Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast | ⭐Hitting Performance Lab⭐

Derek Mayson discusses common anxiety disorders among young athletes and offers practical methods coaches and parents can use to ease pressure and enhance performance. Derek Mayson of LockedInMentalTraining.com “What Anxiety Disorders Do You See with Young Athletes Today & How to Fix?” What we go over: Give us a Little Background from where you Started – you have a Great Story... What Anxiety...

Discover Shawn Sherman's Square1System, a unique training method proven to boost hitters’ exit speed by 5-6 MPH in just a few sessions. “Gain an Average of FIVE To SIX-mph Ball Exit Speed In A Couple Sessions Using Square1System” Here’s some of what will be discussed: What is the origin of the Square1System? What is your elevator pitch for the Square1System? Where was that aha moment where you saw...

College coach Justin Lewis breaks down exactly what recruiters seek in hitters. Get insider tips to help young players stand out and get noticed. Justin Lewis, Softball Hitting Coach for the Fresno State Bulldog softball team.   “What Are You Looking for When Recruiting Hitters?” What we go over: How did you get to being the hitting coach for Fresno State softball? What do you do when you com...

Lee Comeaux discusses how precision golfing principles can transform baseball hitting techniques. Discover methods to enhance accuracy and consistency at the plate. “How to Apply The ‘Precision’ Golfing Principles to Hitting?” Here’s some of what will be discussed: “You’re going to ruin low backs if you teach that!” “Golf is about accuracy. If you ain't accurate, you're not gonna play a good score...

Perry Husband discusses how strategic fastball placement can reduce elite hitters like Mike Trout to ordinary performance. Learn how Effective Velocity makes the difference. Part-2 Perry Husband of HittingIsAGuess.com and father of Effective Velocity, interview titled:   “Mike Trout reduced to a high school baseball player on fastballs on the inside part of the plate?” What we go over: What c...

Curtis Nelson explains random pitch training methods to help hitters effectively transition cage skills to live game situations. Boost your adaptability and in-game performance. Curtis Nelson, premier hitting instructor at Atkinson Baseball Academy in Kirkland, Washington “Random Pitch Training: How to Transition Cage Swings to The Game” Here’s some of what will be discussed: Rapsodo getting used...

Strength expert Jedd Johnson reveals powerful forearm training methods designed specifically for baseball and softball players to boost swing speed and hitting power. Jedd “Napalm” Johnson of DieselCrew.com, foremost expert on grip and forearm training “Ultimate Forearm Training for Baseball & Softball Players” What we go over: Where did the nickname “Napalm” come from? Why “finger” pullups ar...

Jeremy Frisch discusses the controversial approach of eliminating overhead shoulder exercises for baseball and softball athletes—learn why, and if it's right for your players. Jeremy Frisch founder of Achieve Performance Training, youth athletic development “What Do you Think About Totally Shutting Down Overhead Shoulder Development for Baseball or Softball Players?” Here’s some of what will be di...

Jim Macarelli emphasizes the critical connection between flexibility and effective fielding drills. Find out how improving flexibility enhances defensive skills. Jim Macarelli, hitting instructor and founder of BoomStic “I’ll have kids doing fielding drills, and then I'll stop and I'll say, I'll have mine up and I'll go you, you and you, you can't touch your toes, can you?” What we go over: People...

Rob Bruno shares his unique recruiting strategy modeled after Cal Berkley football’s approach. Discover how choosing 'Our Kind of Guys' builds winning baseball programs. What we go over: Very unique approach NorCal Baseball took when COVID hit If people call your program a travel ball program, why is that so offensive? Advice for players to do, evaluation wise, to get picked to play in your progra...

Danny Cahill discusses Area Scouts, a groundbreaking platform offering detailed athletic evaluations similar to a 'Carfax Report.' See how it can shape your athlete’s future. Here’s some of what will be discussed: Tell me what the difference is in what you're doing on the scouting side... Area Scouts: The “Carfax Report” for Athletes How long has Area Scouts been online with this program? Program...

Taylor Gardner addresses common swing flaws, focusing on pivot mechanics. Discover how pivoting correctly through the hip rather than the back foot unlocks greater hitting potential. Here’s some of what will be discussed: What is the role of the hands in a swing? Removing the "arm-yness" of youth swings. I struggle getting them to not want to pull the bat forward linearly. “Because your spinal eng...

Former MLB hitter Matt Nokes outlines how excessive lower-half rotation hurts hitting performance. Learn the right approach to balance rotation and power. What we go over: What’s the Major Benefit to “Staying Sideways”, What is Making the Hips Turn? Dangers to Performance of Over-Rotating the Lower Half, What is Directional Force? And Why is it Important?  And, Around the Zone Drill for Stayi...

Former Big Leaguer Aaron Miles shares mental and physical adjustments hitters can use to make 95-MPH fastballs feel slower. Gain confidence facing elite pitching. Here’s some of what will be discussed: “...players in dealing with this COVID layoff like to return at the top of their game? What would be your advice in that?” How Bunting can help players learn how to hit better How to make 95-mph pit...

Matt Pierce discusses the relationship between swing plane and ball flight. Learn how to correct overly steep swings to generate consistent line drives. What we go over: What kind of advice have you been giving players during this time of COVID? What advice do you give Seniors in High School? Do you see any Big Hitting Gems, like could be one or two on hitting Twitter? Please give some Advice to a...

Jeremy Johnson explains why focusing too much on rotation in cage work can harm swings. Explore reciprocal movement for smoother, more effective hitting. What we go over: Pushing the Hands versus Getting the Hands Connected What is the Greatest of All Time Athletes Way? How did GOATA et al. Methodology Increase Ball Exit Speeds by 7-mph? Teaching Surfers the Skateboarders Halfpipe via Talent Code?...

Dr. Joe LaCaze introduces Rotex Motion techniques for enhancing flexibility and movement efficiency in just minutes a day—ideal for baseball and softball athletes. Here’s some of what will be discussed: What do you Find to be the Biggest Mistake Coaches, Instructors, or Strength & Conditioning Coaches make in training Athletes? What makes Rotex Different? The Secret ‘Cat’ ‘Cow’ Rotex Exercise...

Heads Up Baseball’s Dr. Tom Hanson reveals mental hitting strategies to help athletes break barriers, stay confident, and excel under pressure. What we go over: Best Mental Approach for Hitters in Coming Back from COVID Layoff? Do you find Young Hitters Nowadays are Visualization Challenged because of Mobile Devices? What do you feel is the most Underutilized Mental Skill, Approach, or Practice? H...

Hitting guru Jaime Cevallos shares techniques to eliminate mental overload. Discover how simplifying your approach can dramatically improve your hitting. Here’s some of what will be discussed: What was the Biggest Eye Opener when you came back on the Baseball Scene with Hitting? What Changed (for better or worse) in the Hitting Community that you Noticed when you came back from Reclusion? What wer...

Daniel Robertson reveals how turning failure into flow—a technique mastered by Mike Trout—can elevate your hitting performance and resilience. Daniel Robertson played baseball at Oregon State, then played 4-years in the Big Leagues from 2014 to 2017 (Rangers, Angels, Mariners, & Indians) .  11-years total in professional baseball. 4-year 162-game MLB averages: BA: .262, 2B: 18, OBP: .314,...

Perry Husband discusses Effective Velocity’s impact, including why adjustable swings fail and how Jacob DeGrom dramatically improved by changing pitch locations. “Effective Velocity: Adjustable Swing Dies Slow, Hanging the Fastball, & How Jacob DeGrom Cut His ERA in Half by Locating This Pitch in This Location” What we cover: What is the biggest mistake you see a lot of hitting coaches make? W...

Coach Bob Bennett provides a step-by-step blueprint to rapidly elevate your coaching skills into the top tier—effective strategies for baseball and softball coaches. I've been doing research on an upcoming project called The Science Of Sticky Coaching .  I did an interview with legendary Coach Bob Bennett (my coach at Fresno State from 2000-2002), and Thomari-Story Harden (founder of Team Ave...

Daryl Weber reveals powerful ways to motivate athletes consistently, avoiding burnout and keeping their passion alive through balanced training intensity. In this interview, we went over the following: About 1:20 min. mark, where it all began for me when I started teaching hitters to "swing down". Dark time for my hitters then, and they weren't getting consistent results.  My knowledge stagna...

Dr. Tom Hanson shares methods from 'Heads Up Baseball 2' on maximizing focus and effort pitch-by-pitch. Learn to deliver your absolute best performance consistently. Here are some time-stamps to help you navigate the interview: About 2:30 minute mark, Dr. Hanson talks about his experience coaching baseball at UVA and D3 Skidmore College. It's a challenge to find someone who has a PhD in psychology...

Hitting expert Jaime Cevallos discusses the PitchView training aid, explaining how it rapidly enhances hitters' pitch recognition and reaction times—perfect for baseball and softball. Jaime Cevallos Interview (1-hour, 1-min total time for interview) ...here are the time-stamps of the audio interview, so you can skip around: I asked Jaime, "How do you explain to people what it is you do?" Talks abo...