Justin Stone describes this frequently mis-taught area of the swing – hitting coaches who teach their hitters to swing down to create backspin. See the video below and check out our 12 Week Sequential Video Series on the Video tab on this site.
Common Hitting Mis-Teaches, Video 2, "Get on Top"
November 12th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]
Common Hitting Mis-teaches – Part 1 – Hands Inside the Ball
November 4th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]In Part 1 of the “Common Hitting Misteaches” series Justin Stone dissects the swing mechanics hitting coaches are attempting to communicate when using the phrase “Keep your hands inside the ball.” Stone also explains the negative results that this phrase can cause if a hitter doesn’t understand the sequence of the swing or how to […]
Common Hitting "Mis-teaches" By Justin Stone
October 25th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]Justin Stone and Elite Baseball Training will be releasing a 4-part video series covering common verbiage used by hitting instructors that is holding today’s hitters back from achieving an efficient swing. The first video in the series will be released in early November. Trailer
Clint Frazier vs Austin Meadows Mechanics Comparison – MLB Draft
June 4th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]Justin Stone, a former D1 NCAA coach and MLB Video Analysis consultant takes a look at potential 1st round draft picks, Clint Frazier and Austin Meadows swing mechanics. See which will have to adjust mechanically for success at the next level, and which has more potential for growth and power output!
Elite Featured in Bleacher Report Article – Sale Mechanics Analysis by Travis Kerber
May 30th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]Check out today’s Bleacher Report article by featured White Sox writer Matthew Smith. Article sites Chris Sale’s mechanical flaws which will affect his durability. Video analysis by Elite pitching instructor Travis Kerber featured in the article. Click Here for Bleacher Report Article
Chris Sale Mechanics Analysis by Travis Kerber – Elite Baseball Training, Chicago
May 28th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]Chris Sale mechanics analysis by Travis Kerber, Elite Baseball Training, Chicago. See the reason that Sale will continue to have elbow issues in his current delivery.
Anthony Rizzo Swing Adjustment Mechanics Analysis
May 15th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]Here is an Anthony Rizzo swing adjustment analysis. See how his mechanical adjustments, per this May 5 Cubs Weekly interview, directly and indirectly affected his current production. Analysis by Justin Stone. Stone is a nationally recognized swing mechanics analyst and consultant for college and Major League teams.
1 Hand or 2 Hand Finish? You'll be surprised of the answer.
May 6th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]By Justin Stone I often get asked whether a player should have a 1 handed or 2 handed finish on the bat. Check our latest video blog for the answer. It may surprise you!
Will Connor Gillaspie Continue His Torrid Pace? – Swing Analysis
May 2nd, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]Connor Gillaspie has been a welcomed spark since starting for the White Sox. Can the Sox and fans expect his current pace to continue? Take a look at our thoughts with a video analysis of last night’s home run. Swing Analysis completed by Justin Stone. Stone is a nationally recognized 2d and 3d swing analyst. […]
From youth house ball to pro prospects – Interesting spectrum of results from this weekend
April 29th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]By Justin Stone Because I primarily work with older players, parents of youth players often ask me if would be appropriate to have their athletes work with me. My response is always similar, “It’s the same swing. We just get more attentative to detail as we get older.” Saturday night, while with my family, I […]
