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

CLICK HERE to download our instruction manual

CLICK HERE to download our full detailed tracking sheet

Introduction Protocol

Start here for the first 4 weeks of training

Drill Position

Bat & Reps

Standing

LIGHT

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

MEDIUM

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

HEAVY

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

Wind-Up

LIGHT

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

MEDIUM

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

HEAVY

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

Standing

LIGHT

3 dominant side only

 

Click here to download basic tracking sheet

Level 1 Protocol

Begin during the 5th week of training and continue for 12 weeks

Drill Position

Bat & Reps

Kneeling

LIGHT

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

MEDIUM

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

HEAVY

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

Standing

LIGHT

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

MEDIUM

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

HEAVY

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

Step-Change

LIGHT

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

MEDIUM

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

HEAVY

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

Standing

LIGHT

3 dominant side only

 

Click here to download basic tracking sheet

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

 MEDIUM

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

 HEAVY

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

Standing

 LIGHT

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

 MEDIUM

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

 HEAVY

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

Step-Change

 LIGHT

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

 MEDIUM

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

 HEAVY

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

Crow Hop

 LIGHT

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

 MEDIUM

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

 HEAVY

3 dominant side and 3 non-dominant

Standing

LIGHT

3 dominant side only

 

Click here to download basic tracking sheet

Level 3 Change-Up Protocol

Position Bats Reps
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

 

Click here to download basic tracking sheet

Level 3 Rebound Protocol 

-Video currently unavailable

Position Bats Reps
Kneeling THREE – Light, Medium, and Heavy FIVE Dominant and FIVE Non-Dominant
Standing THREE – Light, Medium, and Heavy FIVE Dominant and FIVE Non-Dominant

 

Click here to download basic tracking sheet

 

Level 3 Sprint Protocol

Position Bats Reps
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

 

Click here to download basic tracking sheet