Remember to have proper mechanics. Don’t practice swinging with a heavier bat or you could alter your swing.
Do three sets of twenty reps three times a week. This drill works best with a chain link fence. It could damage a wood fence.
Do three sets of twenty reps three times a week.
Do three sets of twenty reps three times a week.
If you tend to hold to the bat too tightly, try gripping the bat with only your middle, ring and pinky fingers. Your thumb and forefinger will naturally tighten when you make contact with the ball. Your dominant hand should be directly above your weak hand and the knuckles of both hands should be lined up.
Make sure your bat isn’t straight up and down or you won’t be able to take a full swing. Your back elbow should be slightly higher than your front elbow.
Save your energy for your swing.
Torque is the power generated from your body’s twisting motion.
Don’t let your head follow your swing. Keep your eyes on the ball.
Do leg presses. Sit down at the leg press machine and put your feet flat on the platform. Make sure they’re about shoulder-width apart. Unhook the safety bar and lower the platform till your knees are at a ninety degree angle. Push the weight all the way up and straighten your legs. Make sure not to lock your knees. Exhale as you push the weight up and inhale as you lower it. Do three sets of twenty reps. [3] X Research source Do squats. Stand with your feet a bit wider than shoulder-width apart. Straighten your back and make sure your hips, knees, ankles and shoulders are parallel. Lower your buttocks while trying your best to keep your knees over your ankles. Push your chest out and roll your shoulders back to keep your body straight. When you get as low as you can, stand back up. Try to focus your weight on your heels so that you don’t lean forward. You can do squats with your body weight, dumbbells or even at a weight bench. Do three sets of twelve reps. [4] X Research source
Do standing weighted twists. Hold a weight six to ten inches in front of your face and twist your midsection from side to side while keeping the rest of your body still. Your legs should be shoulder width apart. Do three sets of twenty reps. Do windshield wipers. Lay on your back with your legs raised together so that the bottoms of your feet are facing the ceiling. Lower your legs from side to side while keeping your shoulders on the ground. Stretch your hands out to the side to keep your balance. Do three sets of twelve reps.
Do wrists curls. Bend your arm. Hold a dumbbell in your stretched out hand with your wrist facing up. Lift the dumbbell using only your wrist so that your knuckles are facing up. Do three sets of twenty reps with each hand. Do reverse wrist curls. Bend your arm. Hold a dumbbell in your hand with your wrists facing down. Lift the weight using only your wrist up so that your knuckles are facing up. Do three sets of twenty reps with each hand.
For example, when you do leg presses, bend your knees slowly but straighten them as quickly as you can.
