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| March 11, 2007 batwise 35 posts | Increasing bat speed What is the best way to increase bat speed. I just started playing again, age 64, walking and using light weights to help get stronger. Is there a device or something I can do to help ?? thanks |
| March 11, 2007 STONEMAN Men's 50 535 posts | BAT WISE: lift weights & swing 3 diff wt bats. Swing a bat 2-3 oz lighter than ones reg' bat; take a short rest, then swing u're reg' wt bat; take a short rest, & then swing a bat that is 2-3 heavier than u're reg' wt bat. Do this 2- 3 times per wk. 1st 2 wks, swing 15-20 times. The 3rd wk, swing each bat 20 to 30 times. There r other post on bats that also, state other train' tech's. GOOD LUCK.....................The STONEMAN |
| March 12, 2007 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | Stoneman is right. You should also check out Mike Macenko's website, bigcat844.com. There are several good tips there. |
| March 12, 2007 T-REX 64 posts | I used to do some early drills that helped...I don't believe in the bat speed theory,Hank Aaron swung a 40 oz. bat,I do believe in timing,its not how fast you swing,its when you swing.Hand and eye coordination is hugely important.If you think about it,your wrists are extremely imortant,i used to be a college coach,I made my players tie a rope on the end of a ten lb. weight,stand on a step lock there elbows and roll the rope up on a stick,wrists and legs are what you hit with.I also made them swing a 34 inch broomstick while being thrown whiffle golf balls,you have to concentrate on hitting it,when you hit a softball it looks like a volleyball.We also used nerf balls on a tee,working on swing mechanics...my team set 13 records for hitting,I should have taught them how to catch! swing hard in case you hit,be safe and have fun...I hope I helped! |
| March 13, 2007 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | That's right, you can have great bat speed but if you don't hit the ball at the moment you unload your wrists it's all wasted. I also do the 10 lb weight thing except I use 5 lbs. |
