Bat Speed | Blast Motion Metrics | The Art & Science of Hitting | Joe Tourville

Patrick Jones Baseball

English - October 09, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 250 ratings
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Joe Tourville has worked at Blast Motion for the past 4 years. He has extensive experience in the amateur baseball space, particularly with Prep Baseball Report (PBR), where he helps with data collection and analysis using Blast Motion technology. In this episode, we discuss the importance of Blast Motion metrics in evaluating and improving a player's performance. We also touch on the role of bat speed, rotational acceleration, and early connection in a player's swing. Joe emphasizes the need for a well-rounded approach to training, including focusing on bat speed, approach, and preparation.

Timestamps:

[4:50] Joe’s Current Role with Blast Motion

[9:00] The most important metric when it comes to evaluating a player

[16:54] Best way to utilize blast motion to help in-game performance

[21:43] Increasing bat speed

[27:29] Effects of contact points

[28:01] Is there such a thing as too much bat speed?

[35:56] Using Blast Motion with other technology

Follow Joe on Twitter: @Joetourville1

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