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The "dance with the pitcher" tips are great - could you maybe do a side-by-side video of this showing a pitcher and a hitter and how they are coordinated like this? Might help kids to see it visually. Thanks!
I gotta say man, I’ve been following your videos since March now, I haven’t played in 5 years until this April and I’ve been at the top of my game just being a sponge to the information you give. Thanks for the videos.
Also I use a leg kick but I know my timing needs to be sooner and I stay back so I don’t lunge forward, it keeps me in a athletic position to be in the best spot possible for when the ball comes in. I’m very comfortable at the plate now more than I have ever been.
My son just jacked his first piss rocket today! 12u We been rocking with you since coach pitch💯 Thanks coach Justin you are a blessing to a lot of athletes
I love this channel it's super helpful and I love that you explain good info and I love that you give us different ways on how we can make you know our baseball more better and I love how you give reasons on why what other coaches teach are a bad habit for other players that is why I love this channel a lot!
Ultimate Baseball Training yes I would like to see a video that goes over the throwing mechanics, fielding ground balls and a mental part as a infielder. I have a question will you have a sale on your programs on 4th of July? I have am interested into purchasing your program.
I've got some videos on throwing mechanics (th-cam.com/video/-aO9KtcUQCo/w-d-xo.html) as well as fielding ground balls, so be sure to check those out. I have not done the mental part as an infielder yet, but I will! Yes - we'll have a 4th of July special!
Coach could you do a video on pitchers being consistantly inconsistent! To help get the pitchers mentality on reading batters along with the catcher. I used this technique when I was in little league so we wouldn't burn out pitchers. Weak hitters get strikes still and smaller hitters still can get strikes with control! Reading a player helps to save our gas for bigger hitters.
My son just turned 13. He's been playing ball since he was 3 and now is on a travel team here in SC. He's really close to hitting home runs, just not quite there yet. He gets in right to the fence, but not over the fence. His travel coach told him to practice swinging his hips when he bats, and says that once he gets comfortable rotating his hips, he will have no problem hitting home runs. My son says when he tries doing it that way, he strikes out. He's never been taught to swing his hips so its unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Do you have any videos or suggestions that would help him get more comfortable, or just practice practice practice? Your videos are awesome by the way!!!
Good point about the leg kick. Another big hitter with barely any kick that comes to mind would be Stanton. Of course he's just a beast in general though. I have always kind of had a natural kick with my swing, but that's also probably because I stand with my front leg open when in my starting stance. I do find I've having trouble timing my load though, but that's also probably because I'm pretty rusty when it comes to actual game time.
No, I don't think so. I think casting is a separate issue and has very little to do with the load. I'd still use a load for that player. I would just really work on getting into a better launch position and staying connected to avoid casting.
Thanks for the quick reply - do you have any recommended drills on staying connected to avoid casting? Do you also think trying to keep the players hands taller will help with casting?
Hi coach, this is a great video that should help my 11 year old son, but I’m still wondering about the weight shift from back to front leg. His travel coach told me that much of his weight should stay on back foot throughout the swing, but I feel like the weight shifts to the front right before or at contact with the ball? What do you think? And a separate question: how far should the arms extend towards the ball in that final linear motion after the rotation of the hips? Thanks!
His weight should only stay back once his front heel drops and he begins the rotational part of his swing. That's when he'll hit against a firm front side and stay behind the ball. But there definitely needs to be a weight shift forward to generate momentum. As far as your second question, the arms shouldn't extend much after rotating your hips. They should remain tight to the body. At the point of contact, his right arm should make an L shape with his elbow tucked into his body. His left arm should still be bent and his hands should be palm up, palm down. (This is assuming he's a right handed hitter).
Ultimate Baseball Training - thanks so much coach. Also I think that it is so cool that you would take the time to reply to everyone watching your videos. You’re an awesome dude, and it’s obvious that you have a great love and respect for the game that I’ve been gradually learning as I get older 😊. Keep up the great work; you are making a difference and having a huge/positive impact on parents, athletes, and coaches!
The biggest thing is finishing with your bat high. Two hand or one hand is really personal preference. If you finish with one hand coming off the bat, it should happen well after the point of contact.
My daughter is having a tough time with rolling her wrist. I see her do it but I can't stop her from doing it. I think it is because she is swinging with all arms and not getting her lower body into it. I have been trying to get her to load properly and she just doesn't get it. I've took her to a batting coach and he's tried to help her but she just can't break it. The only thing that I've tried that seems to be any help is to widen her stance from the start, but it just doesn't look right and any time she does lifts her foot and steps and plants she just can't get it right and it looks awkward. She just can't get the timing right when she tries to leg kick at all. I know you say not to leg kick but even you do kick your leg forward a little, and any time she tries to do this she's lost.
My Son Charlie watches your videos all the time. Tomorrow he’s in the championship game for the Millstone Senior Little League. Thanks for the tips this season
Cool man. Mos def let me know. I have a group of kids that would love to get into it with you.. Just from the TH-cam tutorials, I have corrected the majority of all three of my sons mechanical issues. I have the capability to provide the strength and agility training; however, I was lacking the mechanics. So thank you.
I think you get frozen because you're not timing the fastball and adjusting to everything else. I'm not sure what level you play at, but if the pitcher throws his average fastball 82mph but can get up to 86mph, you better be ready to hit 86 and time it like he's going to throw 86. It's easy to tap the brakes and wait a click longer, but as you know, it's not easy to speed things up.
Good video. I like your content and concepts of drills. But i want to see the drill in motion. You do a lot of little segments of the drill and never really do a full version. Would like to see a full drill with some slow motion video to see it from start to finish.
Glad to hear that. If you're going to leg kick you absolutely need balance, but I think the biggest thing is understanding that the load is NOT a source of power. Too many kids think a leg kick will make them hit more dingers! haha
This post was 4 months ago and now I am reading it so question, did you successfully hit a homerun now? If you did that is great but if you have not, remember that progress will be sort of small achievements to the big one, so don't worry and you got this.
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The "dance with the pitcher" tips are great - could you maybe do a side-by-side video of this showing a pitcher and a hitter and how they are coordinated like this? Might help kids to see it visually. Thanks!
Thank you! That's a great idea. I'll definitely try to incorporate that into a future video.
This coach is one of the most helpful coaches I’ve had in a long time
I gotta say man, I’ve been following your videos since March now, I haven’t played in 5 years until this April and I’ve been at the top of my game just being a sponge to the information you give. Thanks for the videos.
Also I use a leg kick but I know my timing needs to be sooner and I stay back so I don’t lunge forward, it keeps me in a athletic position to be in the best spot possible for when the ball comes in. I’m very comfortable at the plate now more than I have ever been.
That's awesome to hear! I'm so glad the videos have been helpful!
Glad to hear you're more comfortable at the plate now! That's such a huge piece to great hitting.
My son just jacked his first piss rocket today! 12u We been rocking with you since coach pitch💯 Thanks coach Justin you are a blessing to a lot of athletes
I love this channel it's super helpful and I love that you explain good info and I love that you give us different ways on how we can make you know our baseball more better and I love how you give reasons on why what other coaches teach are a bad habit for other players that is why I love this channel a lot!
So glad to hear you enjoy our videos! Thank you for being part of the UBT Family!
thank you coach Justin keep up the GREAT job you are doing for us.
You're welcome! Thank you so much for the support! What would you like to see in future videos?
Ultimate Baseball Training yes I would like to see a video that goes over the throwing mechanics, fielding ground balls and a mental part as a infielder. I have a question will you have a sale on your programs on 4th of July? I have am interested into purchasing your program.
I've got some videos on throwing mechanics (th-cam.com/video/-aO9KtcUQCo/w-d-xo.html) as well as fielding ground balls, so be sure to check those out. I have not done the mental part as an infielder yet, but I will! Yes - we'll have a 4th of July special!
Thank you so much
Thanks for the help man! I am not too big, but these tips are helping me hit balls harder and farther
Thanks coach, this should help my power a lot!!
You're welcome! I hope it helps!
I watch ur vids every day and use ur advise in games
I appreciate that Susan!
Great video man very helpful and im taking this video to huge thought so i can hit a destructive homer.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it Luis!
Thanks for the tips!
You're welcome! What other videos would you like to see?
Ultimate Baseball Training I️ would like to see a video on how to stop diving over the plate!
thank you for making these video there really helping me get a better understanding about baseball keep up the good work
Nice video. I will incorporate these tips into my swing. Btw sick intro!
Thank you!! I appreciate that. I think the intro turned out sweet!
Thanks for the videos. I'm just a beer-league and new to playing baseball. Lacking any coaching, your content is how I try to train myself.
Nice vid coach Justin thanks for the help!
You're welcome Max! Appreciate the support! What else would you like to see on the channel in future videos?
Ultimate Baseball Training how to be the cut off man when the ball is hit far back
Coach could you do a video on pitchers being consistantly inconsistent! To help get the pitchers mentality on reading batters along with the catcher. I used this technique when I was in little league so we wouldn't burn out pitchers. Weak hitters get strikes still and smaller hitters still can get strikes with control! Reading a player helps to save our gas for bigger hitters.
thanks justin that's going to help with my leg kick!!
That's what I like to hear! What other videos would you like to see?
Ultimate Baseball Training can you make a video on how to get inside the ball, get on plane, and not drop your hands at the same time?
Thank you this is going to help
You're welcome! I hope it does! Anything else you'd like to see in future videos?
That was simply a great video!
Thank you so much!!
Great vid this will help me on the field
Thank you! Glad to hear that! What other videos would you like to see?
Ultimate Baseball Training I would like to see how to crowhop better
My son just turned 13. He's been playing ball since he was 3 and now is on a travel team here in SC. He's really close to hitting home runs, just not quite there yet. He gets in right to the fence, but not over the fence. His travel coach told him to practice swinging his hips when he bats, and says that once he gets comfortable rotating his hips, he will have no problem hitting home runs. My son says when he tries doing it that way, he strikes out. He's never been taught to swing his hips so its unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Do you have any videos or suggestions that would help him get more comfortable, or just practice practice practice? Your videos are awesome by the way!!!
Good point about the leg kick. Another big hitter with barely any kick that comes to mind would be Stanton. Of course he's just a beast in general though. I have always kind of had a natural kick with my swing, but that's also probably because I stand with my front leg open when in my starting stance. I do find I've having trouble timing my load though, but that's also probably because I'm pretty rusty when it comes to actual game time.
You'll get your timing back! You just have to get as many at-bats against live pitching as possible!
Coach you should do a video on the best baseball bats that will help a lot thank you
Have you seen this one yet?
th-cam.com/video/mxNwJZedIDY/w-d-xo.html
Hello justin and great videos I'm having trouble with the curveball what do you recommend justin.
You really need to get lots of reps with it in practice. Check this video out:
th-cam.com/video/5mZ2I0g8lp4/w-d-xo.html
OMG THIS WILL HELP MY SON!!!!!!
Thanks
You're welcome!
I understand your thoughts on pre-loading. If a player is bat casting, would pre-loading help them?
No, I don't think so. I think casting is a separate issue and has very little to do with the load. I'd still use a load for that player. I would just really work on getting into a better launch position and staying connected to avoid casting.
Thanks for the quick reply - do you have any recommended drills on staying connected to avoid casting? Do you also think trying to keep the players hands taller will help with casting?
Nice job with your work
It is the first day that I will ever see you
Thank you Jeremy!
Welcome to the UBT Family!
Love that new intro keep up the good work!🔥
Glad to hear that! 🔥Thank you so much for the support!
Thank you if i didn't have your videos I wouldn't be able to represent my country thank you for everything in so grateful for you!.
You're welcome. Comments like THIS are why I do this!!
Ultimate Baseball Training keep making what you're doing keep up the great work
Good stuff
Great video!
Do you like toetap? Or should I change it?
I'm cool with toe tapping! I think it can really help with proper timing!
Thx for the vid
You're welcome, Susan! What did you think of the video?
Hi coach, this is a great video that should help my 11 year old son, but I’m still wondering about the weight shift from back to front leg. His travel coach told me that much of his weight should stay on back foot throughout the swing, but I feel like the weight shifts to the front right before or at contact with the ball? What do you think?
And a separate question: how far should the arms extend towards the ball in that final linear motion after the rotation of the hips?
Thanks!
His weight should only stay back once his front heel drops and he begins the rotational part of his swing. That's when he'll hit against a firm front side and stay behind the ball. But there definitely needs to be a weight shift forward to generate momentum.
As far as your second question, the arms shouldn't extend much after rotating your hips. They should remain tight to the body. At the point of contact, his right arm should make an L shape with his elbow tucked into his body. His left arm should still be bent and his hands should be palm up, palm down. (This is assuming he's a right handed hitter).
Ultimate Baseball Training - thanks so much coach. Also I think that it is so cool that you would take the time to reply to everyone watching your videos. You’re an awesome dude, and it’s obvious that you have a great love and respect for the game that I’ve been gradually learning as I get older 😊. Keep up the great work; you are making a difference and having a huge/positive impact on parents, athletes, and coaches!
Love the New intro!!
Thanks Jeremy! I think it turned out great!
have you checked out ozzie albies? I heard he's rising as a major hitter in the MLB.
Watched this before my game and hit it over the fence..
The one behind me
Is there a proper way to finish a baseball swing? Two hand or one
The biggest thing is finishing with your bat high. Two hand or one hand is really personal preference. If you finish with one hand coming off the bat, it should happen well after the point of contact.
Good stuff...thx
Thanks Patrick! You're welcome!!
Great vid
Thanks Alex!
pitching drills
Have you seen the pitching drills we already have on our channel?
My daughter is having a tough time with rolling her wrist. I see her do it but I can't stop her from doing it. I think it is because she is swinging with all arms and not getting her lower body into it. I have been trying to get her to load properly and she just doesn't get it. I've took her to a batting coach and he's tried to help her but she just can't break it. The only thing that I've tried that seems to be any help is to widen her stance from the start, but it just doesn't look right and any time she does lifts her foot and steps and plants she just can't get it right and it looks awkward. She just can't get the timing right when she tries to leg kick at all. I know you say not to leg kick but even you do kick your leg forward a little, and any time she tries to do this she's lost.
My Son Charlie watches your videos all the time. Tomorrow he’s in the championship game for the Millstone Senior Little League. Thanks for the tips this season
Tell Charlie good luck tomorrow! You're welcome. So glad to hear the videos have been helpful.
Alway wanted to hit a homerun
I like the new intro
Thanks Brandin! I'm glad you like it!
Hey bro do you put on any clinics or camps?
Hey Robert! No camps or clinics currently scheduled, but in the future that's something we're looking into!
Cool man. Mos def let me know. I have a group of kids that would love to get into it with you.. Just from the TH-cam tutorials, I have corrected the majority of all three of my sons mechanical issues. I have the capability to provide the strength and agility training; however, I was lacking the mechanics. So thank you.
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Why is it that I crush medium fast pitches but when I very fast pitch comes I watch it go by? I have been hit multiple times. Is that the reason?
I think you get frozen because you're not timing the fastball and adjusting to everything else. I'm not sure what level you play at, but if the pitcher throws his average fastball 82mph but can get up to 86mph, you better be ready to hit 86 and time it like he's going to throw 86. It's easy to tap the brakes and wait a click longer, but as you know, it's not easy to speed things up.
Good video. I like your content and concepts of drills. But i want to see the drill in motion. You do a lot of little segments of the drill and never really do a full version. Would like to see a full drill with some slow motion video to see it from start to finish.
Sounds good! Thanks for the feedback Jared!
It was great. I see alot of kids also leg kick but i agree u need balance
Glad to hear that. If you're going to leg kick you absolutely need balance, but I think the biggest thing is understanding that the load is NOT a source of power. Too many kids think a leg kick will make them hit more dingers! haha
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For my OCD...please hit the ball off the tee at the end of the videos
To be fair Albert P. doesn't need much of a load when your 6"4 and 250 pounds of muscle. Lol but I agree with what your saying.
I almost hit a home run but it hit the Fence 🥺
This post was 4 months ago and now I am reading it so question, did you successfully hit a homerun now? If you did that is great but if you have not, remember that progress will be sort of small achievements to the big one, so don't worry and you got this.
I hit 9 home run in a game
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Thanks for watching, Zane! What'd you think of the video?
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