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 […]
Want to Crush the Ball? Start with a Bunt. Did you know that 90% of hitters struggle with consistent bat control? This one skill can make or break your game. At Hitting Performance Lab, we’ve seen how mastering contact and timing transforms players into confident, powerful hitters. Bat control isn’t just about swinging harder—it’s about […]
Stop Guessing & Start Barreling—The No-Peek Method That Fixes Your Swing Instantly Did you know that 90% of hitters struggle with consistent contact timing? This is where the MLB-tested “No-Peek” drill comes in—a game-changer for players at every level. This revolutionary drill eliminates guesswork, ensuring every swing is purposeful and precise. Imagine stepping up to […]
