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Friday, November 7, 2008

Rotational Hitting Mechanics

The baseball swing has undergone an amazing transformation in homerun and slugging power over the last few years. The modern professional hitter relies on rotational mechanics, in other words, hitting around a stationary axis with a circular hand path while utilizing physical torque to maximize bat speed and power. The technique of linear hitting with weight shift and extension is NOT used by the professional or top-collegiate hitter, because it simply does not generate the same bat speed and power as rotational hitting. Bat speed and power are generated by powerful hip rotation with the body and hands rotating in unison. Hand extension occurs only after contact with the ball is made, not before.

A terrific instructional video for understanding and implementing the principles of rotational hitting mechanics is the BATSPEED FINAL ARC DVD (second edition) produced and hosted by Jack Mankin. Running approximately one hour in length, the first half of the video covers theory of rotational mechanics (what it is and why all of the best pros use it), and the second half presents an A-Z drills program, so that you can learn and/or teach those mechanics. Whether you are hitting a baseball or softball, the same rotational mechanics are essential for consistent contact and power. The training program is for everyone from Little Leaguer to high school player to collegiate player to the professional. A player can never be too young or too old to learn rotational hitting mechanics! The batting principles and body mechanics presented in this training video are backed by scientific research and proven results from batters nationwide. Former professional baseball player and batting coach John Elliot is featured as trainer in the video, who demonstrates the mechanics behind bat speed and provides a professional hitter's perspective to the revolutionary approach. The $39.95 price for the FINAL ARC instructional hitting video will be the best investment you've ever made in hitting!

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