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Think your kid should swing like Mike Trout or Aaron Judge? Think again. In this jaw-dropping episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, Perry Husband, the creator of Effective Velocity, dismantles some of the biggest myths in modern hitting instruction — and shows why copying MLB mechanics is one of the fastest ways to sabotage a young hitter’s development.
You’ll hear exactly why Trout loses up to 30 MPH of exit velocity on certain pitches, how swing path inefficiencies kill game-day performance, and what actually defines a successful swing for youth athletes. If you’re tired of coaching confusion and looking for a data-backed roadmap to real results, this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.
✅ Why "Just Swing Hard" Is Killing Consistency
✅ Perry’s analysis of Mike Trout’s exit velocity by zone — and what it reveals
✅ How poor front-arm mechanics and upswing models cost hitters big time
✅ The “Speedboat vs. Torpedo” swing path analogy that simplifies contact mechanics
✅ Why copying elite power hitters often hurts youth players more than it helps
✅ The truth behind 100/100/100 swing efficiency — and why it should be your gold standard
✅ What coaches and parents MUST understand about swing timing and plane
✅ How overload training bats can fix timing, barrel path, and exit speed
✅ Real-world examples from MLB and college softball (including Oklahoma
If your athlete is struggling with inconsistent swings, timing issues, or mechanical confusion, this episode gives you the clarity and proven tools to fix it.
🎯 Check out tools & systems that back up the science:
Swing Shift Training Program
Overload Training Bats
The Catapult Loading System Book
Liked this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow coach or sports parent who needs it. For even more drills, guides, and power-building resources, visit:
👉 HittingPerformanceLab.com
Let’s keep building smarter swings — one myth-busting episode at a time.
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Think your kid should swing like Mike Trout or Aaron Judge? Think again. In this jaw-dropping episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, Perry Husband, the creator of Effective Velocity, dismantles some of the biggest myths in modern hitting instruction — and shows why copying MLB mechanics is one of the fastest ways to sabotage a young hitter’s development.
You’ll hear exactly why Trout loses up to 30 MPH of exit velocity on certain pitches, how swing path inefficiencies kill game-day performance, and what actually defines a successful swing for youth athletes. If you’re tired of coaching confusion and looking for a data-backed roadmap to real results, this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.
✅ Why "Just Swing Hard" Is Killing Consistency
✅ Perry’s analysis of Mike Trout’s exit velocity by zone — and what it reveals
✅ How poor front-arm mechanics and upswing models cost hitters big time
✅ The “Speedboat vs. Torpedo” swing path analogy that simplifies contact mechanics
✅ Why copying elite power hitters often hurts youth players more than it helps
✅ The truth behind 100/100/100 swing efficiency — and why it should be your gold standard
✅ What coaches and parents MUST understand about swing timing and plane
✅ How overload training bats can fix timing, barrel path, and exit speed
✅ Real-world examples from MLB and college softball (including Oklahoma
If your athlete is struggling with inconsistent swings, timing issues, or mechanical confusion, this episode gives you the clarity and proven tools to fix it.
🎯 Check out tools & systems that back up the science:
Swing Shift Training Program
Overload Training Bats
The Catapult Loading System Book
Liked this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow coach or sports parent who needs it. For even more drills, guides, and power-building resources, visit:
👉 HittingPerformanceLab.com
Let’s keep building smarter swings — one myth-busting episode at a time.

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