What is it?
Attack Angle is the angle/direction of your swing plane just prior to, and at the moment of impact.
Why is it Important?
Attack Angle is an important metric to understand when determining what type of hit is needed in a specific situation. While the optimal Attack Angle is dependent on the type of pitch, here are some ranges to aim for.
- Ground balls ~ between a negative number and +5°
- Line Drives ~ between +5° and +15°
- Fly balls ~ between +20° and +35°
Swinging for the Fences?
The optimum launch angle of a home run is between +20° and +35° degrees. In order to achieve this goal, the batter must swing below the path of the incoming pitch, with the bat moving upwards in order to get a positive Attack Angle. This will ultimately lead to the desired results of the optimum launch angle for a home run.
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