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One of the most important skills any baseball player can have while they’re up to bat is a compact swing. That type of swing can help you hit the ball harder, and you’ll hit the ball longer, too. You’ll need to create not only bat speed, but bat quickness as well, because your bat quickness will determine how long you can wait to swing at a pitch.

All major league hitters were able to get to the level they are at because of a compact swing. Even though they may strike out quite a bit, it is not due to the compact swing, it is due to bat quickness and the ability of the pitcher. Having a compact swing does not necessarily mean that you will have a quick bat.

The development of a compact swing is something that all young baseball players should aim for. If they plan on playing at a higher level, this will be one of the most important things they will learn.

A compact baseball swing only requires a relatively small area. It should bring the bat from the starting position – the batter’s shoulder – into a position where it impacts the ball while it’s inside the strike zone. Instead of extending it out too far or letting the bat take an incorrect path toward the ball, the batter must keep the bat close to his head while it’s traveling toward the ball. As the swing becomes more compact, the batter will be able to get the bat on the ball faster, meaning he’ll be able to wait longer for the pitch to arrive before he needs to swing.

Developing a compact swing requires practice. There are several drills you can use to help. If you can’t use a batting tee, coaches can stand in front of the hitter and off to the side. The coaches then drop a baseball into the strike zone. Until the hitter is able to shorten his swing and speed it up, he’ll always be late with his swing and miss the ball the dropped ball.

You can also use a drill where your hitters stand in front of a barrier like a fence or wall. Then have them swing from their normal stance but with the end of their bat placed on the barrier and the bat’s handle up against their chest. If their swing is nice and compact, they won’t hit the barrier. They’ll learn to go after with the ball more with their hands than their arms.

A third drill that’s effective for teaching a compact swing can be done by a hitter by himself. Have him place a pillow or pad under his lead arm and then take full swings, but not let the pillow or pad fall out until he’s completed his swing and followed through. This drill eliminates long arm swings and develops the hands and forearms.

If you are looking to develop a good strong compact swing, these are a few tips that will help you. Remember that all major league baseball players have compact swing and this is one of the reasons that they are major league players. If you plan on playing on a higher level, a compact swing is very important.

About the author:
Bob Patterson has been the baseball coach for many high schools. He spends his time teaching hitting to young players and has authored many articles on the topic. Bob works for a batting cage store called Slugger’s Dugout.

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