Unlocking Elite Power: Perry Husband’s Science-Backed Secrets to Boost Exit Velocity & Fix Youth Hitting Flaws

Ready to transform your hitter’s swing from average to elite?

In this episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, we welcome back Perry Husband, the renowned creator of Effective Velocity, whose groundbreaking work has forever changed how baseball and softball approach hitting mechanics.

Together, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in youth and pro baseball: why front arm extension, efficient barrel path, and hitting timing—not traditional “staying inside the ball”—are the true keys to unlocking massive, game-time exit velocity.

If you're a parent, coach, or athlete tired of mechanical overload, "hands inside" myths, and underperforming swings, Perry delivers a masterclass you can’t afford to miss. Walk away with science-backed strategies, real-world drills, and practical frameworks to finally help your hitter build effortless power and consistency at the plate.

💥 Key Topics Covered:

  • Why Front Arm Lockout Unlocks Max Bat Speed
    Perry dismantles the “bent arm myth” and shows why a long, leveraged front arm drastically boosts exit velo and sweet spot consistency.

  • Barrel Awareness and Timing: The Missing Links
    Discover how elite hitters like Freddie Freeman prioritize rhythm, stretch reflex, and delayed barrel release—not mechanical perfection.

  • Why ‘Hands Inside’ Might Be Hurting Your Hitter
    Learn why pulling hands in reduces leverage, collapses barrel control, and sacrifices game-time power.

  • Science of Barrel Path for High-Level Hitting
    Perry reveals how a canal-shaped barrel path matches elite pitch trajectories, helping hitters adjust to velocity, movement, and location like pros.

  • How Overload Bat Training Accelerates Development
    Uncover why smart overload-heavy bat training (like tools from The Starting Lineup Store) reinforces elite movement patterns without creating bad habits.

🔥 Ready to take your hitter’s confidence and exit velocity to the next level?

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📚 Plus, explore exclusive resources, game-changing drills, and daily hitting systems designed specifically for youth athletes at:
➡️ HittingPerformanceLab.com

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