Hand speed, consistent swing path and point of impact requires strong hand and forearm strength here’s some easy exercises to add to your routine.
These exercises can be performed standing or for beginners kneeling with your arm on a table or chair.
Pointers (up and down)
- Hold the end of your bat firmly. If too heavy choke-up.
- Using only the wrist flex your hand forward, SLOWLY, lowering the bat to parallel with the ground. Use a 3-5 count.
- Then slowly raise back to the upright position. Use a 3-5 count.
Tick -Tocks (side to side)
- Hold the end of your bat firmly. If too heavy choke-up.
- Using only the wrist turn your hand left, SLOWLY, lowering the bat to parallel with the ground.
- Then turn to the right. Use a 3-5 count.
Sample Workout:
Three Sets of:
3×10 Pointers
3×10 Tick Tocks
Coach Aaron Thigpen is the owner of Gamespeed Sports and HardBall Athletics. For over 25 years he and Erik Johnson (EJ Sports) have developed a number of Div I athletes as well a professional baseball players. Be sure to check out their facebook page at: HardBall Athletics or listen to their podcast at The Brand and The Source .
