Drill Position |
Bat & Reps |
Kneeling |
LIGHT 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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MEDIUM 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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HEAVY 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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Standing |
LIGHT 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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MEDIUM 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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HEAVY 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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Step-Change |
LIGHT 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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MEDIUM 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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HEAVY 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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Standing |
LIGHT 3 dominant side only |
Training
Almost every player would love to increase their bat speed and exit velocity. By applying the time-tested and scientifically validated principles of Overspeed Training to baseball instruction programs, our team at SuperSpeed Slugger has developed a program that will help all players increase their bat speed. Please follow the reps and sets provided in the protocol visuals.
Timeline of Protocols
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Introduction Protocol
Start here for the first 4 weeks of training
Drill Position |
Bat & Reps |
Standing |
LIGHT 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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MEDIUM 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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HEAVY 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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Wind-Up |
LIGHT 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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MEDIUM 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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HEAVY 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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Standing |
LIGHT 3 dominant side only |
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Level 1 Protocol
Begin during the 5th week of training and continue for 12 weeks
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Level 2 Protocol
Begin during the 17th week of training and continue for 4-6 months
Drill Position |
Bat & Reps |
Kneeling |
LIGHT 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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MEDIUM 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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HEAVY 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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Standing |
LIGHT 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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MEDIUM 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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HEAVY 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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Step-Change |
LIGHT 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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MEDIUM 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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HEAVY 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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Crow Hop |
LIGHT 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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MEDIUM 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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HEAVY 3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant |
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Standing |
LIGHT 3 dominant side only |
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Level 3 Change-Up Protocol
| Position | Bats | Reps |
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| Standing | THREE – Light, Medium, and Heavy | TEN Swapping Dominant and Non-Dominant Sides |
| Step and Hit | THREE – Light, Medium, and Heavy | TEN Swapping Dominant and Non-Dominant Sides |
| Walk-Through | THREE – Light, Medium, and Heavy | TEN Swapping Dominant and Non-Dominant Sides |
| Standing | ONE | FIVE swings on the dominant side only |
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Level 3 Rebound Protocol
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| Position | Bats | Reps |
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| Kneeling | THREE – Light, Medium, and Heavy | FIVE Dominant and FIVE Non-Dominant |
| Standing | THREE – Light, Medium, and Heavy | FIVE Dominant and FIVE Non-Dominant |
Level 3 Sprint Protocol
| Position | Bats | Reps |
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| Standing | THREE – Light, Medium, and Heavy | EIGHT Dominant and EIGHT Non-Dominant |
| Walk-Through | THREE – Light, Medium, and Heavy | EIGHT Dominant Side and EIGHT Non-Dominant |
| Standing | ONE | FIVE swings on the dominant side only |