Why Over-Coaching the Perfect Swing Might Be Wrecking It If your child looks like a natural athlete in the field—but turns into a stiff, robotic version of themselves at the plate—this episode is for you. In today’s episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, host Joey Myers tackles one of the biggest performance killers […]
The One Curveball Drill No Coach Is Teaching (That Actually Fixes Timing Fast) Hitting a curveball is one of the toughest tasks in baseball! The deceptive spin and unpredictable trajectory make it a nightmare for even the most experienced hitters. Mastering the art of hitting curveball requires dedication, and specific drills improve your ability to […]
Why Great Teams Always Have Great Catchers: Jerry Weinstein’s Secrets to Youth Catching Success When Coach Jerry Weinstein speaks, the baseball world listens. With over 60 years of coaching experience spanning Team USA, the Colorado Rockies, and countless elite youth programs, Jerry’s insights are nothing short of transformative. In this episode of the Swing Smarter […]
Is the Torpedo Bat Really a Game-Changer for Youth Hitters? Here’s What You’re Not Being Told It’s all over social media. New York Yankees players are swinging a new heavy-barreled “torpedo bat” and watching their exit velocities soar. Parents and coaches everywhere are asking: Should my kid be using this? In this episode of the […]
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 […]
Stop Swinging Up: Why MLB’s Jeff Frye Says Traditional Drills Fix Launch Angle Faster Are modern hitting methods causing confusion instead of clarity for your hitters? In this eye-opening episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, former Major League player Jeff Frye cuts through the noise and controversy, explaining why traditional hitting techniques remain […]
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