Course curriculum

  • 01

    Before Diving In

  • 02

    Table of Contents

    • Intro & Before You Ask

    • Mechanics: Positional Awareness

    • Mechanics: Movement Capacity

    • Mechanics: Speed & Power

    • Mechanics: Efficiency & Whip

    • Timing: Plane Adjustments

    • Timing: Speed Decrease

    • Timing: Speed Increase

    • Timing: Live Pitching

    • *New* MB Mini Course
  • 03

    Before you ask: Answering potential questions

    • *Contact Hold vs Extension Hold

    • *True Angle vs. False Angle

    • *Drop Toss vs. Soft Toss

    • *Why the restricted stance?

    • *Trap Rested vs. Deltoid Rested

    • *What is an isometric?

    • *Utilizing MB during 1 handed drills
  • 04

    Best drills to do if...

    • About this section

    • Issue #1 - Inability to Hinge

    • Issue #2 - Falling Forward

    • Issue # 3 - Hanging Back

    • Issue #4 - Casting Hands

    • Issue #5 - Rolling Over

    • Issue #6 - Difficulty with Slow Pitching

    • Issue #7 - Difficulty with Fast Pitching

    • Issue #8 - Pulling Head Off Too Soon

    • Issue #9 - Dropping Shoulder / Dropping Hands

    • Issue #10 - Not Using Legs Enough

  • 05

    What to expect in Positional Awareness

    • Mechanics: Positional Awareness
  • 06

    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 1, Phase 1: Segmented Isos (Initial Stage)

    • 1.1 Stance Iso

    • 1.2 S/L Coil Iso

    • 1.3 Launch Iso

    • 1.4 Initial Commitment Iso (Lower Body Only)

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 1 - Phase 2: Segmented Isos (Final Stages)

    • 1.5 Secondary Commitment Iso

    • 1.6 Contact Iso

    • Extension Iso

    • 1.8 Follow Through Iso
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    A. Mehcanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 1 - Phase 3: Segmented Iso with Resistance (Initial Stages)

    • 1.9 S/L Coil Into Wall

    • 1.10 Launch with Rear Knee Block

    • 1.11 PVC Initial Commitment

    • 1.12 Horizontal Wall Resistance (Bat Lag)

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 1 - Phase 4: Segmented Iso with Resistance (Final Stages)

    • 1.13 Kneeling Contact to Heavy Bag

    • 1.14 45° Stance Contact to Heavy Bag

    • 1.15 Restricted Stance to Heavy Bag

    • 1.16 No Stride to Heavy Bag
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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 2 - Phase 1: Top Hand Segmented Iso (Initial Stages)

    • 2.1 Top Hand Stance Iso

    • 2.2 Top Hand S/L Coil Iso

    • 2.3 Top Hand Launch Iso

    • 2.4 Top Hand Initial Commitment Iso (Lower Body Only)

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 2 - Phase 2: Top Hand Segmented Isos (Final Stages)

    • 2.5 Top Hand Secondary Commitment Iso

    • 2.6 Top Hand Contact Iso

    • 2.7 Top Hand Extension Iso

    • 2.8 Top Hand Follow Through Iso

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 2 - Phase 3: Top Hand Segmented Iso with Resistance (Initial Stages)

    • 2.9 Top Hand S/L Coil Into Wall

    • 2.10 Top Hand Launch with Rear Knee Block

    • 2.11 Top Hand PVC Initial Commitment

    • 2.12 Top Hand Horizontal Wall Resistance (Bat Lag)

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 2 - Phase 4: Top Hand Segmented Iso with Resistance (Final Stages)

    • 2.13 Top Hand Kneeling Contact to Heavy Bag

    • 2.14 Top Hand 45° Stance Contact to Heavy Bag

    • 2.15 Top Hand Restricted Stance to Heavy Bag

    • 2.16 Top Hand No Stride to Heavy Bag
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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 3 - Phase 1: Bottom Hand Segmented Isos (Initial Phase)

    • Bottom Hand Iso

    • Bottom Hand S/L Coil Iso

    • Bottom Hand Launch Iso

    • Bottom Hand Initial Commitment Iso (Lower Body Only)

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 3 - Phase 2: Bottom Hand Segmented Isos (Final Phase)

    • Bottom Hand Secondary Commitment Iso

    • Bottom Hand Contact Iso

    • Bottom Hand Extension Iso

    • Bottom Hand Follow Through Iso

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 3 - Phase 3: Bottom Hand Segmented Iso with Resistance (Initial Phase)

    • Bottom Hand S/L Coil Into Wall

    • Bottom Hand Launch with Rear Knee Block

    • Bottom Hand PVC Initial Commitment

    • Bottom Hand Horizontal Wall Reistance (Bat Lag)

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 3 - Phase 4: Bottom Hand Segmented Iso with Resistance (Final Phase)

    • Bottom Hand Kneeling Contact to Heavy Bag

    • Bottom Hand 45° Stance Contact to Heavy Bag

    • Bottom Hand Restricted Stance to Heavy Bag

    • Bottom Hand No Stride to Heavy Bag
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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 4 - Phase 1: Segmented to Contact

    • MB Kneeling Stance to Contact Hold

    • 45° Stance to Contact Hold

    • Restricted Stance to Contact Hold

    • No Stride Stance to Contact Hold

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 4 - Phase 2: Segmented Top Hand to Contact

    • Top Hand MB Kneeling Stance to Contact Hold

    • Top Hand 45° Stance to Contact Hold

    • Top Hand Restricted Stance to Contact Hold

    • Top Hand No Stride Stance to Contact Hold

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 4 - Phase 3: Segmented Bottom Hand to Contact

    • Bottom Hand MB Kneeling Stance to Contact Hold

    • Bottom Hand 45° Stance to Contact Hold

    • Bottom Hand Restricted Stance to Contact Hold

    • Bottom Hand No Stride Stance to Contact Hold

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    A. Mechanics (1) Positional Awareness - Level 4 - Phase 4: Segmented to Extension

    • MB Kneeling Stance to Extension Hold

    • 45° Stance to Extension Hold

    • Restricted Stance to Extension Hold

    • No Stride Stance to Extension Hold

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    What to expect in Movement Capacity

    • Mechanics: Movement Capacity
  • 23

    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 1 - Phase 1: Segmented Tempos (Initial Stages)

    • *Tempo Hinge

    • Tempo Launch

    • Tempo Initial Commitment

    • Tempo Secondary Commitment

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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 1 - Phase 2: Segmented Tempos (Final Stage)

    • Tempo Contact

    • Tempo Extension

    • Tempo Follow Through

    • Tempo Follow Through with Reverse

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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 1 - Phase 3: Segmented Tempos with Resistance (Initial Stage)

    • Tempo to Extension + Contact Hold

    • Tempo to Contact + Contact Hold

    • Tempo to Secondary Commitment + Contact Hold

    • Tempo to Launch + Contact Hold

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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 1 - Phase 4: Segmented Tempos with Resistance (Final Stage)

    • Tempo to Extension + Extension Hold

    • Tempo to Contact + Extension Hold

    • Tempo to Secondary Commitment + Extension Hold

    • Tempo to Launch + Extension Hold

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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 2 - Phase 1: Top Hand Segmented Tempos

    • Top Hand to Extension + Contact Hold

    • Top Hand to Contact + Contact Hold

    • Top Hand to Secondary Commitment to Contact Hold

    • Top Hand to Launch + Contact Hold

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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 2 - Phase 2: Bottom Hand Segmented Tempos

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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 2 - Phase 3: Light Bat Segmented Tempos to Contact Hold

    • Light Bat to Extension + Contact Hold

    • Light Bat to Contact + Contact Hold

    • Light Bat to Secondary Commitment + Contact Hold

    • Light Bat to Launch + Contact Hold

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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 2 - Phase 4: Light Bat Segmented Tempos to Extension Hold

    • Light Bat to Extension + Extension Hold

    • Light Bat to Contact + Extension Hold

    • Light Bat to Secondary Commitment + Extension Hold

    • Light Bat to Launch + Extension Hold

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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 3 - Phase 1: Light Bat Segmented Tempos to Full Swing

    • Light Bat Extension + Full Swing

    • Light Bat to Contact + Full Swing

    • Light Bat to Secondary Commitment + Full Swing

    • Light Bat to Launch + Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 3 - Phase 2: Regular Bat to Contact (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip to Extension + Contact Hold

    • Split Grip to Contact + Contact Hold

    • Split Grip to Secondary Commitment + Contact Hold

    • Split Grip to Launch + Contact Hold

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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 3 - Phase 3: Regular Bat to Extension (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip to Extension + Extension Hold

    • Split Grip to Contact + Extension Hold

    • Split Grip to Secondary Commitment + Extension Hold

    • Split Grip to Launch + Extension Hold

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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 3 - Phase 4: Regular Bat to Full (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip to Extension + Full Swing

    • Split Grip to Contact + Full Swing

    • Split Grip to Secondary Commitment + Full Swing

    • Split Grip to Launch + Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 4 - Phase 1: Tempo to Contact Hold

    • Top Hand Loaded Pause + Contact Hold

    • Top Hand Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Top Hand to Contact Hold

    • Top Hand to Extension
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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 4 - Phase 2: Tempo to Extension Hold

    • Bottom Hand Loaded Pause to Contact Hold

    • Bottom Hand Loaded Pause to Extension

    • Bottom Hand to Contact Hold

    • Bottom Hand to Extension Hold
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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 4 - Phase 3: Tempo to Full Swing (Final Stages)

    • Tempo to Full + Full Swing

    • Tempo to Extension + Full Swing

    • Tempo to Contact + Full Swing

    • Tempo to Secondary Commitment + Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (2) Movement Capacity - Level 4 - Phase 4: Tempo to Full Swing (Initial Stages)

    • Tempo to Initial Commitment + Full Swing

    • Tempo Launch + Full Swing

    • *Tempo Hinge + Full Swing

    • Tempo Eyes Closed to Full + Open Eyes Full Swing
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    What to expect in Speed and Power

    • Mechanics: Speed & Power
  • 40

    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 1 - Phase 1: Light Bat Crossover Stance

    • Light Bat Crossover Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Light Bat Crossover Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Light Bat Crossover Stance to Extension Hold

    • Light Bat Crossover Stance to Full Swing

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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 1 - Phase 2: Light Bat Feet Together Stance

    • Light Bat Feet Together Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Light Bat Feet Together Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Light Bat Feet Together Stance to Extension Hold

    • Light Bat Feet Together Stance to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 1 - Phase 3: Light Bat Walk Up Sequence

    • Light Bat Linear Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Light Bat Linear Walk Up to Full Swing

    • Light Bat Cross Behind Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Light Bat Cross Behind Walk Up to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 1 - Phase 4: Light Bat Momentum Control

    • Light Bat Roll In Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Light Bat Roll In Walk Up to Full Swing

    • Light Bat High Knee Stance to Extension Hold

    • Light Bat High Knee Stance to Full Swing

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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 2 - Phase 1: Crossover Stance (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip Crossover Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Crossover Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Split Grip Crossover Stance to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Crossover Stance to Full Swing

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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 2 - Phase 2: Feet Together Stance (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip Feet Together Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Feet Together Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Split Grip Feet Together Stance to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Feet Together Stance to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 2 - Phase 3: Walk Up Sequence (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip Linear Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Linear Walk Up to Full Swing

    • Split Grip Cross Behind Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Cross Behind Walk Up to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 2 - Phase 4: Momentum Control (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip Roll In Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Roll In Walk Up to Full Swing

    • Split Grip High Knee Stance to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip High Knee Stance to Full Swing

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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 3 - Phase 1: Crossover Stance

    • Crossover Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Crossover Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Crossover Stance to Extension Hold

    • Crossover Stance to Full Swing

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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 3 - Phase 2: Feet Together Stance

    • Feet Together Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Feet Together Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Feet Together Stance to Extension Hold

    • Feet Together Stance to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 3 - Phase 3: Walk Up Sequence

    • Linear Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Linear Walk Up to Full Swing

    • Cross Behind Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Cross Behind Walk Up to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 3 - Phase 4: Momentum Control

    • Roll In Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Roll In Walk Up to Full Swing

    • High Knee Stance to Extension Hold

    • High Knee Stance to Full Swing

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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 4 - Phase 1: Heavy Bat Crossover Stance

    • Heavy Bat Crossover Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Heavy Bat Crossover Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Heavy Bat Crossover Stance to Extension Hold

    • Heavy Bat Crossover Stance to Full Swing

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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 4 - Phase 2: Heavy Bat Feet Together Stance

    • Heavy Bat Feet Together Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Heavy Bat Feet Together Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Heavy Bat Feet Together Stance to Extension Hold

    • Heavy Bat Feet Together Stance to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 4 - Phase 3: Heavy Bat Walk Up Sequence

    • Heavy Bat Linear Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Heavy Bat Linear Walk Up to Full Swing

    • Heavy Bat Cross Behind Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Heavy Bat Cross Behind Walk Up to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (3) Speed & Power - Level 4 - Phase 4: Heavy Bat Momentum Control

    • Heavy Bat Roll In Walk Up to Extension Hold

    • Heavy Bat Roll In Walk Up to Full Swing

    • Heavy Bat High Knee Stance to Extension Hold

    • Heavy Bat High Knee Stance to Full Swing

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    What to expect in efficiency and whip

    • Mechanics: Efficiency & Whip
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 1 - Phase 1: Narrow Restricted (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip Narrow Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Narrow Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Full Swing

    • Split Grip Narrow Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Narrow Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 1 - Phase 2: Moderate Restricted (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip Moderate Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Moderate Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Full Swing

    • Split Grip Moderate Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Moderate Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 1 - Phase 3: Wedge with Loaded Pause (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip Trap Rested Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Trap Rested Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Split Grip Connection Ball Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Connection Ball Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 1 - Phase 4: Wedge Stance (Split Grip)

    • Split Grip Trap Rested Wedge Stance to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Trap Rested Wedge Stance to Full Swing

    • Split Grip Connection Ball Wedge Stance to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Connection Ball Wedge Stance to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 2 - Phase 1: Narrow Restricted

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Extension Hold

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Full Swing

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Extension Hold

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 2 - Phase 2: Moderate Restricted

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Extension Hold

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Full Swing

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Extension Hold

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 2 - Phase 3: Wedge with Loaded Pause

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 2 - Phase 4: Wedge Stance

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance to Extension Hold

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance Pause to Full Swing

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance to Extension Hold

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance to Full Swing
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 3 - Phase 1: Narrow Restricted with Resistance

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Stance Deltoid Rested to Extension Hold with Banded Resistance

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Full Swing with Banded Resistance

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Extension Hold with Banded Resistance

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Full Swing with Banded Resistance
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 3 - Phase 2: Moderate Restricted with Resistance

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Extension Hold with Banded Resistance

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Full Swing with Banded Resistance

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Extension Hold with Banded Resistance

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Full Swing with Banded Resistance
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 3 - Phase 3: Wedge with Loaded Pause with Resistance

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold with Banded Resistance

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing with Banded Resistance

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold with Banded Resistance

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing with Banded Resistance
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 3 - Phase 4: Wedge Stance with Resistance

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance to Extension Hold with Banded Resistance

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance Pause to Full Swing with Banded Resistance

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance to Extension Hold with Banded Resistance

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance to Full Swing with Banded Resistance
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 4 - Phase 1: Narrow Restricted with Assistance

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Stance Deltoid Rested to Extension Hold with Banded Assistance

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Full Swing with Banded Assistance

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Extension Hold with Banded Assistance

    • Narrow Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Full Swing with Banded Assistance
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 4 - Phase 2: Moderate Restricted with Assistance

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Extension Hold with Banded Assistance

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Deltoid Rested to Full Swing with Banded Assistance

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Extension Hold with Banded Assistance

    • Moderate Restricted Stance Trap Rested to Full Swing with Banded Assistance
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 4 - Phase 3: Wedge with Loaded Pause with Assistance

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold with Banded Assistance

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing with Banded Assistance

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Extension Hold with Banded Assistance

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance with Loaded Pause to Full Swing with Banded Assistance
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    A. Mechanics (4) Sequencing & Whip - Level 4 - Phase 1: Wedge Stance with Assistance

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance to Extension Hold with Banded Assistance

    • Trap Rested Wedge Stance Pause to Full Swing with Banded Assistance

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance to Extension Hold with Banded Assistance

    • Connection Ball Wedge Stance to Full Swing with Banded Assistance
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    What to expect in plane adjustments

    • Timing: Plane Adjustments
  • 74

    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 1 - Phase 1: Top Hand Tempo In/Out Tee

    • Top Hand Tempo In Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Top Hand Tempo In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Top Hand Tempo Out Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Top Hand Tempo Out Pitch to Extension Hold
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 1 - Phase 2: Top Hand Tempo High/Low Tee

    • Top Hand Tempo High Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Top Hand Tempo High Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Top Hand Tempo Low Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Top Hand Tempo Low Pitch to Extension Hold
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 1 - Phase 3: Split Grip Tempo In/Out Tee

    • Split Grip Tempo In Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Split Grip Tempo In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Tempo Out Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Split Grip Tempo Out Pitch to Extension Hold

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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 1 - Phase 4: Split Grip Tempo High/Low Tee

    • Split Grip Tempo High Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Split Grip Tempo High Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Split Grip Tempo Low Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Split Grip Tempo Low Pitch to Extension Hold

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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 2 - Phase 1: Tempo In/Out Tee

    • Tempo In Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Tempo In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Tempo Out Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Tempo Out Pitch to Extension Hold
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 2 - Phase 2: Tempo High/Low Tee

    • Tempo High Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Tempo High Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Tempo Low Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Tempo Low Pitch to Extension Hold
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 2 - Phase 3: Low In / High Out Tee

    • Low In Pitch to Contact Hold & High Out Pitch to Contact Hold

    • Low In Pitch to Extension Hold & High Out Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Low In Pitch to Full Swing & High Out Pitch to Full Swing

    • *Reactive Low In & High Out Tee to Full Swing
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 2 - Phase 4: Soft Toss In & Out / High & Low Tee

    • Soft Toss In & Out to Extension Hold

    • Soft Toss In & Out to Full Swing

    • Soft Toss High & Low to Extension Hold

    • Soft Toss High & Low to Full Swing

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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 3 - Phase 1: Trampoline Bounce In & Out

    • Trampoline Bounce Out Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Trampoline Bounce Out Pitch to Full Swing

    • Trampoline Bounce In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Trampoline Bounce In Pitch to Full Swing
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 3 - Phase 2: Self Bounce Toss

    • Self Bounce Toss Out Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Self Bounce Toss Out Pitch to Full Swing

    • Self Bounce Toss In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Self Bounce Toss In Pitch to Full Swing
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 3 - Phase 3: Front Bouncing Toss True Angle

    • *Front Bouncing Toss True Angle Out Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Front Bouncing Toss True Angle Out Pitch to Full Swing

    • Front Bouncing Toss True Angle In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Front Bouncing Toss True Angle In Pitch to Full Swing
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 3 - Phase 4: Front Bouncing Toss False Angle

    • *Front Bouncing Toss False Angle In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • *Front Bouncing Toss False Angle In Pitch to Full Swing

    • Front Bouncing Toss False Angle Out Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Front Bouncing Toss False Angle Out Pitch to Full Swing
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 4 - Phase 1: Front Toss True Angle

    • Front Toss True Angle Out Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Front Toss True Angle Out Pitch to Full Swing

    • Front Toss True Angle In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Front Toss True Angle In Pitch to Full Swing
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 4 - Phase 2: Front Toss False Angle

    • Front Toss False Angle Out Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Front Toss False Angle Out Pitch to Full Swing

    • Front Toss False Angle In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • Front Toss False Angle In Pitch to Full Swing
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 4 - Phase 3: Pitching Machine True Angle

    • *Pitching Machine True Angle Out Pitch to Extension Hold

    • *Pitching Machine True Angle Out Pitch to Full Swing

    • *Pitching Machine True Angle In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • *Pitching Machine True Angle In Pitch to Full Swing
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    B. Timing (1) Plane Adjustments - Level 4 - Phase 4: Pitching Machine False Angle

    • *Pitching Machine False Angle Out Pitch to Extension Hold

    • *Pitching Machine False Angle Out Pitch to Full Swing

    • *Pitching Machine False Angle In Pitch to Extension Hold

    • *Pitching Machine False Angle In Pitch to Full Swing
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    What to expect in speed decrease

    • Timing: Speed Decrease
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    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 1 - Phase 1: Crossover Stance Delayed Intent

    • Crossover Stance Tee

    • Crossover Stance Soft Toss

    • *Crossover Stance Double Ball Soft Toss

    • Crossover Stance Trampoline Toss

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    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 1 - Phase 2: Feet Together Delayed Intent

    • Feet Together Stance Tee

    • Feet Together Stance Soft Toss

    • *Feet Together Stance Double Ball Soft Toss

    • Feet Together Stance Trampoline Toss

  • 93

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 1 - Phase 3: Wedge Stance Delayed Intent

    • Wedge Stance Tee

    • Wedge Stance Soft Toss

    • *Wedge Stance Double Ball Soft Toss

    • Wedge Stance Trampoline Toss

  • 94

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 1 - Phase 4: Gather Step Delayed Intent

    • Gather Step Tee

    • Gather Step Soft Toss

    • *Gather Step Double Ball Soft Toss

    • Gather Step Trampoline Toss

  • 95

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 2 - Phase 1: Light Bat Tennis Ball Bounce

    • Light Bat Split Grip Side Bounce

    • Light Bat Split Grip Self Bounce

    • Light Bat Side Bounce

    • Light Bat Self Bounce

  • 96

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 2 - Phase 2: Traditional Bat Tennis Ball Bounce

    • Split Grip Side Bounce

    • Split Grip Self Bounce

    • Side Bounce

    • Self Bounce

  • 97

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 2 - Phase 3: Light Bat Trampoline / Self Toss

    • Light Bat Split Grip Trampoline Self Bounce

    • Light Bat Split Grip Self Toss

    • Light Bat Trampoline Self Bounce

    • Light Bat Self Toss

  • 98

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 2 - Phase 4: Trampoline / Self Toss

    • Split Grip Trampoline Self Bounce

    • Split Grip Self Toss

    • Trampoline Self Bounce

    • Self Toss

  • 99

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 3 - Phase 1: Wedge Stance Front Bounce Toss from Kneeling Position

    • Wedge Stance Kneeling Tennis Ball Bounce Toss Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Wedge Stance Kneeling Tennis Ball Bounce Toss Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Wedge Stance Kneeling Tennis Ball Bounce Toss to Extension Hold

    • Wedge Stance Kneeling Tennis Ball Bounce Toss to Full Swing
  • 100

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 3 - Phase 2: Wedge Stance Front Bounce Toss from Standing Position

    • Wedge Stance Standing Tennis Ball Bounce Toss Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Wedge Stance Standing Tennis Ball Bounce Toss Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Wedge Stance Standing Tennis Ball Bounce Toss to Extension Hold

    • Wedge Stance Standing Tennis Ball Bounce Toss to Full Swing
  • 101

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 3 - Phase 3: Wedge Stance Slow Front Toss from Close Plate

    • Wedge Stance Close Plate Slow Front Toss Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • *Wedge Stance Close Plate Slow Front Toss Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Wedge Stance Close Plate Slow Front Toss to Extension Hold

    • Wedge Stance Close Plate Slow Front Toss to Full Swing

  • 102

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 3 - Phase 4: Wedge Stance Slow Front Toss from Far Plate

    • Wedge Stance Far Plate Slow Front Toss Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Wedge Stance Far Plate Slow Front Toss Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Wedge Stance Far Plate Slow Front Toss to Extension Hold

    • Wedge Stance Far Plate Slow Front Toss to Full Swing

  • 103

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 4 - Phase 1: Front Bounce Toss from Kneeling Position

    • Kneeling Tennis Ball Bounce Toss Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Kneeling Tennis Ball Bounce Toss Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Kneeling Tennis Ball Bounce Toss to Extension Hold

    • Kneeling Tennis Ball Bounce Toss to Full Swing
  • 104

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 4 - Phase 2: Front Bounce Toss from Standing Position

    • Standing Tennis Ball Bounce Toss Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Standing Tennis Ball Bounce Toss Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Standing Tennis Ball Bounce Toss to Extension Hold

    • Standing Tennis Ball Bounce Toss to Full Swing
  • 105

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 4- Phase 3: Slow Front Toss from Close Plate

    • Close Plate Slow Front Toss Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Close Plate Slow Front Toss Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Close Plate Slow Front Toss to Extension Hold

    • Close Plate Slow Front Toss to Full Swing

  • 106

    B. Timing (2) Speed Decrease - Level 4 - Phase 4: Slow Front Toss from Far Plate

    • Far Plate Slow Front Toss Loaded Pause to Extension Hold

    • Far Plate Slow Front Toss Loaded Pause to Full Swing

    • Far Plate Slow Front Toss to Extension Hold

    • Far Plate Slow Front Toss to Full Swing

  • 107

    What to expect in speed increase

    • Timing: Speed Increase
  • 108

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 1 - Phase 1: Load and Pause to Quick Hip Tee

    • Light Bat Split Grip Loaded Pause Full Swing

    • Light Bat Load and Pause Tee Full Swing

    • Split Grip Load and Pause Tee Full Swing

    • Load and Pause Tee Full Swing
  • 109

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 1 - Phase 2: Load and Pause to Quick Hip Soft Toss

    • Light Bat Split Grip Load and Pause Soft Toss

    • Light Bat Load and Pause Soft Toss

    • Split Grip Load and Pause Soft Toss

    • Load and Pause Soft Toss
  • 110

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 1 - Phase 3: Load and Pause to Quick Hip Drop Toss

    • Light Bat Split Grip Load and Pause Drop Toss

    • Light Bat Load and Pause Drop Toss

    • Split Grip Load and Pause Drop Toss

    • Load and Pause Drop Toss
  • 111

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 1 - Phase 4: Load and Pause to Quick Hip Front Toss

    • Light Bat Split Grip Load and Pause Front Toss

    • *Light Bat Load and Pause Front Toss

    • Split Grip Load and Pause Front Toss

    • Load and Pause Front Toss
  • 112

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 2 - Phase 1: Knob Loaded Focus

    • *Knob Loaded Bat Split Grip Tee Full Swing

    • *Knob Loaded Bat Tee Full Swing

    • *Knob Loaded Bat Split Grip Drop Toss

    • *Knob Loaded Bat Drop Toss
  • 113

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 2 - Phase 2: Handle Loaded Focus

    • *Handle Loaded Bat Split Grip Tee Full Swing

    • *Handle Loaded Bat Tee Full Swing

    • *Handle Loaded Bat Split Grip Drop Toss

    • *Handle Loaded Bat Drop Toss
  • 114

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 2 - Phase 3: End Loaded Focus

    • *End Loaded Bat Split Grip Tee Full Swing

    • *End Loaded Bat Tee Full Swing

    • End Loaded Bat Split Grip Drop Toss

    • End Loaded Bat Drop Toss
  • 115

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 2 - Phase 4: Traditional Bat with Bat Speed Focus

    • *Split Grip Tee Full Swing with Bat Speed Focus

    • *Tee Full Swing with Bat Speed Focus

    • *Split Grip Drop Toss with Bat Speed Focus

    • *Drop Toss with Bat Speed Focus

  • 116

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 3 - Phase 1: Front Toss 30' with Speed Increase Focus

    • *30' Speed Increase Front Toss Split Grip Extension Hold

    • *30' Speed Increase Split Grip Front Toss

    • *30' Speed Increase Front Toss Extension Hold

    • *30' Speed Increase Front Toss
  • 117

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 3 - Phase 2: Front Toss 25' with Speed Increase Focus

    • *25' Speed Increase Front Toss Split Grip Extension Hold

    • *25' Speed Increase Split Grip Front Toss

    • *25' Speed Increase Front Toss Extension Hold

    • *25' Speed Increase Front Toss
  • 118

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 3 - Phase 3: Front Toss 20' with Speed Increase Focus

    • *20' Speed Increase Front Toss Split Grip Extension Hold

    • *20' Speed Increase Split Grip Front Toss

    • *20' Speed Increase Front Toss Extension Hold

    • *20' Speed Increase Front Toss
  • 119

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 3 - Phase 4: Front Toss 15' with Speed Increase Focus

    • *15' Speed Increase Front Toss Split Grip Extension Hold

    • *15' Speed Increase Split Grip Front Toss

    • *15' Speed Increase Front Toss Extension Hold

    • *15' Speed Increase Front Toss
  • 120

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 4 - Phase 1: 37' Pitching Machine with Speed Increase Focus

    • *37' Speed Increase Pitching Machine Split Grip Extension Hold

    • *37' Speed Increase Split Grip Pitching Machine

    • *37' Speed Increase Pitching Machine Extension Hold

    • *37' Speed Increase Pitching Machine
  • 121

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 4 - Phase 2: 33' Pitching Machine with Speed Increase Focus

    • *33' Speed Increase Pitching Machine Split Grip Extension Hold

    • *33' Speed Increase Split Grip Pitching Machine

    • *33' Speed Increase Pitching Machine Extension Hold

    • *33' Speed Increase Pitching Machine
  • 122

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 4 - Phase 3: 29' Pitching Machine with Speed Increase Focus

    • *29' Speed Increase Pitching Machine Split Grip Extension Hold

    • *29' Speed Increase Split Grip Pitching Machine

    • *29' Speed Increase Pitching Machine Extension Hold

    • *29' Speed Increase Pitching Machine
  • 123

    B. Timing (3) Speed Increase - Level 4 - Phase 4: 25' Pitching Machine with Speed Increase Focus

    • *25' Speed Increase Pitching Machine Split Grip Extension Hold

    • *25' Speed Increase Split Grip Pitching Machine

    • *25' Speed Increase Pitching Machine Extension Hold

    • *25' Speed Increase Pitching Machine
  • 124

    What to expect in live pitching

    • Timing: Live Pitching
  • 125

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 1 - Phase 1: Traditional Front Toss with Variation

    • Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *Movement around Box Front Toss

    • Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • Angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss
  • 126

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 1 - Phase 2: True Angle Outside Pitch Front Toss with Variation

    • True Angle Outside Pitch Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *True Angle Outside Pitch Movement around Box Front Toss

    • *True Angle Outside Pitch Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *True Angle Outside Pitch Angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

  • 127

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 1 - Phase 3: True Angle Inside Pitch Front Toss with Variation

    • *True Angle Inside Pitch Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *True Angle Inside Pitch Movement Around Box Front Toss

    • *True Angle Inside Pitch Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *True Angle Inside Pitch Angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss
  • 128

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 1 - Phase 4: False Angle Outside Pitch Front Toss with Variation

    • *False Angle Outside Pitch Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *False Angle Outside Pitch Movement around Box Front Toss

    • *False Angle Outside Pitch Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *False Angle Outside Pitch Angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss
  • 129

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 2 - Phase 1: False Angle Inside Pitch Front Toss with Variation

    • *False Angle Inside Pitch Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *False Angle Inside Pitch Movement Around Box Front Toss

    • *False Angle Inside Pitch Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *False Angle Inside Pitch angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss
  • 130

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching Level 2- Phase 2- GB-LD- FB Front Toss with Variation

    • *GB - LD - FB Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *GB - LD - FB Movement Around Box Front Toss

    • *GB - LD - FB Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *GB - LD - FB Angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss
  • 131

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 2 - Phase 3: Start On the Plate, Move Off the Plate

    • Start On, Move Off Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *Start On, Move Off Movement Around Box Front Toss

    • *Start On, Move Off Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *Start On, Move Off Angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss
  • 132

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 2 - Phase 4: Start Off the Plate, Move On the Plate

    • *Start Off, Move On traditional Front Toss Game swings

    • *Start Off, Move On Movement around Box Front Toss

    • *Start Off, Move On Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *Start Off, Move On angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

  • 133

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 3 - Phase 1: Around the World Front Toss Variation

    • *Around the World Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *Around the World Movement Around Box Front Toss

    • *Around the World Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *Around the World Angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss
  • 134

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 3 - Phase 2: Appear Slow, See Fast Front Toss Variation

    • *Appear Slow, See Fast Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *Appear Slow, See Fast Movement Around Box Front Toss

    • *Appear Slow, See Fast Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *Appear Slow, See Fast Angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

  • 135

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 3 - Phase 3: Appear Fast, See Slow Front Toss Variation

    • *Appear Fast, See Slow Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *Appear Fast, See Slow Movement Around Box Toss

    • *Appear Fast, See Slow Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *Appear Fast, See Slow Angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

  • 136

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 3 - Phase 4: Change Up Tee Front Toss Variation

    • *Change Up Tee Traditional Front Toss Game Like Swings

    • *Change Up Tee Movement Around Box Front Toss

    • *Change Up Tee Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

    • *Change Up Tee angled Multi-Plate Variation Front Toss

  • 137

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 4 - Phase 1: Traditional Live Pitching

    • *Traditional Live Pitching Game Like Swings

    • *Fast and Slow Live Pitching

    • *High and Low Live Pitching

    • *In and Out Live Pitching
  • 138

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 4 - Phase 2: Angled Live Pitching

    • *True Angle Outside Pitch Live Pitching

    • *True Angle Inside Pitch Live Pitching

    • *False Angle Outside Pitch Live Pitching

    • *False Angle Inside Pitch Live Pitching
  • 139

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 4 - Phase 3: Movement Around Box Live Pitching

    • *Up in Box Live Pitching

    • *Back in Box Live Pitching

    • *Off of Plate Live Pitching

    • *On Plate Live Pitching
  • 140

    B. Timing (4) Live Pitching - Level 4 - Phase 4: Living Pitching Advanced Variation

    • *Start Off Plate, Step On Live Pitching

    • *Start On Plate, Step Off Live Pitching

    • *Start Off Plate, Move On Live Pitching

    • *Start On Plate, Move Off Live Pitching
  • 141

    MB Mini Course Intro

    • MB Mini Course Table of Contents

    • MB Introduction

    • How to Incorporate MB Drills

    • 3 Reasons Why We Like MB

    • Common Issues When Using the MB
  • 142

    MB Mini Course: Positional Awareness

    • MB Kneeling MB Throw

    • 45˚ Open Stance MB Throw

    • Restricted Stance MB Throw

    • No Stride MB Throw

    • Slow & Controlled MB Throw
  • 143

    MB Mini Course: Movement Capacity

    • Slow & Controlled In/Out Pitch MB Throw

    • Slow & Controlled High/Low Pitch MB Throw

    • Loaded Pause In/Out Pitch MB Throw

    • Loaded Pause High/Low Pitch MB Throw

    • Traditional In/Out/High/Low Pitch MB Throw
  • 144

    MB Mini Course: Speed & Power

    • Crossover MB Throw

    • Feet Together MB Throw

    • Linear Momentum MB Throw

    • Cross Behind Momentum MB Throw

    • Roll In Momentum MB Throw
  • 145

    MB Mini Course: Sequencing & Whip

    • Restricted Hip Pre-Set MB Throw

    • No Stride Hip Pre-Set MB Throw

    • Loaded Pause Hip Pre-Set MB Throw

    • Wedge with Pause & Hip Pre-Set MB Throw

    • Traditional Wedge MB Throw
  • 146

    Extra Innings Table of Content

    • Extra Innings Content
  • 147

    Things to do at home

    • 3 Ways to Work on Your Swing from Home

    • 3 Drills On Your Own
  • 148

    Drills for younger athletes

    • 5 Drills for 10U Athletes

    • Teaching the Inside Pitch to Younger Hitters

    • Hitting Different Pitches
  • 149

    Mental Performance

    • Create YOUR greatest 'hits'

    • In a Slump? Ask these first.

    • How to Create a Plan at the Plate

    • Softball is a sport of failure

    • Positive Feedback

    • Swing Thought

    • Power of Posture

    • A day vs. B day

    • Barrel Club!

    • Sweet Spot for Success

    • Steps for Prepping for Next AB

    • Nighttime Routine

    • Handling Negative Thoughts

    • Practice Like You Suck

    • All About Confidence

    • Scenarios During Front Toss

    • Take Ownership!

    • Having a Plan at the Plate

    • Work Ethic & Habits

    • Confidence...is it necessary?

    • Career vs. One Season

    • Hitters, take back the advantage!

    • FEMALE ATHLETE!

    • Visualizing a Hitter's Count

    • Hit Zone vs. Strike Zone
  • 150

    Hitting Different Pitches

    • Drills for the Outside Pitch

    • Prepping for a Dropball Pitcher

    • Drills for the Inside Pitch

    • How to use the false angle front toss

    • Pitching Machine Variations

    • Even vs. Odd Spin

    • Ground Ball - Line Drive - Fly Ball

    • Inside vs. Outside Pitch

    • Fast vs. Slow

    • Timing In Season

    • Outside Pitch Too Far Away?

    • Slower Pitching Swing Thought

    • Facing a Screwball

    • Situational Hitting with Runner on 3rd

    • Situational Hitting with Runner on 2nd

    • Seeing Better Pitching

    • Mentality when facing a drop ball

    • What's your swing thought?
  • 151

    Swing Mechanics Concepts

    • Should we be swinging level?

    • Talking about Separation

    • Back Side Drive

    • 45 Degree Stance Variation

    • Dynamic Balance

    • Use Your Brakes

    • Coil & Torque

    • Not All Hips are Created Equal

    • Improve Bat Speed

    • Tight vs. Loose Grip

    • Misconceptions In Coaching

    • Time To Contact

    • Leaning Back?

    • Holding Tension

    • Swing Speed

    • Feedback System

    • Inability to Hinge in the Swing

    • High vs. Low Swing

    • One vs. Two Handed Finish?

    • Hanging Back Too Far

    • Falling Forward in the Swing

    • Hips First

  • 152

    Coaching Concepts

    • Feel vs. Real

    • Cueing

    • Grading System for Coaches

    • Talking During Lessons

    • Person First, Athlete Second

    • Feeding the Mistake

    • Tracking with Eyes

    • Bend your knees in the stance?

    • Throwing a Coaching Plan Out the Window?

    • Structuring the First Lesson

    • Misconceptions in Coaching

    • Keeping a Hitting Journal
  • 153

    Swing Variations

    • Split Grip?

    • Why the Split Grip?

    • Upper Body Restrictions

    • Bat Whip vs. Bat Lag

    • Staying Inside the Ball

    • Connection Ball

    • Varying Bat Positions

    • Harnessing Backside

    • Heavy & Light Bat Utilization

    • Loaded Pause Variation Considerations

    • All about the Roll In Drill

    • Hitting Heavy Balls
  • 154

    Timing Drills

    • Bouncing

    • Bouncing Tennis Balls

    • 3-Plate Drill

    • Getting Your Rhythm

    • Reactive Soft Toss

    • 2-Tee Reactive Drill

    • Gamelike Soft Toss

    • Timing Drills to Do on Your Own

    • Movement in the Box

    • Around the World

    • Practicing for Varying Types of Pitchers

    • Quick Hack for Fast Pitching

    • Slow Pitching Struggle

    • Progressing Timing

    • In Season Drills

    • Fast vs. Slow Pitching

    • Get Comfortable Adjusting in the Box
  • 155

    Movement Variations

    • Side Planks for Sidebend

    • Side Bend for Tight Front Side Torso

    • Tips to Blend into the Weight Room

    • Get into Better Positions (Scap Load)

    • Positional Awareness

    • Anterior vs. Posterior Dominant Athlete