Bat Angle

Bat angle

When you have completed the separation phase of your swing and your hands are cocked back and ready to fire forward, the angle of your bat can determine who you are as a hitter.
Bat Angle 1 – Straight up and down (perpendicular to the ground)

• The back part of your swing will take a little longer to get to the baseball.
• Naturally, you will have a little loop in your swing
• There can be more power generated from this position because with the extra length in the back part of your swing, you are creating a longer space to build your bat speed.

Bat Angle 2 – Lying flat (parallel to the ground)

• The back part of your swing will be shorter to the ball.
• You will have a more direct path to the ball
• You will not generate as much power because your bat is traveling a shorter distance.

Option 3 – A combination of the two

• Most people use an angle that is somewhere in between straight up, and lying flat.
• This depends on how you control the baseball bat and what type of hitter you are.