ok jan now we gonna hit a ball jan: ohh help i cant hit a ball 0.0 teacher: ill help u i trow a bal and u just think that im the ball jan: ok ill try teacher: -throws ball- jan: -hits head of teacher- jan: u said i had to hit u. teacher: auuuwwwwhhhhh my head explodes -flatsh- -boom- -@Z!#!#!$@- ---------THE END-----------
i play baseball and love to play it, my advice is, never be afraid of the ball, and when the pitch is coming, if u think its a good one and u can hit it, i say go for it, thats what i do and got a homerun just tonight :)
@PinkCupcake125 that's probably the best advice, there's no real way to hit, just like there's no real way to pitch (other than basics like this video ofcourse) just work at what suits YOU, you know.
you should never wait for the perfect pitch because if you have a shitty pitcher your not goin to get the perfect pitch ive always hit the first strike i see it helps even when they say watch the first pitch im not unless hes a wild pitcher
Hi Im a baseball player and I am in a bit of a slump...I find myself getting jammed on pitches that arent even inside and I am slicing under the ball alot....A few people have told me that i need to switch to a heavier bat and finish lower in my swing...If you have any tips for me please respond thanks
Good hitters don't stay back. The best hitters have some linear movement til front foot is down, then they get rotational. Stay balanced, yes...stay back, no! Keep your hands back!
Initially i didn't know it was from expertvillage. Once things got crappy, it took no time to realize it was none other than expertvillage. I wish there is a search option on youtube to exclude certain channels.
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Please Please Please know what your talkin about. With a inside pitch you drive your hands further out front before you swing still hitting it out front. Same with an outside pitch, you still make contact in front of the plate just driveing your knee towards the ball along with your hands further out.
If you have legitimate questions you want to ask me, about baseball, techniques, countering theories, please email me, I will respond. I'm including an email I don't use much because I know I'll get a lot of people who will want to talk smack, most of whom are grown, and most of whom still live with mommy and daddy. Ben.graham8@gmail.com. Have a great summer.
I was fortunate enough to have a dad who had time to work with me from a very early age; many kids aren't given that opportunity. Parents are working 2,3,4 jobs, I see it every day. These videos are meant to aid those who may not have had the same luxury I did, who may not have had a dad/mom with the time or willingness to work with their kid.
I am very grateful for the experience, I was able to see the game from a different perspective, but mainly I learned exactly what scouts are looking for, how they evaluate each prospect’s skills, and what it means.
@Juicedup58 - Normally I don't respond to degenerates but I'll make an exception for you, "juiced," if you ever have the stones to come to Texas, let me know, I'd be happy to rake you all over the yard. Depending on where you live, that might be a long drive just to get humiliated. Punk.
I've been around baseball all my life, with the exception of the last 6 years when I finally had to get a job that paid better than what I made as a scout, which was literally a free hat, and the chance to slave away for an indeterminable amount of time traveling from city to city finding and grading talent, hoping to be put on payroll at some point in the very distant future.
During which time I played 2nd base to shortstop Kelly Johnson, formerly of the Braves, currently with Arizona, for three years, and to whom I had much better hands, even he would attest to that (that's obviously not the case anymore since you don't get much ground ball or turning two practice as a 4th grade teacher).
As for who I am: I was a scout for the Braves, where my coolest accomplishment was catching a pitcher in a tryout who ended up signing for 100k based on the advice the higher scouts took from me. I played ball at the collegiate level, earning all conference honors, and I still hold the runs scored record for my 5A Texas high school.
Get a radar gun, or borrow one from somewhere, swing a bat and find out what your bat speed is, if your 14-18 your goal should be around 85-90 mph, or above, if you want to have a shot at playing professionally.
Many people think they need to bench press a lot to or have big biceps to gain hitting strength, that's not true. You want to have power? Do sit-ups, ab workouts, swing a broom in your back yard a thousand times a day, work on strengthening your forearms and wrists (please no jokes, there are kids who read these posts) because that's what gives you BAT-SPEED.
@grizzham8 well of couse bench press wont give you big biceps it doesnt even work biceps haha but no i agee with you about core and forearms and wrist strength
This was a guide about positioning at contact, maybe they should have changed the title, because that's pretty much all I talk about, where to make contact given pitch location. Your hips are extremely important too, since a hitter's core strength generates the most power, I don't know how much I mentioned that, or whether I mentioned it at all, but those of you talking about hip rotation are right on.
There are many fine videos, books, coaches... etc. that can layout the mechanics of hitting (hopefully the coaches you may have know what they're talking about, especially for younger kids, because that's when kids decide whether they love baseball or hate it. And a lot of the time, the coach plays a key role in that decision
And whether you want to say that you lead with your hips, your elbow, or with the turning of your back knee, it all starts pretty much at the same time and If your a beginner, you should just be concerned with trying to hit the ball.
Some of you commented that you swing down and your ball just goes straight down... that's gonna happen. It takes time for your muscle memory to develop, and the only way to achieve success is through correct repetition. I hit a lot of balls right into the ground too when I first started taking a downward-planed swing, don't give up; it will pay off.
The reason your swing should follow a downward plane is to create backspin on the ball. This gives the ball lift and carries it into the gaps - it does take a lot of practice, but in my opinion, swinging down on the ball, correctly, will give you the best results more consistently.
Also, many kids want to swing up because they think that's how they'll hit a home run. If they practice enough, and are strong enough, they can upper-cut and hit it out of the park, the other 99% of the time they'll be striking out or grounding balls to third, or first, depending on whether they're right handed or left handed.
The main point of this video was staying balanced and showing where your hands should be depending on where the pitch is thrown, that's it. Stand however you want, wiggle the bat around, it doesn't matter, your hands need to follow pretty much the same exact plane as anyone else, (if you want to be good) once you begin your swing.
The format, when we did the video, went like this: I had two hours to jump from one topic to the next, there were 20 points they gave me to talk about. No scripts, no second takes on a single video, I didn't get to edit or review the videos before they were made public, but whatever, I got the points across for the most part. I simply want to clarify that this is a BEGINNER guide, and yes, there are many different hitting ideologies, ever watch Ruben Sierra?
I appreciate those of you who took this video for what it was, I beginner's guide for kids and dads or moms of kids who want to learn about baseball. Sure, there was a lot more depth I could have gone into, or shown a full swing, in retrospect I probably should have demonstrated one.
I did the video, I was a major league scout, a hold the all time runs scored record for the 5A high school I attended, a have collegiate all conference awards... if you would like to discuss anything, about baseball, questions you have about my strategy here, or just general inquiries, email me at ben.graham8atgmaildotcom
If you have legitimate questions you want to ask me, about baseball, techniques, countering theories, please email me, I will respond. I'm including an email I don't use much because I know I'll get a lot of people who will want to talk smack, most of whom are grown, and most of whom still live with mommy and daddy. Ben.graham8@gmail.com. Have a great summer.
Wrong, never put your hands in towards your body to hit an inside ball. Take your leading foot and step out side with your foot thats in front. If you put your hands inside to hit a ball you will loose speed so step out
This is not quite as absurd as the Expert Village music instruction vids, but pretty close. Nothing quite like a clip entitled "How to Hit a Baseball", in which: 1. A ball is never hit, and 2. We never see an actual complete swing. Thank you Expert Village.
@schmivig I like how you are dogging the video, but you don't seem to have any better advice yourself, or an appropriate video for that matter. I admit I suck at baseball, since I never spent much time practicing. But you could at least have the common courtesy to post a better video or a response video that shows how to properly hit a baseball. The video should include you in it, and you should be the one hitting the ball in real time. Thank you.
@RegistrationCop All the comments here & you single out mine? Courtesy? YOU are discourteous. My comment is a valid observation. Are you defending this video? So much wrong with it, even for a kid. No video from me would make it right, but I'll tell you this: If I put one out as "EXPERT", with "HOW TO HIT A BASEBALL" in the title, I would put in an actual expert, show a COMPLETE SWING, & at some point, A BALL BEING HIT! Advice? Go away RegistrationCop. Grow up & choose your battles more wisely.
if you study any major leaguer's good swing, you will see that at the point of contact, the power arm (right arm for righties) is bent at a 90 degree angle
the concept of extension doesnt actually occur in a good swing until AFTER the point of contact
Yes the back arm should be bent. I dunno about 90 degrees though. The front arm should be straight however. You said "armS' in your other post though. Both arms should NOT be straight during contact and that is what I was responding to.
@cmbsuks these videos are for younger people that are starting to play so their not trying to go from not knowing the game to mlb and y are u watching this
o thats right your just trying to find a video to just post comments go get a life u baseball creep
@lakiajbay It's funny, I love baseball, and loved it as a child, but for some reason could never grasp it entirely. I just felt like I didn't have that "knack" for it. I admit I am fairly athletic and in good shape. But I think my problem was my technique. I was always looking for something that wasn't there. I was trying to be more than I had in me. I'm going to start playing again, I'm 24 by the way.
I just checked out a new trailer for The Keys to Learning Movement it's a new DVD coming out in the spring of 2010. I know this instructor is an exceptional teacher so it will probably be good. -The Keys to Learning Movement
Ok... When they talk about staying back they don't mean your body weight! They mean keeping ur hands back... You load ur weight on ur back leg, then you stride, plant ur foot turn ur back knee inwards then rotate ur hips then when you have seen the pitcher release the ball you then make ur judgment and bring your hands through as quick as you can. I see to many ppl bring there hands in too early and get caught out on the change of speed. see it out the hand then you will know when your hands go
hey Expert Village dude uhh, I don't hit the ball like that, but I was just going to say i'm in the Phillies (minor legue, Category:11-12) ging to go up to 13-14 in 7 months(forget that). I just ge the bat into the catchers direction and look at the ball and the hands of the pitcher. sarte 5 months ago ^^. RBI's:14. HR:2.
I have a question: If you bat and it hits the pitchers forehead, will that go against me? Like will i get the blame for it? Like after you hit the baseball, and it hits the pitchers forehead (the ball goes straight, not up) will i get the blame for it? Beacuse i was playing baseball with my 5- year old brother, and he threw the baseball, I hit it, and it hit his forehead. It left a bruise. just please answer my question. thanks.
Is he really involved in teaching baseball somehow? It looks like his weight is moving forward. When I played high school ball, my coach would have had a fit if I swung like that. I wish I knew how many times he would scream in batting practice "KEEP YOUR WEIGHT ON YOUR BACK FOOT"
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o i thought this would be a good video untill i saw the name of the uploader... -.- and sure enough HES NOT EVEN FUCKING GRIPPING THE BAT CORRECTLY HOLD IT OUT MPLETELY IN YOUR PALM!!!!!!
All these "experts" that have negative comments should post thier own video. I'm not sure why you are even watching this. These videos are made for younger players with basic skills. You don't go from tee ball to MLB. These videos are here to help these kids. The same kids who have to read the F bombs in your dopey responses.
are you retarded expertvillage?...you didnt even mention makeing a bridge. You dont turn your back foot aka squashing the bug...you sir are a fucking moron.
1st of all
Remember this rule Right knee left hand...if your a righty your hands need to catch up with your hands...
2nd
YOu DONT FUCKING SQUASH THE BUG CAUSE YOU GET NO FUCKING POWER.
3rd
You are a washed up 50yr old who plays softball...so stop tryin to tell people the "right ways to hit"
the baseball bat has a much smaller barrell than the softball bat and the weight depends on what you buy a baseball bat weighing 30 ounces and 33inches (-3 type of bat) would weigh more if you were using a lighter bat for softball so those two guys responded were both wrong.
Ok. This dude said that you are going to make contact at a different point when its down the middle vs. an inside pitch. No shit.......The ball isnt in the same spot everytime!
o thank you for telling us for keeping our hand INSIDE wen the ball is on the OUTSIDE part of the plate, idiot, if u do that ur gonna strikeout cuz ur not extending ur hands.
DO NOT READ! A little over 20years ago a 12 year old boy was playing with his basketball in the street on Acto Street, NJ. Some teenagers who were drag racing on motorcycles weren't paying attention and ran him over and killed him. it is said that if you go on Acto Street, turn off your car, and blink your headlights 3 times you will see the figure of him bouncing the ball. Now that you have read this you must post this on 4 other messages in the next 10min, or you will die in an auto accident
DO NOT READ! A little over 20years ago a 12 year old boy was playing with his basketball in the street on Acto Street, NJ. Some teenagers who were drag racing on motorcycles weren't paying attention and ran him over and killed him. it is said that if you go on Acto Street, turn off your car, and blink your headlights 3 times you will see the figure of him bouncing the ball. Now that you have read this you must post this on 4 other messages in the next 10min, or you will die in an auto accident
DO NOT READ! A little over 20years ago a 12 year old boy was playing with his basketball in the street on Acto Street, NJ. Some teenagers who were drag racing on motorcycles weren't paying attention and ran him over and killed him. it is said that if you go on Acto Street, turn off your car, and blink your headlights 3 times you will see the figure of him bouncing the ball. Now that you have read this you must post this on 4 other messages in the next 10min, or you will die in an auto accident
dnt read this(cuz it really wrks). u will gt kissd on the nearest frieday by the love of ur life. 2mara wll b the bst day of ur life hwever if you dnt post ths comment 2 at least 3 vids u will die withn 2 d
Rookie coach.
alxlopez93 1 month ago
Why would you open your hips up before even hitting the ball?!?
TheRealMinecrafters 5 months ago
@TheRealMinecrafters What do you mean open hips?
alxlopez93 1 month ago
@alxlopez93 hes opening his hips up to the pitcher instead of staying behind the ball hes hitting it off the side...
TheRealMinecrafters 1 month ago
terrible vid
woodward16 6 months ago
ok jan now we gonna hit a ball jan: ohh help i cant hit a ball 0.0 teacher: ill help u i trow a bal and u just think that im the ball jan: ok ill try teacher: -throws ball- jan: -hits head of teacher- jan: u said i had to hit u. teacher: auuuwwwwhhhhh my head explodes -flatsh- -boom- -@Z!#!#!$@- ---------THE END-----------
deathmus30 6 months ago
i play baseball and love to play it, my advice is, never be afraid of the ball, and when the pitch is coming, if u think its a good one and u can hit it, i say go for it, thats what i do and got a homerun just tonight :)
PinkCupcake125 6 months ago
@PinkCupcake125 that's probably the best advice, there's no real way to hit, just like there's no real way to pitch (other than basics like this video ofcourse) just work at what suits YOU, you know.
jgrande345 5 months ago
Never swing level or uppercut swing at a angle goin up
xXBoTxGaMiNGXx 7 months ago
you should never wait for the perfect pitch because if you have a shitty pitcher your not goin to get the perfect pitch ive always hit the first strike i see it helps even when they say watch the first pitch im not unless hes a wild pitcher
XxLP4LxX 7 months ago
No No No!!! Omq What Are They Teachinq Lil Kids Now And Days?!?!?!
shawnkennebrew2526 7 months ago
@shawnkennebrew2526 lol
wetcoom98 6 months ago
I really liked the video..
Ballwhiz15 7 months ago
LOOK UP PERRINE BASEBALL ADRIEN#24
06222426 8 months ago
i just wait for the perfect moment and hit the ball as hard as i can
legokiller1997 8 months ago
Hi Im a baseball player and I am in a bit of a slump...I find myself getting jammed on pitches that arent even inside and I am slicing under the ball alot....A few people have told me that i need to switch to a heavier bat and finish lower in my swing...If you have any tips for me please respond thanks
IRONWHEELS199 8 months ago
Good hitters don't stay back. The best hitters have some linear movement til front foot is down, then they get rotational. Stay balanced, yes...stay back, no! Keep your hands back!
jruss2329 9 months ago
are u guys that poor that u cant afford a tee to hit off?
royalrumblewinner 9 months ago
Hooray for baseball season!
MamasChoice 9 months ago
there are three situations:
1. step back, stride, turn your, elbown in, bring your hands to the ball, make contact with the ball as long as you can, finish the swing
2. step back, stride, turn your, elbown in, bring your hands to the ball, make contact with the ball as long as you can, finish the swing
3.step back, stride, turn your, elbown in, bring your hands to the ball, make contact with the ball as long as you can, finish the swing
swordfish1946 10 months ago
bro u suck
kikirios 10 months ago
Initially i didn't know it was from expertvillage. Once things got crappy, it took no time to realize it was none other than expertvillage. I wish there is a search option on youtube to exclude certain channels.
ramsay11111 10 months ago
@ramsay11111 "how to hit a baseball -expertvillage" wont bring up any results for expertvillage videos.
LOLMcAdams 9 months ago
this is stupid. who doesnt know how to hit a baseball?
ItsALaughFilms 10 months ago
This crap is comedic but the comments are much funnier. I check out these videos just to read the comments. These guys are pitiful.
eightreale613 10 months ago
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CutieyyMyrtisia142 10 months ago 4
Watch Michael Robles - switch hitter - The dude explodes on the ball!
mrobles1028 11 months ago
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mcmom22 11 months ago
Thanks Einstein....
coopsam 11 months ago
today on expert village: how to get a life.
justinandryanhunting 1 year ago
@MrTswate HAHAHA
santran 1 year ago
Today on expert village Joseph Fritzl will be showing us how to build a dungeon...
SxZoso 1 year ago
expertvillage my msn in profile! The Rules of Baseball : How to Hit a Baseball
sexykatie90 1 year ago
Today on expert village: How to wipe your ass!
moose875 1 year ago 4
he was really mean to the guy
holding the ball!
PubeFace101 1 year ago
I like how he can't demonstrate it, he just has some fat guy get on his knees to hold it for him.
TheKnightsofAbyss 1 year ago
expert my ass
MrKzim95 1 year ago
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oops i clicked on an expert viilage video
RFFVNS 1 year ago
i wonder what novice village is like
bradenls0 1 year ago 9
I feel sorry for the guy who has to hold the ball
vekka220 1 year ago
i only watch expert village videos to read the comments..you guys are so fuckin funny. im cryin from laughter lol
sjerseyb856 1 year ago 2
@sjerseyb856 ME TOO LMFAO!!! THATS WHY I WATCH TO READ COMMENTS HAHAHA!!
DudasMiska 1 year ago
ME: Hi, I'm Blopartyhut from expertvillage.
ME: And today, I'm going to show you how to breathe...
MEANWHILE... *a dead body with a blue face watches my expert village clip*
Blopartyhut 1 year ago 38
@Blopartyhut so why do u even watch this?
martingauba 7 months ago
i didnt kno how to hit a baseball was a rule....
cfl990 1 year ago
I got some good information from that. Thanks for sharing.
PeerlessPaavo 1 year ago
wanna learn how to play baseball? don't watch this video.
gkc25 1 year ago 5
Please Please Please know what your talkin about. With a inside pitch you drive your hands further out front before you swing still hitting it out front. Same with an outside pitch, you still make contact in front of the plate just driveing your knee towards the ball along with your hands further out.
smartpartsripper3 1 year ago
Im young, played baseball 4 years and i have better skills and tips then this
ddogwon1 1 year ago
fuck u all over with a crack head midget cunt
Juicedup58 1 year ago
Go down, and read these in reverse order, this being the last post.
grizzham8 1 year ago
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grizzham8 1 year ago
If you have legitimate questions you want to ask me, about baseball, techniques, countering theories, please email me, I will respond. I'm including an email I don't use much because I know I'll get a lot of people who will want to talk smack, most of whom are grown, and most of whom still live with mommy and daddy. Ben.graham8@gmail.com. Have a great summer.
grizzham8 1 year ago
I was fortunate enough to have a dad who had time to work with me from a very early age; many kids aren't given that opportunity. Parents are working 2,3,4 jobs, I see it every day. These videos are meant to aid those who may not have had the same luxury I did, who may not have had a dad/mom with the time or willingness to work with their kid.
grizzham8 1 year ago
I am very grateful for the experience, I was able to see the game from a different perspective, but mainly I learned exactly what scouts are looking for, how they evaluate each prospect’s skills, and what it means.
grizzham8 1 year ago
@grizzham8 i could throw a no hitter against ur sorry ass
Juicedup58 1 year ago
@Juicedup58 - Normally I don't respond to degenerates but I'll make an exception for you, "juiced," if you ever have the stones to come to Texas, let me know, I'd be happy to rake you all over the yard. Depending on where you live, that might be a long drive just to get humiliated. Punk.
grizzham8 1 year ago
I've been around baseball all my life, with the exception of the last 6 years when I finally had to get a job that paid better than what I made as a scout, which was literally a free hat, and the chance to slave away for an indeterminable amount of time traveling from city to city finding and grading talent, hoping to be put on payroll at some point in the very distant future.
grizzham8 1 year ago
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During which time I played 2nd base to shortstop Kelly Johnson, formerly of the Braves, currently with Arizona, for three years, and to whom I had much better hands, even he would attest to that (that's obviously not the case anymore since you don't get much ground ball or turning two practice as a 4th grade teacher).
grizzham8 1 year ago
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grizzham8 1 year ago
As for who I am: I was a scout for the Braves, where my coolest accomplishment was catching a pitcher in a tryout who ended up signing for 100k based on the advice the higher scouts took from me. I played ball at the collegiate level, earning all conference honors, and I still hold the runs scored record for my 5A Texas high school.
grizzham8 1 year ago
Get a radar gun, or borrow one from somewhere, swing a bat and find out what your bat speed is, if your 14-18 your goal should be around 85-90 mph, or above, if you want to have a shot at playing professionally.
grizzham8 1 year ago
Many people think they need to bench press a lot to or have big biceps to gain hitting strength, that's not true. You want to have power? Do sit-ups, ab workouts, swing a broom in your back yard a thousand times a day, work on strengthening your forearms and wrists (please no jokes, there are kids who read these posts) because that's what gives you BAT-SPEED.
grizzham8 1 year ago
@grizzham8 well of couse bench press wont give you big biceps it doesnt even work biceps haha but no i agee with you about core and forearms and wrist strength
cfl990 1 year ago
This was a guide about positioning at contact, maybe they should have changed the title, because that's pretty much all I talk about, where to make contact given pitch location. Your hips are extremely important too, since a hitter's core strength generates the most power, I don't know how much I mentioned that, or whether I mentioned it at all, but those of you talking about hip rotation are right on.
grizzham8 1 year ago
There are many fine videos, books, coaches... etc. that can layout the mechanics of hitting (hopefully the coaches you may have know what they're talking about, especially for younger kids, because that's when kids decide whether they love baseball or hate it. And a lot of the time, the coach plays a key role in that decision
grizzham8 1 year ago
And whether you want to say that you lead with your hips, your elbow, or with the turning of your back knee, it all starts pretty much at the same time and If your a beginner, you should just be concerned with trying to hit the ball.
grizzham8 1 year ago
Some of you commented that you swing down and your ball just goes straight down... that's gonna happen. It takes time for your muscle memory to develop, and the only way to achieve success is through correct repetition. I hit a lot of balls right into the ground too when I first started taking a downward-planed swing, don't give up; it will pay off.
grizzham8 1 year ago
The reason your swing should follow a downward plane is to create backspin on the ball. This gives the ball lift and carries it into the gaps - it does take a lot of practice, but in my opinion, swinging down on the ball, correctly, will give you the best results more consistently.
grizzham8 1 year ago
Also, many kids want to swing up because they think that's how they'll hit a home run. If they practice enough, and are strong enough, they can upper-cut and hit it out of the park, the other 99% of the time they'll be striking out or grounding balls to third, or first, depending on whether they're right handed or left handed.
grizzham8 1 year ago
The main point of this video was staying balanced and showing where your hands should be depending on where the pitch is thrown, that's it. Stand however you want, wiggle the bat around, it doesn't matter, your hands need to follow pretty much the same exact plane as anyone else, (if you want to be good) once you begin your swing.
grizzham8 1 year ago
The format, when we did the video, went like this: I had two hours to jump from one topic to the next, there were 20 points they gave me to talk about. No scripts, no second takes on a single video, I didn't get to edit or review the videos before they were made public, but whatever, I got the points across for the most part. I simply want to clarify that this is a BEGINNER guide, and yes, there are many different hitting ideologies, ever watch Ruben Sierra?
grizzham8 1 year ago
I appreciate those of you who took this video for what it was, I beginner's guide for kids and dads or moms of kids who want to learn about baseball. Sure, there was a lot more depth I could have gone into, or shown a full swing, in retrospect I probably should have demonstrated one.
grizzham8 1 year ago
I did the video, I was a major league scout, a hold the all time runs scored record for the 5A high school I attended, a have collegiate all conference awards... if you would like to discuss anything, about baseball, questions you have about my strategy here, or just general inquiries, email me at ben.graham8atgmaildotcom
grizzham 1 year ago
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If you have legitimate questions you want to ask me, about baseball, techniques, countering theories, please email me, I will respond. I'm including an email I don't use much because I know I'll get a lot of people who will want to talk smack, most of whom are grown, and most of whom still live with mommy and daddy. Ben.graham8@gmail.com. Have a great summer.
grizzham 1 year ago
if you swing where he told yu it be tooo lattee
MrSoccerstar71 1 year ago
when people say go down on the ball i always hit a ground ball
territuck1187 1 year ago
@territuck1187 yup me too..
JGLS32 1 year ago
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@territuck1187 yup me too..
JGLS32 1 year ago
Wrong, never put your hands in towards your body to hit an inside ball. Take your leading foot and step out side with your foot thats in front. If you put your hands inside to hit a ball you will loose speed so step out
TheVLogster 1 year ago
Great tips. What do you think about using ReactionPro with your hitting drills?
reactionpro 1 year ago
test
kmsiegel 1 year ago
lol its so easy
charleTHEbanana 1 year ago
holy crap expert village got 138 506 vids!!!!!!!!!!
nale35 1 year ago
this is so lame, the spinal tap of baseball lol
astroboirap 1 year ago
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GuitarnScythes 1 year ago 89
@GuitarnScythes heyy y dot u shut the fuck up bitch
reds14321 1 year ago
@reds14321 wow dude It's just a joke, you got some sand in your vagina?
GuitarnScythes 1 year ago
@GuitarnScythes if its a joke then dont say it
reds14321 1 year ago
YOU HAVE TO FINISH HIGH!!!!!!!
MillionaireProd 1 year ago
This is not quite as absurd as the Expert Village music instruction vids, but pretty close. Nothing quite like a clip entitled "How to Hit a Baseball", in which: 1. A ball is never hit, and 2. We never see an actual complete swing. Thank you Expert Village.
schmivig 1 year ago 2
@schmivig I like how you are dogging the video, but you don't seem to have any better advice yourself, or an appropriate video for that matter. I admit I suck at baseball, since I never spent much time practicing. But you could at least have the common courtesy to post a better video or a response video that shows how to properly hit a baseball. The video should include you in it, and you should be the one hitting the ball in real time. Thank you.
RegistrationCop 1 year ago
@RegistrationCop All the comments here & you single out mine? Courtesy? YOU are discourteous. My comment is a valid observation. Are you defending this video? So much wrong with it, even for a kid. No video from me would make it right, but I'll tell you this: If I put one out as "EXPERT", with "HOW TO HIT A BASEBALL" in the title, I would put in an actual expert, show a COMPLETE SWING, & at some point, A BALL BEING HIT! Advice? Go away RegistrationCop. Grow up & choose your battles more wisely.
schmivig 1 year ago
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dude u dont know shit bout baseball
rostine1980 2 years ago
at the point of contact, your arms should never be straight like that, your bottom hand and forearm should be perpendicular to its bicep
cmbsuks 2 years ago
@cmbsuks
Wrong. Ever heard of extension?
SinfulMessiah 1 year ago
extension is commonly taught incorrectly.
if you study any major leaguer's good swing, you will see that at the point of contact, the power arm (right arm for righties) is bent at a 90 degree angle
the concept of extension doesnt actually occur in a good swing until AFTER the point of contact
cmbsuks 1 year ago
@cmbsuks
Yes the back arm should be bent. I dunno about 90 degrees though. The front arm should be straight however. You said "armS' in your other post though. Both arms should NOT be straight during contact and that is what I was responding to.
SinfulMessiah 1 year ago
@cmbsuks these videos are for younger people that are starting to play so their not trying to go from not knowing the game to mlb and y are u watching this
o thats right your just trying to find a video to just post comments go get a life u baseball creep
lakiajbay 1 year ago
@lakiajbay It's funny, I love baseball, and loved it as a child, but for some reason could never grasp it entirely. I just felt like I didn't have that "knack" for it. I admit I am fairly athletic and in good shape. But I think my problem was my technique. I was always looking for something that wasn't there. I was trying to be more than I had in me. I'm going to start playing again, I'm 24 by the way.
RegistrationCop 1 year ago
wtf
xxEilish123xx 2 years ago
"Expert" village blows cock, i've never seen a useful video from it.
FeltBikes4eva 2 years ago 2
@FeltBikes4eva thank you finally someone who knows
TeamoJr 1 year ago
I just checked out a new trailer for The Keys to Learning Movement it's a new DVD coming out in the spring of 2010. I know this instructor is an exceptional teacher so it will probably be good. -The Keys to Learning Movement
dutchie48 2 years ago
Ok... When they talk about staying back they don't mean your body weight! They mean keeping ur hands back... You load ur weight on ur back leg, then you stride, plant ur foot turn ur back knee inwards then rotate ur hips then when you have seen the pitcher release the ball you then make ur judgment and bring your hands through as quick as you can. I see to many ppl bring there hands in too early and get caught out on the change of speed. see it out the hand then you will know when your hands go
BluePaisley 2 years ago
i can make contact fine i just dont have any power. :(
dodgerman16 2 years ago
he strts off with his front leg on his toes
quadfan96 2 years ago
hey Expert Village dude uhh, I don't hit the ball like that, but I was just going to say i'm in the Phillies (minor legue, Category:11-12) ging to go up to 13-14 in 7 months(forget that). I just ge the bat into the catchers direction and look at the ball and the hands of the pitcher. sarte 5 months ago ^^. RBI's:14. HR:2.
angelsantana007 2 years ago
errors: sarte, Started.
ge,Get.
angelsantana007 2 years ago
I have a question: If you bat and it hits the pitchers forehead, will that go against me? Like will i get the blame for it? Like after you hit the baseball, and it hits the pitchers forehead (the ball goes straight, not up) will i get the blame for it? Beacuse i was playing baseball with my 5- year old brother, and he threw the baseball, I hit it, and it hit his forehead. It left a bruise. just please answer my question. thanks.
magicain258 2 years ago
ya he is leaning forward way to much
tbaby3425 2 years ago
xD Expertvillage is the most stupid channel ever created. The guy who made it must have been a genius of a comedian.
Ideaboy13 2 years ago 4
Is he really involved in teaching baseball somehow? It looks like his weight is moving forward. When I played high school ball, my coach would have had a fit if I swung like that. I wish I knew how many times he would scream in batting practice "KEEP YOUR WEIGHT ON YOUR BACK FOOT"
spiffydude16 2 years ago 2
good job keep teaching ppl
wrestle12345678 2 years ago
nice vid :)
XxThEBAllERxX 2 years ago
Im trying to learn how but this advice is terrible. jk. LOL but NoobVillage really DOES suck.
mmmmmarcus 2 years ago 2
u bat like a girl
loughrans11 2 years ago 2
Man ExpertVillage is for idiots...
euro3b 2 years ago 4
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coreypower177 2 years ago
@euro3b nobody is dumber than you.
powerfulmoster123 1 year ago
if u dont kno how to hit a baseball dont play baseball!
kgtrpl 2 years ago
Ehh how to hit a baseball? Just swing!
royalsteven 2 years ago 4
LMFAO WOW just saved me watching this lon video
lpimentel89 2 years ago
No thanks. Now go and try it lol
royalsteven 2 years ago
what if you just swing and you miss the ball you would look like a total jackass when strike three comes
jeter2tino24 2 years ago
Well, first of all. Swing in the direction of th ball, not the catcher's head. Second, just keep trying until you hit the ball. Good luck :)
royalsteven 2 years ago
lol
ehawkashley 2 years ago
@royalsteven Sure its tht easy not, it just the basics.
eric66thelegend 1 year ago
@royalsteven uh no offense or nothing im not trying to get on your wrong side but if you say just swing y r u watching this video
road10runner 1 year ago
Well that's what it all comes down too really. You can't hit the ball without swinging :D
royalsteven 1 year ago
@royalsteven that is true though
road10runner 1 year ago
a softball bat is longer and much heavier
iluvblujays 2 years ago
a softball bat is definately lighter
andrewfinn66 2 years ago
trying using a wood bat bitch
Nepalm9 2 years ago
check out usabaseballtube and upload your skills
giorgiojoe123 2 years ago
hehe
overhemd3000 2 years ago
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o i thought this would be a good video untill i saw the name of the uploader... -.- and sure enough HES NOT EVEN FUCKING GRIPPING THE BAT CORRECTLY HOLD IT OUT MPLETELY IN YOUR PALM!!!!!!
CaveofTwoLovers 2 years ago
All these "experts" that have negative comments should post thier own video. I'm not sure why you are even watching this. These videos are made for younger players with basic skills. You don't go from tee ball to MLB. These videos are here to help these kids. The same kids who have to read the F bombs in your dopey responses.
efecci 2 years ago 38
@efecci
^^Thank you for that comment, thumbs up :D
mistara31415 1 year ago
@efecci thank u for talking smarts into these dorks
vinanddvids 1 year ago
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are you retarded expertvillage?...you didnt even mention makeing a bridge. You dont turn your back foot aka squashing the bug...you sir are a fucking moron.
1st of all
Remember this rule Right knee left hand...if your a righty your hands need to catch up with your hands...
2nd
YOu DONT FUCKING SQUASH THE BUG CAUSE YOU GET NO FUCKING POWER.
3rd
You are a washed up 50yr old who plays softball...so stop tryin to tell people the "right ways to hit"
OhioStateFanaticOHIO 2 years ago
i agree with you on the "squash the bug" problem but its not expert villages fault its the idiots who upload dumbass vid TO expert village
irocker4200 2 years ago
ckoke up a litle plz
littlebigweb 2 years ago
that is a softball bat!! lol!!
MyLobis 2 years ago
I may sound stupid but I'm a French total beginner and I'd like to know the differences between a softball and a baseball bat.
rugbytlse 2 years ago
the baseball bat has a much smaller barrell than the softball bat and the weight depends on what you buy a baseball bat weighing 30 ounces and 33inches (-3 type of bat) would weigh more if you were using a lighter bat for softball so those two guys responded were both wrong.
jeter2tino24 2 years ago
Thanks bud, it was helpful, I mean it.
rugbytlse 2 years ago
no problem anytime
jeter2tino24 2 years ago
expert village is fucking retarded
directorbeau 2 years ago
are you on drugs
ehlana14 2 years ago 3
lol i agree
MrTrickster09 2 years ago
pretty informative thanks
radicalevolutions 2 years ago
the only way you hit home runs is extending your arms
what a retard who doesnt know what hes talking about
maddenfreak19 2 years ago
Ok. This dude said that you are going to make contact at a different point when its down the middle vs. an inside pitch. No shit.......The ball isnt in the same spot everytime!
tanman618 2 years ago
horrible
Soccermonster1395 2 years ago
heh, expert village vids always get flamed badly. they deserve it....jus look at this.
Daga101 2 years ago
o thank you for telling us for keeping our hand INSIDE wen the ball is on the OUTSIDE part of the plate, idiot, if u do that ur gonna strikeout cuz ur not extending ur hands.
QuelDanas 2 years ago
you always have to keep your hands in side idiot do u not know what inside inside means if u do reply and tell me
1hotkidplusanother1 2 years ago
this is a terrible way to teach this guy sucks
nutsack1919 2 years ago
this video may have made me dumber...
MeLlamoRobBrooks 2 years ago
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this guy sucks
DupeDaddysDaddy 2 years ago
what a fool............
XxESP420xX 2 years ago
Hmm.. . . We'll hit a pitch down the middle of the plate.. in the middle of the plate. Thank you for this glorious insight.
acedede 2 years ago
This doesn't help at all.
redsoxfan4life1295 2 years ago 2
This guy is a retard... If it's outside, FOUL IT OFF! He doesn't even show a complete swing.
Yasmani06 2 years ago 2
haha yah true
Chrisstevenson17 2 years ago 2
What a terrible baseball coach/player
Chrisstevenson17 2 years ago 2
its from expert village what do you expect ahah
Chaad4 2 years ago 2
Shut the fuck up all you chain mail posting bastards!
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