Balance | Stability | Vision | Timing

Getting Loaded is the building block for hitters to create athletic movements that help hitters perform in Hitting including Increased Bat Speed, Contact, and Power Production

Getting Loaded is where every great swing begins. Before a hitter can fire with explosive Bat Speed and Power, they must first establish Balance, Stability, Vision, and Timing in their stance and load. Without a strong load, even the most talented hitters lose force, direction, and consistency at contact.

The drills in this phase train hitters to create athletic, repeatable movements that prepare the body to deliver maximum force when it matters most. Each drill below builds a specific piece of the load — work through the Foundational Drills first, then progress into the Slant Board series and the WhatsThatStrap™ progressions.

• “Load” | Normal stance then gather and separate
• “Hip” | Hold post stride position and then begin hip rotation while shoulder remains
• “Fire” | Complete swing

• Shorten distance between feet slightly
• Create rhythm with slight step back to Get Loaded
• Create good direction through middle of field

• Feet flat on the ground with Compression Stick held by side of your arches
• Squeeze Compression Stick between feet to create co-contraction
• Hold Compression Stick throughout swing

Master the three foundational drills above before progressing to the Slant Board series. Each drill teaches a different piece of the load — combine them to build athletic, repeatable movement.

• Place the Slant Board so the slope is going towards the Pitcher
• Start with your back Foot on the Slant Board
• Get Loaded into the Slant Board and complete swing maintaining control and direction

• Place the Slant Board so the high point of the slope is close to Home Plate towards 3B Dugout
• Start with your back Foot on the Slant Board (toes will be higher than heel)
• Get Loaded into the Slant Board and complete swing maintaining control and direction

• Place the Slant Board so the high point is towards the 3B Dugout and slope is going towards Home Plate
• Start with your back Foot on the Slant Board
• Get Loaded into the Slant Board and complete swing maintaining control and direction

• High leg kick and down trigger of hands to have knob of bat touch top of knee
• Center of mass remains athletic and in the middle
• Create “flow” and separation

• Lead foot on Plyo disc focused on middle of foot through heel
• Foot position should be on the “backside” of disc for injury prevention
• Create force downward into the ground to stabilize

• Internally rotate pelvis
• Don’t shift weight to front leg to start swing
• Feel weight on whole back foot

• Internally rotate pelvis
• Lift front leg while maintaining tension on back glute
• Maintain tension through stride

• Cues coming soon — drill in development

• Cues coming soon — drill in development