Baseball
Load & Hold Timing Drill
Improve load timing
8 min
3 sets of 8
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward improve load timing.
Instructions
- 1From a normal stance, load and hold the back side for a two-count.
- 2On the coach's or timer's cue, fire the swing.
- 3Repeat until the load feels early and unhurried every rep.
What to focus on
Being loaded before the pitch arrives, not with it.
Recommended reps
3 sets of 8
Common mistake
Drifting forward during the hold instead of staying centered.