What is The
Power Position...
...and why is getting to the inside part of the ball so important?
As hitters, we're only as good as the pitches we swing at.
To achieve consistent back-spin and optimal flight of the ball off the bat, we have to understand exactly where we're making contact with the ball when we are driving it well.
Mastering the art of hitting begins with getting our hands inside the ball (barrel control), getting the bat head on the pitch plane as early as possible and keeping it there as long as possible, all while maintaining balance at the point of contact—this is the Power Position.
The most crucial mechanical skill for young hitters is consistently attacking the inner half of the baseball.
First, we must become skilled hitters; power will naturally follow.
All elite hitters share these abilities:
- Consistently drive the ball to all parts of the field with 100% authority.
- Turn on inside fastballs by staying inside the ball, keeping it fair.
- Exectue controlled-aggressive swing with off-the-charts barrel control.
The goal for every hitter who wantes to development into an elite athlete in the batter's box should be to establiish repeatable sound-swings that finds the sweet spot of the barrel consistently.
When we talk about taking Hell-Hacks, we're encouraging hitters to not just swing to make contact, but to do serious damage on quality pitches.
From here, we can allow what we work on in practice to begin translating to the game.
v-swing specifications
V-SWING
V-Swing Bat Trainer
Crafted from Maple Wood, the original V-Swing features an angled barrel set at an optimal degree to emphasize reaching the power position at the point of contact.
The V-Swing is the ideal tool to practice achieving the perfect power position in your swing.
V-SWING ADVANCED
V-Swing Bat Trainer
Crafted from Maple Wood, the V-Swing Advanced features an angled barrel set at an advanced-degree angle, emphasizing the importance of reaching the power position at the point of contact for the hitter.
V-SWING MINI
One-Handed & V-Swing Bat Trainer
Crafted from Maple Wood, the V-Swing Mini features an angled barrel at an original mini-degree angle, emphasizing the importance of reaching the power position at the point of contact for the hitter.
With a compact 15-inch design, this model is perfect for one-handed drills and for young players looking to improve their swing.
The V-Swing Mini's lighter weight makes it the ideal batting trainer for younger players and for one-handed practice drills.
Why is the V-Swing shaped that way?
The V-SWing has an angled barrel at .140 and .160 degrees to reinforce the proper sequencing of swinging the barrel through the zone. Because of our angled barrel, the is less room for error in having the knob initiate the swing before the wrist turn.
This is a crucial movement in achieving backspin which plays a giant role in hard contact percentage, exit velocity, and overall bat speed.
Why is achieving a Power Position Important?
When we stay inside the ball, attacking the inner half of the pitch while staying balanced at point-of-contact, we are in the most optimal position a hitter can be when making contact with a pitch.
If hitting is about timing, our job as hitters is to be on time on every, single pitch. When we're on time, and in our power position, the chances of making consistent, hard contact is huge!
Which Model should I start with?
If you're an experienced hitter, we suggest you go ahead and begin with the model .160-degree V-Swing.
This is the most advanced model however, we also encourage you to train with the Mini .170-Degree V-Swing as well to get your one-handed work in.
For our younger or intermediate hitters, the Mini V-Swing is a great place to start as well as our .160-degree V-Swing Model. This model will help with introducing the concept of the Power Position and staying inside the ball during various batting drills.
With that said, if you're a true Student of The Game, you will benefit from having all three models to train with during your various hitting drills in the batting cage!
What is the bat made out of?
We use high-quality dense Maple for our V-Swings. Maple bats are known to be the hardest wood on the market so it was a no-brainer for us when deciding on what type of wood to use.
How long before I see improvement?
You will see immediate feedback if you're struggling to stay inside the ball. Once you understand the concept and can consistently make hard contact with the V-Swing, you will see how the adjustment translates to your normal bat.
What if I have an issue with my order?
Your success is our success. If you have any issues or concerns with your V-Swing reach out to us and well make it right. info@appliedvisionbaseball.com
Do you do bulk order discounts?
Definitely! Shoot us a note and we'll make it happen. info@appliedvisionbaseball.com
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