When i played competitively years ago, Howards Furniture bats were still the rage and the pitchers mound was way closer to home plate. Watching guys hit the middle in videos scares the hell out of me. With the alloy bats and speed the balls come off the bats, its a miracle pitchers don't get killed on a regular basis! If the mound was still close, forget it. Softball today is completely insane for old guys like me. Good luck guys and remember us pitchers have families too!
I created my own tee from a youtube video I watched that was from like 10 years ago. Cheap to make and it is the greatest tool that helped my swing go from batting like around .400 to batting close to .700 the last two years. I'm a C/D ball player so I'm not like a stud but that tee changed my hitting forever. It is AMAZING and I would recommend anybody to go back to the basics. Rinse and repeat! Great content guys.
Thanks for the comment. Tee work can really help hone in a swing. Laying a solid foundation for your swing is a gamechanger. Appreciate you dropping us a line. Any tips you have, we are all ears!
I love watching this series and literally see you guys get better each time. People always ask how to hit better, this is literally what it takes, repetition after repetition. Keep it up!
@@LeagueNightSoftball it’s so true! I wish I could get more days in… doing all these review videos I’ve realized my game swing has suffered. You’ve inspired me to get back to work!
Also another thing to help you guys and others out. Learn to hit holes! I've been hitting bp with a veteran of the game for many years. Every time we take bp we set up cones in the infield and for left/right-center. Once you get the cut swing down, start practicing hitting those cones with the correct pitches. Will do WONDERS for your game.
Cannot agree with your comment more! We did a BP 101 video awhile back talking about the importance of taking BP with a plan. Don't just go out and hit bombs, really work on having a swing for any defensive alignment. Taking that to the next level and being able to do it with a cut swing will only make you more lethal on offense. If you have any tips for the viewers, please share!
As someone who started this game later in life I have come to love constantly learning and adapting. I started cutting this week and watching this video is truly helping me see nuances that are important. Keep up the great work and I will surely be subscribing.
Thanks for the kind words. We have enjoyed helping players of all levels learn more to help them approve. Let us know if there is anything else you would like us to cover!
Yep focus on improvement/it never stops - pushing 70 and just this year learning to intentionally cut the ball - new grip, sore/swollen hands but improvements are slowly coming - being a contact hitter for 50+ years and now seeing power/distance with the cut - too damn fun!
Couple observations, make contact a lil further out in front, allows hips to clear for the hands to follow, further off the plate has same effect, keeps hands closer to your body, this is more of a straight a-b swing than the standard rotational swing, hands above the ball, bat head parallel to the ground, downward plane doesn’t need to be significant to create backspin, I think both of you would have n easier time with this wing if you narrowed your stance, being upright helps a lot with this swing. Keep up the great work n videos!
Thanks for all of those suggestions! It is very much appreciated. As we said in the video we are definitely still working on our technique. I've heard more than one person suggest a narrower stance. We'll definitely have to try some of these out. Thanks for watching!
Just had this discussion at the cages today because I am tryna emulate Brandon's swing - squawking ensued but I think one guy was worried about the HitTrax read/I was too far up in the box for the machine. At this point, I am focused on solid contact and a more productive cut FEEL, stats/EV aint jack. ASA rule 7.2.F says the batter is out when an entire foot is touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batters box when the ball makes contact with the bat. USSSA rule 7, sec 9 says a batter shall not hit the ball fair or foul while either foot is touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batter’s box or while touching the plate. Sec 14G also says the batter shall be called out when an entire foot is touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batter’s box when the ball makes contact with the bat. BTW this is a 65+ league mind ya, keep swingin them stix ya'll!
Great videos as always guys! I've been taking some time off swinging since my season ended a couple of weeks ago. I will be focusing on weight training for the next two months. I've actually done the cut swing off the tee in my garage, but will focus on the height placement and repetitions. Then I'll put it to action in the cages and then live pitching. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for watching and we are glad to help! Definitely hit the weights hard during the off season. It's really difficult to gain any substantial amount of strength during the season. That is one thing about living in California now, no forced time off from softball. In the Midwest I was pretty much guaranteed 4 months off of softball every winter and focused on weight training.
how about doing this: bat in hand, line up knocking knuckles, then take top hand and twist to the right slightly moving the palm toward your body, and hold bat loosely. This will slightly lower the barrell of the bat hitting the ball below its mid line. All you have to do is watch the ball and pick your pitch. Especially when you are short pitched. That barrell should be in an almost perfect spot when coming thru the hitting zone. Now you can also put the knob of the bat into your palm for even more whip in lieu of even going with overhand grip. What you think?
Cut swing homer swing or regular homer swing..what's going further ? Hard question to answer I know lol. Was curios what you noticed from your experience.
I couldn't really tell you. However, you might be asking the wrong question. I think which swing is more effective is the better question. Both swings can get you a homerun but the cut swing is far more likely to get you on base even if you don't hit the homer. Hope that helps!
Could y’all make a video talking about transitioning the cut swing from tee to live pitching and finally utilizing it in game. Been struggling having in game success with these new mechanics
Can y'all please do a video on TIMING I'm still new to the game I can cut the ball really well and have alot of power just not as consistent as I want to be and I hear alot of I'm out in front. Grew up playing football 🏈 so don't have a strong baseball background
Welcome to slow pitch Devin! We can add timing at the plate to our list of topics for a future video. We would also be interested in discussing a swing breakdown of your swing if you would be interested. Let us know!
That’s funny they call it a cut swing now. See I’m strong but don’t have the ass to put behind it to hit the pop up homeruns that the overweight guys hit so I always try to get all of the ball. I agree though that Tee work works wonders for your swing, adjusting it right to know what pitch height works best for your swing to hit line drives
Wouldn’t a topspin hit just over infielders heads be more effective for base hits? Cut swing adds airtime giving out fielders more time to get under it, no?
Hey Josh. Topspin hits are great options, but you are able to place the ball better cutting it. If done properly, the ball doesn't elevate higher than about 10' so there isn't too much concern about it getting to the outfielders. If you watch the BP with a Conference Pro video, Brandon does a great job demonstrating how you can cut the ball while keeping it low. It is a more consistent swing than the required swing to topspin the ball. Topspinning will require some uppercut which can increase variability and reduce success. Appreciate the comment!
@@LeagueNightSoftball you can make a really solid and easy argument that cutting across the plane of the pitch increases variability and reduces accuracy on hitting the right part of the ball at the right time.
Correct.. If you actually cut the ball and put spin on it, it's just going to stay up in the air until it reaches an outfielder . Top spin will sink it down
Thanks guys for the videos. A suggestion for your placement of the infielders buckets/cones. Stand at each position, figure how far the average player can cover to their left and right, and place your cone at their limits. Most third and first basemen will not cover as much ground as the 6, 4, and rover (if used). Two cones per infielder and you'll have more realistic training sessions. Diesel Dan🥎
I love that slow pitch is something anyone can get into, but it takes a lot to master.
Exactly
It can humble anyone
When i played competitively years ago, Howards Furniture bats were still the rage and the pitchers mound was way closer to home plate. Watching guys hit the middle in videos scares the hell out of me. With the alloy bats and speed the balls come off the bats, its a miracle pitchers don't get killed on a regular basis! If the mound was still close, forget it. Softball today is completely insane for old guys like me. Good luck guys and remember us pitchers have families too!
I created my own tee from a youtube video I watched that was from like 10 years ago. Cheap to make and it is the greatest tool that helped my swing go from batting like around .400 to batting close to .700 the last two years. I'm a C/D ball player so I'm not like a stud but that tee changed my hitting forever. It is AMAZING and I would recommend anybody to go back to the basics. Rinse and repeat! Great content guys.
Thanks for the comment. Tee work can really help hone in a swing. Laying a solid foundation for your swing is a gamechanger. Appreciate you dropping us a line. Any tips you have, we are all ears!
The "down and threw" was a good comment.
That barry bonds drill is good for this
I love watching this series and literally see you guys get better each time. People always ask how to hit better, this is literally what it takes, repetition after repetition. Keep it up!
Thanks! We try to take a lot of reps every week. Small incrimental improvements add up over time.
@@LeagueNightSoftball it’s so true! I wish I could get more days in… doing all these review videos I’ve realized my game swing has suffered. You’ve inspired me to get back to work!
Been waiting for this one🤘🏼
Us too! We want to continue developing our cut swings as it seems to be the way to go for the top level players
Also another thing to help you guys and others out. Learn to hit holes! I've been hitting bp with a veteran of the game for many years. Every time we take bp we set up cones in the infield and for left/right-center. Once you get the cut swing down, start practicing hitting those cones with the correct pitches. Will do WONDERS for your game.
Cannot agree with your comment more! We did a BP 101 video awhile back talking about the importance of taking BP with a plan. Don't just go out and hit bombs, really work on having a swing for any defensive alignment. Taking that to the next level and being able to do it with a cut swing will only make you more lethal on offense. If you have any tips for the viewers, please share!
Hitting with a group of diehards using cone method, as well Enhances bat control and adds new challenges/opportunities for placement
As someone who started this game later in life I have come to love constantly learning and adapting. I started cutting this week and watching this video is truly helping me see nuances that are important. Keep up the great work and I will surely be subscribing.
Thanks for the kind words. We have enjoyed helping players of all levels learn more to help them approve. Let us know if there is anything else you would like us to cover!
Yep focus on improvement/it never stops - pushing 70 and just this year learning to intentionally cut the ball - new grip, sore/swollen hands but improvements are slowly coming - being a contact hitter for 50+ years and now seeing power/distance with the cut - too damn fun!
Couple observations, make contact a lil further out in front, allows hips to clear for the hands to follow, further off the plate has same effect, keeps hands closer to your body, this is more of a straight a-b swing than the standard rotational swing, hands above the ball, bat head parallel to the ground, downward plane doesn’t need to be significant to create backspin, I think both of you would have n easier time with this wing if you narrowed your stance, being upright helps a lot with this swing. Keep up the great work n videos!
Thanks for all of those suggestions! It is very much appreciated. As we said in the video we are definitely still working on our technique. I've heard more than one person suggest a narrower stance. We'll definitely have to try some of these out. Thanks for watching!
Keep it up, can see the progression of your swings in the videos
Just had this discussion at the cages today because I am tryna emulate Brandon's swing - squawking ensued but I think one guy was worried about the HitTrax read/I was too far up in the box for the machine. At this point, I am focused on solid contact and a more productive cut FEEL, stats/EV aint jack. ASA rule 7.2.F says the batter is out when an entire foot is touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batters box when the ball makes contact with the bat.
USSSA rule 7, sec 9 says a batter shall not hit the ball fair or foul while either foot is touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batter’s box or while touching the plate. Sec 14G also says the batter shall be called out when an entire foot is touching the ground completely outside the lines of
the batter’s box when the ball makes contact with the bat. BTW this is a 65+ league mind ya, keep swingin them stix ya'll!
Great videos as always guys! I've been taking some time off swinging since my season ended a couple of weeks ago. I will be focusing on weight training for the next two months. I've actually done the cut swing off the tee in my garage, but will focus on the height placement and repetitions. Then I'll put it to action in the cages and then live pitching. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for watching and we are glad to help! Definitely hit the weights hard during the off season. It's really difficult to gain any substantial amount of strength during the season. That is one thing about living in California now, no forced time off from softball. In the Midwest I was pretty much guaranteed 4 months off of softball every winter and focused on weight training.
Awesome video guys
Thanks John! We are learning this as we cover topics, hopefully people can pick up a thing or two as well!
how about doing this: bat in hand, line up knocking knuckles, then take top hand and twist to the right slightly moving the palm toward your body, and hold bat loosely. This will slightly lower the barrell of the bat hitting the ball below its mid line. All you have to do is watch the ball and pick your pitch. Especially when you are short pitched. That barrell should be in an almost perfect spot when coming thru the hitting zone. Now you can also put the knob of the bat into your palm for even more whip in lieu of even going with overhand grip. What you think?
Great tips! Thanks for the video.
We got you Erik! Seen you have been putting in the work, it shows!
Another nice video! Keep working this hard and you guys will be homerun hitters
Thanks! Definitely a work in progress, but it’s been a fun ride. We will keep on grinding and hopefully improvements will be evident in future videos!
Cut swing homer swing or regular homer swing..what's going further ? Hard question to answer I know lol. Was curios what you noticed from your experience.
I couldn't really tell you. However, you might be asking the wrong question. I think which swing is more effective is the better question. Both swings can get you a homerun but the cut swing is far more likely to get you on base even if you don't hit the homer. Hope that helps!
Could y’all make a video talking about transitioning the cut swing from tee to live pitching and finally utilizing it in game. Been struggling having in game success with these new mechanics
BP BP BP bro, only way its done - rinse repeat - if no one cares to join you grab a tee and work between team practice sessions
Do you think a tee with a net would help training for a cut swing, or is that not enough feedback? Thinking of ways to practice in my backyard
do you swing down on the ball at 45 degree angle ?
Can y'all please do a video on TIMING I'm still new to the game I can cut the ball really well and have alot of power just not as consistent as I want to be and I hear alot of I'm out in front. Grew up playing football 🏈 so don't have a strong baseball background
Welcome to slow pitch Devin! We can add timing at the plate to our list of topics for a future video. We would also be interested in discussing a swing breakdown of your swing if you would be interested. Let us know!
Played my first softball game lost 18-3 😞 gotta learn to hit differently than baseball
That’s funny they call it a cut swing now. See I’m strong but don’t have the ass to put behind it to hit the pop up homeruns that the overweight guys hit so I always try to get all of the ball. I agree though that Tee work works wonders for your swing, adjusting it right to know what pitch height works best for your swing to hit line drives
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Wouldn’t a topspin hit just over infielders heads be more effective for base hits? Cut swing adds airtime giving out fielders more time to get under it, no?
Hey Josh. Topspin hits are great options, but you are able to place the ball better cutting it. If done properly, the ball doesn't elevate higher than about 10' so there isn't too much concern about it getting to the outfielders. If you watch the BP with a Conference Pro video, Brandon does a great job demonstrating how you can cut the ball while keeping it low. It is a more consistent swing than the required swing to topspin the ball. Topspinning will require some uppercut which can increase variability and reduce success. Appreciate the comment!
@@LeagueNightSoftball you can make a really solid and easy argument that cutting across the plane of the pitch increases variability and reduces accuracy on hitting the right part of the ball at the right time.
Correct..
If you actually cut the ball and put spin on it, it's just going to stay up in the air until it reaches an outfielder .
Top spin will sink it down
I'll never understand why people use "myself" in place of "me" or "I"
Thanks guys for the videos. A suggestion for your placement of the infielders buckets/cones. Stand at each position, figure how far the average player can cover to their left and right, and place your cone at their limits. Most third and first basemen will not cover as much ground as the 6, 4, and rover (if used). Two cones per infielder and you'll have more realistic training sessions.
Diesel Dan🥎