Tag Archive for: Hitting

The Other Type of Shoulder Instability: Batter’s Shoulder

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Several baseball injuries center around the inherent instability that the shoulder, or glenohumeral joint, provides.

The classic description of the golf ball (the humerus) sitting on the golf tee (the glenoid) is really a great description of how unstable the … Read more >

How Visualizing a Bad Performance Can Help an Athlete Avoid One

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The fear of failure—and the shame, embarrassment and ridicule that accompanies it—is a major hindrance of fluid, athletic motion and good performance on the field. It’s common wisdom that positive visualization and self-talk will enhance an athlete’s mindset, boosting confidence … Read more >

How Baseball Players Can Hit Fewer Pop-ups and More Line Drives

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In baseball, hitting has been undergoing a revolution in recent years. People are finally starting to realize that hitting the ball on the ground is not the best approach if one wants to have success at the plate.

Hitters are … Read more >

5 Rotational Power Exercises for Baseball Performance

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A strengthening program for baseball that doesn’t include rotational movements and “controlled rotation” is simply incomplete. Like the pitcher that throws 100 mph but has no idea where the ball is going, neither one is very effective.

Many of the … Read more >

Research Review: Weighted Implements and Swing Velocity

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Hitting success in the game of baseball can be classified with three distinct factors: decision time, swing velocity, and exit velocity.

Since exit velocity can be influenced by the first two factors, is there a way we can enhance swing … Read more >

3 Ways Baseball Players Can Become More Explosive

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Baseball is a game of explosive movements, but is often trained like an endurance sport.
Too often, baseball players are running poles or some other type of long distance running. They need to train explosively to match the demands of … Read more >

How to Prepare in the On-Deck Circle

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Baseball players have been swinging weighted implements in the on-deck circle for what seems like forever.

Weighted “donuts,” bat wraps, and heavy bats weighing up to 80 oz. are all fixtures at ballparks from the youth level up to the … Read more >

3 Exercise to Develop Rotational Power in Baseball Players

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Rotational ability is one of the key components in transferring power from the lower half and core towards either the catcher (pitching) or ball (hitting). Developing proficiency in this area will help further progress the efficiency of a complete power … Read more >

4 Pressing Exercise Variations For Baseball Players

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Developing a strong back is important for baseball players.

In the past I have talked about some general tips to use in order to grow a strong and big upper back. I have also given you some of my favorite … Read more >

Low Tech Ways to Maximize Your Bat Speed and Launch Angle

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Data-driven training is becoming the norm in baseball. We have learned so much about things like bat speed and launch angle over the last several years. We know so much more about what goes into becoming an elite baseball player.… Read more >