Wrist

Skip-a-Rock — 2 (Snap Past Hinge)

Recognize that during this aspect of the swing there is no forward effort generated by the Bottom Hand. 

When the top hand executes the Skip-a-Rock action, during the batting swing, it snaps past the Bottom Hand, which serves as the HINGE of the swing.  

(Any forward movement of the Bottom Hand, during this aspect of the Swing, is a result of the Effort of the Top Hand, Skip-a-Rock action)

This ‘Drill’ is for Tee Work.

While swing off the Tee, we want the batter to focus on being aware of how much movement there is with their Bottom Hand. The batter wants to feel the relationship between the Bottom Hand and Top Hand Wrist during the Skip-a-rock action (snapping past the HINGE).

(The ‘No Bat’ Drill for this aspect of the swing is coming up).

Pic #1: Barrel of bat is accelerating while Bottom Hand remains near back shoulder. 

Any forward movement of the Bottom Hand is a result of effort made by the top Hand. 

At this point in the Swing the Top Hand is doing the work.  The Bottom Hand is only serving as a HINGE (is putting No forward effort into the ‘swing’).

Pic #2: Top Hand snapping past HINGE

Pic #3: Top Hand past HINGE