Coaches are trying to help, but some common cues do the opposite. In this video, we break down why “get extended” is often misunderstood and why arms fully extended at contact can actually slow the bat and reduce power.

The linear swing was everywhere, swing level, hit down, and transfer weight back to the front. Then baseball adjusted to lift the ball, but hitters took a step in the wrong direction, dropping the barrel early to “get in the zone sooner.”

The instruction “get your foot down early” is one that causes a lot of confusion. While it is true that it is worse to be late than to be early, most hitters are not early or late; they are just not good at timing.

If you’ve been told to “keep your hands back,” you might be doing the wrong thing without realizing it.