Archive for 'Hitting Mechanics'

Why I Hate the Linear vs. Rotational Argument

Why I Hate the Linear vs. Rotational Argument

Posted on 06. Oct, 2010 by .

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I understand there is validity to these approaches…but the truth is…you don’t need to, and shouldn’t label yourself as “rotational” or “linear.” Getting caught up in these terms is probably the worst thing you can do for yourself, because you’ll just end up confused. I didn’t hit .450+ in college by blindly obeying one of [...]

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Do Pujols and McGwire Agree About Hitting?

Posted on 06. Oct, 2010 by .

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Key Points in the Video Pujols changes his approach later in the season McGwire points out the key to knee position during your swing (we hit this is lesson 3 of the Academy) Pujols changes his approach with 2 strikes tremendously Pujols key to hitting the outside pitch = letting the ball get deep Even [...]

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How I Solved My Top 5 Hitting Mistakes

How I Solved My Top 5 Hitting Mistakes

Posted on 11. Sep, 2010 by .

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The FREE Hitting Report Once I get this data put together, I am going to put it into a nice report and distribute it for free. I told you all I’ve been working on something over the past 6-8 months, and once we open this thing up, we’re not going to be keeping it up [...]

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How To Crush The Curveball

How To Crush The Curveball

Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by .

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Crushing the Curveball This week I want to discuss exactly what pitchers are trying to do with the breaking ball when they are attacking hitters. I believe that if you as a hitter understand how the pitcher is trying to go after you with the breaking ball, you will be better prepared to hit it [...]

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Josh Hamilton’s Secret to Weight Transfer

Josh Hamilton’s Secret to Weight Transfer

Posted on 28. Jul, 2010 by .

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The “Weight Transfer” Why do we call it the silent killer? Because for the most part, it’s a tough thing to observe during game situations because it happens so quickly in a baseball swing. The only visual ques we get are at the very beginning and the very end of our swing, which makes it [...]

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2 Things Pujols Does to Hit the Outside Pitch

2 Things Pujols Does to Hit the Outside Pitch

Posted on 24. Jul, 2010 by .

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The best way to learn is to ask the best. And the best at hitting the outside pitch with authority is Albert Pujols. I stumbled across this video a few days ago and it gives some awesome insight from Pujols’ himself into how he attacks the outside part of the plate. A few days ago [...]

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