A great way for an individual to develop the forearm strength and conditioning that is beneficial for all athletic activity is the Popeye’s Puppet workout.
Let’s take a look at three key plays in the Tampa Bay Rays victory in the AL Wild Card Game and discuss how those plays can be recreated on a MaxBP.
Let’s take a look at three key moments from the NL Wild Card game and how those plays can be recreated on a MaxBP Pro Machine.
Bigger, muscle bound hitters like Albert Pujols can hit for average by utilizing solid fundamentals and little to no wasted motion in their swing mechanics.
In this drill we’ll focus on the traditional use of a sledgehammer, pounding something in the direction of the ground.
By utilizing the sledgehammer to perform some old school manual labor drills, you’ll develop hand and forearm strength.
In 2004, the Dodgers' Alex Cora demonstrated grit and determination as he went toe-to-toe in an at-bat for the ages against the Cubs' Matt Clement.
The most organic way to bust out of a slump is quite simple - stop worrying about yourself and find a way to contribute.
Many times a slump surfaces because of a minute detail or lack of concentration. Regain that undivided attention is by focusing on small objects.
There are many ways to approach a slump, and depending on the sport and culture, some of those philosophies are superstitious or down right silly.
A key to working through a slump is keeping a positive attitude. Don't dwell on the past or worry about the future. Let muscle memory do the talking.
If a hitter widens their stance and eliminates a little stride, it will take some movement out of the swing process and simplify the hitting approach.