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He said: Everyone is lucky, few are prepared. PIP, you and me? We’re the same. We are pushing toward our dreams, refusing to bow to the fear, doubt, and overwhelm that sometimes crowds our minds.... Every day we PREPARE to get lucky. We wake up thinking about our goals. We work (researching/training/reviewing/acting) and plan. We pass on the Hanging Out invites to finish our workouts. We show up online or at practice or to open gyms (even on hard days). We go to bed dreaming about getting one step closer to our dreams. Here’s to us, the lucky ones. What’s one thing you’re doing this week to PREPARE? I’d love to hear from you. Keep Swinging, P.S. Wondering where to look for improvement? Check out the videos tab on this page.

Here's a great example of where cues become reality. Be careful when speaking to a hitter, because they will literally hear you. Often times this is a compensation for one of the earlier issues we've discussed. So directions like: Keep your hands inside the ball, Take the knob to the ball or... Throw your hands often means use less body to the hitter. These are directional cues to compensate for a spin. Can create hooking of the ball Produces very little force and bat speed and/or racing back elbow. Certainly out of sequence. Often used with amateurs to "make contact", but that disappears and causes more swings and misses with better play.

Common Swing Problem: Lower Body Spin The swing issue with the most force - close to efficient, but... Over recruits muscle Causes Squat or Spin... Loses Back Side Stretch Lead to: Over rotation Lack of Slack Pull on Front Side Hook or Slice Balls Weaker to Opposite Field Barrel Path is across body If you have an issue with any of these problems, let me help. Just send me a message and we can become a Better Ball Player.

20 Things You Can Do to Develop an Awesome Athlete Today's post is a little long, but well worth your time as a parent, guardian, or coach. Just click my docs link to get to it and if you like it please let me know or share with someone else. Thanks! https://docs.google.com//1Rt1U2_3WqvqbG3tzKR90LSP-zn/edit

Lower Push Leads to: Poor Sequencing Lunging... Loss of Separation Susceptible to off speed pitches See more

Common Hitting Mistakes Front Shoulder Pull Bat Drag Leads to: Loss of Consistency Loss of Posture... Over Rotation causing Bat Drag Weaker Opposite Field See more