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The All-Star Game

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 8:54am.
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As we approach the mid-summer classic, a few words to the wise: watch and learn. The games best hitters will be taking center stage and the fundamentals that got them there will be on display for all to see, for free, especially the home run hitting contest. Their mechanics are impeccable. Don’t watch the pitch or how far the ball goes, watch what they do. How do they stride? What do their hands do? Watch their hip drive. Watch their follow through. How is their balance? The broadcasting network does a phenomenal job of showing some slow motion video that really allows you to see what makes them successful. Can or does your swing compare?

Mid-Season Blahs

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/12/2009 - 8:16am.
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Here we are in the middle of the travel season and now you feel like you are wearing down when you should just be hitting your stride. Tired, slow, dragging, no energy, no bat speed, no fastball? There may be some reasons why.

Playing Catch & Proper Throwing

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Throwing is a fundamental that most players do not take seriously enough. Master playing catch utilizing a proper grip and throwing technique and you will give yourself an advantage over the opposition.

Switch Hitting

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Whether you want to train a kid to be a switch hitter or you just want to work on arm strength and coordination, try our guide to switch hitting to teach this fun topic.

How to Coach a Hitter During the Game

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 11:22am.
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There are very few hitting faults that can be corrected during the game. The job of a hitting coach isn’t necessarily to teach during the game, but to motivate and encourage his players. Practice is the time to teach. However, there are subtle points a coach can make that can help a struggling hitter.

Tee Work Fundamentals

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The tee is absolutely one of the best hitting tools around. Inside every major league clubhouse you will see a tee. There may be different variations of it, but the concept remains the same. The better you can get at utilizing the tee, the better your hitters will become. The tee is an excellent tool for showing the hitter where in the hitting zone pitches need to be hit and an excellent tool for creating muscle memory. Here are few tips to ensure that you are using the tee properly.

Transitioning From Batting Cage to the Game

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/19/2009 - 10:54am.
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Here is a question I got recently from the parent of one of my students: How can I get my son to translate the success he has in the batting practice cage into the game?

To answer this question, I will make some assumptions. One, in batting practice, the coach is closer than normal. Two, he is not throwing as hard. Three, it's practice. No pressure. And four, the fear factor.

Becoming a Ballplayer

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What does it take to become a good ballplayer? Check yourself against this list and see if you are doing all you can to be your very best!

Building a Championship Team

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How does a team go from it's first practice to the championship? What type of commitment does it take from the players and coaches? What do you need to do if you want to become a winner? We have some ideas.

Common Mistakes in Young Hitters

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 10:02am.
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If major league hitters are one thing, they are meticulous. Watch them get their stance in the box. This process can seem to take hours. They tighten their batting gloves, they dig their back foot in, step back out of the box, they put their hand up to the umpire for time, take their stance again, and then they tap the plate and check their alignment. Okay, I’m ready. This tells me one thing, your set up matters. A lot. Take the time to get it right and put your body in a strong starting position.

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