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8 Baseball Drills to Do at Home by Yourself This Summer

During the summer, baseball and softball hitters often find themselves without a batting cage, field… or even a partner. But they still want to get their swings in! One of the most common questions we receive from players and parents alike is "What are some baseball drills to do at home by yourself?" If you […]

Est. Reading:
4 min

Updated: September 19, 2023

Categories: Youth Baseball and Softball Hitting Articles General

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Are Baseball Fundamentals the “Secret Sauce” For Pro Success?

Athletes devote years to developing their skills hoping to earn a spot in the pros. Would you believe baseball fundamentals are essential to big league play?

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3 min

Updated: September 19, 2023

Categories: Youth Baseball and Softball Hitting Articles Drills General

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The #1 Most Important Focus of Hitting with a Level Swing

The focus of being level through the ball depends on your posture. Level to the ball is not the same as level to the ground, this is something that every player needs to understand. Watch retired Professional Ballplayer Matt Walbeck explain how to get on plane with a level swing at various degrees of height with a focus on your posture.

Est. Reading:
6 min

Published: July 30, 2020

Categories: Hitting Drill Videos

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Kinetic Chain Basics - The Benefits of Understanding this Powerful Sequence in Baseball-Softball

What is the Kinetic Chain and how does it pertain to hitting? What is the Kinetic Chain and how does it pertain to hitting? Whether it's a jump, sprint, throw or swing, our body creates movement as a chain of muscles firing in a specific sequence. For baseball and softball, one of these sequential, powerful movements is the swing!

Est. Reading:
7 min

Published: February 11, 2020

Categories: Drills Hitting Articles

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Best Ways to Use Batting Tees For Youth, Amateur, and Pro Hitters

Youth and pro hitters alike depend on batting tees day in and day out. This article explains how tee drills and training evolve through a player's journey.

Est. Reading:
5 min

Published: February 5, 2020

Categories: Hitting Articles

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The 3 Best Ways to Improve at Hitting a Curveball

Many hitters have a difficult time learning how to hit a curveball. This article we discuss some easy ways to help players improve upon this.

Est. Reading:
4 min

Published: December 17, 2019

Categories: Drills Hitting Articles

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