Growing up, my dad always used to say:
“I can handle the losses. That’s baseball. Any team can win on any given day.
What I can’t handle is when you beat yourself.”
Learning how to set up the bat so contact occurs on the straighter grain portion of the barrel.
This can help preserve the bat while also giving hitters feedback about barrel accuracy and barrel presentation.
Simple tip for younger hitters learning to use a wood bat.
Working on anchoring and rhythm with @WillCMalone
The first drill uses a band on the back ankle to create more awareness for anchoring, stretch, and rear-side control.
From there, we moved into a rhythm drill to challenge those same feelings in a more dynamic environment.
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Turning through hinge gives the back hip direction.
This also starts to allow space for proper elbow slotting and direction in the swing.
Really like the adjustments James made this lesson. Starting to see the body organize with better connection and path.
Really proud of Kaiden and the work he’s put in. He’s made great progress in both mechanics and mindset. It’s been fun watching him grow.
Keep working, kid 💪
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