Bat Speed Program
Bat Speed 1- Grade 3-9
For new Bat Speed program participants and Grade 3-6. Must complete level 1 before level 2.
Bat Speed 2- Grade 7-12
For past Bat Speed participants only in Grades 7-9 and any players Grades 10-12
2018-19 Schedule
Oct 16-Nov 9- Fall #1- Tuesdays, Thursdays
Nov 13-Dec 20- Fall #2- Tuesdays, Thursdays
Jan 8-Feb 10- Winter #1- Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Feb 12-Mar 17- Winter #2- Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Mar 19- Apr 20- Spring- Tuesdays, Thursdays
Why Do You Need More Bat Speed?
- An increase in bat speed of 5 mph can increase the distance a ball travels 25 feet.
ESPN Sports Science Video About Importance of Bat Speed
What Does The Program Consist Of?
- Rapsodo Testing
- Exit Speed, Launch Angle, Distance
- Pre and Post Testing
- Form Swing Drill Series
- Weighted Ball Hit Training
- Core, Forearm, and Wrist Strength
What We Will Do
Our program will work on making each players swing much more efficient to create a faster more effective swing.
We will work on...
- How to create torque
- Proper bat angles at Launch Position
- Swing path to contact and after contact
- Balance from load to finish
- Creating connection with the upper body and lower body