fanboi22
on the journey
Are these truly issues if the hands reacted to the swing launch? I see it more of an issue of 'leaving the hands behind'. George Brett has his rear forearm vertical like you show, but his bat is not up. There were other hitters on this forum that were college players that started with the rear elbow farther down (forearm not flat) and were hitting successfully.View attachment 23656
1. Rear forearm is vertical (green). Should be flat (yellow)
2. Bat head is too flat/low (green). Should be more up (yellow, about 55 deg)
This is causing the bat drag. The back arm/elbow is a giant lever. You are not using it.
My DD was proof that just putting those two indicators in the position you stated doesn't fix the result (even though i do like the more vertical bat barrel though, helps my DD from dropping before she swings). This hitters elbow out races the hands and 'pulls' thru causing the drag. I would think even in her current starting position she should be able to not drag. Just need to 'activate the hands' as it were. Connect the top hand with the shoulder while trying to punch thru to the ball all the while getting palm up palm down. I am finding alot of old school cues actually help if you know the intent.
imo if the first move is to 'slot' the rear elbow then you promote drag. Slot happens as a result of the proper actions. I have also told my DD to swing thru and think about not allowing the rear elbow to hit or brush the side. A little overbaked but it gives her something to 'feel'. In combination with the one handed top hand and bottom hand swing drills you start to 'feel' and see the results. just my opinion as always.