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As a baseball coach, one of the most important jobs is building up the confidence of your players, especially when they are struggling at the plate. Hitting slumps can quickly snowball into lost confidence, but there are many effective drills and techniques you can use to get your hitters back […]
Learning how to bunt effectively is an essential skill for any young baseball player. As a long-time player and coach, I’ve worked with hundreds of kids to help them master the bunt. It’s a skill that takes practice and repetition, but any motivated player can become an excellent bunter with […]
As a long-time player and coach in the game of baseball, I’ve seen the benefits that becoming a switch hitter can bring to a young athlete’s development. While it’s not for every player, learning to hit from both sides of the plate can dramatically improve a hitter’s versatility and value […]
Baseball is a game of failure. Even the best hitters make outs more often than not. As a young hitter, striking out is inevitable. But with the right approach and mindset, you can learn to have productive at-bats even with two strikes. The key is staying selectively aggressive – look […]
Hitting a baseball is one of the most challenging skills in all of sports. As both a seasoned baseball player and veteran youth coach, I’ve learned that hitting takes patience, practice, and an understanding of proper technique. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through the fundamentals of hitting to […]
Baseball is a game of microseconds. The difference between a harmless foul ball and a towering home run can come down to mere milliseconds of contact between the bat and ball. As a long-time player and youth coach, I’ve learned that building quick hands and maximizing bat speed separates the […]
As a seasoned baseball player and long-time youth coach, I’ve worked with countless young players who have struggled with hitting. It’s a complex skill that takes time, patience and persistence to master. The most important things you can do are remain positive, focus on fundamentals, set incremental goals, and keep […]
The two most important factors in selecting the right bat for your young player are their age and size. Selecting an appropriately sized and weighted bat will allow them to swing with better mechanics and make solid contact. As a long-time player and youth coach, I’ve seen the difference the […]
Baseball is a game of skill, strategy, and consistency. As a longtime player and coach, I’ve seen young hitters get caught up in the allure of hitting home runs instead of focusing on solid fundamentals like line drives. While the long ball is exciting, learning to hit hard line drives […]
As a long-time player and coach, I’m excited to share my best tips for teaching a 5-year-old the fundamentals of hitting. I’ll cover everything from stance and grip to making contact and follow-through. My goal is to make learning fun while setting up kids for success as they progress. The […]