Social media breakdowns

It’s easy to find people breaking down professional hitters or hitters they see on social media.  Don’t get me wrong, this can be a great way for coaches to collaborate and learn from each other.  It can also be beneficial to the player because they can...

You have to hit it where it’s pitched

Or do you?  At all levels of baseball and softball you can hear this statement being repeated.  But I wanted to know if it’s true or not.  I’m not debating whether or not it’s a good thought process.  Many successful players have said they try to use...

What makes a hitter great?

Have you ever wondered what TRULY makes a player a great hitter?  It’s probably an impossible question to answer.  Is it a players size and strength?  Is it their swing mechanics?  Could it be their vision?  What about their mental approach?  All of those things...

Defining the at bat and its variables

This post was inspired by the book “Training Talk” by G. Martin Bingisser.  The book was comprised of conversations with some of the world’s best coaches in track and field, soccer, football and rugby.  If you haven’t read it, it’s...

Getting on plane – It’s not that simple

It sounds simple enough.  If we can get our bat on plane with the pitch as long as possible, we’ll have a better chance of making consistent solid contact.  Well, it turns out it might not be that simple.  Let’s dig a little deeper and figure out what it...