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Baseball - Getting used to a new bat size and weight?
14/m
This year in baseball we have to use either a -3 bat or -5. I bought a bat, 34 inches 31 ounces so a -3. Tonight i was outside batting with brother and dad and i noticed this bat is heavy. I need to get used to it and i noticed my back, upper back, and left elbow are hurting from it. I am right handed btw. I use more upper body strength when i hit, that is what my coach tells me and i can tell since i don't hit the farthest but if i do get the ball in the sweet spot and every now and then use my legs for power i can hit far.
Since my season starts soon i need to get used to the bat so any exercises or tips will help.
thanks in advance :) i rate good too btw
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well if you could find a 30 oz. and 33 in. that would be better its is much lighter. But if you are using the 31 oz. just swing hard because no matter how heavy it is you should be able to get it through the zone quick. And one last thing don't use just your upper body when you swing, you should always squash the bug when you bat, what that means is open your hips up before your bat comes through, it won't hurt as much. Hope all goes well!
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