Tilted Bat

[Boomers2012]

DD and I were hitting last night and I noticed her bat was angled upon contact. I am wondering what causes that and what to do to fix it? Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks!
[video=youtube_share;KWaM6Q-3yB8]http://youtu.be/KWaM6Q-3yB8[/video]

 

[dmaeganx2]

let her perfect it her bat,shoulders and front arm should be on a angle at contact and should almost be the same exact angle she has a pretty good swing


http://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-hitting-technical/25350-bat-angle-body-tilt.html

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[rdbass]

A hitter needs to 'tilt' the barrel down to the ball. The amount of tilt depends on the pitched ball. You don't want a hitter dropping their hands down level with the ball or ground.

Your DD's hand move forward creating a push type swing. I also see 'knob to the ball'.
I digress....Tilting is good.

If you have a side view can you post that swing.

 

[Eric F]

There are a lot of instructors who teach "bat level to the ground at contact". However, this instruction does not reflect what actually happens in a good swing.

 

[Boomers2012]

[video=youtube_share;9Hw4bGVw008]http://youtu.be/9Hw4bGVw008[/video]
Side view. This is from about a month ago I believe.
Appreciate the feedback so far.

 

[rdbass]

DD is dropping her hands down to the ball. A to C swing. The high finishing 'masks' the barrel path.
Gets a little 'separation' which is good. I would work on rear leg driving. Rear foot is just spinning up to toes pointing down. Look at gifs of college softball hitters rear legs.
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[FP26]

Just like any swing, there is always room for improvement. However, for her age, I think her swing is pretty good. Always strive to be better but be careful when introducing changes. Try not to lose the positives she already has. Good luck!

 

[WaSpeed02]

My DD has been working on bat vertical and attack angle as well. The Zepp has been an invaluable tool in that regard. Her average bat speed has increased 7 mph in the last 5 weeks. Tonight she hit a PR and was pretty excited. I think every serious DFP parent/coach should have a Zepp!!

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[Boomers2012]

Waspeed, i have seen the Zepp advertised and wondered if it was useful. I am waiting on something that determines the amount of whip in the arm or lack thereof while pitching .

I am defenitley going to check it out. Appreciate the input.

 

[WaSpeed02]

Waspeed, i have seen the Zepp advertised and wondered if it was useful. I am waiting on something that determines the amount of whip in the arm or lack thereof while pitching .

I am defenitley going to check it out. Appreciate the input.

Cool, I think you'd like it. It's easy to use once you dial it in. It's easily the most useful hitting aid I have.

BTW, is the pitching tool you're waiting for the accraspeed?


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