One Weird Between-Pitch Trick That Resets a Young Hitter’s Entire Mindset Did you know that mental preparation can be the deciding factor between good young baseball players and great ones? When physical skills are similar, it’s the mental game that often makes all the difference! As someone who’s worked with hundreds of young athletes, I’ve […]
One Swing, One Cue: The Simple Fix for Over-Coached, Under-Confident Hitters If your young athlete looks like a robot at the plate, this episode may be the most important thing you listen to all season. 🔥 Why You’re Here: Swing Confusion Is Killing Confidence Baseball and softball parents, you’ve seen it firsthand — your kid […]
Stop Coaching Blind: This AI Tool Sees What You’re Missing Are you tired of spending COUNTLESS hours creating practice plans when you could be focusing on developing your athletes? You’re not alone! Many coaches struggle with finding the time to plan effective practice sessions. We’ve created an ULTIMATE solution that combines AI technology with proven […]
Why Your Kid Crushes BP but Freezes in Games — And How to Fix It Stop the frustration of watching your child dominate in the cage but go silent when the game is on the line. Here’s the science-backed reason why—and how to fix it fast. If you’re a baseball or softball parent, you’ve likely […]
This Old-School Routine from Nolan Ryan Fixes Youth Elbow Pain Faster Than Any Modern Tech Your son just pitched his heart out. His arm hangs a little lower than usual on the drive home. He mentions some elbow soreness, and suddenly you’re worried about what every baseball parent fears – an injury that could sideline […]
Unlocking Rotational Power: Why Bracing the Core Might Be Killing Your Young Hitter’s Swing Forget everything you’ve heard about core bracing and neutral spine. What if the training methods trusted by thousands of coaches are actually stiffening your young athlete, increasing injury risk, and robbing them of game-changing speed and power? In this explosive episode […]
The Multi-Sport Advantage: How Playing Other Sports Can Skyrocket Your Child’s Baseball Performance If your young ballplayer is showing signs of burnout, stiffness at the plate, or struggling to adjust under pressure—this might be the most important message you’ll hear all season. Forget the outdated belief that playing baseball year-round is the only path to […]
Fixing Late Swings Has Nothing to Do with Bat Speed (Here’s What Does) Hitting a baseball or softball is tough! It requires complex perception, decision-making, and muscle coordination. At Hitting Performance Lab, we’ve seen that successful hitting is more than just getting in your reps and practicing good form – vision is vital! The science […]
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 […]
