Video analysis proves its power to teach. This video has a comparison of two videos taken during career of Albert Pujols. In showing how this Los Angeles Angels first baseman holds his bat during the first third of his swing it demonstrates the importance of keeping the hands inside the elbows as long as possible. By increasing flexibility in the swing, it reaches beyond the strike zone to connect … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Increase Your Child’s Batting Average with this Hitting Drill
A young baseball player can correct most of his or her poor batting habits with a specific hitting exercise. Baseball Coaching Tips' Jack Perconte describes the steps of the exercise with text and illustrations. The general procedure involves using a ball on a batting tee. Starting from the correct stance, the player practices hitting the stationary ball by moving the shoulders, hips, and arms in … [Read more...]