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This article will discuss the exit velocity test and 5 tips for improving it.
More than 25 million kids played baseball or softball in 2018, and nearly 15 million of those were "core" players who played 13 or more times in a year.
Feeling comfortable and powerful at the plate can make a huge difference in a hitter’s success. Try the Step Behind drill from Blast Motion to help your hitters create more power.
The building blocks of the swing are essential. Use the Live Elevation drill from Blast Motion to help your hitters flow through movements and let the swing work from the ground up
Are you a slapper? Try the Trigger, Trigger, Fire drill from Blast Motion to improve your balance, power, and overall slapping skills.
Having a strong foundation is a critical part to becoming an elite athlete. With the Impact Bag drill from Blast Motion, coaches can help their hitters learn the importance of self-organizing their body to make contact.
Not sure what length or weight bat your hitter should be using? Learn how you can use Blast Motion to gain a better understanding of the size bat they should be swinging for increased success.
Want to help your hitters improve their pitch selection? Try the 6 Ball Drill from Blast Motion.
End of Season Reflections: What Really Matters
Sports can provide so much more beyond the field. They can give us opportunities to grow as people.
Coach Lisle explains his thoughts on teaching a strong mental approach in this video.
Recommended Reads
Words of Advice from Baseball Parents
- By Ripken Baseball 12/31/1899, 12:00pm CST
Fundamentals of Baseball
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Baseball's Basic Rules
- By Ripken Baseball 12/31/1899, 12:00pm CST
Baseball Positions
- By Ripken Baseball 12/31/1899, 12:00pm CST
Baseball Terms Explained
- By Ripken Baseball 12/31/1899, 12:00pm CST
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Parents & Athletes
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How Youth Sports Can Help Shield Every Kid—for Life
- By Helen Durkin, Psych Central 09/18/2019, 2:00pm CDT
Coaches
Five Common Mistakes Volunteer Soccer Coaches Make and How to Fix Them
- By Chris Hummer, Soccer Wire 09/17/2019, 12:45pm CDT
5 Keys to Exit Velocity
- By BRX Performance 09/13/2019, 1:00pm CDT
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Administrators
5 Keys to Exit Velocity
- By BRX Performance 09/13/2019, 1:00pm CDT
Put Me in, Coach: Youth Baseball Participation on the Rise
- By USA TODAY 08/27/2019, 12:00pm CDT
Introducing the Roadmap to Success Series
- By Jim Dahline 08/27/2019, 9:45am CDT
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