Posts Tagged ‘EliteBaseball.TV’
Members 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 -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 – 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 – 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 More