You don’t always have to hit to get better, tracking the ball unlocks the power of your subconscious mind, getting in the “hitting zone.”...
Head down, after contact and follow through, ensure backfoot spinning on toes, not falling off balance, lunging, stepping out. See more tips and drills....
Triggered Batting Practice: Track the baseball/softball, making contact closer to your body, and “blast” with your body’s powerful core muscles....
One simple batting tip to stay back, is to hit the ball up the middle, and opposite field. Pulling the ball too much in batting practice triggers mistakes....
Bat speed training for kids and beginners....
Practice your two-strike hitting approach. Keep the head still during your baseball swing. Reduce swing movement. Grow confidence to hit any fastball. ...
I am amazed to see, 8 out of every 10 youth players; with horrendous mechanics. Primarily, youth players need to learn to hit with minimal movement, after which integrating more prominent motion for striding, and a raised elbow....
You can't get to points B and C if you skip point A. It's vital to learn mechanics to engage your core power before moving onto the next steps. We put a lot of thought into making a simple drill to teach, core power, rotating and staying connected....
For players that are not predicted to be 6 feet 4 inches, and 220 pounds; train a compact swing, focus on seeing/tracking the ball, close the mind and open the eyes, making contact closer to the body, and hit the ball up the middle or to the opposite field....
Too much movement of your head and eyes makes it challenging to see, track, and read the ball. ...
The secret for identifying common hitting mistakes with kids is to focus your attention on one thing at a time...
Hitting Cheat Sheet provides parents and coaches with quick fixes to the most common hitting mistakes. Access quick fixes for striking out, no power, long swing, jumping out and pulling off the ball...
Firstly, kids will need to build confidence when hitting. The mind plays a crucial role in the “front foot stride.” Simply put, any doubt in a hitters mind reveals itself in the form of rushing the “front foot stride,” as a result, players “step in the bucket.” Secondly, you’ll need...
You don’t need to be a hitting expert to teach your kids to hit. Whether you’re a parent, who wants a simple step-by-step method for teaching your kids to hit, or a "Little League" coach seeking basic practice drills, you can use the following roadmap....
5 simple steps to set the foundation for an explosive power swing....
