Self Drilling

Self Drilling

What are some drills a hitter can do by him self that will make him hit farther and harder?

My son was a Home Run hitter last year in Little League and now he is moving up to senior league and he is getting mad because he can't hit a homer and the bigger field. Can u Give me some drills he can do on his own

There are several ways to hit a baseball further.

1. Increase strength - Work out the muscles directly related to a baseball swing.

2. Increase Bat Speed - Easiest to do. During the off-season, have your son swing a regular bat 25 times, then a weighted bat 25 times, then a light bat 25 times. Repeat that 4 times a week.

3. See a hitting trainer and perfect your son's swing. A simple adjustment to a swing (like opening the hips up at the right time) can add lots of distance to a batted ball.

I'd recommend a little of all 3 for the best results, but I'd also recommend that your son work more on hitting line drives than home runs. A home run that falls short is an easy out most times, a line drive that falls similarly short can still roll to the fence and be a double.