4 Baseball Hitting Drills You Can Do To Improve Hitting Now

Short Summary

1. Nick Shaw, a former middle infielder for the Brewers organization, shares four baseball hitting drills that helped him become a complete hitter.
2. The first drill focuses on hand movement, emphasizing getting hands inside the ball and driving it to center field.
3. The “Hands Drill” involves using a tee to isolate hand movements and suggests starting at 75% intensity, gradually increasing while maintaining focus on hitting the ball to center.
4. The “Knee Drill” addresses grounding balls to the right side and flying out to left, encouraging proper alignment of head, knee, hip, and shoulder.
5. The “Screen Drill” involves placing the knob of the bat at the belly button and the end of the bat against an L-screen to establish the correct distance from the ball.
6. The drills aim to improve hand movement, body alignment, and swing mechanics to enhance hitting performance.
7. A specific drill emphasizes keeping hands compact and tight to the body to prevent casting the barrel during swings.
8. The speaker highlights the importance of driving the ball to the opposite field to help players recognize outside pitches and maintain balance.
9. Players are encouraged to let the ball travel to the contact point to promote good balance and form.
10. The speaker invites viewers to share their thoughts on hitting drills in the comments and clarifies that this drill differs from others mentioned in previous videos.