So you want to learn how to generate bat speed in your swing as a hitter. Well you came to the right article if you want to the find the truth in accomplishing this goal of yours. Well let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Bryan and I represent a website for hitting called hittingmadesimple. This website was generated to help baseball and softball players from all over the country achieve their own unique personal goals as players. I enjoy helping people out and thats my goal.
For myself I was gifted with quick hands and bat speed was never a problem in the world of hitting for myself. I was a rare exception of size and power. I stood 5'6" and weighed between 145-180lbs. during my college playing days. I generated bat speed in the avg of 90-95mph which allowed me to hit balls 400+. So let me fill you in on some quick pointers on developing more bat speed and in return MORE POWER!
Let's make one thing clear of the bat. I'm going to be honest if your looking to gain 10mph in your swing in weeks thats just physically impossible. Some factors you need to take in when generating or developing hand speed. Age, maturity, talent, work ethic, and weight training.
For the most part I honestly feel you either have natural hand speed or you don't. So if you don't how do you go about gaining 5-10 mph on your swing. First understand it takes time. It's very similar to weight or strength training. You will see some quick increases early and then slowly level out over time. You need to know when to take breaks, increase your weight and challenge yourself. Another factor in increasing bat speed will be age and maturity. Obviously the older your get the more strength you will aquire which will naturally increase your bat speed. Work ethic is another key factor in this process. You need to be willing to put the time in to accomplish these goals. This isn't an overnight process. Ok! Now the good stuff.
Here I will cover your 2 ways to increase bat speed!
1) Drills will not help you create bat speed. Their great for mechanics and hand eye coordination but not bat speed. Therefore, in order to create bat speed just like in weight training you need to weight train your swing. I suggest obtaing several different weighted bats, prefer wood. Don't go so heavy that you can't properly swing the bat without ruining your mechanics. When I was in high school I used a 30oz bat. So when I bat trained I would warm up with my normal bat, taking about 20 swings always at 70-80% of your maximal swing speed. Then do another set of 10-20 with a 33oz, then 36oz, then 40oz. I wouldnt recommend going much heavier than 40oz but you absoluetly can. Then go back down the pyramid until you hit with your original bat. Quality over Quantity! You will see how much more effortless bat speed you gained in the first session. If you don't have the money to have all these different weighted bats, use donuts. You can hit with a donut on your bat and their much cheaper and come in different weights. During a game always use a weight bat to warm up, Heavier the better. For example look at Ryan Howard! He warms up with a steel pipe! And always practice hitting at 80% focusing on square impact with the ball. Good solid contact just like in golf will out hit good bat speed and inconsistant contact!
2) Weight training. Hitting with power and generating bat speed come from the large muscles in your body such as your core and legs. Thats why guys like Chase Utley who only weigh around 175lbs can hit with such great power. I highly suggest finding a weight training program to develop these areas. Don't just focus on these groups, upper body is just as important. I just wanted to make the fact known that your large muscles are what will create your power.
I hope this article on generating batspeed helped your game. Thanks Bryan
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