Should you choke up on a bat?

Sliding the grip a bit toward to top of the bat, which is known as “choking up” on the bat, brings the bulk of the mass closer to the rotation axis; it reduces the rotational inertia. For a given twisting motion, the batter is thus able to rotate the bat more quickly.

Do you lose power when you choke up on a bat?

One of the common questions batters wonder about is if choking up decreases power. In general, choking up decreases batting power because most hitters use this method of hitting to simply get the ball in play. When held correctly, choking up increases batting power due to more bat speed through the strike zone.

Do any MLB players choke up on the bat?

There is one major exception: Believe it or not (and you may find this very hard to believe), Barry Bonds—the greatest home run hitter of all time by the numbers—choked up on the bat. He claimed he did it for greater bat control and even claimed that by using less of the handle, he got more of the barrel to work with.

Does choking up increase velocity?

The authors state: The choke-up grip had significantly less swing time and stride time than the normal grip. The choke-up grip had significantly greater bat tip velocity than the normal grip. No significant difference between choke-up and normal grips in bat-ball accuracy.

Did Barry Bonds choke up on his bat?

Barry Bonds always did the same thing with a bat in his hands. He choked up. Whether he was hitting singles and stealing bases as a slender leadoff man or mashing monstrous homers as a bulky cleanup hitter, Bonds held his bat a few inches up on the handle. It worked out nicely for him.

Should You CHOKE UP On The Bat? (YES or NO)

Is bat too heavy?

Another very simple test that anyone can do is to hold the bat out straight. If right-handed, use right hand to hold the bat straight out, parallel to the ground. If he can't easily hold it in this position for 20 seconds, it's too heavy.

How do I increase bat speed?

Can a bat be too light?

A bat that is too light will cause batters to swing too fast, which also affects rhythm and keeps the batter from doing their job. A light bat also sometimes causes the shoulders to get ahead of the hips. In an effective swing, the hips should lead the rest of the body.

Did Barry Bonds use a 32 inch bat?

Bonds' bat, at 34 inches, and weighing around 32 ounces was based loosely on the C331 Louisville Slugger model that was originally turned for Carl Crawford.

What bat did Barry Bonds use?

He has used the Canadian maple bats since 1997 and swung a 2K1 model when he hit a record 73 homers for the San Francisco Giants in 2001.

What does it mean to choke up in baseball?

1. To choke up on the bat is an adjustment that a hitter will make by sliding their hands up on the bat, away from the bottom knob, in order to gain more control over the bat and to increase bat speed.

What does drop mean in baseball bats?

• The drop is the difference between the length of the bat and the weight of the bat. For. example if a bat is 30 in. long and weighs 20 oz. then the drop is 10.

What is a good bat speed for a 15 year old?

The average bat speed for a 13-year-old is approximately 55-60 mph, while the average bat speed for 15-year-olds is 60-70 mph.

Do heavier bats hit farther?

So, using a heavier bat should result in faster hit balls, which means the hit ball will travel farther. If a player can maintain the same bat swing speed with a heavier bat, the heavier bat will produce higher batted ball velocity and an increase in distance.

What is a good exit velocity for a 12 year old?

Most kids can hit the ball over the fence, and some can do it regularly and repeatedly. A good 12-year-old with a non-USA bat can consistently hit the ball harder than 70 mph with elevation. Those balls EASILY go more than 220 feet and should be practiced if you want to them happen in the game.

Should you practice with a heavier bat?

Practicing with a heavier bat significantly slows down the velocity of the bat head—depriving the batter of slugging power, exercise researchers at California State University, Fullerton, say.

Is a drop 10 or 11 heavier?

Simply, the DROP is the difference between length and weight. The higher the drop, the lighter the bat. The smaller the drop, the heavier the bat. In each of those categories, there will be a number e.g. -10oz, -11oz, -12oz etc.

What is a two strike approach in baseball?

A two strike approach is a plan a hitter executes when they have two strikes on them at the plate. Many at-bats get to two strikes in youth baseball, so it is important to have a strategy when the time comes!

What size bat does a 7 year old use?

The right bat size for a 7-year-old, as determined by most common, is a 27-inch length and 17-ounce bat. There are more using a 28/18 than a 26/16, but it's close. The 26, 27, and 28-inch drop 10 bats account for roughly 65% of all 7U bats.

Can you use a Tball bat for coach pitch?

Approved Tee Ball bats may also be used for Coach Pitch/Machine Pitch Minor Divisions only with the use of approved Tee Balls. The majority of Tee Ball players should use a 25" or 26" bat. The weight of the bat starts as low as 13 oz and will be as heavy as 18 oz. The majority should use a bat that is 15 or 16 oz.

Are all baseball bats the same size?

Baseball bats most commonly are found between 24-34 inches. Please check the size chart for examples of what length may be appropriate for you. A factor you may not see, but will definitely feel is the swing weight* of your bat. Bats are often segmented by their given length and weight.

Where did the term choke up come from?

The origin is speculated to have come from machinery choking up in the early 1700's. The French or Dutch may have used the phrase when industrialisation was booming but no solid evidence of the origin of the phrase is available today.