How to Effectively Use a Batting Tee
Batting tees aren't just for tee ball. Many top college players and even pro players use them to refine their hitting mechanics. Matt Antonelli explains how you can get the most out of your sessions with a batting tee.
Sneak Peek Inside Bat Path Hitting Lesson
Zoned Sports Academy provides a sneak peek inside a hitting lesson, teaching the softball player how to create the proper bat path with proper shoulder movement.
Try This Pipe Drill for a Better Swing Path
Brett from Baseball Rebellion demonstrates a drill for creating a better swing path using a PVC pipe.
Should You Swing a Wooden Bat?
Dan Blewett explains why swinging a wooden bat can make you a stronger and better hitter.
Should You Ever Choke Up on the Bat?
Dan Blewett discusses why you normally do not want to choke up on the bat and when it might be a good idea to do so.
Proper Hip Rotation for Hitters
Baseball Rebellion provides a sneak peek at a hitting lesson where they are working on proper hip rotation.
How to Practice Hitting a Curveball
Sean Laird says the secret to hitting curveballs is to practice htting balls deep in the strike zone to the opposite field. He says if you can't do it with an outside fastball, you'll never be able to do it with a curve.
Hitting Lesson - Stay Closed Longer
Sneak peek inside a hitting lesson where Coach Darren from Baseball Rebellion works with a batter on staying closed longer, which keeps his bat barrel in the hitting zone longer.
Increase Your Bat Speed in Just 5 Minutes!
Matt Antonelli demonstrates how to increase your bat speed in just 5 minutes.
Hitting 101 - How to Grip a Bat
For people brand new to the game, Dan Blewett demonstrates how to grip and hold a baseball or softball bat.
Great Drill for Proper Barrel Turn
Matt Antonelli demonstrates an excellent drill for ensuring a proper bat barrel turn.
Stay Connected to the Ground to Improve Your Timing
Matt Antonelli discusses how to stay connected to the ground when hitting and how it can help with your timing.
Coaches - Stop Telling Hitters to Get Their Foot Down Early!
Matt Antonelli says that coaches often make the mistake of telling hitters to get their lead foot down early and explains what they should be saying and emphasizing, instead.
Drills to Prevent Dropping Your Hands While Hitting
Matt Antonelli provides several drills to keep hitters from dropping their hands during their swing.
Sneak Peek Inside a Softball Hitting Lesson
Steve Nikorak from Zoned Sports Academy gives us a sneak peek inside a personal softball hitting lesson.
Hitters - How to Stop "Stepping in the Bucket"
Matt Antonelli says that stepping out during your stride is a result of bad hitting posture and provides drills to correct it.
Are You Making the Most of Batting Practice?
Matt Antonelli explains how many hitters do batting practice and tee work wrong, what they can do better and why it is important.
Keep Your Bat Path in the Zone Longer With This Tee Drill
Matt Antonelli provides a simple tee drill tip to help you keep your bat in the hitting zone longer.
Softball Hitting Lesson - Sneak Peek
Matt Antonelli provides an excellent sneak peek inside a personal hitting lesson with a softball player.
Why Barrel Depth is So Important for Making Solid Contact
Matt Antonelli demonstrates barrel depth and why it is important. Even if you're a little late, you can still make solid contact.
Hitting Tip - Track the Ball Better With This Simple Trick
Ken Krause provides a unique way to help hitters track the ball all the way into the catcher’s glove, helping them see the ball better.
Don't Forget to Turn Your Load Leg
Matt Antonelli explains why it is so important to get your back load leg turned during your swing.
6 Tips for Becoming a Better Bunter
Ken Krause from Life in the Fastpitch Lane provides 6 tips for bunting. Although they are softball-specific tips, many of them apply to baseball, too.
Do Your Batting Practice Like a Pro
Matt Antonelli points out four things that all elite hitters do during batting practice.
Hitting Drill to Prevent Lunging
Matt Antonelli provides an easy drill you can do with a batting tee, soft toss or full pitch that will help prevent lunging, keeping you back and coiled until you connect with a pitch.