Philosophy is a system of thought. What is your coach’s hitting philosophy? Mine is the 75/20/5 Rule, which I created so that I can be held accountable for executing it by my hitters. I believe …
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Travel ball coaches are in full recruitment mode this fall for their summer Travel baseball teams. Each of them is promising that fall will be about development. As we have discussed in the past, …
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A goal is something you want to accomplish. In 1984, the Chicago Cubs won the MLB National League East Division title. I was an 8 year old living in Atlanta at the time watching as many games as I …
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To do something new is to do something you have never done before. For example, at one time, the game of baseball did not exist. I am one of the many who is glad it was invented. As we examine the …
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I’m so glad that the MLB has started. Whose your favorite MLB hitter? Mine is Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves. He does three things really well and I recommend that you study his swing …
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My hitters complete four phases of development each year: August-October; November-January; February-April; and May-July. In August-October, we start the year with a focus on trying new things to …
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