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Launch angle vs being direct 

Here are a Couple questions for you: when does launch angle actually happen? And how come a hitter like Christian Yelich can have such a low launch angle, but is still be one of the top  home run leaders?

There’s an article on MLB.com where Yelich claims that he is not swinging up. He says, "If you're not strong enough, launch angle is not your friend." I completely agree with Yelich. I believe launch angle is a trend right now, and if you aren’t strong enough, and don’t have the proper mechanics you will develop some bad swing habits that will just cause a lot of slumps and frustration.

Be Patience with your swing, there’s no need to revamp it; just make minor adjustments. 

Instead of teaching launch angle, I teach being direct to the baseball. Not chopping down or being long and loopy. I mean, direct to the baseball and then stay on plane as you extend up through the hitting zone.

My teammate Rajai Davis would hit ground balls off the tee right in front of home plate to feel his short direct swing to the baseball. I understand that hitting the ball on the ground and getting on base was a crucial part of his game, but that same swing got him one of the biggest World Series home runs!

 Personally, I like practicing  the high tee drill, because it keeps me direct to the baseball and allows my top hand to be strong over the ball. This helps me avoid being late and hitting lazy fly balls.