BP Day 18 -KP23 on Hip Drive and Bat Path for MAJOR DINGERS

[@reggie441950]

Several of us " Senior" players here in Indy, have changed our philosophy on hitting from watching your video's. For an old guy to change decades of behavior, is saying you can teach an old dog new tricks. Although my average dipped a little for a minute, I stuck to "Tylers tips" and am now seeing the benefits, thanks keep it up!

[@justinyoder1995]

Really like how he said the size of your step depends on where the ball is pitched to make so you can hit the ball in your spot!!

[@CHE5T3R]

Videos like this are so helpful to the players that want to get better. When I was younger, I would watch any video I could find of great softball hitters. Taking video of myself and then comparing my swing to guys like Johnny McCraw hoping to see improvements in myself. This type of video would be so valuable to a young me. Hell, it still is.

[@FelixLebron-h8m]

The Warning at the start was crucial cause when u hear someone like KP talk about hitting ur tempted to change ur whole swing

[@chrisrice3079]

Why did I think KP was going to be like caveman and just say, "Big man, hit bombs." That guy knows hitting and how to articulate his swings better than most.

[@christopheralento]

I've learned more this year watching your BP videos than I have in years. As an "old timer" now I have awakened what once was years ago. The importance of BP reps with and without T work has really improved my swing utilizing what you and your team teach here. Thanks!

[@AverageDudesSlowpitch]

Great video Cole. People who watch this and really listen to what is being said will definitely benefit.

[@slice2d]

That was a very interesting listen. You can tell he has put in a ton of time to get to where he's at with his approach.

[@tylerbachara2115]

He hits harder with one hand than I’ve seen some can do with 2, jesus

[@austinjames8252]

Man we need more of this content!!! It's awesome Kyle seems like a really humble guy and not full of himself like lots of guys in this community. Great video Cole!

[@santiagosoto1969]

Man I'm so glad I came across your channel! I watched all the hitting with nation bps and I went from doing horrible my first year of slowpitch and batting 8th to being thr best hitter on my team and batting 4th with already 6hr in fall ball. I can't thank you enough man! Really has made a huge difference in my swing!

[@jwfreeman2552]

The one handed swing is definitely something I’m trying. I’ve been trying to work on my hips and the tips on driving your knee more will help a lot. Love all the BP videos but this one had the most applicable tips out of all of them so far.

[@Mike.G700]

A lot of great hitting advice here Cole! Aside from the big leg kick, alot of these tips in the video are baseball related and I’m happy to see they still work in slowpitch. I was told a long time ago my baseball swing wouldn’t work in slowpitch! As someone who tried to master the “cut” slowpitch swing I found myself being to inconsistent and went back to my baseball swing and blended it with a slowpitch swing ( standing taller with a bigger leg kick) I call it my “hybrid swing” and that has been successful thus far! This video just confirmed that! Thanks!

[@SF92-r5r]

Probably the best/most informative video you can find on the internet of KP breaking things down. Good work all around! Thx Cole.

[@HakuShounen]

Thanks for the great video, lots of useful tips throughout. I saved this to rewatch again since there's so much good info. The thing that probably helped me the most was the "knee trigger" tips. I don't use my lower body/hips well, but used that cue during my last BP and def felt some improvement. Keep the great content coming!

[@stevenmeadows1110]

Great video. I love the whole BP series. I'm going to have to give the knee drive some work now that it has been shown and explained. Always able to take something from the videos striaght to bp to get my swing better. Appreciate the time and dedication on getting these videos out to benefit all of us.

[@mariobynum4478]

This video was so informative honestly. I have been making adjustments to my swing all year and I think some of the things KP talked about will help a lot. Like I have recently moved all the way to the front of the plate and it has caused me to miss hit/hit pop ups. Moving back to my natural baseball position might remedy that. Some of the warm-up drills to start bp might benefit me as well to keep my hands high and on plane. We appreciate this content for sure

[@CommieKamala2024]

So much valuable information in this video. I will definitely be trying out the inverted top hand in my next bp session. Also, it was great to hear that you guys do bp more than play league games, as I started doing that a year ago and definitely noticed a big difference in my execution during tournaments. Thank you so much for this video, please keep them coming!

[@gabrielt.3492]

Thank you for the information. I learned about firing the knee first then the hips. I’m a try that. Thanks KP for being clear with your instructions too. God Bless!

[@tommysea9000]

KP is an absolute tank, it would be terrifying to field one of those screamers from him! His leg drive is really something I have been trying to focus on myself, though I am going to have to watch this video a few more times to understand what he's getting at with the back knee drive thing and that little gem at the end with "heel to the pitcher." Thanks for making this one!

[@TrevorTynesLocalSEO]

I loved that last golden nugget at the end about getting the feeling of pointing your heel to the picture: that's your coil. What a video!!! This was awesome.

[@trevorkjohnson]

I loved how much he focused on self awareness for everyone’s individual swing.

[@BendKendamaTeamBKT]

That’s my boy Cody. Miss him. Come home to Oregon soon. To think it all started with dad signing him up for a Craigslist coed team. Look at him now. Great information from KP23. Very motivated to get out and try the reverse top hand swing. Thank you so much. Love you son.

[@tc6041]

Nah. He can stay here in Texas lol. That's my dude!

[@hittingwiththenation]

@@BendKendamaTeamBKT "Craigslist Coed" is a great team name

[@BendKendamaTeamBKT]

@@tc6041haha, yeah he loves it there. I miss him. Been almost three years since he moved.

[@maxpigeon]

I was trying to figure out if that was him, and as soon as I saw the A3 shorts it clicked 😂 Miss giving up bombs to that dude

[@Jekkzur01]

Oh snap!!! KP's dad!!! God such amazing people!!! In our community!!! 1 change at a time!!! Keep it going!!! Thank you so much!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SATMO2930]

Heel to the pitcher and focusing on driving the back knee towards the front calf has really helped me out this past week! I'd been in a funk of hitting it off the handle and I believe that knee to calf helped me with getting my hips around. I was ripping the ball better than I have in a long time this past week! Even hit my first true dinger! Almost had another one and I didn't even barrel it.

[@5portfreak]

Appreciate how deep you get in picking these guys brains about techniques, helps a lot.

[@nickon22]

Out of all of the KZbin videos that I’ve watched over that last 10 years on trying to be a on demand homerun hitter, this was the most informative video that got me pumped to get up and try these at 11pm. I just hope I don’t break my wrist trying to do the upside down over the hand swing. Wish me luck😂

[@Hurshin13]

The 'back knee to calf' phrase is something I plan on using from now on when working on my swing! Great video Cole! Love the insight from the legend KP himself

[@Lucas_Fan12]

This was definitely a video the softball community needed. KP is one of the best hitters in the game. Good tips to work on in the off season to help elevate your game!

[@talontsi150]

Thank you so much Nation fam, I will now start practicing, heel to the pitcher, driving knee to the shin. Golden tips!!!!

[@lexxicus77]

As a first year slowpitch player, it's hard to pick out just one thing i learned. I will take as much of this new knowledge with me to my next batting practice, and changing my in game swing as soon as possible! Thanks KP, Troy and the Hitting with the Nation crew!

[@Bodhi2480]

Thank you for taking the time to get us great hitting tips from the best. Drive with the back knee and heel down to the pitcher. Excellent excellent info!!!

[@KeithLeslie-vd9bo]

Definitely my favorite BP collaboration on KZbin so far. Maybe cause I’m a huge KP fan 🤷

[@stephenandrewsrealestatevi7138]

New subscriber after that video! That back knee drive to the front knee calf will add 50' to 75' to my swing... I feel it in my bones. I can literally feel it in my mind's eye... Game tomorrow at 12... I'm goin to the mirror now... BANG BANG!.. Thank you, and tell Kyle the same..

[@timothymowery9194]

Driving the knee....can't wait for the rain to stop

[@ryangreen5441]

Thanks again Cole for the great videos and shorts! Love love love the “thinking out loud” BP’s you guys do all the time. I’m super hopeful for the signed KP bat! That’d be an honor!! Was awesome watching Kyle’s style and info. Thanks again! Great work!

[@danscourses]

Tons of great moments and tips in this video. I will have to watch it multiple times to get it all.

[@clintgiroux5505]

I am going to incorporate that top hand upside down into my next session. I am also a cutter of the ball, and I feel as though that drill will help me stay connected and hit more square, and stay on plane! Great vid with one of the slow pitch GOAT's!

[@GeorgeNeal-q9r]

Great video. The knee to knee or knee to calf tip is huge for me because I have trouble going hips first when I plant my foot. Thank you!

[@Janmania56]

Gonna watch this on repeat while I’m at bp this weekend 😂 great work as always keep em coming 🤙

[@92egturbo]

Cole I feel you on the “every so often tight swing that goes a long way”. I can never conscientiously repeat it. It just seems to happen, mostly on angry swings after a bad pitch call. Great video as always, thanks to KP for all the tips.

[@joshuasalazar7778]

I'm a backside hitter all day, but this is me to me on how to push the ball without giving it away. Love your videos since I found not too long ago. Definitely learning a lot from each video you post.

[@mouthr0t_]

That trigger of the rear knee is an eye opener. This video was SUPER helpful. Love BP dayz.

[@JT3iii]

Awesome content! Went from being a .500 hitter to a .700 hitter in league! Now it wasnt just watching. I had to put in the work as well! Thank you so much for these!

[@dickeymantle]

Best hitting video I've ever seen... and I've seen em all!

[@NothingSpecial081]

Easily the best BP video to date. Knee drive to help open the hips is a great mental cue.

[@crazy_panda0786]

This was such an awesome collaboration! K.P. Just kept dropping knowledge left and right. I’ll definitely take these teachings into my next bp

[@JimmyA-]

Great video, helpful to see KPs mindset behind his swing and the approach he has during BP

[@KlutchSoftball]

Great video! Super informative! I am a power hitter in our ASA league but I found a few things to really work on. Also next BP I want to try that reverse grip! I like the concept of it.

[@Easley24]

Great session with KP! Talking about back knee drive was awesome to hear. Love this.

[@mikeobiwon]

Started watching your videos recently. I look forward to taking some of the tips and implementing them during my next BP session. I'm so glad you were able to do a video with KP23!

[@maz_mtb3266]

Love the heal to the picture creating that coil! Could listen to KP give hitting lessons all day.

[@calebodonnell1839]

Thanks for breaking everything down in detail with Kyle and asking questions that target new players. Hope to see this bat come my way!!! Golllllley!

[@rodgerschwartz8255]

My brains hurts from trying to remember all these helpful tips. Great video and I appreciate all do to help us get better

[@C.Lee-j4k]

Like how KP was talking about front foot landing first and swing. And love how he was talking about hitting back side. May look funny but your spot on with your swing

[@andrewvincent2561]

Absolutely love all the insight from KP. Biggest struggle I have is when trying to take everything I learn out to the field and getting in the mindset I’ll probably see a little regression before getting better as I learn

[@HokulaniDesign]

I've played with Branch, he's a beast. Love being able to see the thought process from KP. Great video Cole.

[@SkyCaptain-rg7kc]

Great video. Love the emphasis on tee work and not just taking league nights as the only night to get swings in.

[@Zedoya]

The driving the knee is something I did in baseball, but felt i've lost it in softball, it was a good reminder for me to hear to help improve my swing.

[@zabdanger]

Ty As a hard ball transplant i appreciate the knee drive and heel to the pitcher. There was a lot of gems in this video. Some techniques I'm already doing, but executing incorrectly. Then some techniques i get to add Thanks guy's

[@PhilSpears2]

I wish there was someone in Michigan that was as knowledgeable and willing to help others become better hitters .

[@cgraham9727]

This was the best explanation of hip drive I have seen yet!

[@austinbentley4009]

Great video for sure! Some great technical information on KP’s swing and why he does what he does. My biggest takeaway is the how he’s thinking the game and his swing, very impressive.

[@byronalfons3927]

Been learning a lot from you man fell in love with the game and only want to get better and better. Will definitely try more hips and knee drives in bp.🤙🏽

[@Michael-lb8yd]

Love the videos! Helped me improve my BP sessions. Taking more deliberate approach than just swing away

[@antoniorecord6483]

Love his different ways of hitting, especially the way he placed the three bats at the plate.

[@ItsDeedsy]

Not me going straight out to try that upside down, top hand swing in my BP session 👀 Absolute clinic to watch. 10/10 and already sent it to the team to review 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@timothyfeuerhardt5950]

Great video . Alot of stuff kp said made me realize I got away from this year and have struggled at times but couldn't figure out what I've been doing wrong . This is just what I needed to see

[@DLeagueBP]

Someday I hope to get a one on one session with someone of KP's caliber. The amount of information you can get in such a short time is just incredible.

[@jakebolin15]

the point KP made where he mentioned swinging at the first pitch multiple at bats in a row… lower level pitchers are going to notice that even if you’re swinging at strikes 3/5 at bats. there will be a point in time where someone throws the flat-fast pitch and you’ll roll over. always nice to take a step back and watch one, make the pitcher work harder to get you out!

[@IronWolf6]

Great video! Lots of great things to work on incorporating, going to try the back knee into front knee one today!

[@juantovar5698]

Great BP session learned so much and like how he works on his craft to always stay on top of his game !!

[@TylerTischman]

I liked the progression of warming up for bp. One handed, to rotating the top hand, to hitting the holes. I want to incorporate that warm up to my bp

[@jaymesmack8731]

This might have been one of your best videos to date. I stand at the front of the plate as well. Might work myself back a little now

[@Taylorsato27]

Man, KP got himself a sweet BP spot! Great insight and swing tips throughout. Good video! 👍🏼

[@luchianocorujo1319]

Best video yet. learned so much n will watch again. Definitely gonna try my one arm and top hand turned over like this

[@justinmoore598]

Awesome stuff. I see so much similarities in what Kyle was talking about and what the other KZbin channel swingmakeover preaches. They are a tremendous resource!

[@joehannan627]

Appreciate hearing that when you work on something new there will be a dip in success at the beginning

[@dylanloftice8462]

It is really awesome to see and hear some insight from one of the best hitters in the game. I would love to try out some of these drills/feels in my next bp sessions! That reversed top hand seems wicked.

[@cdnpshaw3]

Great video, Kyle is by far my favorite hitter, I love the insight to his hitting.

[@seanschipper965]

Your videos are awesome, i have learned a ton. Keep them coming.

[@MCSoftball20]

Great video! Haven’t seen anything like that top had drill before. Awesome information I’ll take to my BP later.

[@tylerrice8830]

I'm very new to slowpitch and been trying to figure out how to rotate my hips better. The knee drive tips may be a huge help. The video is very helpful as always.

[@bluebomber7467]

A lot of good insight the using the heel towards the pitcher as a coil . And driving the back knee in to your front one I think those are big things I didn’t know that I will try.

[@onelowg60]

The subtle tips like heel to the pitcher. Knee to the calf.. great stuff to take to next bp seasion.

[@glizzygladiator1123]

love the leg drive tip, never thought of it that way, was always taught squish the bug lol. definitely going to practice this and see how much of a difference it makes!

[@Jorget9]

Just tried the knee to calf motion in a live bp session and even though it’s awkward at first it’s an immediate difference in feel, thanks for the tips!

[@j.turner1605]

The knee to the calf was the big take away along with the heal to the pitcher. Great vid!

[@pd5716]

Thanks for the tips..... I am just like Cole.... I never finish my swing..... I have some tools to work on that....Thank You

[@biljon5657]

Great video! I learned a lot! The knee to the calve was huge. Thank you for all of the excellent content.

[@Fisherdude608]

Learned a lot about the importance of the legs! Next BP I'm focusing all on feet placement and leg movement!

[@xzaviermoreno9592]

Love Kyle’s approach to hitting!

[@jakeritschel7870]

Great video! Also, KP has been a big slowpitch inspiration for me. I have followed a lot of what he does and try to apply it. Seeing this just opened up a whole new mindset for bp and I appreciate you and him doing this. Would be awesome to have that signed KP!

[@rbee2424]

I had on “open” stance and love hitting backside. Changing stance to where left foot is not open any more and more closed will now make it more difficult for the opposing defense makes a lot of sense. Can’t wait to try it in bp

[@matthewbarry2967]

Used use the back knee drive when playing baseball, lost it when switching over to cutting the ball, time to add it back in! Thanks KP n CC

[@victorgueits7110]

Thanks for this type of videos! I’m definitely trying driving the knee a bit more. Thanks Cole

[@luiskike4]

I’m definitely gonna try that top hand turned over in my bp sessions from now on. And also really try to finish my swing . Great great informative video. Appreciate the uploads 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@scottv4242]

KP's comments and description on the usage of his legs makes sense scientifically for sure. It's the 10,000 and 1 to get there that would be necessary. To emulate that, practice isn't an option it would be a necessity

[@jeffplant6141]

Great video. Should definitely continue this series with the top hitters in the conference. Would love to have that bat as well!

[@tonyschmidt349]

Wow wow wow…. Fine tuning with gold nuggets…. I got some stuff to work on! Love these sessions!

[@TOMMYHAWK77]

Thanks Cole. Good content. I'm going to practice the back knee moving into the front leg calf allowing me to get my hips involved more.