Very great video! Some of the confusion on how to load is coming from plenty of coaches and TH-cam; misrepresenting and misunderstanding the translation of Ted Williams book vs. the obsession of telling hitters to keep the front leg way up in the air. Ted Williams and hip coil is what you just taught - but many coaches believe that rotational meant Williams coiled his hips by coiling his shoulders also. They then make a mistake and believe that the load has to have that front leg way up in the air to ensure proper timing and proper weight transfer. Williams explained that things like that high front leg in the air increases improper head movement. People see MLB players like an Aaron Judge who can do the violent front leg up in the air does not make it the best technique- that technique is not what you are teaching here and what Ted Williams taught and used as a hitter. This was an exceptional video!
Excellent breakdown. These kinds of videos are why I use your instructional techniques exclusively and send players to your channel if they have more questions.
Thank you very much for the correct guide, our guys from Latin America follow your lessons very closely. Muchas gracias por la guía correcta, nuestros chicos de América Latina siguen muy de cerca tus lecciones
That's great to hear! I had one video translated to Spanish a while back but haven't done more since... is that something that would be beneficial to yall?? If so let me know and I will get more done!
Great instruction! Share your videos all the time with the girls I work with. You mentioned the launch to be in the ball of the foot, not so much the heel. That is the next step though right? The heel comes down after the "toe" to generate strong front side for the leverage of the back side, right? Thanks again for all the content you share. It certainly helps me grow as a coach and also validates what I teach.
Long time fan of your videos thank you for all the knowledge you put out. In launch position how would you explain weight distribution between back foot and front foot?
awsome deataling bro ❤ 🫡would u tell me The hitter load to lauch (hip coil , scap load, chin to shoulder) has to syn with the pitcher load(timing & tempo) ?? This vedio is abt proper load to lauch cues hwever i was asking outof curiosity??
Josh I do not mean to take up your time - but there is 1 question that has puzzled me for years. There are a lot of hitters including the late Ted Williams; at the exact same time as when the launch starts - tilt the barrel of the bat towards the pitcher; prior to bringing the bat in and getting to the position of bat against body; "hiding" the barrel of the bat; by having the knob facing pitcher and barrel facing catcher (if you ever get a minute - can you explain the tilting of bat barrel towards the pitcher at the exact same time the front lands on the stride)?
Thinking more about approach, would it be detrimental to teach kids to coil and load in their stance before the pitch as part of a two strike approach? Hope that makes sense.
It’s not detrimental, but it may take away some rhythm and flow in the swing. Most players who are in a no stride set up still have some sort of rhythm and load move
Hello Baseball Doctor. I´m from Germany and you are for me my mentor. Great Videos and content from you. Can you please make a video for how to hold the bat at the right position in our hand. Thank you very much ⚾
I played mens fast pitch and baseball combined for over 30 years. I would say that statement comes from players/coaches that haven’t played both baseball or fast pitch. MY SWING IS MY SWING regardless if I’m playing baseball, fast pitch softball, wiffle ball, or slow pitch soft ball. Timing is the changing element. Pitches move differently but that is the batters job to adjust. Bottom line is “good hitters hit good pitches” hitting strikes is key for anything.
I don’t see too many hitters that want their hands in the load position to be further back behind their back foot. Can you explain more in depth on that? Seems like your left arm is extended so far back already which could result in a long swing. Just seems so far away from the body.
I really don’t know what you are talking about here. My front arm isn’t extended and my hands are over my back foot at launch…. Did you google launch position and go look at the poster I was talking about in the video?
Showing this to my 11 yr old . This is one the elements that would help get him to the next level. Thanks
Thank you for the detailed video. Focusing on the basics…this always seems to get the greatest return.
Consistently putting out some of the best content. Appreciate you.
Many thanks
The fundamentals are fundamental for a reason. Great video
Yes! Thank you!
Very great video!
Some of the confusion on how to load is coming from plenty of coaches and TH-cam; misrepresenting and misunderstanding the translation of Ted Williams book vs. the obsession of telling hitters to keep the front leg way up in the air.
Ted Williams and hip coil is what you just taught - but many coaches believe that rotational meant Williams coiled his hips by coiling his shoulders also.
They then make a mistake and believe that the load has to have that front leg way up in the air to ensure proper timing and proper weight transfer.
Williams explained that things like that high front leg in the air increases improper head movement.
People see MLB players like an Aaron Judge who can do the violent front leg up in the air does not make it the best technique- that technique is not what you are teaching here and what Ted Williams taught and used as a hitter.
This was an exceptional video!
Much appreciated. I try to keep it simple and correct🤘
Excellent breakdown. These kinds of videos are why I use your instructional techniques exclusively and send players to your channel if they have more questions.
Love to hear that; glad it helps! Much appreciated!
Thank you very much for the correct guide, our guys from Latin America follow your lessons very closely. Muchas gracias por la guía correcta, nuestros chicos de América Latina siguen muy de cerca tus lecciones
That's great to hear! I had one video translated to Spanish a while back but haven't done more since... is that something that would be beneficial to yall?? If so let me know and I will get more done!
Love this one coach!!!
Great video. Subtle detail at 2:45. Turning the front foot in just a little bit, like you did helps to feel the coil in the back hip.
Appreciate you! Good call🤘
Great explanation Josh! Must youth hitters struggle with consistency, landing in a strong and athletic position at launch
Thanks my man
My favorites playlist is dominated by Hitting Done Right videos. This is another to add to the list!
Man! That’s awesome to hear! Much love!
Great instruction! Share your videos all the time with the girls I work with. You mentioned the launch to be in the ball of the foot, not so much the heel. That is the next step though right? The heel comes down after the "toe" to generate strong front side for the leverage of the back side, right?
Thanks again for all the content you share. It certainly helps me grow as a coach and also validates what I teach.
Yes, you are correct! Heel has to plant but we shouldn’t land flat or heel down first, hinders the energy transfer
My son got his first hit after watching this with me. Thank you!
Awesome to hear!!
Long time fan of your videos thank you for all the knowledge you put out. In launch position how would you explain weight distribution between back foot and front foot?
Depends on the player but most range from 50/50 to 70/30 back foot to front foot
awsome deataling bro ❤ 🫡would u tell me The hitter load to lauch (hip coil , scap load, chin to shoulder) has to syn with the pitcher load(timing & tempo) ?? This vedio is abt proper load to lauch cues hwever i was asking outof curiosity??
I have a video dealing with rhythm and timing
Josh
I do not mean to take up your time - but there is 1 question that has puzzled me for years.
There are a lot of hitters including the late Ted Williams; at the exact same time as when the launch starts - tilt the barrel of the bat towards the pitcher; prior to bringing the bat in and getting to the position of bat against body; "hiding" the barrel of the bat; by having the knob facing pitcher and barrel facing catcher (if you ever get a minute - can you explain the tilting of bat barrel towards the pitcher at the exact same time the front lands on the stride)?
Sure I can address that for you
I will make a you tube short about this topic later today, please check back this evening
It was too long fir YounTube shorts I posted it on my Instagram and Facebook
Thinking more about approach, would it be detrimental to teach kids to coil and load in their stance before the pitch as part of a two strike approach? Hope that makes sense.
It’s not detrimental, but it may take away some rhythm and flow in the swing. Most players who are in a no stride set up still have some sort of rhythm and load move
I have a video on that topic. It’s called “stride vs No Stride”
Hello Baseball Doctor. I´m from Germany and you are for me my mentor. Great Videos and content from you. Can you please make a video for how to hold the bat at the right position in our hand. Thank you very much ⚾
I will get that done for you!!
Why not front heal down?
Is there any way you can help me break down my son’s swing? He’s been struggling a bit, I think his launch position is off.
I offer swing analysis through my website. www.hittingdoneright.com
Can you load hips prior to stride or must it be during the stride.
You can pre set them for sure
Thank you. You're the best.@@hittingdoneright
Paul Molitor is the only no load/micro load example I can think of.
What do you say to coaches who say a baseball swing is different than a softball swing?
I show them video and let them be stubborn if they want to or they can change their thinking
I played mens fast pitch and baseball combined for over 30 years. I would say that statement comes from players/coaches that haven’t played both baseball or fast pitch. MY SWING IS MY SWING regardless if I’m playing baseball, fast pitch softball, wiffle ball, or slow pitch soft ball. Timing is the changing element. Pitches move differently but that is the batters job to adjust. Bottom line is “good hitters hit good pitches” hitting strikes is key for anything.
What if our feet get too wide
I don’t see too many hitters that want their hands in the load position to be further back behind their back foot. Can you explain more in depth on that? Seems like your left arm is extended so far back already which could result in a long swing. Just seems so far away from the body.
I really don’t know what you are talking about here. My front arm isn’t extended and my hands are over my back foot at launch…. Did you google launch position and go look at the poster I was talking about in the video?
@@hittingdoneright I did after I sent that and I put my head in my hands thinking I’m an idiot. Great stuff brotha
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Thanks again Josh. Love your stuff bro.