As a baseball player and coach for the past 70 years I have to shake my head when I hear about all the new “baseball coaching techniques.” Some great coaches have begun to question themselves after being criticized for not teaching a certain way! Well guess what? I am an old timer and proud of it and the game hasn’t changed at all in the past 70 years except the kids are bigger, stronger, faster and baseball is now a global game!

To ignore grip strength or buy into the premise that great hitters don’t use their hands in hitting is a definite mistake.

The old suicide squeeze play has seemed to have gone the way of the Edsel, especially in the Launch Angle Age of MLB. Much more in vogue these days, especially in college baseball, is the safety squeeze play. The good news is the safety squeeze play is much less risky, easier to execute, and almost indefensible if executed properly.

Velocity Fastball Command Movement Breaking Pitch Command of the Breaking Pitch Change of Speed Pitch Command of the Change of Speed Pitch Ability to add and subtract speed creating BP  fastballs. Command of BP fastballs. Quality Move to the bases Sound Mechanics – Repeatability, Effectiveness, with healthy arms Ability to Field the Position Poise, Mental

The theory of hitting delves into the mechanics, strategy, and mindset required to excel at the plate. Read on to discover the hitting techniques from the founder of The Hit Doctor USA and Arsenal USA Baseball, Coach Joe Barth. Whether you’re looking to refine your swing or build confidence in game-time scenarios, these expert techniques can help unlock the tools you need to succeed at the plate.

Pitchers have key techniques to make batters miss, which are crucial for their success. In a game dominated by power-hitting, the ability to generate swings and misses is vital. Read on to discover the best strategies.