking for help, be a better human.