3 Hitting Drills To Make Youth Practice Fun!
One of the biggest problems when trying to create a good practice environment for youth players is keeping them focused for the entirety of the practice time. One of the best ways to help keep your youth players interested and focused is to implement some fun and basic drills. We’ll take a look at three drills youth players can do to help their bat path, rhythm, and power at the plate, while having fun and staying focused.
Using Your Load to Improve Your Timing
With the season approaching, timing is often a major concern at this time of year. This article explains how a simple 4-part drill progression can help make the adjustment from cage to game a seamless one.
Should You Finish With 1 Hand Or 2?
Luke Johnson answers the age-old question of whether you should finish your swing with 1 hand or 2. Get Drills, Articles, Videos, And More Sent Right To Your Inbox! Sign…
The One Article Every Coach and Parent Needs to Read
It is the start of the season and you need your practices to be smooth and efficient. And you know that is not possible if you don’t have a good batting practice thrower.
Loading the Hip vs Loading the Quad
Oftentimes hitters load their back leg versus loading the hip. Loading the back leg can cause many issues when hitting the ball.
5 Ways to Improve Team Practice
Do you think you run the perfect practice? Think again. How do we as coaches maximize our practice time effectively? The answer is preciseness and efficiency. Lay out what you…
2020 Guide To Offseason Goal Setting
Improvements are rarely if ever, made during the course of a season. Much of an athlete’s in-season focus is on preparing their body to play that day and not as much on their skill development. With that being said, when does the time come to develop those skills and make yourself a better player? Whether it be hitting, running, arm strength, or body composition, there is always something to improve upon. The offseason is where development reigns and most skill development is accomplished.
Why Failure In Training Breeds Success In Games
Learn how variable training and failure help to better a player’s mentality and preparation come game day and different drills that will help develop your approach.
How To Get More Out Of Batting Practice
Want to learn how to get the most out of batting practice? Check out these drills you can do to help your hitters get more out of BP.
How Far Should a Hitter Stride?
How Far Should a Hitter Stride? We get a lot of questions weekly on how far a hitter should stride. It all depends! Mainly body size and starting stance width will help determine where a hitter should stride. But first, you have to understand if you are under striding or overstriding. By using a band……
How To Transition from Off-Season to Pre-Season
It’s time to start transitioning your training from the off-season to the pre-season. Learn what you can be doing today to be ready to start the season.
How to Stop Dropping Your Hands in the Swing
Do you need your hitters to learn how to stop dropping hands and casting the bat? Check out this drill video on how to help correct the flaw.