Genius Hour Week #3

This weeks focus was on technique of my swing. I found out that it is very difficult to try and focus on all these changes that I have to make in order to better my swing. When it came to transferring my weight, I'd like to think I have made some improvements. However, I found that my balance is off now from shifting my weight, therefore I have another thing to work on. To improve my balance I am going to modify my workout by adding some yoga poses. Secondly, I learned that changing your grip is not an easy thing! I was informed that I had to change my grip to align my knuckles and hold my bat similar to a punch (Figure 1). However, I found that the web in my hand between my thumb and index  finger was getting sore. Additionally, I found when I lost focus on my thumb would sneak back up on the bat (Figure 2). This is another thing I need to work on, and change the muscle memory in my grip. 

Figure 1

Figure 2

I took a video of myself practicing (below). I want to note that my contact is not that great, because I was mostly focusing on my stance, grip and following through.

Song: Yee Haw Jake Owen

For this upcoming week, I want to focus on my core strength, and grip for my individual training. I have also scheduled a batting practice session Wednesday night with a female A softball player. If time permits I also want to get out and play in a softball tournament to see how my new learning so far has transferred into game situations. Check back next week to see the results.