Hitting Training: What is Directional Force? And WHY is it Important? This hitting training interview with Matt Nokes was pulled from the seventh issue of our Swing Smarter Monthly Newsletter. What is that? On a monthly basis, We pick a hitting theme, Write a Newsletter around the theme, Give favorite hitting drill addressing […]
Fernando Tatis Jr Hitting Mechanics: How To Make Contact Sound Like A Shotgun Going Off… In the above Fernando Tatis Jr. hitting mechanics video, we're going to discuss: Fangraph stats, Catapult Loading System principles, and Staying sideways with the lower half… The following is the Fernando Tatis Jr. hitting mechanics video transcription. Enjoy! […]
Giancarlo Stanton Swing Breakdown: Driving at Targets Like on a Fairway? “Directional force” I can't believe I missed this Giancarlo Stanton swing breakdown video. I remember how on fire he was July of 2018, when he made a certain change to his stance. Some of the things you'll discover in this video: Hard […]
Jaime Cevallos Part-3 Interview: How to Turn Harmful Instruction into Safe & Effective In case you missed any of the 3-part series… Part 1 – How To Turn Garbage Teaching Into Predictable Power Part 2 – How To Wind Up The Body To Deliver More Force Part 3 – [You Are Here] Do You […]
Jaime Cevallos Part-2 Interview: What are the 3 most Important Things to Consistent Power? In case you missed any of the 3-part series… Part 1 – How To Turn Garbage Teaching Into Predictable Power Part 2 – [You Are Here] How To Wind Up The Body To Deliver More Force Part 3 – Do […]
Jaime Cevallos Part-1 Interview: Imagine Hitting Strategy That Is Safe For Hitters In case you missed any of the 3-part series… Part 1 – [You Are Here] How To Turn Garbage Teaching Into Predictable Power Part 2 – How To Wind Up The Body To Deliver More Force Part 3 – Do You Recognize The […]
What Does a Cornerback, 2 Wide Receivers, & Hitter's Timing Have in Common? (No. This isn't a joke, I promise) 😉 I have a treat for you. In this post we'll discuss: 10,000 foot view of Perry Husband's concept of Effective Velocity, Analyze a real at-bat of one of my new High School […]
Christian Yelich Says Barry Bonds Taught Him A Drill That Changed His Career… I agree with ‘swing down'… Let that sink in for a bit. Some are pissed I just said that. But those who've followed me for some time are nodding their head in confirmation because they know better. Because guess what?  It […]
Gary Sheffield Talks Hitting Mentioning 1 Shocking Swing Mistake He Didn't Make… In this Gary Sheffield Talks Hitting video, 500 Home Run Club member Gary Sheffield talks about his hitting style, plate approach and adjustments to different ballparks with Mark DeRosa, Bill Ripken and Robert Flores on MLB Central. Some of what you'll […]
How To Turn Pitchers' Bullpens Into Pitch Recognition Dominance For Hitters I'm happy to announce the RE-arrival of Jaime Cevallos onto the hitting scene! He's a good friend of mine, and has some cool stuff to share. He's working on a new training aid that helps with Pitch Recognition that I think will revolutionize how […]