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Bat Path Killer #1: Dropping Back Shoulder (Loosing Posture)

Welcome back to Day 2! Today, we'll talk about the first big Bat Path killer: Dropping your shoulder (Loosing Posture)

The Problem:

• Problem:
• Changing your posture by dropping your back shoulder 
• What it Means:
• Your plane tilts rearward and doesn’t match the path of the ball creating an uppercut swing. 
• How it Shows Up:
• topspun balls
• you swing and miss under the ball
• abundance of Popups

Solution: Rotate Holding Posture

• What to Do:
• you might need a posture change and rotation drills to fix.
• Why it Helps: Rotating around your center creates a plane that can go through the baseball in the direction that the ball is coming. 
• Example Drill: 
• 90 degrees-Standing-Shoulder Swings- PVC pipe.

What to Expect Next

The most effective swings are typically the most efficient - staying short to the ball while letting natural rotational mechanics create the desired plane.

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