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Happy Gilmore Step-Behind Hitting Drill

Walk-through step-behind drill that creates full-body rhythm, proper timing, and solid contact while avoiding open-to-open swings.

Equipment:
Bat / tee
Duration:
About 10 min
Setting:
Indoor or outdoor
Players:
Partner

Coaching notes

YouGoPro style progression that uses a controlled step-behind to sequence the lower half and get the hitter on time.

Objectives

Improve rhythm, timing, and lower-half sequencing; reduce early rotation.

Coaching cues

Step behind, land, then fire; stay closed longer; feel the sequence; finish balanced.

Common errors

Opening early; rushing the step; losing balance on the land.

Steps

  1. 1. Start closed, take controlled step-behind
  2. 2. Land and fire through contact
  3. 3. Progress to front-toss and live

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