A Proven Teaching Method for Hitting Coaches

A Proven Teaching Method

As you read this, think about what we want in the end – a road map per say.

1.       You will know the commonalities of exceptional hitters.(Swing mechanics of the best players   on earth)
2.       You should know what the hitters do from head to toe and from the start of the swing to the end of the swing. This will be the model we use.

Use the photos throughout as references for all the topics and concepts.

The program is taught step by step. It is also the way it is best learned.

*** One major problem I have witnessed over and over is “over-coaching”. It is very difficult to work on more than one thing at a time. Work on one thing, one technique, one commonality, one drill at a time. Then after a few workouts working on one technique, review the material, work on it a little and go to the next. Less is more sometimes. Less information at one time equals more focus on mastering that individual technique.

As we get into the information-commonalities, mechanics, techniques, drills, swing-thoughts think of it as a step by step process… learning and teaching. Exactness is one of my favorite words… if it is a word. But it is a term I want you to use extensively. If we are talking about where the hitter’s hands are at launch point, I want you to think, “What exactly does hands back mean? Behind my head? Behind my shoulder?”  Precise instruction and advice will be demonstrated throughout.

What, Why, How

Step 1 – Learn exactly what the fault, technique to correct a fault, commonality or concept is that is being taught
Step 2 – Learn why hitters make that movement, whether it is a swing fault or a well executed swing, or use a specific technique (Understanding WHY usually helps the hitter grab the concept better and the teacher, teach more effectively) with greater grasp of the concept.

Step 3 – Learn how the hitter can integrate these techniques, commonalities, concepts into their routine and ultimately have them become productive habits. How does the coach or parent teach these? What drills, swing thoughts or techniques are used to master each skill?

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