The legs are a critical part of the baseball or softball swing. If you're not using your "lower half", you won't hit with power or consistency. This is a good video showing how the head, hands and legs all need to work together to produce an effective swing. … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2010
Baseball Hitting Mechanices – The Grip
Another solid video on hitting mechanics. I share this philosophy on the grip. Many people these days teach lining up the "door knocking knuckles". This certainly isn't bad advice and you could do a whole lot worse. However, as this video demonstrates, lining up the door knocking knuckles doesn't provide the strongest hitting position. So, although it's a preference thing, I like a slightly … [Read more...]
Baseball Hitting Drill – The Stance
Here's another good video on mechanics. This one covers a common question...how to set up at the plate. This is critical and where many younger kids are taught incorrectly. A good setup will greatly increase your chances at the plate. Check out this video from Coach Robertson. … [Read more...]
Hitting Fundamentals Video
Here's a nice video on some good fundamentals. One thing I particularly like is the timing of the load. Many players wait until the pitcher releases the ball to start their swing sequence...which is way too late. This video provides some good tips. … [Read more...]
Taking the Proper Stride
For a young baseball player, one of the most difficult parts of a swing to master is the stride. The stride, however, is one of the most important aspects of the swing because not only does it help with the hitter's timing, but it also helps to generate power. Therefore, it is vital that a baseball coach helps the hitter to isolate each part of the stride and understand what the most important … [Read more...]
Stephen Strasburg Fastball
Here's a video from Paul Reddick breaking down the fastball of Stephen Strasburg. Not everyone can be Stephen Strasburg, but Paul helps us understand what can be copied to become a better pitcher. Enjoy! … [Read more...]