At the point of contact a player's wrists should be firm. A baseball (or softball) is a dense object - an athlete should be geared for a collision course.
Find that happy place in between your knuckles that allows you to be comfortable and productive at the plate.
Develop a solid foundation that will lead to good habits, the ability to time a pitch consistently and prolonged success.
A hitter should look for pitches to drive early in the count. Until they reach a two-strike count, a player should only use their “A” swing
With the proper training, an athlete can develop a swing that is free and easy, while still seeing the ball to the point of contact.
Utilizing incredible core strength and bat speed, Bonds’ left-handed swing was as quick and explosive as anybody who has ever played.
A hitter should always be ready for their pitch. With this mentality, an athlete won’t let an opportunity go to waste.
There is more to athletic success than focusing on one aspect of development. Create a well-rounded and organized training regimen.
Halloween has passed and the weather has turned. Depending on one’s location, it’s tough to make progress during the winter months.
"Baseball is like driving. It’s the one who gets home safely that counts." Was it this simple approach that enabled Lasorda to enjoy so much success?
Should an athlete think about their mechanics while participating in live batting practice? Absolutely!
If it were easy to hit the ball to a desired location, we wouldn’t be experiencing this modern day trend of the defensive shift.