Years ago went to a Giants and Astros game in San Francisco. We were in the left field bleachers and Carlos Lee was taking his swings. He hit a rocket right towards where I was sitting. Me being a grown man, I didn't bring a glove to the park. I stand...hands raised. The ball propelled towards me, not slowing down a bit, it seemed to be gaining speed. In this split second, I began questioning my personal safety regarding the incoming missile. I stood there in this moment of time thinking I was going to break every bone in my hand. That ball screamed about 3 feel over my hands, hit the fair bleachers behind me and started ricocheting around. It was stunning how hard that man hit that ball.
Great stuff. For me, to prevent that hard early lead shoulder pull you talk about, I try to keep my lead shoulder tucked under my chin for as long as possible and release it as late as possible. That, plus consciously making sure the hands stay back and that the lower half works forward first (with the upper half resisting against the lower half and working forward second) helps me and the kids I work with solve a maddeningly common hitting problem. Your thoughts? I'd say Trout is the best example I can think of who uses a tucked shoulder/delayed releases tactic.
A lot of people have no idea how big professional athletes are. If you go down to field/floor/ice level, shake some of these dudes hands, you’ll realize that TV doesn’t do anything in that respect; they’re giants.
Yeah the small guys are big and the big guys are fast. It's a strange world. I had a cousin that started at left tackle for WVU. Dude was enormous and fast and just ape strong. Couldn't even crack a practice squad spot in the NFL. So he was maybe two or three levels of talent/skill from being a starter and three or four from being a pro bowler. It's insane to think of how good someone has to be and how hard they have to work to be a bad professional.
I have a question Matt. I noticed some guys have some crazy batting stances. Can a pitcher use a guy's batting stance against him? For example if a guy crowds the plate. Does he see a lot more high and tight pitches? Or another guy that has an open batting stance see a lot of stuff low and away?
If you’re 30 or older the test is starting to slide. Arginine, bcaas , omega 3/6/9 fat supplement and separate protein from carbs in meals. All will naturally move test back up. More muscle confusion in workouts. Just suggestions
Yo Matt, this may sound crazy but it sounds like you are holding your breath during contact. Listen to yourself, it sounds like you have a big exhale after contact. Try releasing your breath just before and while you make contact.
Do you want to move your whole body in sync? Or do you want to move your feet first, then upper body? Thank you for doing this, big help to young players like me. 👍🏽👍🏽
Listed at 6'1" 200. He also has the benefit of the short porches at Yankee Stadium for 81 games and over 100 total games in Yankee, Fenway, Camden Yards, and Rogers Center. 4 very hitter friendly parks.
I wanna ask you my question I am currently in my first year of college baseball and i feel like I pull out of my swing early and I am under the ball a good bit. I asked my coach and he said it’s my load starting early but I believe it’s more then that. My question is how can I fix that I would love to send you a video to see what you see or if there’s a video you think you have I could watch to help
On the tee I can go oppo but then I get in live and I pull everything. Guys tell me I'm way in front swinging too early. Need help in letting the ball travel so if an use all fields. Very frustrating 😡
I see you are a believer in the barrel turn invented by teacherman. I learned from him back in 2015, he really knows his stuff, I went from being shit to really good quickly. You should check out his forum lots of really good info but there is a ton of stuff to read
It’s almost like your pushing your hips and shoulders around and dragging your arm and bat around as an afterthought. Just get the basics down and the rest will follow. I had the same problem shooting. Jerking the trigger. Not good and I missed the target low left. Got it fixed now though. Love you vids!!!! But it was hard for me hitting from a machine when I was younger. The tee is where you can focus on fundamentals.
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Years ago went to a Giants and Astros game in San Francisco. We were in the left field bleachers and Carlos Lee was taking his swings. He hit a rocket right towards where I was sitting. Me being a grown man, I didn't bring a glove to the park. I stand...hands raised. The ball propelled towards me, not slowing down a bit, it seemed to be gaining speed. In this split second, I began questioning my personal safety regarding the incoming missile. I stood there in this moment of time thinking I was going to break every bone in my hand. That ball screamed about 3 feel over my hands, hit the fair bleachers behind me and started ricocheting around. It was stunning how hard that man hit that ball.
I was just thinking how funny it would have been if Matt had hit a ball 400 in the first testing video 😂
Matt , Great video . I was trying to explain this concept yesterday but you have done a much better job. Wicked smat!
Hard mode: Try to accomplish your diet on a minor league food budget.
Good luck with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Ice cube sandwiches
Great stuff. For me, to prevent that hard early lead shoulder pull you talk about, I try to keep my lead shoulder tucked under my chin for as long as possible and release it as late as possible. That, plus consciously making sure the hands stay back and that the lower half works forward first (with the upper half resisting against the lower half and working forward second) helps me and the kids I work with solve a maddeningly common hitting problem. Your thoughts? I'd say Trout is the best example I can think of who uses a tucked shoulder/delayed releases tactic.
A lot of people have no idea how big professional athletes are. If you go down to field/floor/ice level, shake some of these dudes hands, you’ll realize that TV doesn’t do anything in that respect; they’re giants.
Yeah the small guys are big and the big guys are fast. It's a strange world. I had a cousin that started at left tackle for WVU. Dude was enormous and fast and just ape strong. Couldn't even crack a practice squad spot in the NFL. So he was maybe two or three levels of talent/skill from being a starter and three or four from being a pro bowler. It's insane to think of how good someone has to be and how hard they have to work to be a bad professional.
Great video. Love how you explained and showed why you are doing the drills. Keep up the great work....
Like this series! Gotta stay hungry MATT
I have a question Matt. I noticed some guys have some crazy batting stances. Can a pitcher use a guy's batting stance against him? For example if a guy crowds the plate. Does he see a lot more high and tight pitches? Or another guy that has an open batting stance see a lot of stuff low and away?
Great Video as usual Crazy, I was just talking to my son about this concept 2 days ago.
Interesting drills. Remember those Easton "thunder sticks." Those were good for keeping the front side on and maintaining proper weight distribution.
If you’re 30 or older the test is starting to slide. Arginine, bcaas , omega 3/6/9 fat supplement and separate protein from carbs in meals. All will naturally move test back up. More muscle confusion in workouts. Just suggestions
Yo Matt, this may sound crazy but it sounds like you are holding your breath during contact. Listen to yourself, it sounds like you have a big exhale after contact. Try releasing your breath just before and while you make contact.
You practice what you preach. Best wishes to you and your family.
I’m liking this series as much as the MLB The Show series’s keep up the great work
Daniel Palka ridiculously high exit velocity 6-2 218. I think in 2018 he had 2 or 3 of the highest velocity readings at the big league level
That's a good swing.
off the tee you were hitting 34.5 oz. What were you hitting off the machine to hit 400?
Power went out and it’s super bowl day till 9 😭still love your vids
Adrien Castaneda watch on phone
Bernadette DeStefano I did
Should your front shoulder be down a little more?
Do you want to move your whole body in sync? Or do you want to move your feet first, then upper body?
Thank you for doing this, big help to young players like me. 👍🏽👍🏽
Do some leg drills bro
I remember doing this in high school
What about Gleyber Torres. He hit 37 HRs this season and he's 6'0"?
Listed at 6'1" 200. He also has the benefit of the short porches at Yankee Stadium for 81 games and over 100 total games in Yankee, Fenway, Camden Yards, and Rogers Center. 4 very hitter friendly parks.
@@jdredwine7224 I'm pretty sure he can hit to center field as well. What about Brett Gardner, he's listed at 5'11and had 28 HRs this season?
My guy got the sammy sosa big knob bat lol 💪
I wanna ask you my question I am currently in my first year of college baseball and i feel like I pull out of my swing early and I am under the ball a good bit. I asked my coach and he said it’s my load starting early but I believe it’s more then that. My question is how can I fix that I would love to send you a video to see what you see or if there’s a video you think you have I could watch to help
On the tee I can go oppo but then I get in live and I pull everything. Guys tell me I'm way in front swinging too early. Need help in letting the ball travel so if an use all fields. Very frustrating 😡
Be careful with the music playing in the background. You don't wanna get a copyright strike
I just watched your stride and posture video and it looks like your front shoulder is down more
Turn the knob up helped me soo much
I see you are a believer in the barrel turn invented by teacherman. I learned from him back in 2015, he really knows his stuff, I went from being shit to really good quickly. You should check out his forum lots of really good info but there is a ton of stuff to read
It’s almost like your pushing your hips and shoulders around and dragging your arm and bat around as an afterthought. Just get the basics down and the rest will follow. I had the same problem shooting. Jerking the trigger. Not good and I missed the target low left. Got it fixed now though. Love you vids!!!!
But it was hard for me hitting from a machine when I was younger. The tee is where you can focus on fundamentals.
If you keep this up you are gonna get a call from the Astros
RIP Kobe🐐🙏
Josh Donaldson isn't a big guy and is #6 or #7 in exit velocity.
You need to get your Road to the Show style celebration ready for when you crack this nut.
I saw your hitting problem immediately. Its your haircut. You cut it all off.
good job Matt
I really need you as a coach
Now you can say see Laura? I'm not just sittin on my @ss xD
Matt has a life. Good for him
Bonds told Arod that’s why he swings down on tee and hits ground balls to keep front shoulder closed ?
Yes sur
You can do this
Go plant based eating Matt, Watch the doc: Game Changers