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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.
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.
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
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Parents & Athletes
How to Help Athletes Focus on The Process
- By Patrick Cohn, The Ultimate Sports Parent 11/12/2019, 2:00pm CST
What Made the Difference for Me as a Soccer Player
- By Jacob Savino, CoachUp Nation 11/11/2019, 7:15pm CST
Help Young Athletes Set Goals for the Season
- By Patrick Cohn, The Ultimate Sports Parent 11/11/2019, 4:00pm CST
Coaches
Game Gaps: Why is Practice Easier Than Crunch Time?
- By Frozen Ropes 11/10/2019, 8:15pm CST
The Role of a Hitting Coach
- By The Hitting Vault 11/06/2019, 1:45pm CST
Soccer Training Drills for Kids: 12 Effective Soccer Training Drills
- By IGeekSoccer 10/25/2019, 5:00pm CDT
Administrators
The Role of a Hitting Coach
- By The Hitting Vault 11/06/2019, 1:45pm CST
Find Your Groove: Pre-Action Rhythm is a Must
- By Tony Abbatine 10/24/2019, 1:00pm CDT
Best Baseball Colleges
- By Next College Student Athlete 10/22/2019, 4:30pm CDT
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