Softball Strength Academy

Correcting Hanging Back (:50) Three Drills to Address HANGING BACK in the Swing: Sometimes hitters simply hang back because they haven’t trained with INTENT! ... 3 Ways to Train Intent: 1. Heavy bat 2. Heavy balls 3. Heavy bag Sometimes, these drills aren’t enough if the issue is originating with mobility at the front hip. Coach Stephen showcases three exercises to try when intent drills are not enough. Check out these drills and let us know which ones work best for you!

(:51) HANGING BACK Hanging back is typically identified from the side angle. You can ID this flaw by drawing a straight line behind the back foot prior to loading. Throughout the duration of the swing, if we leave any part of the foot behind that line, this is an indication we are hanging back and thus leaving power in the tank. Check out the video and check your hitters. Be on the lookout for future posts on how to not only identify but correct hanging back.

And we’re back: (:51) HANGING BACK Hanging back is typically identified from the side angle. You can ID this flaw by drawing a straight line behind the back foot prior to loading. Throughout the duration of the swing, if we leave any part of the foot behind that line, this is an indication we are hanging back and thus leaving power in the tank. Check out the video and check your hitters. Be on the lookout for future posts on how to not only identify but correct hanging back.

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