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I’m sure not saying I disagree. I’m saying when I raised the training angle goal ten degrees more “mistakes” got caught. If your normal max is 26 degrees and your “mishit” is 35 degrees, that ends up being a mighty happy accident.
My comment about more balls being caught against better competition might not be fair. Better outfielders catch more lasers too I guess. Still, I think time in the air matters.
To add to your thoughts:
Next time you are at a tournament, walk around and watch all the players hitting down angle balls into nets off tees and side toss. It drives me nuts. They are practicing hitting choppers.
Often overlooked by those looking for more xbh: Right handed hitters that can drive the outside pitch to right field will have many more xbh. Burned right fielders are in deep trouble. I think it is a really similar training issue/hitters mindset to launch angle.
This is a great discussion. I would never quibble with anyone that has a plan.
My comment about more balls being caught against better competition might not be fair. Better outfielders catch more lasers too I guess. Still, I think time in the air matters.
To add to your thoughts:
Next time you are at a tournament, walk around and watch all the players hitting down angle balls into nets off tees and side toss. It drives me nuts. They are practicing hitting choppers.
Often overlooked by those looking for more xbh: Right handed hitters that can drive the outside pitch to right field will have many more xbh. Burned right fielders are in deep trouble. I think it is a really similar training issue/hitters mindset to launch angle.
This is a great discussion. I would never quibble with anyone that has a plan.
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