What's the difference between "Wrap" and "Curl"?

"Wrap?"  "Curl?"  You may be wondering what in the world I'm talking about, (and no, it's not a new hairstyle!)

"Wrap" and "Curl" refers to a hitter's positioning of the bat prior to the swing process initiating.  Or in English, where the barrel of the bat is once the hitter is ready to swing.

Almost all Major Leaguers use "Curl" to encourage what is known as "hinging" the wrist.  This creates whip through the zone and creates power in the process.  (See above pic of Ryan Howard.)

However, many young hitters misinterrept this action in imitating their favorite MLB Hitters and in trying to create "Curl" actually create "Wrap", which quite simply means the barrel assumes a position behind the hitter's head.

In other words, from a side view, you can't see your young hitter's barrel at all times (i.e. "wrapping" around your young hitter's head.)

In coaching your youngster, please take a moment to teach the difference in the two.  It could be the difference between night and day!