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I’m 51 years old, I coach, and i STILL play competitive ball… An old school tip I had a problem with is; “KEEP THAT BACK ELBOW UP!!” When I played little league, almost every coach I played for told me to incorporate that into my batting stance, as a perfect starting point to a perfect swing… As a young ball player, I subconsciously used to think or KNOW that was wrong, (for me!)… You can make a GREAT case that it works for Bryce Harper, now with regard to teaching that to each and every young ball player, for me, that would go under the category of; “old school batting tips that do more harm than good”… I would like to respectfully ask Coach Justin: Can the, “BACK ELBOW UP” be number 6 on this list?? OR, at least a dishonourable mention!?
I played High School and college baseball back in the early 70s. My coach was a big Ted Williams guy. I totally agree with all your hitting tips. Keep up the great instruction
Very good advise about squashing the bug. I preach to my FP girls that a solid heal plant drives the hips into motion and that pulls the back foot. The same thing I saw a local college coach having his girls do a drill that focused on their front elbow coming up. The elbow is a result of leveling the hands quickly. Same as bug drill focusing on the effect and not the cause.
I was always confused because I read Ted William’s book and while he does say a slight up swing is best, he also says you need to stay on top of the ball. What he really means is that your HANDS should stay above the ball while the bat’s path comes slightly up. I’ve tried both “staying on top” and trying to hit the bottom of the ball with a slight upswing and I can tell you that in a game “staying on top” has brought me more success. I know it’s “real vs. feel” but for me, I can only control my hands, and my hands come down to start the swing and the bat follows that path, then you finish high with your hands so that bat finishes with that slight upswing. Again, it’s a cue thing, trying that slight upswing approach only lead to weak grounders and pop ups for me in game.
I really enjoy your site and great videos. Do you live in Colorado Springs? I notice that many of your videos are from our El Pomar fields that we play on in our over 50 league. I personally am a first ball/fastball hitter if it is in my zone. Always have been.
I have always been a contact hitter I will always be hitting doubles and triples every game, but still cant hit home runs the closest I have been to a home run was a shot off the wall. I am 13 btw
Home runs will come! There’s nothing wrong with consistently hitting doubles and triples. Keep squaring it up and hitting the ball hard… I promise, good things will happen! 👍🏼
This is kinda a weird question but I’m currently going into my sophomore year of high school and I haven’t played baseball since I was in 5th grade and recently have been wanting to play again so would you have any tips? Also don’t even know if it would be realistic to even play after that long but I’m just curious lol
@@cannonhamel4974 have a family member or friend give you little underhand tosses while you sit in the position to pop up and throw someone out stealing. If that doesn’t work you can work on your balance and technique without gear
@@mr.johnson9252 But the pitch being a fastball in the zone doesn't mean anything if I won't hit it well, which I often don't when I have not seen a pitcher before. In fact, a fastball in the zone serves as a good look at the pitcher's tendency, which makes it important to watch (at least for me).
⚾️ HITTERS: Be sure to grab the FREE "Contact Point Checklist" I mentioned in the video here: ultimatebaseballtraining.com/checklist/
✅ If you enjoyed the video, please smash that LIKE button and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!
😀 Have a great weekend!
I’m 51 years old, I coach, and i STILL play competitive ball… An old school tip I had a problem with is; “KEEP THAT BACK ELBOW UP!!” When I played little league, almost every coach I played for told me to incorporate that into my batting stance, as a perfect starting point to a perfect swing… As a young ball player, I subconsciously used to think or KNOW that was wrong, (for me!)… You can make a GREAT case that it works for Bryce Harper, now with regard to teaching that to each and every young ball player, for me, that would go under the category of; “old school batting tips that do more harm than good”… I would like to respectfully ask Coach Justin: Can the, “BACK ELBOW UP” be number 6 on this list?? OR, at least a dishonourable mention!?
I played High School and college baseball back in the early 70s. My coach was a big Ted Williams guy. I totally agree with all your hitting tips. Keep up the great instruction
Was coach Gordy Gillespie? He was a big Ted Williams guy. Told a lot of great stories about Williams.
11:33 even the guy in the back found his tips interesting 😭
Lol 😭
I just want to know what that is thinking.
He was thinking "Justin that's great and all, but I've got a field to drag, buddy."
I love how you explain things so simply but with great understanding
Very good advise about squashing the bug. I preach to my FP girls that a solid heal plant drives the hips into motion and that pulls the back foot.
The same thing I saw a local college coach having his girls do a drill that focused on their front elbow coming up. The elbow is a result of leveling the hands quickly. Same as bug drill focusing on the effect and not the cause.
The groundskeeper guy even stopped by to listen to Coach Justin's batting lecture, lol! 11:33
I was always confused because I read Ted William’s book and while he does say a slight up swing is best, he also says you need to stay on top of the ball. What he really means is that your HANDS should stay above the ball while the bat’s path comes slightly up. I’ve tried both “staying on top” and trying to hit the bottom of the ball with a slight upswing and I can tell you that in a game “staying on top” has brought me more success. I know it’s “real vs. feel” but for me, I can only control my hands, and my hands come down to start the swing and the bat follows that path, then you finish high with your hands so that bat finishes with that slight upswing. Again, it’s a cue thing, trying that slight upswing approach only lead to weak grounders and pop ups for me in game.
Thanks for all the tips coach
Hey coach I’m still having a hard time with timing. I’m not sure when to start my swing and when to plant that foot down. Think you give me any tips?
Make sure your front foot is down when the pitch is halfway between you and the pitcher. Imho.
U make so much sense thx for this
You’re welcome!
Hate the idea of hitting it the other way. I always teach them to hit it where it is. Great video. Great teacher.
I really enjoy your site and great videos. Do you live in Colorado Springs? I notice that many of your videos are from our El Pomar fields that we play on in our over 50 league. I personally am a first ball/fastball hitter if it is in my zone. Always have been.
Dude another great video
Nice video coach Justin I will for sure to avoid these tips
Thanks Max! Have an awesome weekend!
I have always been a contact hitter I will always be hitting doubles and triples every game, but still cant hit home runs the closest I have been to a home run was a shot off the wall. I am 13 btw
Home runs will come! There’s nothing wrong with consistently hitting doubles and triples. Keep squaring it up and hitting the ball hard… I promise, good things will happen! 👍🏼
This is kinda a weird question but I’m currently going into my sophomore year of high school and I haven’t played baseball since I was in 5th grade and recently have been wanting to play again so would you have any tips? Also don’t even know if it would be realistic to even play after that long but I’m just curious lol
Hlo..coach this is from india,kerala
Can you please share some ideas to recover from the hand injuries while pitching.it will be very helpful.
What type of hand injuries are you talking about? My best advice would be to follow what your doctor tells you to do if you’re injured
While pitching condinuously, hand muscle become very pain and feel no strength to pitch
Very nice video...😁
How can i become a better catcher at home with no gear
Don’t be a catcher if you have no gear, wears down your body and it’s extremely hard
@@shawnheaney2512 im getting gear and its taking forever and i want to work on catching more
@@cannonhamel4974 have a family member or friend give you little underhand tosses while you sit in the position to pop up and throw someone out stealing. If that doesn’t work you can work on your balance and technique without gear
@@cosmosurran8580 thank you very much
You can catch with no glove (index/ring finger and thumb) to work on being quiet. You can block with a tennis ball. Coupe options to get started.
Can we buy some of your t-shirt or caps ? and where can we do that ?
What’s the background music called?
My coach tells me to grip the bat with door knocking knuckles it feels very uncomfortable and because of that i do a neutral box grip
What about "swinging down to the ball"? A couple of old school coaches that I know of teach this to little leaguers.
Did u watch the video? It's number 3 on this list.
Swing down at the ball when you want to hit a grounder to move a runner over.
I’m a softball coach do you think these still transfer to that game?
Fundamentals are interchangeable between the two
Mostly yes. The plane of a fastpitch softball is different.
Squash the bug is supposed to be used with the front foot not the back
I never swing at the first pitch unless I’ve seen the pitcher before multiple times.
I wouldn’t recommend that…the first pitch is often a fast ball in the zone.
@@mr.johnson9252 But the pitch being a fastball in the zone doesn't mean anything if I won't hit it well, which I often don't when I have not seen a pitcher before. In fact, a fastball in the zone serves as a good look at the pitcher's tendency, which makes it important to watch (at least for me).
I have a question. You have so much baseball knowledge, have you played Major League Baseball.
*reactionary* is the word you were looking for.
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Maybe write a script and stop rambling.