Perry Husband Effective Velocity Part-4 - Data-Driven Bat Path & Front Arm Hitting Techniques vs. Traditional Wisdom: What Really Works
Episode Overview
In this insightful episode, baseball experts Joey Myers and Perry Husband explore the nuances of hitting and pitching strategies to improve player performance. From dissecting hitting techniques to understanding swing flaws and diving into pitching analytics, they cover a comprehensive range of topics. The duo emphasizes the importance of data analysis and encourages players to be mindful of their own capabilities instead of merely mimicking professionals. Listeners will also get actionable advice and resources to elevate their game.
Key Takeaways
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Hitting Techniques: The importance of a locked-out lead arm, wrist stretch, and maximizing swing leverage for optimal hitting.
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Trade-offs in Hitting: Balancing between hitting homers on low and away pitches and mastering the top of the strike zone.
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Swing Flaws: Understanding and identifying swing flaws that can affect a player’s ability to make solid contact with the ball.
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Copying Pros: The risks of emulating swings of professional players who have different physical capabilities.
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Pitching Strategies: The significance of speed differential between pitches and keeping track of pitch counts for effective pitching.
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Ground Ball Focus: The necessity for pitchers to induce ground balls to minimize the number of pitches thrown.
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Timing and Angles: How timing tendencies and angles at which hitters hit pitches are often overlooked in scouting reports.
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Data Analysis: The critical role of data and real-world testing in refining both hitting and pitching strategies.
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Resource Sharing: Perry Husband’s books and website are mentioned as resources for further learning and improvement.
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Mutual Respect: Both experts express admiration for each other's work and contributions to the field.