Thank you. I just started the slow pitch softballtwo weeks ago.
@javieralejandroacuna3908Күн бұрын
Thanks for this! I really appreciate
@WilliamMoran-cm2hyКүн бұрын
I play senior softball snd my biggest flaw is swinging too early and hitting the ball out in front of the plate. I usually hit the ball on the ground and straight at the shortstop. As much as I know this, I just can’t break the habit when I’m at the plate in a game. The ball just looks too fat and I’m too anxious. Do you have any tips for breaking this habit and hitting the ball with proper timing?
@johnohara1433Күн бұрын
What's unusual about you is how well-spoken you are. Most people doing how-to sports videos cant speak very well. They pause, search for the right words, backtrack, go off on tangents and are just hard to understand. Your speech is very fluid and organized.
@willietomlinson57242 күн бұрын
What pitching machine is your wife using ?
@DLeagueBPКүн бұрын
Blue Flame pitching machine by Louisville slugger
@davidliskey35532 күн бұрын
Smooth is fast. If you try and overpower the ball you never hit a good contact point and you drive it into the ground or pop it straight up. Great tips
@ElSeLlamaGabo2 күн бұрын
New subscriber here! Good content 🎉
@BatFlipBP3 күн бұрын
Well... looks like I need to try out those FatGuyBP balls.
@ISPSSoftball3 күн бұрын
Great video!
@MrCleveland3 күн бұрын
How are the evil BP balls holding up?
@DLeagueBP3 күн бұрын
@MrCleveland lets just say that they aren't going to make it to 20k hits
@WolfmanMadden5 күн бұрын
Great video! Is the softball velocity coming from your phone? if so what app?
@DLeagueBP3 күн бұрын
Pocket Radar connected to a tablet and speaker
@WolfmanMadden3 күн бұрын
@@DLeagueBP awesome!! I think it's worth the cost. currently i hit off a tee and tend to try and hit home runs as distance is the only "measurement" i have. with this my line drives and grounders can have a velo to compare.
@paulclark5616 күн бұрын
Great video. Hopefully everyone understands by top hand facing up, he means bottom hand facing up.
@JoshAlexanderFarrell7 күн бұрын
I’ll pass, can’t fix not having the ability 👍💯
@jamesrock94468 күн бұрын
Great tips, I'll adjust my batting once again. I've watched too many baseball coach hitting videos that I forgot that I'm hitting slow underhand pitches and an oversized ball.
@SamPhillips0112 күн бұрын
Does it have the super thin handle? Thanks in advance.
@DLeagueBP11 күн бұрын
In all honesty, I haven't swung enough short porch bats to know how it compares to their other handles. With that said, it does have a very nice thin handle
@connormccleary58713 күн бұрын
Great video, at first it didn’t feel comfortable lining up my knuckles like you showed but with some practice it feels natural now
@kdrkid8115 күн бұрын
What are you using to measure your exit velo?
@DLeagueBP15 күн бұрын
@@kdrkid81 pocket radar
@kdrkid8115 күн бұрын
Are these tips based off the teachings of Ken and Brett van bogart of swing makeover? They use the connected position phrase
@DLeagueBP15 күн бұрын
When I decided to improve my swing, I looked at a lot of different sources, including the swing makeover. A lot of the language is the same because it is common terminology used by a lot of people. Ken has lots of good advice and drills, but I don't agree with everything he teaches (we have different advice on bat path). So to answer the question: yes, in part. They are also based on teachings of ray demarini, Ryan Harvey, and many many others, and most importantly, my own journey
@swingcartel_slowpitch_softball16 күн бұрын
Great editing and good info.
@DLeagueBP16 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@FatGuyBP17 күн бұрын
Man I really appreciate the review! Short Porch bats come a lil heavier than most. So that was thought process behind the 1/4oz load. I knew it would feel a little heavier than a 1/4. Btw the heat is brutal right now, lol . Stay Safe Brother. Thanks again!
@DLeagueBP17 күн бұрын
I suspected that may be why you put a 1/4 oz endload in it, but I didn't want to speculate in the video. Just wanted to tell people how it felt. I also love the stiff handle and the feel of the barrel. Honestly, it's the most fun I have had during BP in a while!
@BatFlipBP17 күн бұрын
Nicely done sir!
@DLeagueBP17 күн бұрын
If only every review was this easy!
@BatFlipBP17 күн бұрын
@@DLeagueBP the hardest part about senior bats is putting them down!
@DLeagueBP17 күн бұрын
Truth!
@talontsi15019 күн бұрын
Glad you got your bat, hope you're impressed by it as I was. Back to back HR's for me first time ever in league night. 💪. Keep up the Good review and batting tips always enjoy this channel.
@DLeagueBP17 күн бұрын
I have enjoyed this bat! My review is done, but I'm still swinging it! Too much fun to put down! And I appreciate the support!
@FastFlash-dg2fc19 күн бұрын
For the cut swing, should we be standing at the front of the plate or rear. And are we looking for high pitches or chest/belt high
@DLeagueBP17 күн бұрын
I can usually cut anything that is belt high or above. The swing looks more like a cut swing when the pitch is a bit lower, but you can hit a high pitch with a similar swing. Usually looks like a tomahawk swing. So watch the pitcher and stand wherever you need to get one above the belt (which is normally towards the front of the box)
@CMack1920 күн бұрын
Excellent video. I look forward to doing what you have done. Quick question what is the pitching machine you are using?
@DLeagueBP20 күн бұрын
Green Pitching Machine available at poptoss.com DL12 will save you $12 if you choose to get one
@FatGuyBP21 күн бұрын
This bat has a few more gears in it, Now it has a stiffer barrel / Crisp feel but the ball jumps off the bat. Btw , what hat is that?
@DLeagueBP21 күн бұрын
I believe it! It already feels good, but there is minimal webbing. And it was just getting hotter the more we swung it. Unfortunately, I ran out of time, and energy on an evening when the real feel was 100, to keep swinging hit. I think I'll keep hitting it just to see how hot it gets/long it lasts. And that's a FGBP hat!
@FatGuyBP21 күн бұрын
One thing to keep in mind is that velo numbers are not as high with a cut swing . There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that either. A guy who squares it up might have better velo numbers but the ball won’t go as far as someone that spins the ball. I love the cut swing.
@DLeagueBP21 күн бұрын
That's definitely good information. I hadn't considered the reduced exit velo numbers, but it makes perfect sense. It also makes me feel a bit better about my numbers. Haha. I also love the cut swing! And I love the consistency of your swing. I edited out a part where I told people to go to your channel and watch you just take consistent cuts over and over as an example of hitting well. Too many beginners want to hit tanks, and they should be hitting line drives in my opinion!
@FatGuyBP21 күн бұрын
@@DLeagueBP watch the guy DK in a few of my videos. He cuts it really good. Fun to watch him spin it.
@KINGKONG763022 күн бұрын
Great content, you must’ve read my mind definitely needed this. I feel I have good power but my timing and bat path needs improving. I feel I’m always way to out in front in live bp, need to learn to be more patient and wait for the ball to come down so not to have that upper cut swing. Will try starting hands higher also as I’ve been starting hands around under chest area. But I think timing and waiting is my biggest issue. Keep up the great work, it’s appreciated!
@DLeagueBP22 күн бұрын
I recommend tee work. Easier to focus on hand placement when the ball is stationary. You can also make sure the tee is placed at the proper point of contact. Good luck!
@keithe835123 күн бұрын
Right at 11:55 is the main thing I'm trying to get myself and a few teammates to work on. No need to "pump" or drop hands down to your belt before swinging. Great video!
@DLeagueBP22 күн бұрын
The best way I know to work on keeping your hands up is with Tee work. Stride, pause and make sure your hands are up, then swing through the ball. Do it over and over until it feels normal
@DTread8623 күн бұрын
How about balanced vs end-loaded bats and deciding on bat weight? Could you give advice on that?
@DLeagueBP23 күн бұрын
When asked which bat to use, my answer is always the same: the one you feel most comfortable swinging. But if they are new and not homerun threats and want my input, I typically recommend they try a balanced bat. I also try to convince them to use a lighter bat. But, it's all about feel. Try as many different types of bats and loadings as possible!
@mykljp20 күн бұрын
I agree, swing different weights and endloads will help you find the one, or two for you and your swing. Ask teammates to try their bats. But don’t give up on a bat after a few swings and say “that bat sucks!”. Balance will help a batter with more control and consistency during their swing. Endloads help give the bat a little extra “pop” for distance. But I have seen many people swing a balanced bat and go yard with it!
@jahm.455424 күн бұрын
What was that ball toss thing you guys were using? Can you send that link 😮
@DLeagueBP24 күн бұрын
sluggertraining.com/products/blueflame
@krizzleize25 күн бұрын
Love the video series man. I’m suffering right now. Tee work feels amazing. But game time comes and I can barely get any decent contact. I know a big problem is my contact point keeps creeping forward. Anyway enough venting, thanks for the great content. ✌️
@DLeagueBP22 күн бұрын
If it makes you feel any better, it took me a good amount of time to transfer my success on the tee to live pitching, particularly game swings
@jasonbranaugh562125 күн бұрын
Can't wait for the hand path video to tie it all together
@Blazen7712325 күн бұрын
Funny how I just found your videos yesterday and was wondering when the bat path video would come out. So thank you for dropping it today lol I will say after watching your videos so far I was already able to change some things and my team just won our championship this morning and I actually contributed
@DLeagueBP25 күн бұрын
You have excellent timing! Welcome to the channel, and thanks for the support!
@bryandouglass999725 күн бұрын
Good for us old b ball players trying to get back at it in slow pitch. My problem has been keeping my back foot planted and being more relaxed.... knowing I have more time.... Keep the content coming for the rec. players 😊
@DLeagueBP25 күн бұрын
Staying relaxed is a must, but keeping your back foot planted, not so much. You absolutely don't want happy feet; but, if it is coming up and forward as you rotate on your front leg, that's okay
@dr.turkey45825 күн бұрын
Great stuff!
@DLeagueBP25 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@TonySoprano-on5iu26 күн бұрын
Should you stand in the back of the box or the front? Or does that depend on the ark thrown on the ball?
@DLeagueBP26 күн бұрын
I'm going to talk about this in an upcoming video, but arc definitely plays a role. Most good hitters in low arc leagues (usssa) will stand in the front of the box. In other leagues, it can be a bit trickier. Watch the pitcher. If the pitch is regularly flat, move up in the box. If it is high arch, deep strikes, you may want to move back a little. But overall, in my experience, most guys on low level rec leagues stand too far back in the box. I'm always telling my teammates to move up
@cpaul5726 күн бұрын
I bought the platnium dot BP balls. It gave me false hope. Never buy worth BP platnium dot.
@DLeagueBP25 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear that. BP balls are definitely an investment with prices these days, so they need to perform and last. With that said, I'll be doing an update video pretty soon on one of the 2 balls in this video
@MugginsTecmoStars27 күн бұрын
Dude just copied the swing makeover channel. Though admittedly it's all in one place which is nice
@DLeagueBP27 күн бұрын
And Swing Makeover is just a copy of Ray Demarini's instructional videos. So what exactly is your point? Good mechanics are good mechanics. There will absolutely be a bunch of overlap. I just do my best to clearly explain the swing to beginners. I do of course appreciate the view! Keep doing your thing!
@TonySoprano-on5iu26 күн бұрын
You do realize there’s a BUNCH of other videos that cover batting technique right?
@kirkwickizerart107828 күн бұрын
Are those 52/300 balls
@DLeagueBP28 күн бұрын
Yes. Mostly a mix of NX3 52 Spinners and Evil BP 52s. There are also a few old game balls. It's a low compression bat, so you shouldn't hit anything harder than a 52 with it
@sydneylebourveau794029 күн бұрын
Can you link where the slow pitch machine is from in the beginning of the video? I have been trying to find one where I can use my actual bat without worrying it will break.
@DLeagueBP29 күн бұрын
The blue flame pitching machine by Louisville slugger sluggertraining.com/products/blueflame
@davidliskey355329 күн бұрын
Swinging at strikes is key! As a pitcher if i know you will swing at junk, that's what you will get. If you are willing to take a walk the next pitch you see will probably be down the middle. I play with a few guys that just don't walk and it's easier to make them pop it up
@DLeagueBP29 күн бұрын
💯 I don't go up to the plate looking to walk, and if you throw me a strike, I'm swinging at it 9 out of 10 times. But, if you throw me 4 straight trash pitches, I'm just going to take my base
@davidliskey355329 күн бұрын
@@DLeagueBP 1st pitch i go for one of the 4 corners, usually at the upper limit, if you let it land for a strike i usually put it on the hands and get foul outs. I see guys that chase the ball at least 8"off the mat
@AudonjrGallardo-ec2hb29 күн бұрын
no coach you coach cause ur information can help anyone the student can be the teacher too coach
@bobbyhawthorne29 күн бұрын
Damn, I wish I'd watched this video two years ago. Would have saved me a lot of frustration.
@DLeagueBP29 күн бұрын
Well, now I wish I had made this video 2 years earlier! But 2 years ago, I was struggling as well!!
@bobbyhawthorne29 күн бұрын
@@DLeagueBP Don't worry about the length of the video. Just make sure it's not redundant, chirpy or chatty. I think you're off to a great start. Thanks!
@racerx521Ай бұрын
Great video. It is different game slow pitch versus modified or baseball
@dubt3779Ай бұрын
These are really good tips. There is one thing I'd like to add.. where you start your hands does matter, you have to have spacing. Not as much as Ohtani but some spacing.. what naturally happens in your swing, if your mechanics are good, your hands naturally float back.. so if you start with your hands too close to your body, they can get caught behind your body. You'll start to swing around your body.. beat the ball in the ground, roll over, or just overall bad contact. Hope this helps!
@DLeagueBPАй бұрын
I will disagree a little here. Where your hands are when your front foot lands matter. Where they are positioned while you are just standing in the box waiting on a pitch does not. This is softball, not baseball, and you have plenty of time to get your hands up and away from your body during your stride. However, with that said, keeping your hands away from your body at all times is probably best practice for most people. I sometimes have to remind myself to give my hands some space because, as you say, most people, myself included, naturally bring them straight back. However, there are a lot of really good hitters who simply create the needed space while they stride, and that's why I say that it really doesn't matter. Just be in the correct position when you hit the launch position
@dubt3779Ай бұрын
@DLeagueBP I should have elaborated a little more.. my comment wasn't based on what you said about where your hands are when standing in the box.. I'm talking about where they are when you start your swing.. if you find yourself rolling over, beating the ball in the ground, or bad contact(end cappers), see where your hands are at the beginning of the swing.. bc, like you said, it's softball. People tend to overload and get their hands stuck behind their bodies bc they are trying to kill it..
@DLeagueBPАй бұрын
I agree and this is something I have been planning on putting into my next video about bat/hand path
@h.finn94Ай бұрын
Haven’t watched the second video yet, but this video alone got me on base EVERY TIME last week. THANK YOU for helping me get my swing back!!
@DLeagueBPАй бұрын
If it was that helpful, then maybe you should stop at this one 😂 I don't want to mess anything up with more things to think about!!
@pjhobbs31Ай бұрын
Much needed info. 💯 I've never played in my life and this is very informative 👌🏿
@cgraham9727Ай бұрын
Great review! How would you compare this to the pop toss machine?
@DLeagueBPАй бұрын
Let's just say I use the blue flame a lot when I'm not taking BP by myself
@peterparsons7652Ай бұрын
Good job brother, thanks for the videos really helped
@DLeagueBPАй бұрын
Love to hear it!
@nathanmiller6683Ай бұрын
Baseball player that just joined a beer league.. thanks for the tips. I'm finding myself struggling and I think alot of it is old baseball habits.
@DLeagueBPАй бұрын
Some of those baseball habits are useful, others, not so much. I hope these videos help you figure it out!
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Thank you. I just started the slow pitch softballtwo weeks ago.
Thanks for this! I really appreciate
I play senior softball snd my biggest flaw is swinging too early and hitting the ball out in front of the plate. I usually hit the ball on the ground and straight at the shortstop. As much as I know this, I just can’t break the habit when I’m at the plate in a game. The ball just looks too fat and I’m too anxious. Do you have any tips for breaking this habit and hitting the ball with proper timing?
What's unusual about you is how well-spoken you are. Most people doing how-to sports videos cant speak very well. They pause, search for the right words, backtrack, go off on tangents and are just hard to understand. Your speech is very fluid and organized.
What pitching machine is your wife using ?
Blue Flame pitching machine by Louisville slugger
Smooth is fast. If you try and overpower the ball you never hit a good contact point and you drive it into the ground or pop it straight up. Great tips
New subscriber here! Good content 🎉
Well... looks like I need to try out those FatGuyBP balls.
Great video!
How are the evil BP balls holding up?
@MrCleveland lets just say that they aren't going to make it to 20k hits
Great video! Is the softball velocity coming from your phone? if so what app?
Pocket Radar connected to a tablet and speaker
@@DLeagueBP awesome!! I think it's worth the cost. currently i hit off a tee and tend to try and hit home runs as distance is the only "measurement" i have. with this my line drives and grounders can have a velo to compare.
Great video. Hopefully everyone understands by top hand facing up, he means bottom hand facing up.
I’ll pass, can’t fix not having the ability 👍💯
Great tips, I'll adjust my batting once again. I've watched too many baseball coach hitting videos that I forgot that I'm hitting slow underhand pitches and an oversized ball.
Does it have the super thin handle? Thanks in advance.
In all honesty, I haven't swung enough short porch bats to know how it compares to their other handles. With that said, it does have a very nice thin handle
Great video, at first it didn’t feel comfortable lining up my knuckles like you showed but with some practice it feels natural now
What are you using to measure your exit velo?
@@kdrkid81 pocket radar
Are these tips based off the teachings of Ken and Brett van bogart of swing makeover? They use the connected position phrase
When I decided to improve my swing, I looked at a lot of different sources, including the swing makeover. A lot of the language is the same because it is common terminology used by a lot of people. Ken has lots of good advice and drills, but I don't agree with everything he teaches (we have different advice on bat path). So to answer the question: yes, in part. They are also based on teachings of ray demarini, Ryan Harvey, and many many others, and most importantly, my own journey
Great editing and good info.
Thank you!
Man I really appreciate the review! Short Porch bats come a lil heavier than most. So that was thought process behind the 1/4oz load. I knew it would feel a little heavier than a 1/4. Btw the heat is brutal right now, lol . Stay Safe Brother. Thanks again!
I suspected that may be why you put a 1/4 oz endload in it, but I didn't want to speculate in the video. Just wanted to tell people how it felt. I also love the stiff handle and the feel of the barrel. Honestly, it's the most fun I have had during BP in a while!
Nicely done sir!
If only every review was this easy!
@@DLeagueBP the hardest part about senior bats is putting them down!
Truth!
Glad you got your bat, hope you're impressed by it as I was. Back to back HR's for me first time ever in league night. 💪. Keep up the Good review and batting tips always enjoy this channel.
I have enjoyed this bat! My review is done, but I'm still swinging it! Too much fun to put down! And I appreciate the support!
For the cut swing, should we be standing at the front of the plate or rear. And are we looking for high pitches or chest/belt high
I can usually cut anything that is belt high or above. The swing looks more like a cut swing when the pitch is a bit lower, but you can hit a high pitch with a similar swing. Usually looks like a tomahawk swing. So watch the pitcher and stand wherever you need to get one above the belt (which is normally towards the front of the box)
Excellent video. I look forward to doing what you have done. Quick question what is the pitching machine you are using?
Green Pitching Machine available at poptoss.com DL12 will save you $12 if you choose to get one
This bat has a few more gears in it, Now it has a stiffer barrel / Crisp feel but the ball jumps off the bat. Btw , what hat is that?
I believe it! It already feels good, but there is minimal webbing. And it was just getting hotter the more we swung it. Unfortunately, I ran out of time, and energy on an evening when the real feel was 100, to keep swinging hit. I think I'll keep hitting it just to see how hot it gets/long it lasts. And that's a FGBP hat!
One thing to keep in mind is that velo numbers are not as high with a cut swing . There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that either. A guy who squares it up might have better velo numbers but the ball won’t go as far as someone that spins the ball. I love the cut swing.
That's definitely good information. I hadn't considered the reduced exit velo numbers, but it makes perfect sense. It also makes me feel a bit better about my numbers. Haha. I also love the cut swing! And I love the consistency of your swing. I edited out a part where I told people to go to your channel and watch you just take consistent cuts over and over as an example of hitting well. Too many beginners want to hit tanks, and they should be hitting line drives in my opinion!
@@DLeagueBP watch the guy DK in a few of my videos. He cuts it really good. Fun to watch him spin it.
Great content, you must’ve read my mind definitely needed this. I feel I have good power but my timing and bat path needs improving. I feel I’m always way to out in front in live bp, need to learn to be more patient and wait for the ball to come down so not to have that upper cut swing. Will try starting hands higher also as I’ve been starting hands around under chest area. But I think timing and waiting is my biggest issue. Keep up the great work, it’s appreciated!
I recommend tee work. Easier to focus on hand placement when the ball is stationary. You can also make sure the tee is placed at the proper point of contact. Good luck!
Right at 11:55 is the main thing I'm trying to get myself and a few teammates to work on. No need to "pump" or drop hands down to your belt before swinging. Great video!
The best way I know to work on keeping your hands up is with Tee work. Stride, pause and make sure your hands are up, then swing through the ball. Do it over and over until it feels normal
How about balanced vs end-loaded bats and deciding on bat weight? Could you give advice on that?
When asked which bat to use, my answer is always the same: the one you feel most comfortable swinging. But if they are new and not homerun threats and want my input, I typically recommend they try a balanced bat. I also try to convince them to use a lighter bat. But, it's all about feel. Try as many different types of bats and loadings as possible!
I agree, swing different weights and endloads will help you find the one, or two for you and your swing. Ask teammates to try their bats. But don’t give up on a bat after a few swings and say “that bat sucks!”. Balance will help a batter with more control and consistency during their swing. Endloads help give the bat a little extra “pop” for distance. But I have seen many people swing a balanced bat and go yard with it!
What was that ball toss thing you guys were using? Can you send that link 😮
sluggertraining.com/products/blueflame
Love the video series man. I’m suffering right now. Tee work feels amazing. But game time comes and I can barely get any decent contact. I know a big problem is my contact point keeps creeping forward. Anyway enough venting, thanks for the great content. ✌️
If it makes you feel any better, it took me a good amount of time to transfer my success on the tee to live pitching, particularly game swings
Can't wait for the hand path video to tie it all together
Funny how I just found your videos yesterday and was wondering when the bat path video would come out. So thank you for dropping it today lol I will say after watching your videos so far I was already able to change some things and my team just won our championship this morning and I actually contributed
You have excellent timing! Welcome to the channel, and thanks for the support!
Good for us old b ball players trying to get back at it in slow pitch. My problem has been keeping my back foot planted and being more relaxed.... knowing I have more time.... Keep the content coming for the rec. players 😊
Staying relaxed is a must, but keeping your back foot planted, not so much. You absolutely don't want happy feet; but, if it is coming up and forward as you rotate on your front leg, that's okay
Great stuff!
Thanks!
Should you stand in the back of the box or the front? Or does that depend on the ark thrown on the ball?
I'm going to talk about this in an upcoming video, but arc definitely plays a role. Most good hitters in low arc leagues (usssa) will stand in the front of the box. In other leagues, it can be a bit trickier. Watch the pitcher. If the pitch is regularly flat, move up in the box. If it is high arch, deep strikes, you may want to move back a little. But overall, in my experience, most guys on low level rec leagues stand too far back in the box. I'm always telling my teammates to move up
I bought the platnium dot BP balls. It gave me false hope. Never buy worth BP platnium dot.
Sorry to hear that. BP balls are definitely an investment with prices these days, so they need to perform and last. With that said, I'll be doing an update video pretty soon on one of the 2 balls in this video
Dude just copied the swing makeover channel. Though admittedly it's all in one place which is nice
And Swing Makeover is just a copy of Ray Demarini's instructional videos. So what exactly is your point? Good mechanics are good mechanics. There will absolutely be a bunch of overlap. I just do my best to clearly explain the swing to beginners. I do of course appreciate the view! Keep doing your thing!
You do realize there’s a BUNCH of other videos that cover batting technique right?
Are those 52/300 balls
Yes. Mostly a mix of NX3 52 Spinners and Evil BP 52s. There are also a few old game balls. It's a low compression bat, so you shouldn't hit anything harder than a 52 with it
Can you link where the slow pitch machine is from in the beginning of the video? I have been trying to find one where I can use my actual bat without worrying it will break.
The blue flame pitching machine by Louisville slugger sluggertraining.com/products/blueflame
Swinging at strikes is key! As a pitcher if i know you will swing at junk, that's what you will get. If you are willing to take a walk the next pitch you see will probably be down the middle. I play with a few guys that just don't walk and it's easier to make them pop it up
💯 I don't go up to the plate looking to walk, and if you throw me a strike, I'm swinging at it 9 out of 10 times. But, if you throw me 4 straight trash pitches, I'm just going to take my base
@@DLeagueBP 1st pitch i go for one of the 4 corners, usually at the upper limit, if you let it land for a strike i usually put it on the hands and get foul outs. I see guys that chase the ball at least 8"off the mat
no coach you coach cause ur information can help anyone the student can be the teacher too coach
Damn, I wish I'd watched this video two years ago. Would have saved me a lot of frustration.
Well, now I wish I had made this video 2 years earlier! But 2 years ago, I was struggling as well!!
@@DLeagueBP Don't worry about the length of the video. Just make sure it's not redundant, chirpy or chatty. I think you're off to a great start. Thanks!
Great video. It is different game slow pitch versus modified or baseball
These are really good tips. There is one thing I'd like to add.. where you start your hands does matter, you have to have spacing. Not as much as Ohtani but some spacing.. what naturally happens in your swing, if your mechanics are good, your hands naturally float back.. so if you start with your hands too close to your body, they can get caught behind your body. You'll start to swing around your body.. beat the ball in the ground, roll over, or just overall bad contact. Hope this helps!
I will disagree a little here. Where your hands are when your front foot lands matter. Where they are positioned while you are just standing in the box waiting on a pitch does not. This is softball, not baseball, and you have plenty of time to get your hands up and away from your body during your stride. However, with that said, keeping your hands away from your body at all times is probably best practice for most people. I sometimes have to remind myself to give my hands some space because, as you say, most people, myself included, naturally bring them straight back. However, there are a lot of really good hitters who simply create the needed space while they stride, and that's why I say that it really doesn't matter. Just be in the correct position when you hit the launch position
@DLeagueBP I should have elaborated a little more.. my comment wasn't based on what you said about where your hands are when standing in the box.. I'm talking about where they are when you start your swing.. if you find yourself rolling over, beating the ball in the ground, or bad contact(end cappers), see where your hands are at the beginning of the swing.. bc, like you said, it's softball. People tend to overload and get their hands stuck behind their bodies bc they are trying to kill it..
I agree and this is something I have been planning on putting into my next video about bat/hand path
Haven’t watched the second video yet, but this video alone got me on base EVERY TIME last week. THANK YOU for helping me get my swing back!!
If it was that helpful, then maybe you should stop at this one 😂 I don't want to mess anything up with more things to think about!!
Much needed info. 💯 I've never played in my life and this is very informative 👌🏿
Great review! How would you compare this to the pop toss machine?
Let's just say I use the blue flame a lot when I'm not taking BP by myself
Good job brother, thanks for the videos really helped
Love to hear it!
Baseball player that just joined a beer league.. thanks for the tips. I'm finding myself struggling and I think alot of it is old baseball habits.
Some of those baseball habits are useful, others, not so much. I hope these videos help you figure it out!