@catchingcoachofficial: OPPO OPPO OPPO! VOLUME UP Biomechanics don’t lie: • The barrel lags behind the hands → this keeps the swing path inside and late, favoring middle-oppo contact • The ideal contact point for max bat speed is 6–12 inches deeper than pull-side contact • MLB data shows hard-hit % is highest on oppo/middle pitches, not pulled ones 👉 Pulling requires earlier timing, faster rotation, and less room for error 👉 You can get lucky pulling one but you can’t fake barreling it oppo Elite hitters control middle-oppo. Then they learn to pull with intent. #HitScience #SwingPath #OppositeFieldPower #HittingMechanics #groundupbaseball #baseball #MLB #Catchingcoach #fortheloveofthegame