Examine And Learn From Baseball's Legends

Baseball began years ago but the game itself has remained relatively unchanged

. Whether it is a professional team or a little league game the goal of the players is to knock the ball out of the park. Most people can agree that one of the most exciting parts of any baseball game is watching your favorite player hitting a home run. Many people have the misconception that home runs are related to how big or small you are. Your physical size actually has very little to do with your capability to hit a home run. Continue reading to find out a few relatively unknown tricks that can help perfect your home run.

Many baseball lovers as well as players do not know exactly what it takes to hit a home run. Mickey Mantle is considered one of the kings of baseball and his explosive home runs are still considered legendary. Mark McGwire is a popular professional player today and he has gained a reputation for his hard hitting home runs. Many people may not know that though impressive his home runs do not compare to the bat breaking scores of the legend Mickey Mantle. McGwire's home runs do not come close to Mantle's even though he does have a 6 inch height and 55 pound weight advantage.

To become a great player you have to understand and know how to correctly apply the basic fundamentals of baseball. Legends such as Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth were successful because they truly understood baseball and used their knowledge to perfect their swing. In most cases no two players stand exactly the same way. You want to make sure that your front leg is locked in place so that your body is balanced and aligned and you are ready to rotate your hips and swing as the ball approaches. A good baseball stance makes sure the player maintains his or her balance and can get a good stride when swinging.

The transfer of energy is one of the most important fundamentals when swinging in baseball. As the baseball travels towards the batter some energy is produced but the key to hitting the ball out of the park is to use your bat to transfer additional energy to the ball so it travels even faster and further. It is important to note that as you swing a powerful torque is created by your upper and lower body muscles. This power needs to be transferred towards the approaching ball. After the necessary energy has been produced it is important to swing at just the right time to control your energy and motion from start to finish.

The legends were successful because they were able to accurately read each baseball pitch and hit the bat at just the right time in order to knock it out the park. They were experts at getting the most from the natural energy produced during the swinging process and they knew how to utilize the power. They showed the world the important lesson that regardless of your size anyone can master a home run.

by: Harlan Kilstein

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