Mental Maker Series- Swing Plane
JK Whited gives a drill that helps hitters who are hitting weak pop-ups and groundballs generate more power and more consistency
Mental Markers Series- Timing
If you’re struggling with your timing, JK Whited gives a great drill on how to help improve your timing at the plate in-season.
From Sidney to “Sid the Kid”: Youth Lessons and Skill Acquisition
Youth baseball and skill acquisition: here’s a case study of Sidney S. See how Blocked Training and Private Lessons Transformed Sid into “Sid the Kid”!
Timing – Baseball Rebellion Whiteboard Series
Timing The Baseball Rebellion Whiteboard Series In this episode of Baseball Rebellion’s Whiteboard Series, JK Whited talks about hitters timing in the batter’s box. The topics include: Common Timing Issues…
Timing Drills: Drill This, Not That
Drill This, Not That: Timing Drills Seen above, the countdown drill is used to teach a hitter to be quick to the ball as well as be able to…
Learn to See the Ball with the Turn To Catch Drill!
Learn to See the Ball With the Turn to Catch Drill! The “Turn to Catch” Drill is a great way for players of all ages to train the counter…
Should a Hitter Get his Front Foot Down Early? Baseball Rebellion Investigates.
Should a Hitter Get His Front Foot Down Early? Baseball Rebellion Investigates. Here at Baseball Rebellion, we like to say “The Swing IS The Turn”. When we coach our hitters…
Swing Accuracy? What it Means to Put the Bat on the Ball!
One of the common misconceptions related to an upward swing is that the hitter is selling out for power and sacrificing the ability to make consistent contact. In this article,…
How to Increase Exit Velocity: Learn First, Then Load
EXIT VELOCITY is quite the buzz-worthy topic these days. Just as pitchers have gone through the unrelenting quest to increase their throwing velocity, hitters are doing the same thing with…
Top 3: Hitting Myths Busted!
Top 3: Baseball / Softball Hitting Myths Busted! Here is a quick list of some very popular hitting myths in baseball and softball. Obviously these myths are completely subjective while…
Should a Hitter Get his Front Foot Down Early when Hitting? Baseball Rebellion Investigates.
I’ve been known to say “The Swing IS The Turn” when I coach my hitters and most of what we spend our first few months of our program on is learning…