This dude is on an absolute HEATER to start the season. A lot of dweebs Twitter are saying his swing is “ugly”. But, if you strip it down and look at it, all the principles are there…. - Spacing - Deceleration - Direction So, if you or your hitter struggles with a long or draggy swing. Use the old school method and try copying DeLauter’s swing. Insane use of the trunk & core here. Comment below what stands out to you 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Starting your BP sessions hitting the ball to the opposite field is a great discipline for tackling these KEY Hitting Principles. - Letting the ball travel - Frontside & posture staying over the ball - Builds a proper in-to-out bat path There's a reason the best player in the world start their batting practices working to the opposite field. And if it's good enough for the games best then it's probably good for enough for you as well.

When the barrel is more upright, it’s lighter. You can move it faster, cleaner, and with less effort. When the barrel gets flat behind you, it gets heavy. Now your body has to work harder just to move it. That’s where things break down: - You lose direction - You pull off - You rush to catch up Light barrel = better control and direction Heavy barrel = more effort, more problems Get it vertical. Let it work for you, not against you.

What you should be doing on deck: 1️⃣ Calm your mind If your heart rate is high, your swing speeds up. Slow it down. - Inhale through the nose - Long exhale through the mouth - Feel your feet on the ground Get back to neutral before you ever step in. 2️⃣ Lock in timing Don’t guess Watch his rhythm. - Leg lift speed - Hand break - Time to the plate Get your internal clock synced before you step in. 3️⃣ Find the release point Track the ball out of the hand. - Over the top? - Low slot? - Hiding it well or showing it early? Your eyes need reps before your body goes. 4️⃣ Read command Stop watching results. Watch patterns. - What pitch does he land? - Where is he missing? - Arm side? Glove side? Up? That tells you what you can hunt. 5️⃣ Build your plan Don’t walk in empty. Pick ONE lane. - Pitch type - Zone - Count approach Simple. Clear. Repeatable. 6️⃣ Rehearse your swing Not random swings. Intent swings. - One or two cues max - Feel your best move - Stay within yourself You’re not fixing your swing. You’re reminding it. Bottom line: If you step in sped up, you’re already beat. Slow the mind. Control the breath. Then step in ready. Win the on-deck circle…and the at-bat slows down. 🤙🏼 Lane