As we move into
Week 4 of the DVC Vikings fall hitting program, our focus shifts to
Rotation & Controlled Power. The objective isn't simply to swing harder. It's learning how to produce force efficiently while maintaining direction, balance, and barrel control. DVC_Vikings_Week_4_September_28…
Power begins from the ground up. Our progression emphasizes the front heel planting, the front leg firming, the hips rotating, and the backside working through the baseball. When that sequence happens correctly, the barrel can accelerate through the zone without the hitter having to force the swing. DVC_Vikings_Week_4_September_28…
Train the Entire Strike Zone
This week we're using a
nine-zone approach—inside, middle, and away—to develop hitters who can control a bigger portion of the strike zone. DVC_Vikings_Week_4_September_28…
Inside pitches require us to get the heel down, establish a firm front side, and rotate. Middle-zone work emphasizes posture and driving the baseball through the middle. On the outside pitch, hitters must allow the ball to travel, stay connected, and rotate without pulling off. DVC_Vikings_Week_4_September_28…
That leads to an important part of our hitting philosophy:
Power without direction isn't controlled power.
Our pitching-machine work takes those movements to game speed. Hitters must be ready early, recognize the fastball, attack their damage zones, and create hard contact
without overswinging. DVC_Vikings_Week_4_September_28…
The physical work is only part of the development. Players are also responsible for updating their OnForm video and completing their weekly self-evaluation. We want athletes learning to evaluate their own swings, identify something positive, select one useful cue, and continue the development process.
