How to Add Power to a Baseball Swing

Baseball is an intricate game that is similar to chess but played on grass and in stadiums. Despite all the intricacies of the game, the event that elicits the most cheers is the homerun. To hit a homerun a player must have adequate power in his baseball swing.

Instructions

1. Perform stretch exercises to become as flexible as necessary. The hitter should concentrate specifically on the core of the player's body. The core is composed of the hips, glutes, hamstrings and stomach area. The hips are especially important as that is where the rotational power of the swing comes from. Be aware that some players are naturally flexible and will require less training in this area.

2. Execute strength exercises specific the baseball swing. These exercises include but are not limited to squats, lunges, and dead lifts. These exercises increase the strength of the player's core from which the power of the baseball comes.

3. Establish the proper weight distribution as the pitch arrives at the plate. The majority of the weight should be on the back leg. The hand and arm position are up to the individual hitter. The grip and arm position vary depending on the hitter's strengths and weaknesses.

4. Close the front foot before taking a swing. A player closes the front foot by keeping it pointed forward and away from the pitcher. If the front foot comes open it can decrease the power of the swing and throw the hitter off-balance.

5. Keep the hands close and high to generate the most power as you start the swing.

6. Explode through the pitch by rotating the hips as you make contact with the baseball. The power for the swing comes from the hips, core and thighs. Most people assume that the power comes from arm strength. Arm strength does help but the main power comes from the aforementioned areas of the body.