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In this episode, Patrick Jones discusses the importance of bat speed in hitting development. He explores the different perspectives on bat speed, the definition and measurement of bat speed, and the factors that impact bat speed. Jones also delves into the role of grip, timing, muscle strength, on-deck routines, and overload/underload training in improving bat speed. He emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to bat speed training and highlights the importance of functional strength and overall hitting skills.
Key Takeaways:
Timestamps:
[1:12] What is Bat Speed and How to Measure it
[2:42] Understanding the Simple Formula Behind Angular Speed Measurement
[4:21] Factors Influencing Bat Speed
[09:06] Understanding the Relationship Between Muscle Thickness and Bat Speed
[11:23] Optimizing On-Deck Performance
[14:23] The Importance of Enhancing Bat Speed
[20:30] Striking the Perfect Balance on Bat Speed
Follow me on Twitter: @pjonesbaseball
Measuring Bat Speed (1991)
(8) Tangotiger on X: "#Statcast Launch Speed v Swing Speed Limited to 50% highest launch speed (aka Best Speed)
Bat_speed_linear.png (925×498)
What you need to know about Statcast bat tracking
A Choke-Up Grip Facilitates Faster Swing and Stride Times Without Compromising Bat Velocity and Bat Control
Tangotiger Blog
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In this episode, Patrick Jones discusses the importance of bat speed in hitting development. He explores the different perspectives on bat speed, the definition and measurement of bat speed, and the factors that impact bat speed. Jones also delves into the role of grip, timing, muscle strength, on-deck routines, and overload/underload training in improving bat speed. He emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to bat speed training and highlights the importance of functional strength and overall hitting skills.
Key Takeaways:
Timestamps:
[1:12] What is Bat Speed and How to Measure it
[2:42] Understanding the Simple Formula Behind Angular Speed Measurement
[4:21] Factors Influencing Bat Speed
[09:06] Understanding the Relationship Between Muscle Thickness and Bat Speed
[11:23] Optimizing On-Deck Performance
[14:23] The Importance of Enhancing Bat Speed
[20:30] Striking the Perfect Balance on Bat Speed
Follow me on Twitter: @pjonesbaseball
Measuring Bat Speed (1991)
(8) Tangotiger on X: "#Statcast Launch Speed v Swing Speed Limited to 50% highest launch speed (aka Best Speed)
Bat_speed_linear.png (925×498)
What you need to know about Statcast bat tracking
A Choke-Up Grip Facilitates Faster Swing and Stride Times Without Compromising Bat Velocity and Bat Control
Tangotiger Blog
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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