Last week we discussed batting stance and today I want to emphasize the importance of keeping the front side of your body closed at contact. This is extremely important if you want to maximize your chances of hitting the ball hard with the barrel of the bat. In baseball terminology the front side would be…
I get a lot of questions regarding how a player should set up in the batter’s box. Most kid’s like to emulate the pros that they watch on television and that can create a problem. A batting stance is all about comfort which is key to a hitter. When it comes down to it, it…
If you have not already asked your team this question you should. It’s a great way to introduce them into the mental aspect of baseball. What do I mean by that? Challenge your team to look deeper than just how many outs there are or what’s the score. Encourage them to learn as much about…
This week we are going to discuss the importance of rotating your back foot when hitting. Did you know that 60% of your power comes from the core muscles?! You will often hear the word “core” to describe the muscles comprising the midsection of the body which includes the abdominals, the obliques (the muscles at…