Real question… why would I ever want the barrel of the bat to be taller than the knob comjng through the zone? When you bunt isn’t that the case because that’s the bat angle you need to get the bunt on the ground? Bat angle creates launch angle not bat path. Just cause you can do something at a high level doesn’t mean you can teach at a high level
"Staying on top of the ball" is only a cue to create a short/direct path to the ball to produce consistent solid contact and line-drives that fall for hits (statistically, line drives are the most productive). Bigger line drives become home runs. The bat is designed with a heavier barrel and thinner handle. As your two hands work together to bring the bat on plane, the barrel is going to naturally drop into the slot and level out with a slight uppercut; because you "finish high". There's videos on CZcams where Barry Bonds and Nomar Garciaparra explain this concept perfectly. If you dump the barrel early (like the "Teacherman" fraud suggests), you're not going to be on plane and will have a tendency to pop-up/flyout if you happen to make contact. A bunt is completely different than a swing. You have one hand on the handle, the other stabilizes the barrel and its meant to literally stay on top the of ball, to hit the ball into the ground for a specific purpose.
Kevin Millar was the Roger Maris of Foul Ball Homeruns. If he had a tick better timing he would have been incredible. That said- he was a big reason why the Sox won in all he brought to the team
Very funny...but, the first drill promotes a downward barrel path and in the second drill, Millar's bat path is ascending (pro) despite him badmouthing the pro bat path (@0:36-:43). These old school, "throw your hands at the ball" types (Sean Casey) just can't see reality. In the fast hands-drill Millar's instincts take over and what does he do in his swing? Elevates his hands above the ball and the lead arm/bat form nearly a straight line (as does every great hitter). Then, @2:13 gosh, his structure sure looks like his form back when he was downplaying 'launch angle'. This is like watching A-rod tell you how to hit... then you watch his swing in a game and there is no match. Don't go near that first drill. Work on being shaped like Millar @0:36. Now, that looks like the modern pro swing.
Love that right after the drills the channel puts up its ad for 'select menswear provided by tommy hilfiger'. aka - They tried, but Kevin Millar -didn't- blow out the crotch on our pants!
Those hitting drills are great I mean I like the tee drill and the soft toss drill but I didn't know that there's a another drill where you squat down and jump up and then hit the ball unless that practice drill is fake and they were just doing that for fun.
Jumping up and landing on your feet will force you to stay balanced in your legs. Swinging from a balanced lower half will correct a whole lot in your swing.
The second drill is about responding and hitting things quickly - its a reaction time drill that also helps you with using your wrists more quickly while hitting the balls rapidly. The last one is a hazing drill - its what you make the new guy do to mess with him :-)
Its not ideal.. but what if you need to fight off a ball foul to get see better pitch on two strikes. What if on a full count its a borderline off speed pitch you can't afford to take. Sometimes even a bad defensive swing with just your hands will result in a positive outcome.
Kevin Millar is TOO funny. Mike Lowell dying in the background was hilarious too.
“No seriously I got heart disease” 💀😂
Omg hahaha lol, so true, this show never gets old!
I wish I had these when I was a kid! These are really helpful.
"Keep it going i have heart desease" lmao
That's freaking hillarious...I'm crying..BEST vid ever. Hitting machine.
I love theses videos guys, I’ve learned so much from them. Now I’m batting 450 in high school so thanks
Same
1:55 I started laughing to death!!!
😂😂😂 Awesome!!! Great drills and Millar can still rake! I think the Mayor probably talks in his sleep 😂😂😂
Real question… why would I ever want the barrel of the bat to be taller than the knob comjng through the zone? When you bunt isn’t that the case because that’s the bat angle you need to get the bunt on the ground? Bat angle creates launch angle not bat path. Just cause you can do something at a high level doesn’t mean you can teach at a high level
"Staying on top of the ball" is only a cue to create a short/direct path to the ball to produce consistent solid contact and line-drives that fall for hits (statistically, line drives are the most productive). Bigger line drives become home runs. The bat is designed with a heavier barrel and thinner handle. As your two hands work together to bring the bat on plane, the barrel is going to naturally drop into the slot and level out with a slight uppercut; because you "finish high". There's videos on CZcams where Barry Bonds and Nomar Garciaparra explain this concept perfectly. If you dump the barrel early (like the "Teacherman" fraud suggests), you're not going to be on plane and will have a tendency to pop-up/flyout if you happen to make contact. A bunt is completely different than a swing. You have one hand on the handle, the other stabilizes the barrel and its meant to literally stay on top the of ball, to hit the ball into the ground for a specific purpose.
Kevin Millar was the Roger Maris of Foul Ball Homeruns. If he had a tick better timing he would have been incredible. That said- he was a big reason why the Sox won in all he brought to the team
What's not to love ❤
Lmao these are all gold!!!
Very funny...but, the first drill promotes a downward barrel path and in the second drill, Millar's bat path is ascending (pro) despite him badmouthing the pro bat path (@0:36-:43). These old school, "throw your hands at the ball" types (Sean Casey) just can't see reality. In the fast hands-drill Millar's instincts take over and what does he do in his swing? Elevates his hands above the ball and the lead arm/bat form nearly a straight line (as does every great hitter). Then, @2:13 gosh, his structure sure looks like his form back when he was downplaying 'launch angle'. This is like watching A-rod tell you how to hit... then you watch his swing in a game and there is no match. Don't go near that first drill. Work on being shaped like Millar @0:36. Now, that looks like the modern pro swing.
He was downplaying launch angle for high pitches. And he’s right, when a pitch comes at the numbers, the correct approach is definitely a tomahawk
Love that right after the drills the channel puts up its ad for 'select menswear provided by tommy hilfiger'. aka - They tried, but Kevin Millar -didn't- blow out the crotch on our pants!
Those hitting drills are great I mean I like the tee drill and the soft toss drill but I didn't know that there's a another drill where you squat down and jump up and then hit the ball unless that practice drill is fake and they were just doing that for fun.
Its probably real, but it may have been a special drill for any player that was new to the team as a hazing drill
Jumping up and landing on your feet will force you to stay balanced in your legs. Swinging from a balanced lower half will correct a whole lot in your swing.
Sometimes hilarious lol
❤it 😂
Kevin is the dude
What is the benefit of the 2nd and 3rd drill?
Laugh
The second drill is about responding and hitting things quickly - its a reaction time drill that also helps you with using your wrists more quickly while hitting the balls rapidly. The last one is a hazing drill - its what you make the new guy do to mess with him :-)
It’s been 4 years idk what I learned but, this video is still funny lol 😂
The third drill will force you to swing from a balanced lower half.
Ditto.
U shouldn’t be trying to swing with ur hands. Did they learn nothing from josh Donaldson a few years ago?
Its not ideal.. but what if you need to fight off a ball foul to get see better pitch on two strikes. What if on a full count its a borderline off speed pitch you can't afford to take. Sometimes even a bad defensive swing with just your hands will result in a positive outcome.
@@jockoadams3377 I agree. My thoughts on hitting have changed a lot in the last 5 years since I made that comment. That’s the beauty of baseball
Lowell about to die lol
Jesus coming back soon repent and give God the glory 😇😁👍
Lololol I can't like this video enuff