Don’t Take the Knob to the Ball!
A lot of coaches teach knob to the ball. This does somewhat happen but not as drastic as some hitting coaches make it. Here is one drill to help this cue.
BR Weekly Drill Video Review- See What You Missed
Different athletes require different cues and drills to help them learn. Each day we post a different drill that was used in lessons to help a certain hitter achieve the change they are looking for
Stop Flying Open- The Pump Fake Drill
Many hitters of all ages do not always get to the best position when their front foot lands. Keeping the body loaded throughout the stride is crucial for hitters to truly perform their best. With this “Pump fake check drill” you will help your hitters gain more awareness of where they actually have to be when their front foot gets down.
How to Drive the Ball to All Fields- Swing Direction
Cues about stepping in the bucket or striding in have been shouted at hitters for years. Yet when we turn on an MLB game you will see hitters with multiple different directions of strides. So what allows the best hitters in the world to step in the bucket or across their body and still be successful?
Stay at Home Drills- Week 6
Stay at Home Drills- Week 6 Although we are officially open again for in-person lessons, most of the country is still training from home. We will continue posting these drills…
What the Golf Swing Can Teach us About the Baseball Swing
Learn how your own baseball swing can improve from one key swing thought from 5-time Major winning Phil Mickelson
Stay at Home Drills- Week 5
While most of our country is safe at home during this time, we wanted to give some drills that can be done easily inside. Stay at home and stay safe.
5 Drills for Better Upper Body Swing Mechanics
If your hitters are struggling with constant upper body mistakes in hitting here are 5 drills to help them turn faster and make more consistent hard contact
How the Load Affects the Swing
How the Load Affects the Swing Educating Coaches and Parents About the Load and the Swing A lot of times coaches and parents are looking for a quick fix to…
How Does Breathing Affect Power in the Swing?
How can your ribs and breathing technique allow you to be a better hitter? Check out how our breathing affects our power in the swing.
Stop Casting Your Hands in the Swing
Staying connected in the swing is vital for a hitter’s success. Cast your hands and barrel in your swing can result in poor contact and consistency when hitting. Oftentimes hitters mindlessly hit off the tee thinking they are getting better. With this simple drill, you can make sure you are staying connected better and improve your bat path to the ball.
Repeating A Powerful Swing
Want to learn how to repeat a powerful swing? It all starts on how you practice in the cage and how that transition to BP and live game at-bats.