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The Load: Where Power Actually Comes From
The load may be the most important aspect of the swing. If we can get into a strong position on time, we give ourselves the best chance to do damage at the plate — and the load is where it all begins. It builds our power, gives us control of the swing, and allows us…
The Hidden Signs You’re Late
“You’re late — get your foot down earlier!” Every hitter has heard some version of this from coaches, parents, or teammates. The advice is technically correct, but it almost never comes with an explanation: how to start earlier without feeling stuck, and what being late actually looks like. Most hitters (and most of the people…
Get in the Gym
Athletes constantly ask me how to increase their exit velocity, improve their base-running speed, add power, boost arm strength, or expand their range in the infield. While drills and mechanical tweaks can help marginally, the answer nobody seems to want to hear is this: get in the gym and move weight consistently. Strength training doesn’t…
Awareness of Tension
Becoming aware of tension in your swing is a concept I picked up from Tim Gallwey in two of his books, The Inner Game of Tennis and The Inner Game of Golf — both of which I would highly recommend to any hitter looking to better understand their swing and their overall mental game. The…
Stories from the MILB: Article 1
Height Round While playing at one of the highest levels in baseball, I couldn’t help but be in awe and disbelief from time to time. While I was apparently good enough to reach the minor leagues, the talent surrounding me was out of this world — sometimes so much so that I simply had to…
Timing Checkpoints
I consider four checkpoints when evaluating timing, and every big-league hitter is aware of them. I didn’t learn about these checkpoints until I played professional baseball, and I didn’t fully grasp their importance until after my playing career. Here are a few questions I like to ask hitters regarding these checkpoints: Do you know the…
Using the Tee
Your tee is like the friend we all want – it is always there for you, it never argues but still gives you feedback, and it always gets back up after you knock it down. In all seriousness, hitting off the tee might sound boring, but when you’re alone or need to slow things down…
