Pros: gets the player into a rhythm, can pre-load the hands and bat, allows bat and hands to transition smoothly into the launch point after the negative load/gather phase and often relaxes the player.
Cons: none
However, I've seen some players move their hands in a circle setting their rhythm and I'm not a fan of that considering it can alter the launch point/plane of the swing; especially with a faster pitcher. JMO
Maybe that's what your coach is worried about.
Cons: none
However, I've seen some players move their hands in a circle setting their rhythm and I'm not a fan of that considering it can alter the launch point/plane of the swing; especially with a faster pitcher. JMO
Maybe that's what your coach is worried about.