Posted by: Brian (hitnbombs18@mediaone.com) on Mon Apr 9 21:49:57 2001

Hey guys, I am 30 years old, 6' 225 lbs. Play competitive A/A major softball. I am constantly trying to improve batspeed, trying a number of different approaches. I am currently using the chute trainer, along with a 5 on 2 off workout program. I love to hit and do so everyday, weather permitting. Sometimes, I cannot get someone to hit with me and so I will have to hit off a tee. I try to hit at least 100 balls a day, either live or off a tee. I am defintely more consistant off the tee, and now start to believe that I can hit it as far off the tee as well. Do you feel that the tee work is truly beneficial? Is it primarily swinging that will increase bat speed? I am trying to work on the things that this site recommends, but, honestly, some of it is very difficult to comprehend. Axis, rotation and the like is like chinese algebra! Apart from the mechanics issue, what are some of the major factors influencing batspeed? Strength? Hand, forearm strength? Thanks in advance.

Brian