Calvin Beamon

Notes:

Assistant Coach
University of South Carolina
calvinb@mailbox.sc.edu
803-777-0369

Teaching Natural Rhythm & Bat Path

of Elite Hitters
I.

K.F.C. Development Progression

II.

Three Most Important Questions for

Coach & Player

III.

Defining the Three Most Common

Swing Patterns

IV.

Defining the Elite Swing Pattern

Key Difference:

V.

Developing the Elite Swing Pattern

in 3 Steps

Drill Implementation Methods, Focus

& Standards

Step #1: Develop a Natural Source of

Power

Identify Weight Shift Patterns

Feel Timing of Natural Rhythm

Drills:

GO! Drill A

GO! Drill

Hang Time Soft Toss

Stride Drill
Bungee Tee/Toss
Speed Radar
Speed Ladder Tee/Toss

Bautista
Exit

Step #2: Develop Adjustable Timing

Mechanisms
Control Timing of GO

Feel Athletic Transition Through Heel

Plant
Know the Truth
Should Decide To Stop Swing vs.
Start Swing

Drills:

Halfway Home*
GO! Drill A & B

Bipod Drill*
Baseball Bounce FT
Bautista Stride Drill

Step #3: Develop Elite Swing Characteristics

Establish Consistent Move to Contact

Shorten Swing Length
Create Depth
Create Direction & Plane
Minimize Margins of Error

Drills:

Muhl Ball Tee/Toss*

Power Bag*
Halfway Home
GO! Drill A
Bipod Drill
GO! Drill B

Hang Time Soft Toss