Pivot Correctly: Taylor Gardner Explains Proper Hip Rotation to Maximize Hitting Power

Pivot Correctly: Taylor Gardner Explains Proper Hip Rotation to Maximize Hitting Power

Author: Joey Myers September 24, 2020 Duration: 28:54

Taylor Gardner addresses common swing flaws, focusing on pivot mechanics. Discover how pivoting correctly through the hip rather than the back foot unlocks greater hitting potential.

Here’s some of what will be discussed:

  • What is the role of the hands in a swing? Removing the "arm-yness" of youth swings. I struggle getting them to not want to pull the bat forward linearly.
  • “Because your spinal engine is what dominates our swing, we know that the swing kind of starts inside out not so much ground up...”
  • “I like to take the weight of the bat completely out of the equation. And let them self-organize by swinging a wiffle ball bat...”
  • Most still want to pivot on foot instead of with the Hip, a key to prevent that?
  • “What you have to keep in mind is that there is mobility, ankle mobility issues at work here as well...”
  • “We like to use the coaching cue of ‘hit it first, rotate second’. And it's just a cue...”
  • “I fear for the coaches that there's a lot of them out there that don't understand timing or buying time...
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The Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast | ⭐Hitting Performance Lab⭐ is hosted by Joey Myers, an Amazon bestselling author and the founder of HittingPerformanceLab.com. This podcast serves as a deep resource for baseball and softball players, coaches, and dedicated parents who are looking to move beyond generic advice and find an edge. The focus is firmly on the science of the swing, translating complex biomechanics and performance research into clear, usable strategies. Listeners will hear detailed discussions with a range of experts, from former Major League players and seasoned hitting instructors to specialists in movement and the mental aspects of the game. Each episode is built to provide actionable takeaways-whether it's a drill to improve bat speed, a cue to correct a common flaw, or a mindset technique to handle pressure at the plate. The conversations in this podcast are driven by a demand for results, stripping away folklore and focusing on what truly works for developing a smarter, more powerful, and consistent hitter. It’s a direct line to the methods and insights that are shaping modern hitting instruction, all delivered through engaging, in-depth interviews that feel like a conversation with the sharpest minds in the game.
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