CoachMc writes "Coaches
and Dad want our youth baseball players to hit the ball hard and hit
the ball better, so we quickly start to run through our heads the
mechanics of the swing that we have heard or learned about. It is
usually harder than we thought it would be so we start scouring the
internet and our friends for baseball hitting tips for our
youth baseball player or team. Learn to hit the ball
better and hit the ball hard !
As a
youth baseball coach I have a few rules I introduce and maintain thru
practices and games. These rules relate directly to the basic
baseball skills needed by youth baseball players to learn the game
and have the most fun.
Rule 1
- Always Watch the Ball
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 25 @ 13:44:05 CDT (540 reads)
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Baseball Hitting Drills
CoachMc writes "Is there a baseball hitting drill to help keep your eye on the ball?
Have you ever told a youth baseball player to keep his eye on the ball? How about don't pull your head out out! As coaches and parents e hear and or say these statements at almost every youth baseball game.
First we have to realize what causes a baseball player to not watch the ball. We all know you can't hit what you can not see. And yes there is a baseball hitting drill to help keep your eye on the ball. baseball hitting drills"
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Three reasons hitters strike out
CoachMc writes "We came across a saved email from Coach Kenny and wanted to share it with you. It is called "The three biggest reasons your players strike out" See if any of these are affecting your players, or learn what to look for this next season ! "
CoachMc writes "Rotational Hitting is an approach to hitting that
was
first
described by Ted Williams and
then popularized by Mike Epstein.
Rotational Hitting is generally about learning to power
the swing
with the entire body -- and in particular the large
muscles of the core
-- rather than just the arms, wrists, and hands. While
teaching a hitter Rotational Hitting will sometimes result in
increased power and Home Runs, in general the idea
is to just try to hit the ball hard since a hard-hit ball
-- even if it is hit on the ground -- is harder to make a
play on
simply because it's moving faster.
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 20 @ 23:45:50 CST (1948 reads)
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Psychology of Hitting | Hitting a Baseball
CoachMc writes "We found this informative article by Coach Dunn on the mental side of hitting.
Psychology of Hitting By Coach Jack Dunn
Probably no skill in the field of athletics has been discussed, dissected and subjected to more coaching scrutiny than the art of hitting. A myriad of theories have evolved as to how this skill should be taught and the controversy continues. We thought it might be interesting to see what some of the Old Timers had to say. See if they sound familiar. "
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 25 @ 11:36:22 CDT (2020 reads)
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Youth Baseball Hitting | Youth Baseball hitting drills and tips
CoachMc writes "Everyone loves big hits and getting on base in youth baseball. Here are some tips from Coach Brockoff to help your youth baseball player be a better hitter.
I've studied hitters during practice practices (BP) for years and
come to the same conclusion each time. Hitters who take every pitch in
this manner get pops, chops, and routine ground balls with every pitch.
In fact, the going rate of hard hits is three or four out of ten."
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 03 @ 14:27:44 CDT (2762 reads)
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From what i have seen, Linear Hitting is what most youth baseball players are taught -- Extension Hitting
is what I was taught -- and Rotational Hitting is what
most major league hitters actually do.
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Posted by coachtrev on Tuesday, May 11 @ 15:37:18 CDT (2945 reads)
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How to hit the Ball | Youth Baseball Hitting
CoachMc writes "When
I ask youth baseball hitters, what is the first step to get prepared to hit the ball hard? I get
several
different responses and for the for the most
part they realize that it is
something we do to get our bodies
prepared to hit. The key is when do we as youth baseball hitters do it? I like to use a term “Early
Load” and
the key word is, early. When is
early? I have a little saying, once
pitchers get some where in the leg raise portion of the windup, a hitter
needs
to be doing something to get their body prepared to hit. Because the hitter who is standing in the box
and is not prepared will have a tough time being a successful hitter.
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coachtrev writes "Why Baseball Hitting Drills - The
art of hitting a round ball with a rounded stick was identified by USA
Today as the hardest feat in all of sports…what other sport identifies
prime talent as those who only fail 7 out of 10 times (a .300 BA) and
the greats of the game by failing only 6.50% of the time (a .350 BA)!Your actually considered pretty good hitter with a .280 batting average.
Posted by coachtrev on Friday, December 04 @ 21:46:52 CST (3677 reads)
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Youth Baseball Bat Size Chart
CoachMc writes "Youth Baseball Bat Size Chart just in time for Christmas! We have got with our blog partner at Youth Baseball Bats and updated their youth baseball bat size chart. You can receive it in the Downloads section Youth Baseball Bat Size Chart
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 02 @ 14:49:30 CST (3011 reads)
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Every hitter has their weaknesses. Perhaps it is a low, outside strike. Maybe they have difficulty with anything off speed, or pitches on the inner half of the plate. When you stop and think about it, the strike zone, from the knees to the letters, ranging from the inner half to the outer half of the plate, is a fairly large area to cover with a 32-34 inch bat. Great hitters understand this, and they discipline themselves to lay off pitches they know they struggle with early in the count.
Successful hitters understand their strengths as well. They understand the pitch they hit the hardest and most consistently. For me, it was the fastball up and in. When I saw this pitch, my eyes lit up, and I was swinging from my heels. What is your best pitch to handle? What pitches give you trouble? These are very important questions you must ask yourself. Once you know the pitches you like and dislike, you are well on your way towards developing a successful hitting plan.
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Posted by Andy on Monday, November 09 @ 16:34:02 CST (2142 reads)
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How fast does the ball travel to home plate
CoachMc writes "How fast does the ball get to home plate after the pitcher has thrown it.. "
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 06 @ 08:53:10 CDT (3185 reads)
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Youth Baseball Bat Size Charts used in picking youth baseball bats use player weight
and height to determine the proper bat length. While these are two very important factors, there are some other characteristics to consider in choosing a youth baseball bat that are missing from the sizing chart.. The bat length,
weight, grip, brand, and whether the player likes to choke up on the
bat are all important when determining which youth baseball bat a player is comfortable using. See the youth baseball bat size chart here
Posted by coachtrev on Thursday, April 02 @ 17:14:26 CDT (5927 reads)
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Cheap Youth Baseball Bats
baseballmom writes "How do I find a cheap youth baseball bat , but still good high quality? I am a single mom with limited resources but love my kids playing baseball. There are so many youth baseball bats available today. Which one should I buy? "
baseballmom writes "Wood and aluminum bats and the sweet spot. Almost every bat on the market seems to say it has a larger sweet spot now. What about flexible handles? Here is some links to educational studies by universities(not bat manufacturers) for some interesting reading. Youth baseball coaches are asked often about youth baseball bats. It helps to have all the knowledge you can. "
Jugs pitching machine-speed of jugs pitching machine
CoachMc writes "Jugs Pitching Machine and Jugs pitching machines. We have a chart to show just how fast your Jugs curveball pitching machine is throwing to your youth baseball hitters. "
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 17 @ 15:16:53 CDT (3917 reads)
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Hitting a baseball is one of the toughest skills to learn, particularly for young, developing players. It takes practice, practice, practice to develop into a better hitter, so it’s really important that players get maximum benefits from every batting practice session.
I call it Quick Toss,
and it’s proven to be a excellent training and teaching drill that can
be used virtually anywhere from the ball park to the backyard. Unlike
soft toss that's a slow arching toss from the side, Quick Toss suspends
the ball directly over the plate and in the "proper hitting zone".
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Posted by jeff on Wednesday, May 07 @ 13:00:00 CDT (5584 reads)
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New Hitting Drill Makes Practice More Productive
jeff writes "By Terry Scheele
Hitting a baseball is one of the toughest skills to master. And equally tough to teach. So to help players maximize their abilities and develop into better hitters, it is important for coaches to make batting practice as highly productive as possible.
Traditional "soft toss" has always been a favorite of coaches and is a great timing drill. But I have discovered a far better method... "
Posted by jeff on Thursday, April 10 @ 19:17:19 CDT (5416 reads)
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Big Barrel Baseball Bats
Youth Big Barrel Baseball Bats have become very popular in recent years for youth baseball players. Become A Home Run Hitter This Season!Bat Speed Training That Will Add 40 Feet Of Hitting Distance - Get noticed for consistent hard contact! Bat Speed !
Posted by Coach on Saturday, April 05 @ 01:05:10 CDT (5054 reads)
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