A successful swing begins with a stance that enables the batter to execute a athletic move to a stable, balance position. The gathering phase involves a slight shifting of the batter's weight around the rear hip. It is imperative for the batter to uphold this position and control as they progress forward and descend into the launching phase. The backward motion of the pelvis and rear hip can occur at various moments. These moments include the stance, when the batter's front foot raises, or when the front foot is descending. A batter's swing should embody a powerful "burst," thus the ability to generate and sustain internal pressure for as long as possible is essential in achieving this burst-like quality.

Now let's proceed to the upper half of the body. In the realm of proficient hitters, various techniques are employed. The majority of hitters exhibit a certain fluidity as they transition into the launch position, while others adopt a predetermined stance. Unfortunately, numerous hitters err by excessively rotating their hands and front shoulder around the spinal column. To ensure optimal alignment, it is imperative for the hitter's bottom hand and elbow are in line with both the catcher and the pitcher.

While swinging the bat, there are many moving parts. Let's start with what not to move first: the feet and knees. Contrary to popular belief, the first movement should not be the back foot and knee. Try to keep both feet pointed towards the other batter's box for as long as possible, while applying pressure to the outside of your feet as if you were splitting the ground in half. This will allow the swing to start from what's behind the hips. When the glutes engage, kinetic energy begins to flow and the rest of the body follows suit.

Once the glutes are activated, the shoulders rotate, initiating the bat's descent towards the ball. The extent to which the bat descends, whether it maintains a vertical or flat position, is contingent upon the height of the pitch. A higher pitch necessitates a flatter bat angle as compared to a lower pitch. Remarkably, the L.A. Dodgers and Atlanta Braves boast the most vertical barrels in Major League Baseball, resulting in exceptional offensive production. Conversely, the Texas Rangers exhibit noticeably flatter barrels, yet they still excel in various offensive production categories. The hitter's paramount duty is to keep the bat in alignment with the pitch, and this is achieved through proper grip and bat angle. Avoiding any rolling of the hands or wrists is also pivotal for a hitter to make perfect contact with the ball. On most successful swings, both arms fully extend, and the cap of the bat is directed towards the pitcher, although there may be occasional deviations when facing certain inside pitches.

A swing, like all good things, must come to an end. In the case of a hitter, you want it to be a controlled one. A hitter must be able to “stick” the finish of their swing, finishing "stacked" with the head, shoulder, hip, and knee aligned with each other. A car's ability to brake is just as vital as its ability to accelerate; the same is true with a swing. The best hitters don't just swing fast; they stop fast as well. Control is the difference between a hitter that swings hard vs a hitter that swings too hard.

I apologize for any lack of thoroughness in discussing certain topics and for omitting important aspects such as tempo, timing, posture, breathing, grip, approach, depth, and eye contact, among others. The subject matter is vast, and one could easily fill a book with all the necessary details. As time progresses, I will continue to contribute further thoughts and ideas.