Check out our 5th video in our series of hitting mis-teaches, about the coaching cue, “Strong Top Hand.” Learn how this is a poor cue for a deeper rooted problem.
Common Hitting Mis-Teaches #5 – "Strong Top Hand"
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Common HItting Mis-Teaches #4 – "Get Your Foot Down Early"
November 26th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]“Get your foot down early.” An often used hitting cue that has killed many of swing sequences. See why this hitting cue is detrimental to your swing in our new, “Common Hitting Mis-Teaches” video.
Common Hitting Mis-Teaches # 3 – "Get Extension"
November 19th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]Here is our 3rd in our weekly “Hitting Mis-Teaches” series – “Getting Extension.” This is a portion of the swing you shouldn’t ever have to work on. Learn how to do this correctly by clicking on our videos tab above and signing up for the 12 Week Sequential Hitting Plan. See the video below:
Common Hitting Mis-Teaches, Video 2, "Get on Top"
November 12th, 2013 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]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 – 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 […]
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. […]
Elite Baseball Training 16U Trent Johnson Commits to University of Arizona
December 11th, 2012 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]Elite Baseball Training 16U player, Trent Johnson, ranked by Perfect Game as the state’s No. 1 prospect for the class of 2015, made a verbal commitment to play baseball for 2012 National Champion University of Arizona during an unofficial visit to campus last week. The opportunity is a dream-come-true for Johnson, who grew up spending […]
Common hitting mistake – Pushing the bat: How to feel and fix it
December 8th, 2012 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]So many hitters push the bat instead of creating whip. Mostly because of hitting coaches who stress being short to the ball “using the hands” without making sure the body sequences correctly first. Here is a quick tip on how to feel and fix “pushing.
1st hitting coaching point with Georgia Tech Commit
December 4th, 2012 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]Quick coaching point from a new lesson, Zac Ryan from Andrean HS in Indiana. Zac is a very talented senior who is committed to Georgia Tech. Check the coaching point video below about keeping the spring around the rear hip with a upper body, resistent, pull-back. For more information check our coaching clinics and videos […]
Throwing Arm Angle Study
December 1st, 2012 [easy-share buttons="facebook,twitter,linkedin,mail,print" counters=0 native="no"]By Travis Kerber – Head Instructor, Elite Baseball Training One of the first memories I have about throwing is from when I was in Little League and my coach use to always say, “Throw over the top”. The other throwing cue that I remember hearing from coaches was, “Don’t throw sidearm, it’s bad for you”. When you’re a […]
