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Player development at every level is better today because of recent technology and the measurables generated from “under the hood” intel on swings and pitching deliveries.
Evaluations help facilitate communication between players and their coach
What is the role of a hitting coach or instructor? Check out Coach Lisle's video explaining the approach that all hitting instructors should have with their athletes.
Check out Coach Lisle's video below from The Hitting Vault on what the role of a hitting coach actually is, and how we can help our hitters reach their potential.
Players of all ages need to have an internal dance
The rankings below are designed to get you started on your college search by surfacing schools that you may not have thought to consider.
College baseball is extremely new and exciting experience for recruits – it is an entirely different ball game than high school baseball. Student-athletes will need to consider things like how far away from home they want to go, what type of campus they could see themselves at, as well as what division level is the best fit
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.
Recommended Reads
Words of Advice from Baseball Parents
- By Ripken Baseball 12/31/1899, 12:00pm CST
Fundamentals of Baseball
- By Ripken Baseball 12/31/1899, 12:00pm CST
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
Get Out & Play
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Parents & Athletes
How to Stick to a New Training Plan
- By Brad Stulberg, Outside 12/11/2019, 2:45pm CST
Hitting in 2020: Tools, Tech and Vision
- By Frozen Ropes 12/10/2019, 8:45pm CST
Is Your Child Playing the Wrong Sport?
- By I Love to Watch You Play 12/10/2019, 2:30pm CST
Coaches
Hitting in 2020: Tools, Tech and Vision
- By Frozen Ropes 12/10/2019, 8:45pm CST
Top 7 Swimming Aids to Improve Freestyle Performance
- By John Hansen, USA Triathlon 12/06/2019, 1:00pm CST
How to Pull the Best Out of Your Players
- By Mike Doyle, USA Hockey 12/03/2019, 1:15pm CST
Administrators
Hitting in 2020: Tools, Tech and Vision
- By Frozen Ropes 12/10/2019, 8:45pm CST
Evaluating to Develop Player Mechanics
- By Eddie Vaca, DraftPro 11/13/2019, 9:45am CST
The Role of a Hitting Coach
- By The Hitting Vault 11/06/2019, 1:45pm CST
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