How to Attach the Homerun Handle:
Slide Bat Handle Through the Strap:
Begin by threading the handle of your baseball bat through the strap of the Homerun Handle.
Align the Bottom of the Handle:
Position the bottom of the Homerun Handle so it aligns with where your bottom hand will grip the bat.
Align the V Slots:
Make sure the V-shaped slots on both parts of the Homerun Handle match up and are properly aligned with the bat handle.
Squeeze the Two Pieces Together:
Firmly press the two halves of the Homerun Handle together until they are tight and dont slip.
Tighten the Strap:
Adjust and tighten the strap to ensure the Homerun Handle is firmly in place. The handle should be snug and not rotate freely on the bat.
Recommended Drills for the Homerun Handle:
Disclaimer: If at any point the Homerun Handle becomes loose, please retighten before the next swing. Adults should tighten for younger players.
Dry Swings:
7 Dry Swings at 60% Power:
Perform these swings with the Homerun Handle, focusing on the sensation of 'palm up, palm down' throughout the swing.
Tee Work:
Tee Swings at 60% Power:
With Homerun Handle: Take 7 swings off the tee, concentrating on the feel the handle provides.
With Normal Game Bat: Follow with 7 swings using your normal game bat, to compare the feel and control.
Location-Specific Drills:
Inside Tee Drills:
Use the Homerun Handle for 7 swings, aiming to pull the ball. Focus on the handle's feedback for hand positioning and power transfer.
Then, do 7 swings with your normal game bat.
Middle Tee Drills:
Take 7 swings with the Homerun Handle, hitting up the middle. This helps in maintaining a balanced swing path.
Follow with 7 swings using your normal game bat.
Outside Tee Drills:
Finish with 7 swings using the Homerun Handle, hitting away on outside pitches. Feel how the handle aids in extending the swing towards the opposite field.
Conclude with 7 swings with your normal game bat.
Increasing Intensity:
Once Comfortable:
Increase swing speed up to 80% while using the Homerun Handle.
Then, do the same with your normal game bat to transfer learned mechanics into game situations.
Additional Drills:
Team and Toss Drills:
The Homerun Handle can be integrated into team practices or individual sessions with:
Front Toss: Use the Homerun Handle for 7 swings, followed by 7 swings with your normal game bat.
Soft Toss: Similarly, alternate between 7 swings with the Homerun Handle and 7 with your normal game bat for a gentler, more controlled practice.
These drills are designed to help players adapt to the feedback from the Homerun Handle, enhancing their swing mechanics, hand positioning, and overall bat control. The alternation between the Homerun Handle and the normal game bat helps in recognizing and applying the improvements in a real-game context.