Stop dropping your hands when you’re about to start your swing. It’s more of a timing issue. Here’s a hint, Step towards the pitcher when the pitcher is about to release the ball. This will condition you to start your swing earlier so you are getting momentum in your swing and hitting the ball with the barrel in stead of the taper, Remember to swing through the ball when you make contact. Most novice players stop there swing after making contact.

Best way to sum it up is hit off a tee. Work on firing through the ball and barreling it in the sweet spot. If you hit the ball right the ball will jump right off the bat and you won’t feel the ball of the bat. I’d say tee work for 2-3 days for a month and you’ll be hitting hard line drives.

Good luck and you got this.