Key Word: Through
It may be basic to some, but I promise every player at one time or another forgets the key word to all baseball-related activities. With that in mind, here’s a short list of where the action of “through” should always be applied.
Swing Thoughts
Mechanics, mechanics, mechanics. Swing mechanics seems to be the only thing we think about when we’re trying to either improve up at home plate, or bust out of a slump. That’s the wrong way to go about it. In fact, if you think about anything during your AB, you’re out before you swing the bat.
Inverted W and Upright Rows
Sometimes the world of baseball can be so traditional, it can’t see or fix problems that can and have been corrected in the real world. Today I want to look at accepted throwing techniques and how similar they look compared to exercises athletes avoid.
Getting it Going
If you haven’t done so already, you need to be getting yourself ready to play now. Just do yourself a favor and DON’T just jump right in. In fact, even if you’re getting a late start, less is more, especially on Day One.
What Drill Should I Do Next?
Those who know me are aware of my disdain for 99% of the baseball drills out there. I have more than one reason why I find them to be ridiculous. Here’s a quick story illustrating why drills are busy-work at best, and more often a waste of time.
