Biomechanics of the Baseball Swing- Video

This is a must watch video for those thirsting for knowledge from a science perspective on the swing. It shows how each link in your chain of movement works to manipulate the flow of energy.

Notice Josh's mobility. Keep in mind his body is what we consider "hyper-mobile" and even with proper training, most individuals will never have capabilities like him. He was genetically destined to be a freakishly speedy athlete. 

What we definitely take away is that understanding how our movements can improve will make us more efficient hitters. If proper strength and conditioning is in place, our bodies can continue to feel better patterns if we understand what movements actually take place and how to manage energy through these movements.

Key points:

1. Notice how repeatable and rhythmic the timing mechanism is. He has changed this through his career to find more comfort and repeat-ability. 

2. Notice the movement of his barrel and how he creates a "running start" as Bobby Tewksbary would say.

3. He continually builds energy throughout his motion. He isn't rushing through his early movements. Much like a dancer, he intuitively can sense the rhythm and tempo he needs to stay in sync with a ball moving towards him. The early force he creates is expressed as speed as it travels to smaller muscles and joints.

4. The bat-speed is frightening :)

5. For those of you who train with me, this is one of the videos I include in your hitting handbook that we will discuss in detail.

Enjoy!