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Same radar gun reading. Different release point. 👀⚾More extension means the ball is released closer to home plate, givin...
10/11/2026

Same radar gun reading. Different release point. 👀⚾

More extension means the ball is released closer to home plate, giving the hitter less distance to react. But extension alone doesn’t make every pitcher harder to hit.

10/11/2026

🛞 TIRE KNEE DRIVE DRILL ⚾

Place a tire flat on the ground and have the hitter set their back foot inside the tire. As they swing, drive the back knee down and toward the tire.

🎯 What we’re working on:

* Driving the back knee DOWN, not UP.
* Creating rotation through the lower half.
* Keeping the head, shoulders, hips, and knee working in line.
* Staying connected and balanced throughout the swing.

The goal: Teach the hitter to work down into rotation instead of pushing up and out of the swing. We want the body working together to create a more efficient turn!

10/10/2026

CHALLENGE!

Place a ball on the end of the bat barrel. Get set up in your hitting stance and let the ball fall in front of the hitter, over the plate. As the ball drops, swing and drive it up the middle!

🎯 The Goal:

* Work on a direct path to the ball.
* Improve timing and hand-eye coordination.
* Stay connected and keep the chest over the plate.
* Drive the ball through the middle instead of pulling off the ball.

HAVE FUN!

Thoughts?
10/09/2026

Thoughts?

10/09/2026

Put a tire directly behind the tee and have the hitter work on driving the bat DOWN AND THROUGH THE BALL without hitting the tire.

🎯 The Goal:

* Work on a direct bat path through the hitting zone.
* Learn to work down and through the ball instead of cutting underneath it.
* Keep the barrel moving through contact.
* Create a more efficient path to the ball.

Tip💡: Focus on turning through the ball while keeping the barrel working down into the hitting zone. We want to hit through the ball, not chop down at it or swing underneath it.

10/08/2026

One small adjustment can make a BIG difference in your swing.

We want to keep the chest over the plate instead of standing up out of our posture.

✅ Chest stays over
✅ Stay connected
✅ Better posture through the turn
✅ Use the body—not just the arms

Don’t stand up to swing. Stay over it and turn!

10/07/2026

Setup: Place a tee behind the hitter near the back hip.
How to do it:
Get into your normal hitting stance.
Work on hinging at the hips while coiling into the backside.
Feel the load build into the back hip without standing up or drifting forward.
Keep the chest over the plate as you coil.
Rotate from the ground up, staying connected through the turn.
Coaching cue: “Coil into the back hip, hinge at the hips, and turn from the ground up.”
Purpose: Develop better hip loading, backside coil, and rotational movement while preventing the hitter from drifting forward or losing posture.

10/06/2026

Connected Turns Drill

Put a yoga ball against the wall and place your hands on a bar/bat with the ball between your hands and the wall. Practice turning while keeping your hands connected to your body.

Focus:

* Stay connected
* Turn the body, not just the arms
* Keep the hands working with the body
* Feel the connection through the turn
* Maintain posture throughout the movement



10/05/2026

PVC Front-Side Drill

Place two buckets out in front of the hitter and lay a PVC pipe across them, creating a barrier in front of the hitter.

The goal is to cut off the step and prevent the hitter from drifting or leaning into the front side as they turn to hit.

Key cues:

* Stay centered
* Keep the chest over the plate
* Turn instead of lunging
* Keep the weight back while rotating
* Don’t let the front side pull you forward

“Turn through the ball — don’t fall into it.”

10/04/2026

🔥 3 HITTING DRILLS YOU CAN DO AT HOME — NO BAT NEEDED!

You don’t always need a bat to work on your swing. Try these 3 simple drills to build better movement, posture, connection, and barrel control.

1️⃣ Ball Drop & Catch ⚾️
Hold a baseball with your front-side arm and extend it out over the plate. Drop the ball, then catch it with your backside hand.
➡️ Finish with your hands together and hold the position at the catch/extension.

2️⃣ Tee Touches
Get your arms extended with your chest over the plate. Touch the tee with your front-side hand, then turn your chest and touch it with your backside hand.
➡️ DON’T STAND UP! Stay in your posture and feel your body rotate.

3️⃣ Frisbee Drill 🥏
Use a Frisbee to work on palm-up / palm-down movement and extension.
➡️ You can also throw the Frisbee to add some fun while working on your movement and hand positioning.

💯 No bat. No excuses. Just movement!

Save this and give these 3 drills a try at home!

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