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HITTING TIPS WITH BRIAN MCRAE
Ask 10 year Major League Veteran Brian McRae any tips you have on hitting or the game of baseball. Its our job to make you a more confident hitter whether that maybe with Premium Equipment or with Major League advice. To submit your questions for Brian email us at talk@ifungo.com.
Our Questions to Brian:
iFungo: With your experience do you prefer ash or maple bats?
Brian: I used both and didnt notice much of a difference. I swung a 35/35, so i think a heavy bat had better wood.
iFungo: My coach keeps telling me im opening up. What does this mean?
Brian: He may be talking about your front leg goin away from the pitcher as you get ready to swing.
iFungo: If I keep dropping my hands, does this mean I need to do more one hand drills?
Brian: You can drop your hands, but need to get them back in the hitting position before you hit the ball. The best drill it to focus on hitting the top of the baseball when doing soft toss. This will force your hands to stay up more.
iFungo: Do you believe hand speed is more important or is hip rotation is more important?
Brian: Quick hands allow you to have a good hip rotation. Let your hands do the work and the body will follow.
iFungo: Do you know of any drills i can use to train my eyes?
Brian: Playing video games where you have to focus on targets.
iFungo: What was your approach at the plate? Were you a zone hitter or a see it and rip it guy?
Brian: Hitting is about knowing what you can/can't do and the game situation. I always looked for something I could drive early in the count and then made adjustments with two strikes.
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