Using Blast Motion Bat Sensor With My 7 Year Old Son

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[@rexmcquire6548]

Facility looks great and good choice with the turf, looks awesome!!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!!

[@christopheroliver2465]

This is a great teaching tool, and yes, Lil' Matt will hit sixty before you know it. Also, think about this...Lil' Matt is learning about decimals and applied math at a young age. Not kidding about this!

[@squirreljam2240]

Matty raking setting the bar high in the new facility!

[@ljw3491]

Wow, he has a great aggressive swing! My money is on him, he is going to be good and I am glad he loves doing it!!

[@ryanthomas8955]

I love watching you two guys reminds me of me and my son Playing

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!

[@aldosarmiento2063]

Couldn't agree more with using tools to measure player development. Too many stodgy old thinkers saying "just let them play the game" don't realize that goal oriented development can make baseball more fun for kids. It's not necessarily about "chasing numbers", but rather validating your work and seeing progress. In fact, just looking at box scores to gauge performance is result-oriented and not indicative of actual progress. Focusing on skills that scale (bat speed, throwing speed, etc) is what can actually make a "game within the game" for many young players and get them to enjoy the sport. Love that you're showing this off, Matt!

[@619sandiego8]

Great video,I recommend your videos to the parents of my little league team at Parkview CV! Thank you

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks so much!!

[@realpvs]

Patiently waiting for the next episode of the facility build. Oh well I guess the crane worked lol

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha funny video coming soon!

[@sirloin0650]

Off topic but I have a question. Should I go to Perfect Game, Baseball Factory, PBR, etc. I am going to into freshman year this fall and have not fully developed. (5’4” 100 LBS) do colleges look for fundamentals expecting kids to grow? I am not near throwing like the top prospects for my age. They are ripping like 80 mph off the mound and I am around like 60-65. If you could help I’d really appreciate it, thanks!

[@brentk7004]

Awesome video! Love what you are doing on here! Was wondering where they sell the woods in that size, would love to get one for my son. Again, appreciate everything you post on here - its fantastic!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! We bought this at Dicks Sporting Goods I believe

[@wmpopper]

Your Son keeps his head / eyes in excellent hitting posture through his fluid swing / viewing IMHO.... (similar to golf swing principles)

[@JoeyIngles]

Great job, young man.

[@brianadkins3034]

Matty Ichiro! Love this!

[@seabrook1976]

That kids' getting to the 400 foot club faster than his Pop did.

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

new place looks dynamic WOW. congrats on the new workshop. much respect byw son looks like ted williams swing. did he read mr. williams book?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! And maybe he stole it from my library!

[@SaltyWinchester]

Hey Matt, where is the turf video? I wanted to see how you got it in there! :)

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Coming soon!!!

[@juanramada8079]

He's a beast

[@eau.underwood]

I have used Diamond Kinetics for a while now and have learned through trial and frustration that bat profiles are extremely important for getting the correct metrics. Bat length for example has a drastic impact on barrel speed and can produce artificially high numbers. How does Blast Motion handle this? You mentioned your players use them, do they change the profiles accordingly?

[@SpiLLi]

gravedigging this comment a bit but yeah, something definitely isn't right. Not saying Matt's kid isn't a beast. But ive used ours with a couple 7/8 yo's that play for our 8u AAA team including my own kid who has put balls out on 180 fields. And he is topping out at like 46 and grazed 47 a time or 2. Were talking like 99th percentile kids. There is no way this swing is almost 10 mph faster. Has to be some sort of setting difference.

[@justindunn7467]

Yeah the sensor is set up to calculate based on length/weight of the bat and factors in player level (youth, etc). Don't think height/weight matters but bat does. So the sensor was set up for bbcor bat which would greatly impact measurements. My son is 8 and absolutely selling out on his strongest swings hits mid 40s with the properly configured sensor. I'd have to think Matty at 7 wasn't hitting 55 with a wood bat first time out

[@georgereisch6826]

I was considering this for my 10 yr old. In your experience, does Blast Motion vs Diamond Kinetics offer a better experience for a youth player?

[@R_U_4REALZ]

Wassup bro I just purchased the blast motion knob how do I record live with the numbers popping up like you do?

[@jasonkidd4066]

Facility looks great! Nicely done!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!

[@nynole1]

I'm going to pick one of this up for my 5 year old. Nice video and your son really looks like he loves the game. Is he 2015 or 2014? Also, did you reach him only to hit left-handed or is he a natural lefty?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

They are great! 2014. September. And yes natural lefty

[@nynole1]

@@AntonelliBaseball just bought, thanks for the find. My son is 2016, natural righty but only taught him to hit lefthanded. I think this device will make him want to "beat his numbers" like your son does. Also, have had a lot of luck with the "Inside Bat", have you tried it?

[@tomaugust4848]

Matty is huge now! What’s he like 4”5???? At 7 wow kids a stud

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes he is growing fast!

[@martindeslugger8048]

Facility looks great maybe consider getting a hittrax installed. Great vids as always!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!!

[@robertvantine2810]

Matt, is Laura left-handed? Any other lefties in the family?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Laura’s mom

[@suthetr]

What wood bat is he using? I’ve been trying to find a decent one for my 7yo’s BP.

[@therealjpgerard]

Sweet looking facility.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!

[@jasonpendergraft4511]

Looks like Matty beat me to the punch on breaking in those nets..😀

[@rmarantis2962]

Wow. Great hip rotation. At any age!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!

[@dhur19]

Love the facility series. Definitely looking forward to the turf episode. What brand batters box mats do you recommend?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! I actually don’t even know what brand these are, I will check

[@EquityCall]

Great swing! Also, the facility looks awesome.

[@AlexCasebeer25]

Of course Matty "Big League" Antonelli swings a wood bat at age 7

[@markyuen2312]

By the way your son bats, is he a left hander? If so, MLB pitchers, dude. BIG BUCKS!!!!!!!!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes left hander

[@kaneman23]

Don’t mess with that swing and keep him on the wood. As soon as someone says he’s casting, dragging, and arm barring those Griffey like natural movements are coached out forever.

[@antonioubach2530]

Great video! Do you have a coupon code for bat sensor?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks! I don’t unfortunately

[@teachingsofneville]

LOVE this Matt! Would love to know what bat you recommend for a kid this age (or a bit younger) my son is nearly 6 - has some skill and instinct. What love to know what bat you’d recommend

[@AntonelliBaseball]

It’s tough because they are all such different sizes at that age. It was more trial and error for him. I would go smaller rather than bigger, although this wood bat is a bit too heavy for him but he doesn’t like listening to me lol

[@hrrussell1233]

Yesssss is a $200/$300 bat really that much better than my sons $100 bat if he’s 6 and playing tee ball?!? I went for one with the biggest drop since he is a little on the skinny/not beefy side. The bat reviews on the internet are really crap, tbh. Most of them are written by dads who’s kid never even touched the bat they are reviewing/suggesting for $20.

[@patricktehan3590]

That bat speed is very fast for a kid that age

[@rachitdhawan3127]

You should do it too. What's your current bat speed?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Pain…

[@rachitdhawan3127]

@@AntonelliBaseball Yeah after all the facility work don't want to risk getting hurt.

[@positively_broad_st3780]

What's your son's nickname? M.J.? Ant? Little Padre? Vin Scully's Favorite Antonelli?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Lol all good ones!

[@Briansgate]

Not picking on him or being overly critical by any means, but, just out of curiosity, I thought most coaches teach that at the end of your swing, the bat should go over the shoulder, not hit the shoulder sideways. Is that a thing, or is that a person by person case? So envious, wish I had all this when I was 7!! Great stuff, Matt!

[@jonnya3425]

There have been other videos he's done with his son where he touches on the fact that he doesn't get caught up with over coaching his son. He wants him to enjoy the game and hit the ball hard. That's it. Overcoaching at this age might create a stifling environment IMO and wouldn't likely help a young kid like Matty really develop a passion for the game.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Just letting him swing now. The bat probably weighs more than him. Just tell him to hit it hard

[@Briansgate]

@@AntonelliBaseball ah, ok, like I said, just curious, wasn't trying to be a backseat driver.

[@Briansgate]

@@jonnya3425 makes sense.

[@juangone75]

Wish either of my girls had any interest in softball. Dance and music aren’t exactly my thing.

[@tboss5653]

Little mans bat speed is more than mine when I was 13

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Mind too!

[@guspetch7120]

Nice informercial. I hope you pay your kid well since he was the star. Btw, blast also helps in the same way with golf swings and putting.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

He gets to hit in a $100,000 facility for free. Not a bad trade 😉

[@hrrussell1233]

Gus go be miserable somewhere else. This is not the channel.

[@guspetch7120]

@@hrrussell1233 Okay, fair enough. Can you point me to a channel where my miserableness is needed? Thanks

[@SaltyWinchester]

His swing is almost as good as Negan's from The Walking Dead. ;)

[@SorokingProd30]

This kid does need work on things but I really like his stance and the way he hits

[@fxlonewolf779heinen8]

He is 7

[@AntonelliBaseball]

The bat weighs more than him I believe 😂

[@d.j.7610]

He's 7 years old.

[@SorokingProd30]

@@AntonelliBaseball lol the confidence of using a wood bat

[@spps1297]

He might be taller than you bruh take him to the weight room as soon as he ready ❤

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha he’s going to be big

[@mlc40_60]

Sometimes wood bats feel nicer than bbcor

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I agree!

[@SorokingProd30]

2:12 he was definitely off balance there

[@positively_broad_st3780]

The bat is just a tad too heavy for him right now. He'll grow into it over the next year. It's just a demonstration...

[@briangulley6027]

Looks like the swing numbers Matt had in the majors.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

These are better than my numbers

[@briangulley6027]

@@AntonelliBaseball Of course, just pulling your chain. You made it to the majors a dream for the rest of us. You son is looking good, look into a good baseball camp for him. lol

[@giannibisceglia5403]

No way his bat speed is 55 .6. Kid doesn't even swing with two hands on his bat. Our team won the states and our hardest hitter bat speed was 56 and he's 11 years old. Can't stand when fathers put up videos and lie about stuff.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes you are right I hacked into the blast motion system and made up all the numbers

[@giannibisceglia5403]

You sure did

[@eau.underwood]

@@AntonelliBaseball Matt, my comment about bat profiles was written to address the metrics shown in this video and to suggest the profile was set up with a bat length greater than what is being swung, this will produce higher numbers that are inaccurate. If the profile is not correct then anyone relying on the data will be mislead. My point is the profile is specific to the bat you are swinging and it looks like you had a BBCOR bat set up for this. This would have metrics based on inaccurate weight and length. The sensor can only generate accurate data if it matches the specs of the bat.

[@Pajake570]

Exactly my thoughts. I coach 10 to 12 year olds and their speeds aren't even that high. Just watching the swing not being critical it's definitely not in the 50s. Just tells me the metrics are off, but at the end of the day it's just a number. As long as it's consistent then the idea works the same.