This man did a remarkable job figuring out a better way to swing that's up to today's baseball and breaks the outdated mechanics from the 80's and then he had the guts to defend his theory against a lot of people who don't have a better way but still have to try to bring him down. Shout out to you sir.

@Skullcracken

8 ай бұрын

No one swings like that. Even judge doesn't.

@srtpete1353

8 ай бұрын

Watch acunas load, and release…he literally holds that bat straight up, turns the bat like teacherman and finds the back of the baseball 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Skullcracken

8 ай бұрын

@@srtpete1353 I definitely have. He does not snap the barrel. He's in a supinated wrist position at load, and he maintains that supinated load position. Because the slow motion swing videos of Acuna youre referencing are outside pitch when you do supinate early. But it is still not like Teacherman at all. At elbow tuck, Acuna's barrel is around a 45 degree angle from horizontal on an outside pitch. Teacherman at elbow tuck, the barrel is horizontal at rear elbow tuck.

@ryanwilson7241

8 ай бұрын

@@SkullcrackenI agree with you, Acuña is one of the few outliers who ball out with just pure skill and athleticism. But the majority of upper-echelon players do what teacherman preaches, not to the same extent tho as teacherman exaggerates because that is the feel you should have

@Skullcracken

8 ай бұрын

​@@ryanwilson7241I wish I could post stillshots. He doesnt preach it as feel. Every video he states or demonstrates "all in" forceful wrist/barrel snap at launch. Absolutely does not happen. Hitters turn the barrel "knob to ball."

Great stuff! Thank you for spreading your knowledge!

Richard, I'm looking forward to helping my 11 year old boy rebuild his swing after Fall ball concludes. You've been on our radar for many months, but we didn't want to make drastic changes mid-season, being a decent hitter as he is. I figure there's lots of us coach/dads that'll be woodshedding their kids in preparation for next Spring; hopefully many will be here utilizing your channel. Anyway, thanks for being here doing what you do!

Love the shirt!! Go 🐻

This is the only way coaching should be teaching hitting

I really hope you’re working with Volpe this offseason. If he performed the way he did his rookie year with an inefficient swing, I could only imagine how well he’d perform in 2024 with your teachings!

@Abe.infante

6 ай бұрын

Glad I’m not the only one who caught his swing looking bad. People thought i was just talking to talk

I am a slowpitch player. Ive been sudying the slowpitch softball swing for atleast 10 years. After watching this video i put two sessions off the tee trying to turn the barrel and took it to a tournament and Ive never had such effortless smooth power. No intense swing thought needed. Load, turn the barrel, and the rest takes care if itself.

Golf swing thoughts?

Can you analyze Gary Sheffield swing. And his similar move you’re doing pre swing.

@bobbyjones7609

8 ай бұрын

i mean do you really need him to analyze that to understand? he is literally just cocking his wrist and uncocking them over and over the same way as the ball was rolling in this video. he just did them from a more ready position and richard did it from in front and said to slowly move back. gary just did the same thing but from a more ready and back position.

@DannyBling

8 ай бұрын

thanks Bobby. You must be a real hit at parties.

@bobbyjones7609

8 ай бұрын

@@DannyBling i mean, it seems like you watched the video and then came to the conclusion that this looked and seems like what sheffield did in his pre-swing routine... why would you need him to tell you that they are similar actions and that he was just doing the move to remind his wrists hands and elbows how he wants them to fire? similar to why tony bautista's stance looks just like the "10 toes-coil" drill or whatever. it seems like you are asking a question to validate your thoughts and feelings but you already know the answer. sorry if i came across harsh. maybe some new/young player, coach, parent seeing sheffield's routine would help them understand the movements that are trying to be taught. my bad

How do you keep the roll on a higher pitch?

I change my stance a lot trying to coil/load properly and still am not getting it any advice?

When should your foot go down to start rotating to hit the ball

@emmanuelgarcia619

8 ай бұрын

Front foot down first and as soon as it’s planted instantly begin the rotation

Okay I understand how you want me to PRODUCE THE POWER, but I’m not getting how I’m supposed to put the barrel on the ball using said method

Where can I get one of those balls?

@hodge16

8 ай бұрын

Dual grip medicine ball

@MrMackTKnife

8 ай бұрын

@@hodge16 what weight for the ball?

@hodge16

8 ай бұрын

@MrMackTKnife I've tried to comment with a link multiple times, but my comment gets removed. I'd say it's player dependent. I'd say either 2 or 4 lbs. If you Google: "4lb Strength Exercise Medicine Ball Rhino Ultra Grip with Straps" you will see different types.

I would like to visit your facility with my 12 year old daughter.

This guy is correct when he discusses turning the barrel and coiling in the load to create a hinge and corner and accelerating from the back and not the front. Where he misses the mark is when he yanks his lead shoulder and head off the ball as he swings. Need proof? Watch Tommy Pham's home run tonight. Or here on KZread, Freddie Freeman slow motion swing or a video this guy has referenced himself: Josh Hamilton slow motion swing.

@stannelson4414

8 ай бұрын

It is not about the front shoulder. It’s about the tilt at launch.

@dape8993

8 ай бұрын

Wrong wrong wrong wrong. The tilt is important but every big leaguer has a tilt to some degree. Watch the videos I cited. They all keep the head trained on the ball before, during and after contact. This guy yanks his head off the ball. NO big leaguer does that. Heck, he works with Judge and he doesn't yank his head or pull his shoulder!@@stannelson4414

@SwingKinetix

8 ай бұрын

He also misses the mark saying you supernate. The rear forearm and snapped the barrel at launch that does not happen

@stannelson4414

8 ай бұрын

If you have any arguments, my suggestion is that you take them to Richard.

@dape8993

8 ай бұрын

Um...this is his KZread channel. So, isn't making comments here taking them to Richard? 🙄🤔😄@@stannelson4414

You are creating a reverse pivot l think which is not good a good hitter uses their front side firstni sense going into that if you don't see that?

2lb. Looks like.