Speed Up Drill
The SPEED-UP DRILL is a fantastic power building muscle memory drill. One complete cycle of balls is hit at a slow, comfortable interval. When the cycle completed the machine is loaded again and the control is set to a faster interval. In all four cycles are recommended, decreasing the time interval between each. At the end of the last cycle the hitter should be drained.
Snap Back Drill
Another excellent quick wrist drill is the SNAP-BACK DRILL. The Wheeler Dealer speed control is set as high as the hitter can handle. When the ball reaches its apex, the batter begins a normal swing. But, upon impact, the swing is immediately halted and the bat is returned to the ready position as rapidly as possible.
Rhythm Drill
The RHYTHM DRILL is a great for learning how to powerize a ball with a smooth rhythmic "Ted Williams" type swing, rather than by always trying to muscle it. The batter sustains a continuous motion, with absolutely no break - as if a dance - counting to himself 1-2-3-4; 1-2-3-4 -Hitting to ball on "1" or "2" and returning on "3- 4". With the toss being regulated electronically by the Wheeler Dealer, the ball will always be there at the precise, same time, freeing up the hitter to just concentrate on those sweet, relaxed swings.
Quick Wrist Drill
The QUICK WRIST DRILL is an excellent drill for developing bat speed. Holding a short one handed bat, the batter can either hit from a standing or kneeling position with one leg forward. This isolates the lower body causing the wrists to work harder. With the Wheeler Dealer the frequency control is set as rapid a speed as the batter can handle. (Show) When one arm tires, the bat is quickly switched to the other hand.
Placement Drill
By coordinating the height setting to the distance of the Wheeler Dealer in relation to the hitter, allows the hitter to place to ball in the exact spot where he or she wants to work.
Slap Drill
THE SLAP HITTING DRILL is for softball only. By setting the Wheeler Dealer control at a set frequency, the hitter is able to rhythmically work on timing her approach to the ball. Timing the ball's arrival with a smooth, clean approach then allows for a quick break to first. This is the secret of great slap hitting.
Switch Hitting Drill
Learning to hit from both sides of the plate is something that is often overruled by the young player for fear of appearing awkward. This problem is easily eliminated by the Wheeler Dealer. Now the hitter can practice swinging from the other side of the plate, alone, in total comfort. Being able to switch hit is a definite plus for any young hitter seeking higher gains in baseball or softball.
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