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Members Blog – Purpose of the Split Grip
One of the trends in baseball training is the split grip. In this members blog, Justin talks about the purpose of the Split Grip.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Lets Talk Timing
One of the most overlooked aspect of the swing in the timing aspect. In this members blog Justin talks about the timing of the swing and some findings he has come across along the way.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Tips to hitting a breaking ball
One of the questions Justin gets ask about the most, is any tips on hitting a breaking ball. Here he breaks down his approach to hitting breaking balls.
Read MoreMembers Blog – What is Movement Prep and why is it important?
One of the items you might see on the site is Justin’s movement prep plan, which goes into body movement more than just swing mechanics. In this weeks post, Justin talks about Movement Prep and its importance.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Goal Setting
One of the things Justin has spent time with the professional players when it comes to improving is filtering out the noise. Here is what he does with his professional players and how it can be incorporated with amateur hitters.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Importance of Metrics
Every time you turn on a baseball game you are more than likely going to be hearing about some sort of metrics. In this members blog, Justin talks about the metrics he finds value in the most.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Justin’s Role Off-Season
In a previous Members Blog, we talked about what Justin does as the Professional Director of Hitting while the season is taking place. Here we take a look at what he does during the off-season.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Where has Justin been and what has he been up to?
Justin has been away for a while. Here is what he has been up to.
Read MoreMembers Blog – How Lower Body Stability and Torso & Hip Deceleration lead to better swing direction.
Justin is back home for the off-season and is preparing for an upcoming coaches conference where he is giving a presentation on lower body stability, torso and hip deceleration and how that leads to better swing direction. This weeks members blog is a sneak peak on what his presentation is all about.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Arm Care
One of the questions we get on a regular basis, surround arm care and arm care routines. Whether you are a hitter or a thrower, proper arm care is crucial. This week, professional baseball hitting coach Rachel Folden goes through a brief j-band routine that she uses for her youth and professional players alike.
Read MoreMembers (Audio) Blog – Feeling the Barrel in the Turn
In this audio post, Justin talks about a tool that he has been using as of late to help with the feeling of the barrel in the turn along with some metrics in regards to the early metric score in regards to a blast sensor.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Things Hitting Coaches Focus on Most: Part 2
In the second of this two part post, Justin talks about the two areas he focuses on most when it comes to working with hitters.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Things Hitting Coaches Focus on Most: Part 1
In the first of this two part post, Justin talks about the two areas he focuses on most when it comes to working with hitters.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Rebuilding your swing
More times than not, the swing you have the 1st of the year is the swing you are taking with you into the season. Now is the time to break down your swing and start to build it back up. Justin talks about the steps he would recommend for players to take who are looking…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Early Season Struggles…….. When is it time to panic?
After being quarantined at home for so long, it only seems logical as we being to get back outside and playing again to see some early season struggles with your swing. Is it time to panic?
Read MoreMembers Blog – #ABCAatHome Perspectives – Hitting
During our time at home, Justin along with other members of the ABCA including Greg Brown of the Rays, Gabe Gross from Auburn, Chris Hanks and Jake Valentine got together to talk hitting.
Read MoreMembers Blog – At Home Training
During the Corona-19 stay at home order, Justin has been doing some Instagram live videos from his house. Here he talks about some work you can do from home with a tee, pvc pipe and a bat.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Story Time with Stone
Like most of you, Justin Stone is social distancing himself. As an avid reader, here are some recommendations of books he has for coaches and players who are looking for some things to read and get better in the process.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Things to do on Break
Members Blog – Constraint Drills (Heavy Bat) – Phase 3
We are up to Phase 3 of our Constraint Drills, using the heavy bat.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Constraint Drills (Fungo Bat) – Phase 2
Continuing with the second of three constraint drills, this time using the fungo bat.
Read MoreMembers Blog – SPECIAL POST – Common Language of Hitting
Normally our Members Blogs are of the visual variety, but this week it is a written one by Justin. Its a special one, check it out…….. Spring Training affords a lot of new opportunity. That goes for coaches as well. The Cubs have always had asked former organization “greats” to come to Spring Training to…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Constraint Drills (Short Bat) – Phase 1
Justin introduces the first of three constraint drills. Phase one includes the use of a short bat.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Purpose of the Split Grip
One of the things you see Justin and Travis doing a lot during their presentation/talks involved using the split grip. Here, Justin talks about the purpose of the split grip and how he is currently using it.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Visual Tracking
In this weeks members blog, Justin Stone answers a question from one of our members surrounding the ability to track the ball out of the hand as a hitter and its path to the catcher.
Read MoreMembers Blog – What is in your coaching toolbox?
January 2020, EliteBaseball.TV’s Travis Kerber spoke at the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Convention where he went into detail on items players and coaches can find in their toolbox along with how to add items to their toolbox on a budget.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Defining the “Spiral Line”
Recently Justin posted on Social Media about the Spiral Line. In this weeks post he goes into greater detail about understanding the inner-connectivity of the body in the swing and how that plays into the mobility of the player
Read MoreMembers Blog – Continuing work in the Gym
You worked all offseason in the gym getting bigger and stronger, but now that the season is about to start doesn’t mean it is time to stop. Justin talks about the needs to continue and what equipment to get if you can’t get there.
Read MoreMembers Blog – 2019 Spring Training Takeaways
Justin returned from his whirlwind trip around Spring Training over the past 6 weeks. In this weeks post, he talks about some of his takeaways from his 5 stops in the Cactus and Grapefruit league and how it relates to amateur athletes.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Defining Preferred Posture
Going off of a recent tweet, Justin defines and explains in detail what preferred posture is and how one approach works for some players but not for everyone.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Ruth and Gehrig Force Analysis
Justin has been talking a lot about the various forces in the swing recently. Here is a fun analysis using video from baseball greats Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to show what we are seeing in todays players isn’t a new concept.
Read MoreMembers Blog – 2019 ABCA Hitting Round Table with the Pros
Justin Stone (Cubs) was joined by other members of professional baseball community; Donald Ecker (Reds), Darin Everson (Rockies) and Kenny Graham (Brewers) as they held a roundtable for any interested coaches at the recent ABCA in Dallas about hitting. While some of the audio at times is a little quiet, the information is can’t miss.
Read MoreMembers Blog – 10 Step PVC Progression; Step 13 (Yes, you read that right)
On the 10 step PVC Motor Progression, we are onto step 13 (yes, we are on step 13 of a 10 step process). Justin invites Rachel Folden to participate in this weeks added step.
Read MoreMembers Blog – 10 Step Progression Continuation
Continuing off of the popular 10-step motor progression with the PVC pipe, Justin has added two more steps to the progression.
Read MoreMembers Blog – More than skin deep
The ole adage of “don’t judge a book by its cover” correlates to baseball as well. Justin talks about how it takes more than just you eyes to evaluate a hitter now-a-days. Understanding if you are a stiff mover, neutral mover or loose mover is important in putting together a hitters personalized attack plan.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Role of Legs in Baseball Swing
By: Justin Stone Introduction In baseball we hear coaches tell players to “get into your legs” or “use the ground” all the time. Coaches commonly state when describing the swing, “Hitters use the ground to create energy.” I can’t tell you how many times players will ask, with a puzzled look: “But…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Importance of Front Foot Interaction with Ground
This weeks post comes from a members inquiry looking for clarification on the importance of front foot interaction with ground in the swing. Members Blog – Importance of Front Foot Interaction with Ground from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Setting Posture to Correct Height with PVC Pipe
In this weeks continuation of the 10-step motor pattern, Justin implements another part looking to set posture to correct height using the PVC pipe. Members Blog – Setting Posture to Correct Height with PVC Pipe from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Dangers in Player Comparisons
It is difficult to compare players without knowing their mobility, flexibility and stability limitations and restrictions. In this week’s post, Chicago Cubs Bio-mechanical hitting consultant and EliteBaseball.TV founder Justin Stone, talks about the dangers and pitfalls in swing comparisons and the importance of assessing a players mobility, flexibility and stability. 1028- Members Blog – Dangers…
Read MoreMembers Blog – 10 step Motor Pattern Progression
Justin introduces a 10 step motor pattern progression using nothing more than PVC pipe. How is this going to help you as a hitter? Well, you are just going to have to watch to find out. Members Blog- 10 step Motor Pattern progression from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Functional Strength and Assessment is Here
Probably one of the most exciting things added to the site in some time. Our Functional Strength and Assessment program is now available. The very first thing players need to do before picking up a bat or ball to get ready for next year is to assess your mobility, flexibility and functional strength. Here is…
Read MoreMembers Blog – If I could turn back the clock
Justin has another special guest this week, former big leaguer Eric Munson. The guys talk about a variety of topics including what would he do differently growing up based on what he knows now. Members Blog – If I could turn back the clock from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Mental Approach
This week we had a special guest do the post, Mental Approach coach and one of the best in the business, Steve Springer. Take a listen to what he has to say. A must hear for all players and coaches. Members Blog – Mental Approach with Steve Springer from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Individualizing Approach
Justin talks about how there are no written rules in hitting. It is unique to the individual and what it means to use 60% of the field vs the whole field. Members Blog – Individualizing Approach from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Are you getting better?
Justin answers this weeks question of “how do you know if you are getting better”. All this time, money and effort into improving your game, but is it working? Members Blog – Are you getting better? from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Constructing a Lineup
One of the toughest things to do as a coach is putting together a lineup. Justin talks about his thoughts on what to look for when putting together a lineup. Members Blog – Constructing a lineup from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Aftermath of the Announcement
After the recent announcement of Justin as the Biomechanical Hitting Consultant for a MLB team, he talks about what that means not only for himself going forward but for the EliteBaseball.TV family as well. Members Blog – Aftermath of the Announcement from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Rundowns 101
Over the past couple weeks Justin has seen some pretty sloppy rundowns. When you are given the opportunity to get an out, you need to take it. Members Blog – Rundowns 101 from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Leg Speed in the Swing
Justin talks about the leg and lower body speed in the swing and how it can be incorporated with the recently added Functional Movement Drills.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Taking your catch routine to the next level
Usually, there is not much time to get ready before summer baseball games. Justin talks about what you can do to take your pre-game catch routine to the next level to help infielders, outfielders and catchers get ready for the game in limited time with limited space.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Don’t be Afraid to go to unusual instruction
Justin Stone talks about a recent interaction with a lesson client, and how he couldn’t believe the words coming out of his mouth, but it is what was needed to be done. Sometimes as players and coaches we can’t be afraid to go about unusual instruction approaches. Members Blog – Don’t be Afraid to go…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Defense can slump too
Like hitting, defense can go into slumps too. In this weeks post, Justin talks about some things he did to help himself bust out of that defensive slump. Members Blog -Defense can slump too from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Post Game Self Evaluation
In this weeks members blog Justin talks about self evaluation process asking yourself three questions after a game or tournament to self reflect and get valuable feedback on how participation in a game reflects performance. Members Blog – Post Game Self Evaluation from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – SideToss
Side toss, if not done properly can do more harm than good. In this blog Justin talks about what you should do to maximize your side toss drill
Read MoreMembers Blog – What to look forward to at EliteBaseball.TV
Justin Stone and his staff at EliteBaseball.TV are always looking for ways to help athletes improve their swing. Take an inside look of what is to come at EliteBaseball.TV and how you as a member will benefit.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Taking a lead away from 2nd base
Continuing with the theme of leading off, we move onto 2nd base. When done correctly, most say it is easier to steal 3rd base than it is 2nd base. Members Blog- Getting a lead off of 2nd base from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Taking a lead away from 1st Base
Justin goes over proper technique and what to look for when leading off of 1st Base Members Blog- Leading off of 1st Base from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Keeping your eye on the ball
Justin talks about the verbiage I am sure all young baseball and softball players have heard at least one time in their career “Keep your eye on the ball”. What exactly does that mean, and is it even possible? Members Blog – Keeping your eye on the ball, but what does that mean? from Elite…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Using the whole field
In this weeks self-admitted controversial blog post, Justin talks about the pros and cons of “using the whole field” and the approach he takes to get the most of his athletes. Members Blog- Using the whole field from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Step back and Go
In this weeks Members Blog, Justin adds two more drills that will be added to the 12-week sequential hitting program. A dry-drill and a tee-drill to help athletes get a better understanding of loading against the backside and not over the backside. Members Blog – Step Back and Go from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Pulling the baseball and contact points
In this weeks blog Justin talks about pulling the baseball, and the importance of doing so in a controlled drill environment. Members Blog – Pulling the Baseball and Contact Points from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Initial thoughts on over speed training from 2018 ABCA Conference
Justin just got back from the 2018 ABCA convention in Indianapolis. While out there he met up with an organization from the golf world and their product and his findings are going to start us down a path very few have been. Here are some of his initial thoughts on the over speed training and…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Dangers of manipulating attack angle out of sequence
In this, the first members blog of 2018, In this weeks Members blog, Justin talks about the dangers of manipulating attack angle out of sequence Members Blog – The dangers of manipulating attack angle out of sequence from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Maximizing Bat Speed
This week Justin talks about the entire hitting sequence and the idea of starting from the ground up is all designed to take the slack out of the body. Youth hitters might try to stay in sequence and the body parts are moving in the right order, but still are not maximizing bat speed. Justin…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Keeping hip load tight into the turn
Justin talks about coming back from doing a camp in Iowa where there was an important piece to the hitting sequence that he went over several times for athletes to get the feeling and understanding of, and that was about how the hip load transitions into the body rotation, especially in the lower half. In…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Putting your best foot forward
Justin clarifies a philosophy previously taught regarding the stride foot and how it is now being taught and how it helps the progression of the swing. Members Blog – Putting your best foot forward from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Two tee drill
Justin introduces you to one of the newest segments of the sequential hitting program. Unlike other two tee drills, Justin goes into detail as to why he likes the one and how it helps hitters slow things down and work on their posture
Read MoreMembers Blog – Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
In this weeks post Justin talks about the struggles hitters have with the inside pitch, and what are some things you can do to get comfortable being uncomfortable with the inside pitch Members Blog -Get Comfortable being uncomfortable on the inside pitch from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – What should you be doing now?
Justin goes into great detail about what, as athletes, we should be doing at this point in the year along with talking to coaches about what we should be looking for and how we can help our athletes. It isn’t just about telling them what to do, its about make sure they understand and feel…
Read MoreMembers Blog – What is with all the striKKKKKKKKeouts lately?
This weeks members post stems from seeing a recent tweet from this years playoffs. Justin dives into the growing curiosity trend behind the increase in strikeouts and whether it is something for youth hitters to emulate. The answer might surprise you. Members Blog – What is with all the striKKKKKKKe outs lately? from Elite Baseball…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Take aways from Chicago Cubs Instructional League
Justin recently returned from Chicago Cubs instructional league in Arizona and talks about what he took away from working with pro players and how it can equate to those who aspire to one day become big league players themselves. Members Blog – Take aways from Cubs Instructional League from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Functional Movement Drills
Justin comes to you from a different setting……..a gym. Developing functional strength is not only for the elite and advanced athlete, but for the youth athlete as well. Often times things we ask the youth athletes to do from a fundamental standpoint, they simply don’t have the functional strength to do yet. What are some…
Read MoreMembers Blog – 100 Ground Ball Challenge
Justin throws out a challenge to those athletes looking to take advantage of the nice weather before most athletes are sent indoors for the winter. Members Blog – 100 Groundball Challenge from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Are you putting your best foot forward?
Justin talks about a common hitting misconception. This misconception surrounds the way the front shoe lands as a hitter. Not only does he talk about the misconception, but also the “why” as to why he teaches certain things. Members Blog – Are you putting your best foot forward? from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – What is Power? Part 2 of 2
In the second of this two part post on power, Justin discusses maximizing ground force for youth athletes using as little energy as possible to complete a movement.
Read MoreMembers Blog – What is Power? Part 1 of 2
Justin asks each new player that takes a hitting lesson “What is your intention?” or “What is it you are trying to do or get out of this lesson?” By far, there is one common response…….. POWER. However, do players really know what they are saying when they answer they want more power or know…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Baseball is a GAME and games are meant to be FUN
Justin reminds athletes and coaches about why we play this GAME. Baseball is a game, and games are meant to be FUN. There is time for focusing on mechanics and there is time to cut it loose and let athletes find what makes them unique. In this post Justin talks about things he did as…
Read MoreMembers Blog -Hitting Cue Clarification – Letting the Ball Travel
Justin clarifies in greater detail about letting the ball travel/get deep and how it can impact your swing.
Read MoreMembers Blog -One set of mechanics does not work for all players
Justin talks about a recent interaction with a player in his college boot camp series. In detail, he speaks about asking the right questions to get to the root of his hitting deficiencies. He also explains why to not let anybody tell you there is a “one size fits all” swing pattern and why you…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Myths and Realities about the back shoulder during the swing
Justin answers a members question about the back shoulder during the swing; what hitters THINK they are doing vs what what they really ARE doing.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Training isn’t just done between the lines
Justin interviews Elite Alum and current Xavier University player Sam Flamini about what he, like so many successful players, does to increase his success beyond the lines pitch to pitch, at bat to at bat and game to game as he works towards his goal of playing at the next level.
Read MoreMembers Blog – More Offseason Training with Rockies’ Mike Tauchman
In the second of this two part post, Justin continues to talk about some of his off-season work with Colorado Rockies’ Mike Tauchman and the adjustments they made including the four step mechanical overhaul used helping to lead to Mike’s MLB debut and some of their favorite drills you can incorporate at home. Members Blog…
Read MoreMembers Blog – Offseason Training with Rockies’ Mike Tauchman
In the first of this two part post, Justin talks about some of his off-season work with Colorado Rockies’ Mike Tauchman and some adjustments they made including the four step mechanical overhaul used helping to lead to Mike’s MLB debut.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Introducing the Post-Stride Slotting Sequence drill
After a recent encounter with a player who flew in for a 3-day “boot camp” in an attempt to make their swing more efficient the focus was on taking the swing from a “pushing motion” to creating whip. During the training a new drill was introduced, the post-stride slotting sequence that he goes over here…
Read MoreMembers Blog- Follow Up on correlation between Exit Velo and Launch Angle
After getting feedback on a previous Members blog about exit velocity and launch angle, Justin goes into greater detail about what to look for and the correlation between exit velocity and launch angle
Read MoreMembers Blog – Dangers and Pitfalls of impressing style upon athletes
In this weeks blog, Justin goes into detail about a recent interaction with a player and the dangers and pitfalls associated with impressing style upon athletes. Members Blog – Dangers and Pitfalls of impressing style among athletes from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – The Great Exit Velocity and Launch Angle Debate
In this week’s member blog we go into greater detail on launch angle and exit velocity for all levels of players and talk about the reasoning behind it and why it might go against the grain for some. EliteBaseball.TV Member Blog – Launch Angle and Exit Velocity from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Scap Load Follow Up (part 2)
In this week’s member blog we follow up from a recent post on the scap load based on an experience during a lesson taking the scap load conversation to the next level.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Stride Direction
In this week’s member blog Justin talks about the stride foot direction and what 3 common stride errors hitters have that impact bat path and how to correct them
Read MoreMembers Blog – What is the “Scap Load” and why is it important to know?
In this week’s member blog EliteBaseball.TV talks a lot about the “scap load” in their dynamic hitting program, but here we go into greater depth about just what the scap load is, why it is an important part of the swing and what to look for to make sure you are doing it correctly.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Correct way to grip the bat
In this weeks member blog, we get back to basics and answer a members question about the correct way to grip the bat.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Individual and tandem relay concepts and drills.
This weeks EliteBaseball.TV member blog comes to you from London England where Justin introduces some individual and tandem relay concepts and drills. Members Blog – Cut Drills from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog- Low Tee drill, why to use it and the swing flaws it fixes
Justin talks about his time with Chicago Cubs Minor League Hitting Coordinator Andy Haines about his recent time at spring training and the low tee drill and just what flaws in hitters swings it will help to fix Members Blog – Low Tee Drill from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – My favorite team bunting drill
In this bonus bunting blog, we go over our favorite team bunting drill for players 8 to 80 that keeps all players active and engaged Members Blog – Team Bunting Drill from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMembers Blog – Basics of Bunting part 3 of 3; drill work
In part 3 of this 3 part series, we dive into our two favorite bunting progression drills
Read MoreMembers Blog – Basics of Bunting part 2 of 3; taking it to the next level
In part 2 of this 3 part series, we dive into more detail about the different styles and types of bunting along with proper footwork, fundamentals and game strategy
Read MoreMembers Blog – Basics of Bunting – Part 1 of 3
In the first of a 3 part series we cover the basic fundamentals of proper bunting technique Members Blog – Bunting Part 1 from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
Read MoreMaking the Turn at Short
This week’s Members Blog goes over a small change I’ve made in teaching the double play turn for a Shortstop. This will help cut down precious time when you’re trying to turn two.
Read MoreTravis Kerber Speaking at the Illinois HS Coaches Convention
Travis Kerber had the honor of speaking at the Illinois HS Coaches Convention last weekend in Lombard, IL. See his full presentation here.
Read MoreWorking Double Play Turns into your Catch Routine
Here’s an easy way to implement double play turns into your catch routine. A great way to get your middle infielders extra reps of a key situation. Working Double Play Turns into your Catch Routine from Elite Baseball on Vimeo.
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