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Discussion: Arm Extension Key to creating a Powerful Bathead Snap SwingMakeover #55

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May 23, 2017
bogie
Men's 65
448 posts
Arm Extension Key to creating a Powerful Bathead Snap SwingMakeover #55
Bret, using pro models, explains how the extension of the arms, the top arm in particular, is key for creating a cutting oversnap. This maximizes power but also creates an environment for consistent striking of any part of the ball. Swing Makeover #55...all shows listed in order with descriptions free off our website at sportstechnique.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCQ-w--aaUM
May 23, 2017
Sisavic
190 posts
Tips for the rest of us.
Bogie - how about some tips for the never-power hitters? The singles place-hitters trying valiantly to move our average from .550 to .600.

(I believe you know your stuff, but I've played softball for about 70 years and don't understand much of what you write. For example,

"extension of the arms" - mine are 26 inches and I don't know how to make them longer.

"top arm" - I only have a left and a right and don't know which is on top.

"cutting oversnap" - I have no idea what an oversnap is, much less how to cut it.

"Powerful Bathead Swing Makeover" - I don't know what this means but I sure wish I had one to makeover!")

Okay, I poked a little fun and hope I made you laugh. But seriously, any tiny tip - like where to stand in the batters box to hit to left/middle/right, or what is the best pitch to hit to the opposite field - would be helpful.

Butchie
May 24, 2017
bogie
Men's 65
448 posts
ha, see you called us out. When you don't know what your talking about you make up alot of fancy terms and hope someone is as confused as you. We have had and do have a some more shows coming on placement...but most of our lessons are hitters who can't make solid contact 2 of 4 times, and we try to find various ways to reach more hitters with mechanics. BTW I might have shorter arms than you.ha
May 27, 2017
StevenL.Imlay
Men's 60
174 posts
Bogey,
Another very good video with lots of technical tips on how to hit the ball hard. Even with all of the terms!!!
SLi
May 27, 2017
DoubleL10
Men's 70
907 posts
As always, very informative video.
I just cut through the terminology and subscribe to the philosophy of "swing hard in case you hit it"!
Seriously, I have picked up several tips on how to maximize my production and become more repetitive in my swing. It just gets down to getting out and working on these new things until they become second nature!
Thanks Bogie and Steve.
LL
May 27, 2017
softball4b
Men's 70
1248 posts
Wait, my wife always tells me, don't think, just hit. Should I tell her she is wrong, for that matter Bogie, you can call her!!!!
May 28, 2017
bogie
Men's 65
448 posts
She's never made an out has she? Better listen. ha
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