High school
Hitting
All positions
Intermediate
3 Drills for Better Connection (HDR)
Three connection-focused hitting drills that help hitters keep the hands and body linked through the swing for better barrel control and power.
- Equipment:
- Bat / tee
- Duration:
- About 12 min
- Setting:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Players:
- Solo
Coaching notes
HDR-style connection series that isolates the relationship between the hands, torso, and lower half so the barrel stays on plane longer.
Objectives
Improve connection, reduce early casting, and create a more compact powerful swing.
Coaching cues
Stay connected; feel the hands work with the body; don't separate early.
Common errors
Casting the hands; upper-body swing; losing posture.
Steps
- 1. Drill 1: connection feel with restricted hand path
- 2. Drill 2: body-led rotation while keeping hands back
- 3. Drill 3: full swing with connection cues
Source:
HDR
