2011 Bat Rules by Major Governing Bodies
2011 Bat Rules by Major Governing Bodies National Collegiate Athletic Association – BBCOR standard will go into effect January 1, 2011. This BBCOR standard also includes ABI testing on Accelerated...
View ArticleBaseball Bat Standards and Terminology
Baseball Bat Standards and Terminology There is a lot of controversy around baseball bat standards and most of that is due to safety concerns in recent years. This affects every level of baseball...
View ArticleInsider Hitting Point 2 – The Grip
Insider Hitting Point 2 – The Grip The player must have a correct grip to be in a good position at point of contact. An incorrect grip will make it difficult for the player to hit the ball...
View ArticleGrip Coaching Points
Grip Coaching Points A loose grip means fast hands. Not too loose but you want to make sure you are not squeezing the bat too tight causing your hands to bind up thus slowing down the swing. Don’t...
View ArticleInsider Hitting Point 3 – Plate Coverage
Insider Hitting Point 3 – Plate Coverage Plate coverage is an important part of getting setup and prepared to hit the baseball but is often overlooked by coaches of all levels. Lack of plate...
View ArticleInsider Hitting Point 4 – Stance
Insider Hitting Point 4 – Stance Moving beyond the grip and plate coverage it’s now time to take a proper stance to give you the best chance for a level swing. As you coach this game you will notice...
View ArticleBatter’s Box Setup Position
Batter’s Box Setup Position The average player playing against average competition should setup with their front foot closest to the pitcher placed at the point where the plate breaks back to its...
View ArticleKey Stance Coaching Points
Key Stance Coaching Points: As you have read above there are many different types of stances but the three most common ones are the square, open and closed stance. We feel the square stance is the...
View ArticleThe Square Stance
The Square Stance A square stance, shown in the above picture means the players feet are equal distance from the plate and on a straight line to the pitcher. The toes should be pointed toward home...
View ArticleStance Summary
Stance Summary: As a coach I have no doubt the best way to start a young hitter off is with a square stance. It will help them become balanced quickly with limited effort and will give them the best...
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