In baseball, hitting is not just about making contact with the ball; it’s about making consistent and powerful contact. One of the keys to achieving this is understanding and mastering hitting contact points. This blog will delve into the nuances of hitting contact points, providing insights and techniques to help you build room for error in your swing and improve your overall hitting performance.
When it comes to hitting, the contact point is where the bat meets the ball. Depending on the pitch's location, the contact point can vary:
In baseball, one of the most common pieces of advice hitters receive is that power comes from their legs. While this is true to some extent, the real key to hitting success lies in bat speed. There is no such thing as a slow bat home run hitter. In this blog, we'll explore why bat speed is crucial, the role of your legs in hitting, and how to optimize your swing for better performance.
Your legs are important in hitting, but they are not the end-all-be-all. The primary function of your legs is to provide a stable platform for your swing. They help you maintain balance and adjust to different pitches, but they do not directly generate the bat speed needed to hit home runs.
For most hitters, the use of their legs happens naturally. Focusing excessively on perfect leg positioning can be counterproductive. Instead, trust...
The curveball is a pitch that many hitters dread. Pitchers love their curveballs and often use them to keep hitters off balance. There are countless videos, books, and tutorials on how to hit a curveball, but in this blog, we will focus on our approach to recognizing and hitting this tricky pitch. We'll discuss why it's essential to work on hitting curveballs, how to recognize them, and provide actionable tips to improve your performance against breaking pitches.
Pitchers frequently rely on their curveballs to disrupt hitters' timing. A steady diet of curveballs can make it difficult to stay consistent at the plate. Learning to recognize and hit curveballs effectively can significantly improve your overall hitting performance.
Curveballs are thrown at lower speeds compared to fastballs, offering an excellent opportunity to make solid...
In baseball, mastering the mechanics of your swing is crucial for success at the plate. One essential component often overlooked is the trigger. The trigger is the pre-swing movement that serves as a staging platform to generate energy and momentum, allowing you to attack the baseball with purpose and control. This blog explores what a trigger is, why it’s important, and how to implement it effectively in your swing.
The trigger in a baseball swing is a pre-swing movement designed to generate energy and momentum in a controlled manner. It sets the stage for your swing, ensuring you’re ready to attack the ball with purpose and intent.
A good trigger involves aggressive yet controlled movements. Think of it as being 99% committed to swinging at the pitch with 1% control to adjust if necessary. This balance allows you to maintain enough commitment...
Lunging at the plate is a common issue that many hitters face. It can lead to a lack of control, balance, and power in your swing. Rather than focusing on what not to do, we emphasize actionable cues that help hitters maintain their form. This blog will explain how keeping your head still can eliminate lunging and improve your overall performance at the plate.
Lunging occurs when a hitter shifts their weight too far forward during their swing, often leading to poor contact with the ball. This forward movement can cause several problems:
Instead of...
Hitting with power in baseball is not just about the thrill of crushing the ball; it has practical benefits that can significantly impact your team's success. Power-hitting puts tremendous pressure on the defense, creates extra-base hits, and allows for scoring runs in bunches. This blog explores why hitting with power is essential and provides tips on how to achieve it while maintaining control and balance.
A hard-hit ground ball or line drive is challenging for the defense to handle. These types of hits increase the likelihood of defensive errors, leading to more scoring opportunities for your team.
While base hits are valuable, relying solely on singles makes it difficult to score runs efficiently. Extra base hits, such as doubles and home runs, put runners in scoring positions and increase the chances of driving in multiple runs with subsequent...
It’s a common misconception that high-level players, those who’ve excelled in college or professional baseball, will naturally make great coaches. However, the skills required for playing at a high level and those needed for coaching are vastly different. This blog will explore why not every player can or should transition into coaching, and what to look for in a good coach.
Playing baseball at a high level requires physical prowess, game knowledge, and the ability to perform under pressure. Coaching, on the other hand, demands a completely different set of skills:
In baseball, the term "stealing" usually brings to mind swiping bases, but there's another kind of stealing that can significantly benefit your game: stealing information. This blog post explores how gathering insights from fellow players can help you improve your skills and reach higher levels in baseball, from high school to pro ball.
As a player aspiring to improve, you can't rely solely on your own experiences or even just on your coaches' guidance. Other players, especially those who have already achieved the levels you aim for, are valuable resources. They have firsthand knowledge of how to apply the mechanics and techniques that coaches teach.
Coaches provide critical information and training, but players often have unique ways of applying this knowledge based on their individual experiences. By learning from your peers, you can discover practical...
Nicknames can be more powerful than many people realize. While parents, coaches, and players may often overlook their significance, a well-chosen nickname can significantly impact a player's attitude and performance. In this blog post, we'll delve into why nicknames matter, how they are earned, and their potential effects on players and teams.
Nicknames in baseball often come as a recognition of a player’s accomplishments, performance, or attitude. They serve as a badge of honor, highlighting what a player brings to the team. A positive nickname can boost a player's confidence and create a sense of identity and belonging within the team.
Good coaches frequently emphasize two key elements: attitude and performance. These elements are also the primary reasons players earn nicknames. Whether it’s a player with an infectious positive attitude or one...
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