HittingIntermediateModerate loadMinor tier
Step-Behind Gather Footwork Drill to Build Exit Velocity
A controlled crossover "gather" step that isolates the load-and-stride footwork of the swing, teaching hitters to build directional ground force and convert linear momentum into rotation so more energy reaches the barrel as exit velocity.
⏱ ~15 min📋 3–4×5–6
What you'll need
- Batting tee
- Alignment stick, chalk line, or towel
- Baseballs or softballs
- Hitting net or cage
- Radar or exit-velo device (HitTrax, Pocket Radar, Rapsodo — optional)
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