RADAR GUN FUN DRILL

PURPOSE:  To evaluate power by measuring exit speed of the baseball and create an atmosphere where hitting the ball hard on a line is essential.  When players receive instant feedback on each hit, they will learn to make adjustments to hit the ball even harder.
 
EQUIPMENT: Batting Tee, Net, Bushnell Radar Gun
 
SET-UP:  Coach sets up with a radar gun behind a net that the hitter will hit into. 

EXECUTION:  Player simply hits the ball off the batting tee into the net.  Coach will be behind the net with the radar gun to get a read in MPH to measure the exit speed of the baseball.  Players will recognize right away that hitting a hard line drive will produce higher readings. 

MODIFICATION:  If a net is unavailable, the coach can stand behind home plate in order to measure exit speed. 

COACHING TIPS:  Measure each players exit speed at the beginning, middle, and end of the season so they can see their improvement.  Have players do 10 in a row and find out the average.  Have a contest amongst your team.

"Did you know that adding 1 MPH to your exit speed equates to adding about 5 feet to your hit."

-Coach Tim
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In order to measure player's "exit speed" a radar gun is needed.  I highly recommend the Bushnell Velocity Speed Radar Gun.  I purchased mine back in 2004 when I began running baseball camps and I still use it today.  Not only have I used it to measure the speed of thousands of hits and throws, but as a Phy. Ed. Teacher I have also used it to measure kicked soccer balls, thrown footballs, and even slapshots.  This Radar Gun is  a tremendous value.

-Coach Tim
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