Crush Elevated Fastballs: Best Swing Trainer to Fix Youth Swing Plane & Boost Exit Velocity Fast

Crush Elevated Fastballs: Best Swing Trainer to Fix Youth Swing Plane & Boost Exit Velocity Fast

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Crush Elevated Fastballs: Best Swing Trainer to Fix Youth Swing Plane & Boost Exit Velocity Fast

Why Most Hitting Cues Fail (and What Actually Works): Unpacking Perry Husband’s EV Truth Bombs

If your athlete is still struggling at the plate despite trying every drill, swing cue, or viral TikTok tip, you’re not alone—and this episode might just be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.

In part two of a powerhouse series with renowned data-driven coach Perry Husband, creator of the Effective Velocity System, we take a flamethrower to conventional swing wisdom. From swing plane myths to why most youth hitters are training for pitches they’ll never see, this episode goes beyond theory and delivers pure, game-day-ready insights. If you’re a coach, parent, or player chasing real results—this is essential listening.

🎧 Listen now: Click here for the full episode »

Here are the other “parts” of Perry and my conversations:

 

💣 Game-Changing Insights from Perry Husband

1. Most Hitters Are Training for the Wrong Pitches

“The entire world of hitting right now is geared toward hitting twos and threes… but what happens when pitchers throw ones and fours?”

According to Perry, nearly 66% of pitches in MLB fall within a certain velocity “bubble”—what he calls “twos and threes.” Most modern swings are designed to hit pitches that match those speeds. The problem? Elite pitchers are shifting toward throwing high fastballs (ones) and low offspeed pitches (fours) that completely disrupt those swing paths. Most hitters are left chasing air.

2. Swing Path vs. Pitch Path Is the Battle No One’s Talking About

“You’re trying to hit a speedboat with a torpedo coming from the bottom of the ocean.”

Perry’s analogy is as powerful as it is true. Many hitters are swinging up at a steep angle (10–25 degrees), while fastballs—especially up in the zone—are coming in at -2 to -4 degrees. That mismatch? It’s why hitters pop up, whiff, or top the ball far more than they should.

3. 100/100/100: The New Gold Standard

Perry and Joey introduce a revolutionary framework:

  • 100% on time

  • 100% efficient swing

  • 100% sweet spot contact

By chasing this “triple metric,” you create a hitting model that actually transfers to the field. Unlike traditional stats like OPS or launch angle alone, this gives players and coaches a tangible blueprint for real-world success.

4. Votto’s Two-Strike Approach: A Red Flag

“Joey Votto loses 50% of his slugging percentage with two strikes. Is that really success?”

The myth of “shrinking the zone” with two strikes is dismantled here. Instead, Perry advocates for staying aggressive with a flatter swing that covers more of the zone—especially up—rather than defaulting to passive, defensive swings.

5. Why Oklahoma Softball Dominates

Perry repeatedly points to the Oklahoma Sooners as the benchmark for what a data-driven, efficient hitting program looks like. Their hitters:

  • Stay on plane with pitch trajectory

  • Minimize guesswork

  • Crush EV-efficient sequences

It’s not magic—it’s measurable.

🔧 Want a Fix? Start With This

If your athlete is:

  • Getting blown up by high fastballs

  • Struggling with consistency

  • Missing good pitches in the zone

👉 It’s time to rethink your hitting system.

🔗 Internal Links to Dive Deeper

🎯 Final Takeaway

If you’re tired of generic coaching cues and swing mechanics that don’t stick on game day, this episode pulls back the curtain on what really works. Perry Husband’s data-backed philosophy doesn’t just challenge the norm—it redefines it.

📣 Ready to hear the full breakdown?

🎧 Click here to listen now »

Let’s train smarter—not harder—and finally give youth athletes the tools they need to dominate the zone.

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