Hitting

45 Degree Hip Pops

Drills:
5
Core Drill/Rank:
7
No. of people:
1
Duration:
15 Swings
Frequency:
3 Rounds
Equipment:
Locations:

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Benefits to this Drill

Develops better hip pinch/hinge so that the hitter can pop the back hip

Creates more drive from their backside of the swing

Focuses more on linear movement towards the middle of the field

Common Miscues

Back shoulder drops

Lead foot closes and does not remain open

Constant choppers and ground balls to the pull side

Hitters reaches towards the point of contact

Swing becomes disconnected

Identify the Standout

Hitters back hip hinge is noticeable when they load right before the stride

Lead foot remains open and the hitter drives to ball hard towards the middle of the field

Back hip is driven towards the middle of the field

Top hand extends towards the middle of the field

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