The Hit Mill

Elite Hitters Train Here

[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

What a transformation. Can't wait to see what he'll do next!

[Gavin MacDonald @Gavin94341565]

Committed #DWYP

[Charli Burney 2028 @CharliBurney]

Had such a great time at the Veterans Showcase in Atlanta, Georgia! Finished the weekend hitting .590 with a 1.190 OPS, 5 RBIs, and 9 stolen bases. Thank you to all the coaches who stopped by and took the time to watch! @elitecheek @TheHitMillSC @hossjobhitting

[Gavin MacDonald @Gavin94341565]

Committed #DWYP

[Blake Chatman @BlakeChat2028]

Always getting in work at @TheHitMillSC
Here’s some recent swings.
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[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

Ever been told by your coach to "get into your legs" 🤔

Here's why we don't like that cue and what it causes athletes to do.

Full video explaining what it is and what to do instead on YouTube!

[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

Throwback to last offseason with @rj_petit hitting 97 in Live ABs.

Great to have the Pro guys back in house for this offseason.

[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

Youth Training is now open and starting to fill up.

90 min classes twice a week for baseball and softball. 8-12u.

Baseball - Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Softball - Monday & Wednesday, 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Players will work on strength and conditioning, speed and agility, hitting, fielding, throwing and more. To make long term results, it takes consistent work at a high level. Lessons or team practices alone will not fill that bucket unless your athletes are already insanely talented.

If you want results, it starts here. Link below or DM us if you have any questions!

https://t.co/3m0vY0kKqE

[Charli Burney 2028 @CharliBurney]

Worked on mechanics and constant exit velocity with @hossjobhitting!

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[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

Hitting is hard but it is much harder when using only 50% of your body. Use this progression to engage your lower half.

[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

One of the best fixes to gain more power, hit balls harder, and maximize your swing is by utilizing your legs constantly.

[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

⁠The phrases “stay in your legs” or “use your legs” doesn’t mean squat down further. It is a reminder to hinge your hips, stay athletic in your stance, and use the ground to create force. ⁠

[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

Say what you will about Giancarlo Stanton - there's certainly flaws in his swing - but we can learn a lot from watching how early he gets on plane & his ability to hit the ball with authority so deep.

Too often we look at hitters flaws. It's more compelling to look for what hitters do well.

[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

Learning to control the stride with the back side increases adjustability and improves your “timing window.”

When the back heel is stable in the ground, hitters can learn to create tension in the hamstring complex. This allows for a controlled forward move which can be translated into rotational energy.

When hitters push or spin on the back leg, energy and tension are stored in the quad. Quad dominant hitters often struggle with losing posture, lunging, or collapsing and spinning on the backside.

[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

The back knee foreshadows bat path. If the back knee extends or pushes the back hip will follow and the front side of the upper body will have to lead the swing, creating inefficient bat path and poor barrel direction.

The back knee should work in an arc, down and in. Some hitters (think Aaron Judge) will seem to lead pelvic rotation with this knee movement (internal rotation).

Other hitters will seem to pull the knee down and in with the pelvis (think Mookie Betts). Either way, knee bath is often indicative of barrel path.

Fix the lower body, fix the upper body!

[Charli Burney 2028 @CharliBurney]

Had an amazing time at the Ray Seymour Invitational last weekend! As we head to Virginia this weekend for the Alliance Cup Qualifier, here are my fall stats so far:

BA: .428
OBP: .640
BB: 5
RBI: 6
Runs: 7
Stolen Bases: 7

@elitecheek @TheHitMillSC @hossjobhitting @ConnectSports_ @ray_seymour

[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

Stay balanced and find the barrel. It's simple.

[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

Three Ball Statue Drill (or Statue 1-2-3) is a great drill to challenge a hitters ability to hold tension in their back hit and control their load under variable circumstances.

This is one of our go to drills when a player has trouble controlling the center of mass (hanging back or coming forward).

It forces the athlete to feel the proper movement solution when they are early on a pitch and allows them to control and own their forward move and/or load in a forgiving environment.

[Blake Chatman @BlakeChat2028]

Here are my 2 rounds of BP and Catcher Throw Downs during my defensive showcase.
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[Peyton Batot 2028 @pbatot5]

Getting ready for my tournament this weekend!!

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[The Hit Mill @TheHitMillSC]

Tee placement is crucial when trying to groove specific movements. By moving the tee down and in we can force the athlete to get into better posture and hold that posture.

Giving an external cue makes the environment even more valuable because their instant external feedback.