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Parents and coaches often emphasize, “Use your legs!” Yet after thousands of swing evaluations, we’ve found that most youth hitters still fail to use the lower half of their body effectively. The issue isn’t effort or strength-it’s a lack of technical understanding.
In elite hitting, proper lower-body mechanics start with a hinge into the glutes and
hamstrings-the muscles located on the back of the leg. This movement creates a
stable, powerful base that allows the athlete to accelerate.
However, many young hitters mistakenly load into the quadriceps, the muscle
group on the front of the thigh. The quad is designed to extend the leg. So when
athletes mistakenly use this muscle in the negative move of their load, it often
causes the hitter to push upward in their positive of the load, leading to their eye
level moving and losing posture in the swing. The result of this? Rollovers, pop-ups,
and inconsistent contact.
To understand the importance of the hinge in hitting, it helps to look at how it’s used across other sports. Picture a middle linebacker reading the offense-hips back, spine neutral, head up. That same athletic position is mirrored by a basketball player locked in on defense. In both cases, the athlete is grounded, balanced, and ready to move in any direction.
From a strength training perspective, the hinge is foundational. The deadlift – one of
the most powerful lifts-starts with the hips shifting back, the spine staying stacked,
and the weight loaded through the heels. This movement prioritizes posterior chain
engagement, generating maximum force while maintaining control.
In hitting, the goal is no different. Teaching athletes to hinge properly sets the
foundation for balance, power, and efficient movement throughout the swing.
By loading into the right muscles, hitters stay grounded, maintain posture, and
generate force more effectively-leading to the results you’re looking for.
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