Learn a solid youth baseball coaching 101 philosophy, 18 mistakes to avoid, and how to coach your son or daughter. These principles work for 8u, 10u, 12u, middle and high school players. They also work for softball players… Coaching Kids Reader Question: “How do you get your own kid to listen/trust your advice as a […]
Matt Holliday Part-3: How to Optimize Vision, Tracking, and Timing Good hitting approach teaching plate discipline for baseball and softball players in 2022. Aggressive High School hitting mindset by zero or one strike count, and how to pull the ball OR go to the opposite field. …In this Matt Holliday video we’re mourning the loss […]
Baseball Swing Mechanics Experiment: Squash The Bug Ineffective? This post discusses youth hitting fundamentals of why squishing the bug is bad for baseball and softball players in 2022? Learn basic how to hit the ball in a certain direction beginner swing tips experiment. This information is great for 10-year old’s and younger. Question: Do […]
SwingAway Baseball Swing Trainer: How-To Build A Swing You Can Be Proud Of… This article presents a general framework to conduct 8th grade science fair project hitting experiment ideas for baseball and softball players. Sweet spot swing experiment topics should include Physics articles, books, facts, and questions. Using the scientific method is key… I’ve […]
Podcast interview with Mike Gillen. Private pitching velocity training and accuracy development program baseball coaching lessons for youth and beginners in Fresno, CA. We chat about baseball pitching drills, equipment, and balance in this interview. Baseball Pitching Training Interview: Top Two Mistakes That Coaches Are Making in Baseball Pitching Training? Here’s what we […]
Back Foot Position · Hip Rotation · Pelvis Perpendicular to Impact If you’ve ever told a hitter to open the hips and then watched them roll over every outside pitch, here’s what’s happening: the back foot baseball swing most coaches teach sends the pelvis to the wrong target. A correct back foot baseball swing doesn’t […]
Create Pre-Turn Hand Tension Like Babe Ruth What is the proper youth hand bat grip for right and left-handed baseball softball hitters? Is door knocking knuckles the correct hold or is the “box” grip better. I’d argue the gorilla grip is best, evidenced in this swing experiment. Question: Do Relaxed Hands Really Lead to […]
The toughest swing flaw to fix bat drag in youth hitters isn’t the one that looks the worst on video — it’s the one that looks fine at normal speed. A hitter with racing rear elbow swings hard. The barrel gets to the zone. And coaches watching from the third-base line miss it entirely until […]
Baseball Batting Stance That Will Reduce Strikeouts? This post will discuss the proper youth batting stance and how to improve power for both baseball and softball in 2022. Best open, square, closed, and wide stance information in addition to whether to keep the back elbow up or down hitting tips. The baseball batting stance […]
Little Known Ways To Fix Hitter Closing Eyes During Swing Discover batting drills to STOP hitters from pulling their head position off the baseball or softball. Works for kiddos aged 10 year old on down. Fix closing eyes, front shoulder from flying open, and swinging too early. First and foremost, make sure to […]
