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...]
Hitting Pro Don Slaught on the Batting Stance
[tweetmeme] [fb-share] The stance is a critical element of the baseball or softball swing. Getting set up in a good fundamental stance will improve the hitters chances of success. Below is a video from Don Slaught of Rightview. He is a former major leaguer and shares some good thoughts on the setup and stance. … [Read more...]
Josh Hamilton Swing Mechanics
Here is a video with Josh Hamilton in a hitting clinic talking about proper hitting mechanics. The sound quality is poor but you might find it interesting. … [Read more...]
Swing Analysis – Manny Ramirez
For those who are interested in understanding swing mechanics, you might find this video interesting. This is a video of a swing analysis of Manny Ramirez. It's a bit long...around eight minutes but effectively highlights some of the key hitting fundaments by watching one of baseball's best hitters. … [Read more...]
Valuable Softball Hitting Resource
Below is a link to an excellent softball hitting resource. This was published by John Tschida , the softball coach at the University of St. Thomas. Known for his ability to coach softball hitters, he offers this 24 page hitting guide. The guide includes illustrations and pointers for each phase of the swing. It's a free download. Click the link below to get it. There's an opt-in box at the … [Read more...]
Common Swing Problems – Wrapping the Bat
Wrapping the bat is a common problem for young hitters when they are trying to "load" to hit for power. When they set their hands, they let the barrel of the bat tip way over towards the pitcher. There are several significant problems caused by wrapping the bat. First, this greatly increases the distance the barrel of the bat needs to travel to the ball. Greater distance means slower bat … [Read more...]
Common Hitting Problems – Plate Positioning
It may sound simple but where the batter stands in relation to the plate has a huge impact on the ability to hit the ball. There are two elements to plate positioning. The first is the distance from the plate and the second is the distance from the pitcher. Distance If they are too close, it will be difficult to hit the inside pitch and may have trouble hitting the ball on the sweet spot. … [Read more...]
New Hitting Trainer
Revolutionary New Baseball Batting Trainer The great new batting trainer aid is helping players from age 5 all the way to the professional level. The key to its effectiveness is immediate feedback and muscle memory. You can't hit the ball straight without proper mechanics. And the best part is...you don't have to think about it. Which makes it not only effective...but fun! Check out these … [Read more...]
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