Wonder why baseball players always waggle their bat on the top of their swing?

[jenhaoyen]

Because they are trying to loosen their arms.

IT"S NOT STIFF!

 

[footwedge]

Because they are trying to loosen their arms.

IT"S NOT STIFF!

I have a little bit of a different idea, it's partly to feel the bat head and sense some timing and something in motion is easier to keep in motion as opposed to staying stock still and then trying to get the bat moving. JMO.

 

[spmurph]

Timing. It's usually synced with a lower body movement. My waggle starts in my front leg.

 

[Jwat]

Timing. It's usually synced with a lower body movement. My waggle starts in my front leg.

I agree. It is mostly for timing and a trigger. I didn't have loose arms in my swing, just loose fingers.

 

[mgjordan]

I think it's to get a feel for where the bat's sweetspot is in time/space and to create a little momentum to get the bat moving.

 

[scorekeeper]

THE HANDS NEED TO PREPARE TO DROP..................CHANGE PLANES................TUMBLE