Swing Plane Truth: Matt Pierce Answers Why Your Swing May Cause Pop-Ups

Swing Plane Truth: Matt Pierce Answers Why Your Swing May Cause Pop-Ups

Author: Joey Myers August 25, 2020 Duration: 32:02

Matt Pierce discusses the relationship between swing plane and ball flight. Learn how to correct overly steep swings to generate consistent line drives.

What we go over:

  • What kind of advice have you been giving players during this time of COVID?
  • What advice do you give Seniors in High School?
  • Do you see any Big Hitting Gems, like could be one or two on hitting Twitter?
  • Please give some Advice to a New Coach coming into Twitter, what to Watch out for...
  • “Being able to control your verticals or your horizontal, so your line to line approach on the field, I think is a lost art. Is that something you do with your hitters?”
  • “Does the ball go up because the swing goes up? Or did the ball go up because the swing was too steep?”
  • When you’re looking at Evaluating a player for power, what exactly are you looking for?
  • What are the top one or two drills that you do to help with timing?
  • What do you see the biggest mistake that some of these coaches are making?
  • For BBQ’ing, what's your favorite meat of choice? What's your favorite method of cooking it? What kind of rubs are you using? Time on the grill? Give me your best shot.

Click short link for transcribed interview in pdf format: https://gohpl.com/3jrTz6b


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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