Thx for all of the tips. My 12 year old son hit one out tonight. He is on the smaller side but has tremendous power because of your method. Parents don't get how he does it. I try to share the information.
I think he has a good point. When swing speed is generated at he rear of the swing, the front of the swing mechanics will accommodate the rear movement. Bonds is a prime example of a back foot hitter.
Thanks for explaining this! I would have thought that one would want max barrel speed at the moment of impact, but you’ve made me realize that is not important. Now I know it’s most important to have max barrel speed at the start of the swing and decelerate the barrel into impact. Genius!!
That is 100% incorrect. Max barrel speed is just prior to contact in a good swing. And a swing should maintain constant acceleration up to contact. Impact with the ball will slow the barrel down. Try a decelerating swing versus an accelerating swing with weighted balls and you'll feel the difference.
I think personally it's more about starting the swing from one leg than swinging from one leg. Because obviously the front leg eventually becomes weighted, with many power hitters actually having their back foot come off the ground right after impact.
It's absolutely about starting the swing on the rear leg. The rotation of the "hips" (the pelvis) starts on the rear leg and finishes on the front leg.
@@YourMom-fr1wx Watch any 10,000 fps video. No one, Even judge swings off their back leg. Doesn't happen. That stride is happening as the picture is in our motion. Front stride foot lands just before release. Plenty of hitters take a huge stride. If the rear leg simply starts the process, most pelvic rotation happens on the front hip
Prime example of what you want to be correct simply isn’t. Great hitters finish with a straight front leg and the power off the back leg. I’ve watched my son’s swing improve vastly from simply not shifting his weight forward and “squishing the bug” with his back leg.
This is where it's at. It took me a few years of studying and working on my swing. Before I understood this. GD I wish I saw this video a few years ago!
What is being described can be done on 2 legs just as easily as on 1 leg. When the front leg makes contact with the ground, the ground is helping to rotate the front hip backwards through the ground reaction forces (Isaac Newton's law of equal and opposite reaction). That is exactly the same as what pitchers do when the are stepping down on the mound. The front leg applies the brakes from the forward momentum generated by the back leg, and redirects the front hip into more rotational force. That force moves up through the legs-hips-core-shoulders-hands to help swing the bat, or throw the ball. The point where the ball makes contact with the bat, or is released from the hand, will determine which direction it travels.
Careful, some misleading info here. The lead foot lands, but it lands softly, just like at the 4:22 mark, but without committing to being a rotational hitting. If you rotate too quickly, you'll foul a ton of balls off and always be behind the count, and at the mercy of the pitcher's strikeout pitch. Front shoulder has to lean right in to make sure you don't fly out of your swing early. Careful folks, this isn't a magic pill, and wouldn't recommend for younger kids unable to control a barrel, but may work for some, small, minority.
I think he's simply referring to keeping the coil in his back hip as he moves forward, versus pushing from the back foot towards the ball. Coil the hips...hold...then uncoil instantly. You can't uncoil instantly if you push your weight forward.
My 11 year old has started using the HLP and has gone from a ground ball hitter to a consistent line drive hitter. Now that his launch angle and form are correct, we are working on bat speed and exit velo. It’s tough trying a new process, but it has worked well for him. May not be for everyone though.
Paul Goldschmidt--and MANY other power hitters past and present--don't/didn't do this; then how do they generate power? The key is not front leg lifting, it is creating a coil or hinge in the back hip and then initiating your forward move in a linear fashion by driving your back hip forward and NOT spinning your front hip. Think of it this way: a right handed hitter should set his direction with his lead shoulder and back hip pointed to the pitcher's left (or RF side of second base) and then drive in that direction. A hitter can almost do anything he wants with the front leg/foot; the key in power is the back hip. A leg lift and hang does not in and of itself guarantee a hitter will not spin off the ball. Still, if this guy works with Judge you have to give him props. Aaron will set the AL single season home run record this year.
You have some interesting hitting tips. If you would move the tee up higher where they are calling a strike today you wouldn't be able to hit that pitch with that swing
@@ig_a_rogerss23 smh. Judge is gonna rake with or without listening to this guy but the average ball player/coach will miss the nuances, and be unable utilize that coil action, without a strong foundation in staying back and getting the hands to the ball. Without that, the average ball player will be completely owned by any pitcher who can work location with good off speed command. These videos remind me of the same energy you see with the get rich quick investment crowd. There's no secret. But some people are suckers. To each his own.
Absolutely. No high level hitter swings off of the back leg. This is precisely why he falls over after every swing he demonstrates. He's trying to force this concept and it simply doesn't happen. Most rotation happens on the front leg.
Thx for all of the tips. My 12 year old son hit one out tonight. He is on the smaller side but has tremendous power because of your method. Parents don't get how he does it. I try to share the information.
I think he has a good point. When swing speed is generated at he rear of the swing, the front of the swing mechanics will accommodate the rear movement. Bonds is a prime example of a back foot hitter.
This really helped me
Thanks for explaining this! I would have thought that one would want max barrel speed at the moment of impact, but you’ve made me realize that is not important. Now I know it’s most important to have max barrel speed at the start of the swing and decelerate the barrel into impact. Genius!!
That is 100% incorrect. Max barrel speed is just prior to contact in a good swing. And a swing should maintain constant acceleration up to contact. Impact with the ball will slow the barrel down. Try a decelerating swing versus an accelerating swing with weighted balls and you'll feel the difference.
I think personally it's more about starting the swing from one leg than swinging from one leg. Because obviously the front leg eventually becomes weighted, with many power hitters actually having their back foot come off the ground right after impact.
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It's absolutely about starting the swing on the rear leg. The rotation of the "hips" (the pelvis) starts on the rear leg and finishes on the front leg.
@@YourMom-fr1wx Watch any 10,000 fps video. No one, Even judge swings off their back leg. Doesn't happen. That stride is happening as the picture is in our motion. Front stride foot lands just before release. Plenty of hitters take a huge stride. If the rear leg simply starts the process, most pelvic rotation happens on the front hip
Prime example of what you want to be correct simply isn’t. Great hitters finish with a straight front leg and the power off the back leg. I’ve watched my son’s swing improve vastly from simply not shifting his weight forward and “squishing the bug” with his back leg.
I wish I had these kind of videos to watch when I was a kid!!
This is where it's at. It took me a few years of studying and working on my swing. Before I understood this. GD I wish I saw this video a few years ago!
This is incredible! Great explanation!
hi teacher question , did u ever talk with Barry Bonds about what he says about his own swing? Did he agree ?
What is being described can be done on 2 legs just as easily as on 1 leg. When the front leg makes contact with the ground, the ground is helping to rotate the front hip backwards through the ground reaction forces (Isaac Newton's law of equal and opposite reaction). That is exactly the same as what pitchers do when the are stepping down on the mound. The front leg applies the brakes from the forward momentum generated by the back leg, and redirects the front hip into more rotational force. That force moves up through the legs-hips-core-shoulders-hands to help swing the bat, or throw the ball. The point where the ball makes contact with the bat, or is released from the hand, will determine which direction it travels.
Yes!!
How can these concepts be applied to a golf swing?
One leg fire....boom
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Careful, some misleading info here. The lead foot lands, but it lands softly, just like at the 4:22 mark, but without committing to being a rotational hitting. If you rotate too quickly, you'll foul a ton of balls off and always be behind the count, and at the mercy of the pitcher's strikeout pitch. Front shoulder has to lean right in to make sure you don't fly out of your swing early. Careful folks, this isn't a magic pill, and wouldn't recommend for younger kids unable to control a barrel, but may work for some, small, minority.
I think he's simply referring to keeping the coil in his back hip as he moves forward, versus pushing from the back foot towards the ball. Coil the hips...hold...then uncoil instantly. You can't uncoil instantly if you push your weight forward.
@@bjwesterkamp
Just do front arm only swings. That will teach you proper/Griffey mechanics.
My 11 year old has started using the HLP and has gone from a ground ball hitter to a consistent line drive hitter. Now that his launch angle and form are correct, we are working on bat speed and exit velo. It’s tough trying a new process, but it has worked well for him. May not be for everyone though.
Paul Goldschmidt--and MANY other power hitters past and present--don't/didn't do this; then how do they generate power? The key is not front leg lifting, it is creating a coil or hinge in the back hip and then initiating your forward move in a linear fashion by driving your back hip forward and NOT spinning your front hip. Think of it this way: a right handed hitter should set his direction with his lead shoulder and back hip pointed to the pitcher's left (or RF side of second base) and then drive in that direction. A hitter can almost do anything he wants with the front leg/foot; the key in power is the back hip. A leg lift and hang does not in and of itself guarantee a hitter will not spin off the ball. Still, if this guy works with Judge you have to give him props. Aaron will set the AL single season home run record this year.
You have some interesting hitting tips. If you would move the tee up higher where they are calling a strike today you wouldn't be able to hit that pitch with that swing
Yes you would lmao.
You couldn’t get barrel head up to speed? You could I’d you took steroids like those 2 cheaters did.
Poor balance and excess head movement equal inability to see the baseball.
I want to see his career stats 😂
Judge , Carpenter, Happ . He's a coach, those are his stats.
Now hit a curveball.
Exactly. No chance w anyone who works the plate and has good off speed stuff.
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@@ig_a_rogerss23 smh. Judge is gonna rake with or without listening to this guy but the average ball player/coach will miss the nuances, and be unable utilize that coil action, without a strong foundation in staying back and getting the hands to the ball. Without that, the average ball player will be completely owned by any pitcher who can work location with good off speed command. These videos remind me of the same energy you see with the get rich quick investment crowd. There's no secret. But some people are suckers. To each his own.
@@ATMfromNJ do you know what launch quickness is?
This is the biggest flaw in his teaching... I like his other thoughts but this is just wrong on so many levels.
Absolutely. No high level hitter swings off of the back leg. This is precisely why he falls over after every swing he demonstrates. He's trying to force this concept and it simply doesn't happen. Most rotation happens on the front leg.