Many young hitters try to extend the back knee, which is wrong. The back knee will start to press and turn inward once the swing is started.
Now a Major League Baseball Hitting coach: The hitter must not let the bug escape before he squashes it!” ( Anonymous, Hitting Forum, 2012) The back foot remains in solid contact with the ground. “The weight transfer is from back to the middle. Instead, hitters swing with at least half of their weight remaining on the rear foot. Some coaches proclaim weight never transfers forward. This action has the effect of turning the hips.Ĭoaches separate into two different “parties” based on how they believe successful hitters implement core rotation: Then, as they do so, they push the ball of the foot into the ground, thereby squashing the bug. First, the hitter pivots on the ball of the rear foot. Squish the bug is a way of introducing core rotation to younger players. This The Ultimate Guide to “Squish the Bug” article was excerpted from our new book, The Ultimate Hitting Fundamentals, Techniques, and Strategy Guide (click for book details).įor recommendations on how and when to use various training methods (dry, heavy bag, pylos, tee, toss, live, machine, etc.) and shop for practical and durable equipment, click on the link Hitting Training Methods and Aids. The Ultimate Guide to “Squish the Bug” Baseball and Fastpitch Softball
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