High school
Hitting
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Beginner
Antonelli Hitting Absolute #3 – Quickness
Antonelli Baseball foundational teaching on the absolute of quickness (time to contact) and how to train a shorter, more efficient swing.
- Duration:
- About 5 min
Coaching notes
Instructional video covering the mechanical factors that determine how quickly the barrel arrives at the ball and practical ways to improve that metric.
Objectives
Shorten the swing without losing power; improve time-to-contact; handle higher velocity.
Coaching cues
Keep the hands and barrel connected; eliminate unnecessary length; create a direct path to the ball while still generating depth.
Common errors
Adding length to the swing; casting; losing connection between hands and body.
Steps
- 1. Understand the quickness absolute
- 2. Identify sources of length in the current swing
- 3. Apply the direct-path cues in short-bat or tee work
- 4. Test against higher velocity
Source:
Antonelli Baseball
