Stop Rolling Over — Fix Your Front Shoulder Direction 💥

If you’re constantly rolling over, this might be why — and it’s an easy fix once you understand how your front shoulder controls the swing.

Watch It in Action:

Why This Matters

• 💥 Rolling over usually happens when your hands cut across your body.
  
  
• ⚾️ When your front shoulder opens too early, it sets your swing off-line.
  
  
• 🧠 The shoulder leads the direction — if it opens, the barrel cuts across too.
  
  
• 🎯 Keeping the shoulder closed longer lets your hands work through the ball, not around it.
  
  

How to Practice It

Try this easy feel to stop rolling over 👇

1️⃣ Start at launch — balanced, stride down, eyes on the pitcher.
2️⃣ Keep your front shoulder aimed toward the middle of the field.
3️⃣ Feel your hands travel along the batter’s box line (straight, not across).
4️⃣ Drive through the ball, finishing with your barrel pointing toward center.
5️⃣ Do 2 x 10 reps off the tee, grading each swing ✅ or ❌ for flying open vs. staying closed

💡 Coaching Cue: Think “stay closed, swing through center.” You’ll instantly feel more whip and control.

👀 Want to make sure you’re actually staying closed through contact?
Send me one of your swings, and I’ll break it down for you with a personalized Swing Report — so you know exactly what’s working and what’s holding you back.

The Result

• ✅ Straighter, more consistent line drives
  
  
• 💪 Stronger extension through the zone
  
  
• 🚀 Barrel stays in the zone longer = more hard contact
  
  

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FAQs

Q: What causes players to roll over?
A: Their front shoulder opens early, forcing the hands and barrel across the ball.

Q: How can I train this feel better?
A: Practice keeping your front shoulder aimed at center field while your hips start the swing.

Q: What’s one quick drill?
A: Try the Batter’s Box Line Drill — swing while visualizing your hands moving along that line.