Why Instruction To Increase Exit Velocity? Baseball & Softball Bat Speed Tips Improving Hitting Power

Boost Exit Velocity Fast: Coach-Approved Bat Speed Drills to Max Out Hitting Power This Season

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Why Instruction To Increase Exit Velocity? Baseball & Softball Bat Speed Tips Improving Hitting Power

Exit Velocity Exposed: Why This One Number Can Make or Break Your Young Hitter’s Future

Why instruction to increase exit velocity?  Learn baseball and fastpitch or slowpitch softball bat speed tips to improve hitting power that are supported by data and science.  The following video is a conversation I had with Perry Husband of EffectiveVelocity.com.

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

Most youth hitters are being taught to “just make contact” — but what if that advice is quietly killing their performance?

In this explosive Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast episode, Joey Myers teams up with one of baseball’s most innovative minds, Perry Husband, founder of EffectiveVelocity.com, to shatter outdated hitting myths. Together, they dive deep into the real science behind exit velocity, and how this misunderstood metric holds the key to consistent, game-day hitting power — especially for youth baseball and softball athletes.

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode flips the script on what it means to hit with purpose, power, and precision.

🔑 Key Takeaways from This Groundbreaking Conversation

🚀 Exit Velocity Isn’t About Radar Guns—It’s About Efficiency

“Exit velocity is the #1 number in all of baseball. It measures hard contact and timing better than anything else.” – Perry Husband

Exit velocity isn’t just a stat—it’s a diagnostic tool. Perry explains how it reveals the efficiency of a swing, the precision of timing, and the mechanical integrity at impact. It’s not about chasing numbers—it’s about building a swing that performs when it counts.

🎯 Bat Speed Is Meaningless Without Impact Efficiency

Many young hitters generate strong bat speed but lack the body mechanics to transfer that energy into the ball. The result? Weak contact and frustrating results.

Perry breaks down:

  • How leaks in swing mechanics steal exit velocity

  • The difference between bat speed and ball speed

  • Why even top hitters fail to increase game-day power

🧠 Train the Brain, Not Just the Body

Citing research and real-world examples, Perry explains how hitters often break down under pressure due to poor neurological preparation. Practice reps don’t always translate unless they include controlled chaos — unpredictable pitch types, counts, and consequences.

📏 Testing Over Guessing: The 100/100/100 Model

“If you’re not measuring, you’re just guessing.”

Perry outlines the 100/100/100 framework:

  • 100% Mechanical Efficiency

  • 100% On-Time Contact

  • 100% Quality of Contact

Youth coaches and parents: this is the blueprint for teaching power and consistency without guesswork.

🛠️ Actionable Takeaways for Coaches and Parents

✅ Tip: Use a simple radar gun (like PocketRadar) to test exit velocity off a tee and during live at-bats. Compare results to identify mechanical breakdowns.

✅ Drill: Try the “Basketball Smash Test” – Hit a basketball off a tee. Poor mechanical positions will vibrate and reduce velocity. Your athlete’s body will auto-correct for efficiency.

✅ Philosophy Shift: Stop teaching a “launch angle swing” aimed at ideal results. Instead, focus on making efficient contact more often, which naturally increases line drives, power, and game production.

🔗 Internal Resources Worth Linking

🎧 Ready to Help Your Hitter Thrive?

It’s time to stop guessing and start measuring. In this no-fluff, science-packed episode, Perry Husband delivers clarity, urgency, and a proven path to consistent power.

🔗 Click here to listen to the full podcast episode

Your athlete deserves more than advice… they deserve results. Let’s raise smarter hitters—together.

Joey Myers
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