Hurricane
Category
4
Instructions For Use
11
N O T E
The balance of the remaining time should be used to perform these three drills:
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DRILL #7 – HURRICANE HITTER “BP” DRILL
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DRILL #8 – HITTING STREAK DRILL
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DRILL #9 – STEP-IN-AND-HIT DRILL
Hurricane “High Speed” Movement Drills
The Hurricane Machine uses specially designed powerbands to return the
ball after each swing. The machine’s action is a “wrapping and unwrapping”
process. The batter must allow the machine to unwind between swings to allow
the tension on the bands to release. If the batter hits the ball without allowing
the machine to “unwrap,” the powerbands will stretch too tight, fatigue, and
break.
DRILL: Hurricane “BP”
The most common and frequently used drill
Directions:
1. The batter assumes a position with the ball-rod directed at the middle of the
batter’s body. The batter starts the drill by hitting the ball the first time from
the “still” position.
2. After the first swing the batter will take one step to the right or left.
Right-handers move right and left-handers move left. This puts the batter in a
position to insure proper contact is made with the ball component.
3. The batter continues to hit the ball as it comes by every third pass.
4. The batter must take the time to reset after each swing to insure proper
hitting mechanics and fundamentals are being practiced.
5. When the ball is hit hard with a level swing, the ball will return level at a good
speed.
6. If the ball is missed or miss-hit, the ball will “bounce or bobble” up and down.
7. When the ball is bouncing, the batter may wish to stop and start the drill
over. The batter may choose to hit the ball as it bounces. This is a difficult and
challenging task.