He’s basically using gravity to accelerate the bat behind and downward by tilting. Pulling down like a golfer, only from the side instead of the top. He also tips the bat head and torques it, creating more momentum. I learned a lot here, thanks Matt
I lived in the Bay area from '98-'02 and watched Bonds day in, day out. Best hitter ever IMHO. You simply could not pitch him anywhere in the strike zone without getting hammered. What amazed me was his ability to smash line drives and long balls down the right field line with no hook whatsoever. That's all about mechanics, balance and the ability to square up on the barrel.
foster Gwyn He took roids! I love Barry though. That’s why I’m watching this video. But his head size grew two sizes! Barry was a great player but in my book he will never be the HR king
@@maxmcewen9257 and so did everyone else in that era. and the guys in the eighties took steroids and the guys in the seventies took steroids. Ifyou think that steroids weren't around 20 and 30 years before bonds you're sadly mistaken. Not to mention and amphetamines, spitballs, constant cheating, not to mention the pitching was better in Bonds era, the scouting reports, everything. If you take Barry bonds and put him back 20 or 30 years he's going to do even better than he did. If you take guys like Ruth and Erin, and you put them in modern times, yes they are still going to be Hall of famers but they are not going to do as well as they did. If you took Ted Williams and you put him in modern baseball, he would not hit 400. Shifts, scouting, it's just not possible in today's baseball.if you factor in everything it's a fucking even playing field. Bonds is the best hitter of all time. And I would bet you a million dollars that Griffey took steroids at some point in his career. You have to be delusional to think that he didn't.
This is amazing. The best of our generation, oh and Bonds could recognize the pitch right after the ball left the pitchers hands. I would love to see a Trout swing.
Barry Bonds had a good stance. He used his body like a slingshot. He pulls his left arm back and pivots his left foot as he moves forward. That allowed him to gain more power and follow through the swing. He was so fundamental with that swing. Not as smooth or fluid like Ken Griffey Jr., but Bonds had a good swinging motion
It also helped that his vision was 85% better than someone with 20-20 vision. I know that because we had the same optometrist. He just saw the pitch better than anyone.
As a private hitting coach and a big fan of you (as well as Mike Epstein) I find my myself having to "break down" all the junk players have been taught by other coaches: hit down on the ball, don't drop your back shoulder, don't turn your back foot, take you hands right to the ball etc... I love Mike Epstein's idea of "hit what you see." You don't see MLB players or college softball players doing any of that. Thank you for all your continued help.
Again, and I say again because I’ve said it so many times before, steroids DO NOT HELP YOU PUT BAT TO BALL, that can never be taken from Barry Bonds, he had God Given talent that cannot be disputed. He was a stud before steroids, people need to go look at that before they just speak. He was no slouch when he was with the Pirates! I don’t condone steroid use in any way, shape, or form, but Barry was a pure talent. You can put the strongest guy IN THE WORLD up there at the plate and he’s not going to smack 95-100 mph fast balls out of the park. So, let’s give Barry his due, he’s IS one of the greatest ever!
Same sweet swing from the 80s and 90s into the new Millennia. Short to the ball. Never liked Barry, but also being a lefty, I love the swing. This is a great video.
I know this is a old video, but I loved that Bonds did not step out of the box. I think young players, by stepping in and out, change distance between them and the plate
I'm a die-hard Dodgers fan and even bigger baseball fan. If the Dodgers cease to exist I would still love and watch baseball. With that said Bonds was an absolute phenomenal talent (with or without PEDS). Arguably the greatest hitter of a baseball to ever exist. Go Dodgers. Boooo giants.
Bonds is launching that elbow into his hip pocket real deep. I could never get my swing off like him, but even just attempting to swing like him has made me a better batter.
If you were going to design a weight training program based around that particular swing (or perhaps hitting in general), what sort of movements would you incorporate? To me, these seem like the most obvious: 1. Deadlifts (total body strength). 2. Hang cleans (for overall explosiveness). 3. Bent over lateral dumbbell swings (rear delt power & follow through). 4. Bent over barbell rows (for "lawn mower cord pulling strength"). 5. Upright rows (same as above, only in a more upright plane). 6. Overhead/Incline presses (for upper body pushing strength). 7. Front squats (lower body strength & stability). 8. A whole host of triceps & wrist movements (for increased "snap").
You could also use the analogy of throwing something heavy for the action pulling the hand back as his rear knee gains ground. If think about throwing big rock onto the bed of truck. You would start moving your lower half forward as you move the rock back. Then once your front leg touches you would start the rock forward to throw it.
Did he get that shoulder drop via his top hand he preached top hand going down to the palm and that coupled with getting into palm up position should tilt back shoulder
I know you just missed being in the MLB regular season with Barry Bonds by one year but did you ever play against him in spring training, minor leagues when he was on rehab, etc.? Or did you ever meet him in any other fashion, such as at spring training after he became a coach?
As always great stuff. Question, could you please address the difference between guys like bonds, ortiz, posey and say donaldson and bautista? Specifically the former I see as more weight back whereas donaldson, bautista, harper, clemente, gain ground, weight shifts to the front side. Or, I am I just seeing things?
Are these moves that elite hitters do something you discovered post-mlb career or during your professional days? Are these concepts of loading your back side and turning the barrel something you applied to your swing during your development early on in your career that got you to the big leagues?
The media always felt if barry bonds never gave interviews to help them they sure not want to help his career but his numbers speak for itself i took the 29 sunset bus to candlestick by myself at 14 years old just to watch barry
Matt, Barry Bonds might have used introductory levels of steroids early on. It's probably why he never has failed a steroid drug test. However, testing will never get ahead of production or distribution and is the reason Barry used growth hormone and insulin to produce his size. Steroids do not produce skeletal growth. All you have to do is look at his helmet size difference from Pitt to SF. Nonetheless, to your point, he could flat out rake. I have also yet to see bat swing speed increases the bigger you get. In fact, it is a deterrent because bulk decreases flexibility. I think he is the all time greatest hitter and most definitely the best power hitter ever. Love what you do!
Also, here's kinda a "theoretical" question: Suppose that 260 lb Barry Bonds and 170 lb Barry Bonds both hit the exact same pitch in the exact same spot with the exact same bat along the exact same bat path at the exact same bat speed. Would the ball go farther with big Barry than little Barry?
Wayne and Donita I think what a lot of people ignore is that when Bonds broke in to the big leagues he was what, 21, 22 years old? When he was 41, 42, the guy weighed more, maybe a lot more. I don't know about you, but I weighed more at 41 than 21, 20 lbs. I worked out regularly at both ages and I was stronger, bench press 40 lbs more at 41 than 21. No steroids. There is no reason why Bonds would not have been bigger and stronger, and have more power production at an older, but not over the hill, age. I get it, we will never know what he could have done without steroids, but his skills as a hitter were amazing regardless.
Ian Baxley Not true. Quite a few guys have bombed splash hits into the cove other than Barry. The "real" difference is that Barry was a true left handed pull power hitter and he played a lot of games in SF. The Giants haven't had a true power hitter since Barry. So it's not at all impossible. It's just not seen as often anymore.
New park is just as hard to hit one out... Barry said it himself.. How do I know?? I use to batboy for the giants back in the late 90s.. Good friends with him and he told me that himself... Honestly to God..
The reason those are similar is that both moves generate rotational energy. Our body's mechanics for generating rotational energy along a linear plane are more or less the same.
To be honest, I'm kinda happy bonds took the juice. Not for the integrity of the game, but simply because hes the greatest hitters of all time imo (also Giants fan, so there's my bias 🤷) if half the league was on the juice atleast my guy got to hit 70 and be a literal cheat code 😂 not like we won any titles off it anyways, shit was amazing to watch on a nightly basis
Don’t drop your shoulder, squash the bug, swing down, take your hands to the ball - was every single swing-ism we learned wrong? How did that happen? Coaches that sucked at hitting but could project authority.
Oy 🙄...For thee umpteenth millionth time. Idc how much juice you pump into your system....if you can not see the ball...you will not hit it-- unless you're lucky😂, and luck hits do happen. Roids will in no way shape nor form make you SEE the dang ball🙄. Go back to it his year of 73. Go watch where each pitch is at when he hits the ball. Go on. This should be hilarious.
@@alden4719 exactly. How many of his homeruns just made it over the fence? Almost none...so stereroids only got the ball out of the park instead of just the upper deck.
Esra Palma exactly! Steroids just helped him hit 475 shots but without them he just would’ve only hit them 400 foot shots. And he was still hitting tanks when he was skinny. Mans is the best homerun hitter of all time
Many people talk but they have never played Baseball even in their backyard. Steroids give you strength, stamina, endurance but what about CONTACT WITH THE BALL ??? No one gives you that. You can be a Hulk but if you won't hit the ball does not go anywhere. Just common sense people just that.
Bonds was a monster before he took steroids! The reason why he got on the steroids was that both McGuwire and Sosa was getting more recognitions than Bonds was. And clearly, Bonds was the best player in the league at the time. The best all around baseball player that he was. Not that I condone using steroids, but Bonds was a far better player than both Sosa and McGuwire!
I love his swing I respect his game, I know personally what steroids can do for you. I’m 40 years old and I’m in better shape now then I was in my twenties.
No doubt. Anybody that thinks people at the absolute pinnacle of pro fb or baseball, and putting a flat side on it every time they get a clean shot, isn't taking some ped is living in a fantasy world. To be able to train and stay in shape and on point to an absolutely inhuman level YEAR ROUND, because when it comes to hitting, its year round. Their talent and drive is undeniable. O yeah plus all the gold gloves. All the other "cheaters" couldn't do what he did. So Bonds: GOAT: Griffey goat
The main thing is he keeps his barrel level through the strike zone. From the back of the plate to the front of the plate. Not like that Teacherman guy teaches. If you watch his videos his barrel path is at an angle and not level. All the great hitters keep their barrel parrallel to the ground all the eay through the zone. If you are a little late on the pitch you can still get the barrel on the ball and hit it to the opposite field with power. Teacherman says he studied Bonds and he teaches Bonds swing. He diesnt. He teaches a swing thats more like a golf swing with the barrel lower than your hands. If you notice Bonds batrel is flat. Look at the side view. Bonds has his hands at the same level as the barrel. Ted Williams compares swinging a bat like swinging an axe to chop doen a tree.
Hahaha barry was always my favorite player growing up.. this coming from a kid who grew up 8 miles from seattle. Still am.. who played and exceled in the 3 major sports. As a little leager went on the ' kingdome" field.. griffey,arod, edgar talk about pretty swings. but everyone around me was all aboit them. So i went for the othet guy and this was all before he even got to san fran... Think abiut that nuff said. He had a very VERY DECENT mlb (CAREER) Before he ever put on a GIANTS career... To bad those roids couldnt help his weak spagghetti arms!!! Lol hahaha..... See. Braves vs pirates.. slow as@ sid bream & francisco cabrerra
People dismiss his talent because of his steroid use. A lot of failures used steroids. A lot of decent players used steroids. A lot of all stars used steroids. Steroids do not make the player. They make the player stronger! The eye hand coordination, the sheer athleticism, and most importantly, the hard work, makes the player! People focus on the steroid use, and ignore the fact, that Bonds had a ridiculous work ethic. His workouts were beastly AND creative. He committed himself to being the best he could be, overdoing it to be sure! But, don’t be over simplistic as to believe that what you saw with him, was the result of one factor; steroids! That would be a mistake!
Wear armor on your front arm. Stand closer to the plate so anything slightly inside will hit you. Thus, take away the inside of the plate from the pitcher. Once he started doing that in SF the transformation from just being a hall of fame player, to all time best started to take shape. I feel sorry for Hank Aaron.
Bonds is the ultimate Hall of Shamer player...and it is tragic! Barry is the supermodel, the best looking female that gets plastic surgery...WHY!!! How sad...this is a spiritual, philosophical issue. Dude was a Griffey...both peers, and why Jr is the best ever. Barry capitulated to ego...his ergonomic swing is legend. Swing and steroids are not connected, but steroids and recovery is!
Greatest Of All Time. Period.
Behind Scalabrine.
Griffey Jr
Hell fuckin yeah! Fuck haters
GOAT
Greatest complete baseball player!
He’s basically using gravity to accelerate the bat behind and downward by tilting. Pulling down like a golfer, only from the side instead of the top. He also tips the bat head and torques it, creating more momentum. I learned a lot here, thanks Matt
I lived in the Bay area from '98-'02 and watched Bonds day in, day out. Best hitter ever IMHO. You simply could not pitch him anywhere in the strike zone without getting hammered. What amazed me was his ability to smash line drives and long balls down the right field line with no hook whatsoever. That's all about mechanics, balance and the ability to square up on the barrel.
I never saw anyone better.
they only hate him cause they ain't him. he is a monster at every thing he did. great ball player that got a bad wrap.
foster Gwyn He took roids! I love Barry though. That’s why I’m watching this video. But his head size grew two sizes! Barry was a great player but in my book he will never be the HR king
@@maxmcewen9257 and so did everyone else in that era. and the guys in the eighties took steroids and the guys in the seventies took steroids. Ifyou think that steroids weren't around 20 and 30 years before bonds you're sadly mistaken. Not to mention and amphetamines, spitballs, constant cheating, not to mention the pitching was better in Bonds era, the scouting reports, everything. If you take Barry bonds and put him back 20 or 30 years he's going to do even better than he did. If you take guys like Ruth and Erin, and you put them in modern times, yes they are still going to be Hall of famers but they are not going to do as well as they did. If you took Ted Williams and you put him in modern baseball, he would not hit 400. Shifts, scouting, it's just not possible in today's baseball.if you factor in everything it's a fucking even playing field. Bonds is the best hitter of all time. And I would bet you a million dollars that Griffey took steroids at some point in his career. You have to be delusional to think that he didn't.
@@thickerconstrictor9037 thank you! Hell yes Griffey took steroids.
Haters gonna hate. I wish I was hated @ that level
This is amazing. The best of our generation, oh and Bonds could recognize the pitch right after the ball left the pitchers hands. I would love to see a Trout swing.
Barry Bonds is the best ever!
Barry Bonds had a good stance. He used his body like a slingshot. He pulls his left arm back and pivots his left foot as he moves forward. That allowed him to gain more power and follow through the swing. He was so fundamental with that swing. Not as smooth or fluid like Ken Griffey Jr., but Bonds had a good swinging motion
It also helped that his vision was 85% better than someone with 20-20 vision. I know that because we had the same optometrist. He just saw the pitch better than anyone.
Best ever hitter...
He didn’t need to use the insulin and all the other garbage. Guy had the fastest bad speed through the zone and one the most beautiful swings ever
As a private hitting coach and a big fan of you (as well as Mike Epstein) I find my myself having to "break down" all the junk players have been taught by other coaches: hit down on the ball, don't drop your back shoulder, don't turn your back foot, take you hands right to the ball etc... I love Mike Epstein's idea of "hit what you see." You don't see MLB players or college softball players doing any of that. Thank you for all your continued help.
Thanks for your support!!!
Absolutely best swing ever!
Griffey Jr. too.
Best plate discipline EVER.
Yes it was amazing! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Again, and I say again because I’ve said it so many times before, steroids DO NOT HELP YOU PUT BAT TO BALL, that can never be taken from Barry Bonds, he had God Given talent that cannot be disputed. He was a stud before steroids, people need to go look at that before they just speak. He was no slouch when he was with the Pirates! I don’t condone steroid use in any way, shape, or form, but Barry was a pure talent. You can put the strongest guy IN THE WORLD up there at the plate and he’s not going to smack 95-100 mph fast balls out of the park. So, let’s give Barry his due, he’s IS one of the greatest ever!
Same sweet swing from the 80s and 90s into the new Millennia. Short to the ball. Never liked Barry, but also being a lefty, I love the swing. This is a great video.
You are always on point with your observations. Love to listen and watch all of your stuff! Thanks!!
Brilliant breakdown. Flawless swing.
Thanks Joe!!! Thanks for watching!!
I know this is a old video, but I loved that Bonds did not step out of the box. I think young players, by stepping in and out, change distance between them and the plate
I'm a die-hard Dodgers fan and even bigger baseball fan. If the Dodgers cease to exist I would still love and watch baseball. With that said Bonds was an absolute phenomenal talent (with or without PEDS). Arguably the greatest hitter of a baseball to ever exist. Go Dodgers. Boooo giants.
Bonds is launching that elbow into his hip pocket real deep. I could never get my swing off like him, but even just attempting to swing like him has made me a better batter.
Back view. Look at how well he keeps his hands inside the ball and on top! Greatest player/hitter of all time
Shout out to Ted Williams and Tony gwynn for the batter's eye, BUT my man Barry Bond had an elite eye. GOAT!
The. Best SWING!!
If you were going to design a weight training program based around that particular swing (or perhaps hitting in general), what sort of movements would you incorporate? To me, these seem like the most obvious:
1. Deadlifts (total body strength).
2. Hang cleans (for overall explosiveness).
3. Bent over lateral dumbbell swings (rear delt power & follow through).
4. Bent over barbell rows (for "lawn mower cord pulling strength").
5. Upright rows (same as above, only in a more upright plane).
6. Overhead/Incline presses (for upper body pushing strength).
7. Front squats (lower body strength & stability).
8. A whole host of triceps & wrist movements (for increased "snap").
I can't even get a 609 on base percentage in a video game.
Hahaha!
Hahahahahahaha damn
Great video!
Finally someone acknowledged this
You could also use the analogy of throwing something heavy for the action pulling the hand back as his rear knee gains ground. If think about throwing big rock onto the bed of truck. You would start moving your lower half forward as you move the rock back. Then once your front leg touches you would start the rock forward to throw it.
I don't understand why no other players do this same mechanics as bonds did here. He has such a powerful swing and nobody does this type of mechanics
Because they can’t!
Can you talk about the lowering of the pitching mound and how it also favored HRs? Thanks.
I honestly don't know how it affects things scientifically. I'll try to figure it out though! Thanks for watching and commenting!
this is awesome
Thanks!!! Thanks for commenting and watching!
Did he get that shoulder drop via his top hand he preached top hand going down to the palm and that coupled with getting into palm up position should tilt back shoulder
I know you just missed being in the MLB regular season with Barry Bonds by one year but did you ever play against him in spring training, minor leagues when he was on rehab, etc.? Or did you ever meet him in any other fashion, such as at spring training after he became a coach?
I wish, but I never had the chance to play against him or interact with him. Thanks for watching and commenting!
As always great stuff. Question, could you please address the difference between guys like bonds, ortiz, posey and say donaldson and bautista? Specifically the former I see as more weight back whereas donaldson, bautista, harper, clemente, gain ground, weight shifts to the front side. Or, I am I just seeing things?
Is the cue for this movement (launching the bat back) showing the catcher the knob of the bat?
Push the scapula back until it sticks away from your back. "Scap Load."
I can see the handle of the bat or the knob is being thrown or pointed to the ball as it's coming towards the plate
I wish I'd known this information thirty years ago.
Are these moves that elite hitters do something you discovered post-mlb career or during your professional days? Are these concepts of loading your back side and turning the barrel something you applied to your swing during your development early on in your career that got you to the big leagues?
Some of the things I talk about were learned throughout my career. I'd say most were learned after though. Thanks for watching and commenting!
The best swing in baseball
Yeah beside all the negative things they say about him! His vision is A blink of an eye I would say 100%
The media always felt if barry bonds never gave interviews to help them they sure not want to help his career but his numbers speak for itself i took the 29 sunset bus to candlestick by myself at 14 years old just to watch barry
Could you maybe break down George Springer's swing?
Matt, Barry Bonds might have used introductory levels of steroids early on. It's probably why he never has failed a steroid drug test. However, testing will never get ahead of production or distribution and is the reason Barry used growth hormone and insulin to produce his size. Steroids do not produce skeletal growth. All you have to do is look at his helmet size difference from Pitt to SF. Nonetheless, to your point, he could flat out rake. I have also yet to see bat swing speed increases the bigger you get. In fact, it is a deterrent because bulk decreases flexibility. I think he is the all time greatest hitter and most definitely the best power hitter ever. Love what you do!
Hey thanks so much!!
I heard his head and feet grew. Could just be a rumor.
What is his bat speed
Great 👍 my sons high school coach tell him he's casting, and confuses him what's casting ?
I did this in my teenage years. A bad habit I developed from playing too much slow pitch home run derby and trying to pull everything to left field.
Stick ball is great for developing this
Did your website get hacked?
Eye hand coil torque release
Love your videos. Could you do one for Cody bellinger?
Nobody mentions the pitcher was on ROIDS to 🤔
3 point coil release his bat speed allowed for superior hold time
No wasted movement. At all. The most efficient swing ever. Put it alongside Ted Williams. Exact same swing but Bonds removed all wasted movement.
an Aaron Judge swim break down would be cool
mr batspeed was the first to talk about the role of the back shoulder. aka Back hand torque
Also, here's kinda a "theoretical" question: Suppose that 260 lb Barry Bonds and 170 lb Barry Bonds both hit the exact same pitch in the exact same spot with the exact same bat along the exact same bat path at the exact same bat speed. Would the ball go farther with big Barry than little Barry?
Wayne and Donita I think what a lot of people ignore is that when Bonds broke in to the big leagues he was what, 21, 22 years old? When he was 41, 42, the guy weighed more, maybe a lot more. I don't know about you, but I weighed more at 41 than 21, 20 lbs. I worked out regularly at both ages and I was stronger, bench press 40 lbs more at 41 than 21. No steroids. There is no reason why Bonds would not have been bigger and stronger, and have more power production at an older, but not over the hill, age. I get it, we will never know what he could have done without steroids, but his skills as a hitter were amazing regardless.
The difference was Barry was tatering high inside fastballs into McCovey Cove that would be impossible without steroids.
Ian Baxley Not true. Quite a few guys have bombed splash hits into the cove other than Barry. The "real" difference is that Barry was a true left handed pull power hitter and he played a lot of games in SF. The Giants haven't had a true power hitter since Barry. So it's not at all impossible. It's just not seen as often anymore.
Exactly Jace (in reply to Ian.) Also doesn't matter how far it goes as long as it's over the fence.
What difference does it make it it’s over the fence vs a lot over the fence? Still a homer.
Bonds had the best hold coil and release
New stadium also helps he wasn't going break home run record if he still played at candlestick vs new park
New park is just as hard to hit one out... Barry said it himself.. How do I know?? I use to batboy for the giants back in the late 90s.. Good friends with him and he told me that himself... Honestly to God..
Hi. Great breakdown. To me it looks like swinging an ax and chopping a tree? Am I close?
Yes similar actions! Thanks for watching and commenting!
The reason those are similar is that both moves generate rotational energy. Our body's mechanics for generating rotational energy along a linear plane are more or less the same.
To be honest, I'm kinda happy bonds took the juice. Not for the integrity of the game, but simply because hes the greatest hitters of all time imo (also Giants fan, so there's my bias 🤷) if half the league was on the juice atleast my guy got to hit 70 and be a literal cheat code 😂 not like we won any titles off it anyways, shit was amazing to watch on a nightly basis
Don’t drop your shoulder, squash the bug, swing down, take your hands to the ball - was every single swing-ism we learned wrong? How did that happen? Coaches that sucked at hitting but could project authority.
Oy 🙄...For thee umpteenth millionth time. Idc how much juice you pump into your system....if you can not see the ball...you will not hit it-- unless you're lucky😂, and luck hits do happen. Roids will in no way shape nor form make you SEE the dang ball🙄.
Go back to it his year of 73. Go watch where each pitch is at when he hits the ball. Go on.
This should be hilarious.
Y Marina roids are the difference between a 475 foot home run and a 395 foot homerun.
@Y Marina fence distance you moron.
@@alden4719 exactly. How many of his homeruns just made it over the fence? Almost none...so stereroids only got the ball out of the park instead of just the upper deck.
Esra Palma exactly! Steroids just helped him hit 475 shots but without them he just would’ve only hit them 400 foot shots. And he was still hitting tanks when he was skinny. Mans is the best homerun hitter of all time
@@alden4719 there's no one more deserving of the hall of fame. Even if it means that only the stats he put up before the roids is what gets recorded.
Many people talk but they have never played Baseball even in their backyard. Steroids give you strength, stamina, endurance but what about CONTACT WITH THE BALL ??? No one gives you that. You can be a Hulk but if you won't hit the ball does not go anywhere. Just common sense people just that.
Alk3r0 im a huge fan of bonds and think he is the greatest hitter of all time and deserves to be in the hall of fame
But doesnt steroid help u focus
Bonds was a monster before he took steroids! The reason why he got on the steroids was that both McGuwire and Sosa was getting more recognitions than Bonds was. And clearly, Bonds was the best player in the league at the time. The best all around baseball player that he was. Not that I condone using steroids, but Bonds was a far better player than both Sosa and McGuwire!
Bonds is and was simply amazing, only the haters mention roids all the time and forget 3 MVP's before 1998 for Bonds
Once he turns the barrel backwards what's next
I love his swing I respect his game, I know personally what steroids can do for you. I’m 40 years old and I’m in better shape now then I was in my twenties.
No doubt. Anybody that thinks people at the absolute pinnacle of pro fb or baseball, and putting a flat side on it every time they get a clean shot, isn't taking some ped is living in a fantasy world. To be able to train and stay in shape and on point to an absolutely inhuman level YEAR ROUND, because when it comes to hitting, its year round. Their talent and drive is undeniable. O yeah plus all the gold gloves. All the other "cheaters" couldn't do what he did. So Bonds: GOAT: Griffey goat
The main thing is he keeps his barrel level through the strike zone. From the back of the plate to the front of the plate. Not like that Teacherman guy teaches. If you watch his videos his barrel path is at an angle and not level. All the great hitters keep their barrel parrallel to the ground all the eay through the zone. If you are a little late on the pitch you can still get the barrel on the ball and hit it to the opposite field with power. Teacherman says he studied Bonds and he teaches Bonds swing. He diesnt. He teaches a swing thats more like a golf swing with the barrel lower than your hands. If you notice Bonds batrel is flat. Look at the side view. Bonds has his hands at the same level as the barrel. Ted Williams compares swinging a bat like swinging an axe to chop doen a tree.
People have to stop thinking steroids just affects your body.It changes your quickness which is important in sports
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I got a Sam bat just because of him lol
Haha me too! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hahaha barry was always my favorite player growing up.. this coming from a kid who grew up 8 miles from seattle. Still am.. who played and exceled in the 3 major sports. As a little leager went on the ' kingdome" field.. griffey,arod, edgar talk about pretty swings. but everyone around me was all aboit them. So i went for the othet guy and this was all before he even got to san fran... Think abiut that nuff said. He had a very VERY DECENT mlb (CAREER) Before he ever put on a GIANTS career... To bad those roids couldnt help his weak spagghetti arms!!! Lol hahaha..... See. Braves vs pirates.. slow as@ sid bream & francisco cabrerra
Barry had two Hall of Fame careers.
One before SF and Steroids, and one after
He wasn't skinny plus people gain weight with age
Yes he gained a lot of weight pretty quickly. Thanks for watching!
People dismiss his talent because of his steroid use. A lot of failures used steroids. A lot of decent players used steroids. A lot of all stars used steroids. Steroids do not make the player. They make the player stronger! The eye hand coordination, the sheer athleticism, and most importantly, the hard work, makes the player! People focus on the steroid use, and ignore the fact, that Bonds had a ridiculous work ethic. His workouts were beastly AND creative. He committed himself to being the best he could be, overdoing it to be sure! But, don’t be over simplistic as to believe that what you saw with him, was the result of one factor; steroids! That would be a mistake!
We will be using your video to copy Bonds and emulate the best .. him and Ted has similar moves .. we are gonna cheat and copy them lol .. thoughts ?
That works lol!!! Thanks for watching!!
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If you are thinking about your barrel, youre doing it wrong
Wear armor on your front arm. Stand closer to the plate so anything slightly inside will hit you. Thus, take away the inside of the plate from the pitcher. Once he started doing that in SF the transformation from just being a hall of fame player, to all time best started to take shape. I feel sorry for Hank Aaron.
Bonds is the ultimate Hall of Shamer player...and it is tragic! Barry is the supermodel, the best looking female that gets plastic surgery...WHY!!! How sad...this is a spiritual, philosophical issue. Dude was a Griffey...both peers, and why Jr is the best ever. Barry capitulated to ego...his ergonomic swing is legend. Swing and steroids are not connected, but steroids and recovery is!
He was granted the gold glove, he was not the best left fielder many years imo
Hes on steriods
Phuch the steroid he has the quicker bat speed ever
The pitchers were on steroids
Apply steroids
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Hands up, swing down, hip rotation.