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Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall - Synchronizing the Hips

Synchronization between the upper body and lower body is critical to a hitter’s ability to be consistent and to drive the ball with authority.

September 01, 2019
2 min read

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall - Finding Your Stride

The stride is a key part of the swing and comes in a variety of sizes and vertices. If it's mechanically sound and comfortable - you’ve found your stride.

August 31, 2019
3 min read

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall - Comfortable Hands

One way for a hitter to analyze their mechanics and gain comfort is by looking at their swing in a mirror. In this drill we will focus on hand position.

August 30, 2019
2 min read

Never Fear the Suicide Squeeze

The suicide squeeze is perfected when a runner bolts for home plate the moment a pitcher goes into his delivery and a hitter lays down a bunt.

August 28, 2019
2 min read

Pepper Games? You Bet!

Pepper is a drill that features one player hitting brisk ground balls to a group of fielders who are standing approximately 15-20 feet away.

August 27, 2019
2 min read

Whip Those Hips into Shape with Inside Soft Toss

For hitters looking to drive in runs and make a difference, practice inside soft toss, and do damage with the “middle-in” pitch.

August 26, 2019
2 min read

Hitting the “Opposite Hand” Curveball

It is essential for a hitter to take advantage of a match-up opportunity. Hitting a pitcher of the opposite hand is a must for productive players.

August 25, 2019
2 min read

Hitting the “Same Hand” Curveball

A batter must be trained to hit breaking pitches. To properly train an athlete to hit a “same hand” curveball it is essential to put in the work.

August 24, 2019
2 min read

The Lost Art of the Bunt Base Hit

Bunting may not be as prevalent as it used to be, but with today's defensive shifts, there's no better way to start a rally then with a bunt base hit.

August 23, 2019
5 min read

Situational Hitting with MaxBP - Advance the Runner to Third Base

One of the oldest situational hitting scenarios in the book is the classic “move the runner from second base to third base” when batting with nobody out.

August 22, 2019
2 min read

Pitch Recognition with MaxBP

Great hitters have the ability to recognize different pitches and hit that pitch to their desired location. Training to be diverse hitter is essential.

August 21, 2019
2 min read

Rear Toss Drill to Develop Patience

A great drill to teach a hitter patience at the plate is the Rear Soft Toss Drill. This is great training to help a player “let the ball come to them.”

August 20, 2019
2 min read

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Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall - Synchronizing the Hips

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall - Finding Your Stride

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall - Comfortable Hands

Never Fear the Suicide Squeeze

Pepper Games? You Bet!

Whip Those Hips into Shape with Inside Soft Toss

Hitting the “Opposite Hand” Curveball

Hitting the “Same Hand” Curveball

The Lost Art of the Bunt Base Hit

Situational Hitting with MaxBP - Advance the Runner to Third Base

Pitch Recognition with MaxBP

Rear Toss Drill to Develop Patience

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