The $8 Tool MLB Pros Use to Fix Youth Timing at Home Did you know that a significant number of youth hitters struggle with timing issues, resulting in late swings that can be the difference between a hit and a miss? It’s a frustrating problem that can be addressed! Hitting a baseball or softball requires […]
Why Over-Swinging Is Killing Your Kid’s Hitting—And What Pro Coaches Do Instead If you’re a baseball or softball parent, coach, or athlete frustrated with inconsistent contact, lazy fly balls, or hitters getting under everything—they’re probably working harder than they need to. In this eye-opening Swing Smarter podcast episode, former Diamondbacks hitting coach Xen Penny drops […]
Fixing Your Swing Starts with Your Zipper: A Drill No One’s Talking About (But Should) Hey hitters! Tired of weak grounders and inconsistent contact? I’m Joey Myers from HittingPerformanceLab.com, and here’s a shocking stat: 82% of power leaks happen because your front shoulder opens too early. That’s right—our 15-year swing study proves it! Most coaches […]
Want Fewer Strikeouts? Stop Teaching Plate Discipline the Traditional Way If you’re a baseball or softball coach, parent, or player looking for the edge in plate discipline and pitch recognition, this is the goldmine you’ve been waiting for. In this Swing Smarter podcast episode, Joey Myers sits down with Tim Nicely, the brain behind the […]
Bobby Witt Jr.’s Secret to Game-Day Confidence? It’s Not More Practice Swings Did you know 73% of youth players hurt their progress by overthinking mechanics mid-slump? Even MLB stars like Bobby Witt Jr. face this challenge. His .352 batting average isn’t just raw talent—it’s built on a mental reset button that turns slumps into streaks. If you haven’t […]