Willie M

 

 

 

 

I'm always swinging late, getting jammed, and popping up."

  Are you "cocking" your bottom wrist at the Launch Position (creating a "long" swing)?

  Are you starting your counter-rotation before the pitcher releases the ball?

  Are you striding at the right time?

  Are you letting the front knee continue to bend after you drop your heel?

  Is the bat too heavy?

   Are you "sliding" your hands and arms through the strike zone (staying inside the ball)?

  Are you doing the Torque, Numbers, and Enforcer Drills?

   Are you opening your front foot at least 45 degrees as you stride?

  Are you getting the proper "backside rotation" -- letting your rear foot/leg/back hip "naturally" release as you swing?

   Is your stride too long, lowering your head -- and making the ball appear to rise?

  Are you getting "balanced" in your stride?

  Are you doing your "Enforcer Drill"?