This Drill That Will Instantly Improve Your Baseball Swing! | A-Rod Academy
Hey guys, it’s Alex Rodriguez. In this episode of my baseball coaching series, I’m breaking down one of my favorite swing drills for young hitters — the Alligator Arms Drill. 🐊
If you’re a youth baseball player or a coach looking to improve your team’s hitting mechanics, this drill is a game-changer. It teaches you how to keep your elbows tight, stay connected, and generate maximum bat speed through the hitting zone. I used this concept during my MLB career to keep my swing compact and powerful. When your arms get too long or you “cast” the bat, you lose both power and barrel control. The Alligator Arms Drill helps you stay short to the ball, maintain proper swing path, and hit with consistency and pop. Perfect for 10U, 12U, 14U, and high school baseball players trying to level up at the plate. Coaches — this is an easy drill to incorporate into your next batting practice or in the batting cage.
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