Swinging
a baseball bat
involves plenty of science. For one thing, a baseball actually gets
deformed the moment it hits the bat, which also changes its speed and
determines the amount of force that the ball generates. These two
factors can make or break an inning, which is why batters need to
practice their swings regularly using baseball batting cages.
Generally
speaking, there are two types of baseball swings. First, batters can
counter a fastball with a linear swing, which is done by flipping his
wrists and extending his arms outwards without having to rotating his
body. Second, a rotational swing generates more powerful hits but
requires lots of practice due to body torque and precise elbow drops,
among others.
The
rotational swing is the batting technique of choice for professional
baseball players. In some cases, players combine both swings to
counter rotational fast pitches.
Fortunately,
you don't need to be on the field to practice your swings. You can
set up a batting cage with a pitching machine to help you master both
swings, among others. Take note that, in a real game, pitchers will
toggle between pitching techniques to confuse you. Practice hitting
the ball at different speeds to anticipate anything that comes your
way.
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