Quick tip

This is a quick tip that was filmed by Comcast at Spring Training some time ago. This was broadcast during the pre game show of White Sox games. I found it on my files, and thought it would be a great short tip. So many athletes, even in high school, still hold the bat incorrectly, thus limiting their bat speed. This is something that should have been corrected at age 7, yet players are still resistant to doing it. Here is my tip: If I told you I could increase your fastball speed 5mph in one day, the player would do anyting I would tell them to do. Why is this any different? "Comfort" is the answer. It is easier to stay within a "comfort zone" rather than changing something that is momentarily uncomfortable. Still, that uncomfortable feeling doesn't last very long, if the player practices enough!