Ball speed coming off the bat
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- Aug 24, 2015
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Off a tee. That way all the power is generated by the bat.
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I know this doesn't answer your question but, I wouldn't worry about MPH with a radar gun.
Hitters using bad swing sequence/mechanics can have a high MPH/radar gun read. Bat drag comes to mind.
Hitter using good swing/mechanics can have a high MPH/radar gun read and vise averse.
Sometimes when you give a hitter a goal of reaching higher MPH on a radar gun their swing sequence/mechanics break down in order to reach that goal.
My goal with a hitter would be to teach and learn the proper sequence. The sound of the ball coming off a squarely hit bat will be the only 'measuring' you should or would need.
Again JMHO.
Hitters using bad swing sequence/mechanics can have a high MPH/radar gun read. Bat drag comes to mind.
Hitter using good swing/mechanics can have a high MPH/radar gun read and vise averse.
Sometimes when you give a hitter a goal of reaching higher MPH on a radar gun their swing sequence/mechanics break down in order to reach that goal.
My goal with a hitter would be to teach and learn the proper sequence. The sound of the ball coming off a squarely hit bat will be the only 'measuring' you should or would need.
Again JMHO.
- Nov 18, 2013
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There's no way to reliably measure live hitting exit speeds because unless the ball is lined back toward the pitcher you won't get an accurate reading.
Use a batting cage and set a pocket radar up behind the screen and hit off a tee directly at it. Line drives directly at the radar will give your highest readings.
At our 10u tourneys this year, I have been using a pocket radar for the pitchers but often get bat speed readings if it's a good, straight line drive, it's been as high as 60. Typically our pitchers are around 40-46 tops.
I believe that the PC gives relatively accurate to and from readings as long as it's in a straight line from the radar. Think it says this in the manual. Don't quote me on that though. Lol I have used it measure throwing speed from behind too.
I believe that the PC gives relatively accurate to and from readings as long as it's in a straight line from the radar. Think it says this in the manual. Don't quote me on that though. Lol I have used it measure throwing speed from behind too.
