Dropping Your Barrel? Here's How To Fix It!
Matt Antonelli explains what it means to drop/drag your barrel, why it makes hitting the ball difficult and how to fix the problem.
Stop Trying to Hit the Ball up the Middle
Chas Pippitt from Baseball Rebellion demonstrates why teaching batters to hit to center is a bad idea.
Hit More Consistently by Staying Off Your Toes
Matt Antonelli says that putting too much weight on your toes is a major reason that hitters are not connecting with the ball on time.
How to Do Soft Toss the Right Way
Sean Laird demonstrates the proper way to do soft-toss - something that few coaches do.
Hitters - Learn to Stay Connected With This Seated Hitting Drill
Coach Lisa Rizzo provides a hitting drill to keep hitters connected and instructs coaches on what they should be telling payers as they perform the drill.
Stop Pulling Off the Ball with This Hitters Drill
Matt Antonelli provides a drill, using a shorter bat, to keep hitters from pulling off the ball when they swing.
Sneak Peek Inside a Hitting Lesson with Future College Softball Player
A sneak peek inside a hitting lesson with Zoned Sports Academy's coach Duke Baxter and a new college softball commit. Interesting drills and discussion!
Key to Hitting a Sacrifice Fly
Dan Blewett explains how to hit sacrifice fly balls when your team is counting on you to do it.
Hitting Consistently is All About Body Angles
Brett from Baseball Rebellion discusses body angles and why they are crucial for consistent hitting.
How to Hit Off a Really Good Pitcher
Dan Blewett discusses how batters need to approach hitting off an extremely good pitcher.
Stop Telling Hitters to Keep Their Back Elbow Up!
Sean Laird explains why telling hitters to get their back elbow up is usually the opposite thing you need to be telling them.
Stop Telling Lefties to Hit to Left Field
Ken Krause tells coaches to STOP telling lefties they need to hit to left field and gives five solid reasons why.
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.