8 part Training Series

Hitting Mechanics

In this 9-part series, USD Head Coach Melissa McElvain covers all phases of a good swing including the stance, rhythm, body alignment and sequencing, extension and follow through. Watch this series so that you can practice a mechanically sound swing and develop more accuracy and power at the plate.

Part1 | 1:22Hitting Stance Part2 | 1:06Rhythm in Hitting Part3 | 1:11Negative Movement in the Swing Part4 | 2:00Positive Movement in the Swing Part5 | 1:19The Swing at Contact Part6 | 0:58Hitter's Lower Body Involvement Part7 | 1:11Extension in the Swing Part8 | 0:43Hitter's Follow Through