“You have to be open-minded. Closed minds don’t make progress.”

Nolan Ryan, MLB Hall of Fame pitcher

Click on the links below to learn more about topics that will help you improve your hitting (and pitching) and become a better baseball player.

Are You Hitting Hard Line Drives? – A checklist for identifying obstacles to hitting hard line drives.

Attitude and Toughness – Some thoughts on attitude and “being cool” by Geno Auriemma, and what it means to be a tough player by John Calipari and Jay Bilas.

Bad Hitting Cues – Here are some well-known hitting cues and advice that are either wrong or misleading.

Common Flaws – There are four very common flaws holding back many youth baseball players.

Fielding Links – Links to videos, drills, and information on fielding that I found useful.

Great Hitters Who Do Not Understand Hitting – Being a great hitter does not necessarily mean you understand the mechanics of hitting.

Hitting Links – Links to articles and information on pitching that I found interesting.

Pitching Links – Links to articles and information on pitching that I found interesting.

Pitching Matters – Even More Than You Think – Ron Wolforth on the importance of pitching.

Practice More Efficiently – Learn a new skill faster by making small changes to your practices and drills.

Product Reviews –  Reviews of hitting and pitching products both good and bad.

Proper Bat Path – Why you should “get on plane with the pitch” (and not “swing down” or “swing level”).

Rotational Swing – The rotational swing has nine key stages starting with the stance and ending with the follow through.

Stretch versus Windup – Should youth players use the stretch, windup, or both when they first learn to pitch?