Jeff Kinne, Hampden-Sydney College (VA): Fix that uphill swing with this simple high tee drill.
September 30th, 2020: Learn how Blast can help improve your players with Jon Moscot, Gary Russo and Matt Tanner.
Jeff Kinne, Hampden-Sydney College (VA): Get your players to work on hitting off-speed pitches. The drill can be used with a coach throwing over hand or a pitching machine.
Jeff Kinne, Hampden-Sydney College (VA): Drill is intended to get players to feel a "deeper" in the zone point of contact.
Expo Theatre - Blast Motion: "Information to Application" from the 2020 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 35:19
Eric Snider & Adam Vrable, University of Louisville: "Louisville Offensive Approach: Hard Consistent Contact" from the 2020 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 1:05:39
Expo Theatre - HitTrax: "The Real Challenges of Hitter Assessment & Development" from the 2020 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 42:31
Rick Heller, University of Iowa: "A System to Develop the Complete Hitter" from the 2020 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 52:14
Justin Stone, Chicago Cubs: "Hitting in the 21st Century" from the 2013 ABCA Convention in Chicago, Time: 32:57
Jerry Haugen, Bob Keyes & Gary Pullins: "What the Best Hitters in Baseball Do" from the 2013 ABCA Convention in Chicago, Time: 38:16
Rocke Musgraves: "Hitting Drill Revival: Saving Swings" from the 2013 ABCA Convention in Chicago, Time: 40:40
Matt Senk, Stony Brook University: "New Bats-New Game: Stony Brook's Approach to Maximizing Your Offense" from the 2013 ABCA Convention in Chicago, Time: 41:51
Expo Theatre - Justin Goltz, Blast Motion: "Measure What Matters" from the 2019 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 27:11
Expo Theatre - Jason Ochart, Driveline Baseball & Jeff Albert, St. Louis Cardinals: "Developing Hitter's to Succeed in Today's Game" from the 2019 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 53:39
Expo Theatre - Scott Lynn, PhD & Justin Stone, Chicago Cubs: "Using Ground Forces to Improve Swing Power and Efficiency" from the 2019 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 33:14
Youth Clinic - Richard Austin, Richard Austin Baseball: "Approaches to Hitting" from the 2019 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 35:55
Youth Clinic - Allen Cox, Georgia Gwinnett College: "Utilizing Drills for Hitting Success" from the 2019 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 36:47
Link Jarrett, University of Notre Dame: "Building Complete Hitters" from the 2019 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 41:47
Expo Theatre - Bobby Pease, Chas Pippitt & Tyler Zupcic: "Proving Improvement: Using Technology to Measure Performance, Inform Instruction and Prove Player Development" from the 2019 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 40:02
Bill Springman, Detroit Tigers: "Hitting - Quick Zones" from the 2012 ABCA Convention in Anaheim, Time: 40:10
Dan Heefner, Dallas Baptist University: "Applying the Biomechanics of the Elite Hitters Swing" from the 2012 ABCA Convention in Anaheim, Time: 37:28
Mark Kingston, University of South Carolina: "Hitting: How to Apply All We Know" from the 2012 ABCA Convention in Anaheim, Time: 43:17
Steve Spring, Quality At Bats: "Confidence and Complete Daily Attainable Goals - Batting Average is Evil" from the 2012 ABCA Convention in Anaheim, Time: 34:07
Stan Luketich, Desert Vista HS: "New Bat. New Approach?" from the 2012 ABCA Convention in Anaheim, Time: 31:55
Dan Heefner, Dallas Baptist University: "Training Hitters to Compete Against the Modern Pitcher" from the 2018 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, Time: 39:34
Erik Bakich, University of Michigan: "Creating Team Offense" from the 2018 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, Time: 40:48
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: "Building A Solid BP Process" from the 2018 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, Time: 37:30
Youth Clinic - Rick Strickland, Rick Strickland Baseball: "Building Blocks for the Long-Term Athletic Development of Young Hitters" from the 2018 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, Time: 30:50
Craig Rainey, Adrian College: "Building a Complete Hitter" from the 2018 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, Time: 36:58
Tony Abetini & Howard Johnson: "Integrating the Visual and Physical Mechanics of the Swing in All of Your Practices" from the 2011 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 38:24
Gary Ward, New Mexico State University: "The Basic Hitting Systems" from the 2011 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 56:41
Jay Alexander: "Three Elements of a Good Swing" from the 2011 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 35:45
Casey Dunn, Samford University: "Progression Drills for Power: Building an Agressive Approach" from the 2017 ABCA Convention in Anaheim, Time: 40:21
Buddy Clark & Dan Koosed: "Using Technology to Unlock a Hitter's True Potential" from the 2017 ABCA Convention in Anaheim, Time: 33:06
Dennis Rogers, Eddie Cornejo, Rolando Garza & Youngjin Yoon: "Teaching/Coaching Dynamics and Specific Skill Set Development" from the 2017 ABCA Convention in Anaheim, Time: 39:28
Jay Johnson, University of Arizona: "Developing a Complete Offense and Hitting Approach" from the 2017 ABCA Convention in Anaheim, Time: 41:15
Steve Springer, Quality At-Bats: "How to Get Your Players to Compete with Confidence When They're Not Getting Hits" from the 2017 ABCA Convention in Anaheim, Time: 40:07
Rudy Garbalosa, Lynn University: "Preparing Hitters in Practice" from the 2010 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 39:55
Tim Pettorini, College of Wooster: "Wooster Hitting - Same Stuff, Different Angle" from the 2010 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 35:33
Jaime Cevallos, The Swing Mechanic: "Positional Hitting" from the 2010 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 38:19
Brian Harrison, Baldwin Wallace: "Hitting Timing: Training for Game Production Instead of Cage Results" from the 2016 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 34:07
Jeremiah Robbins, Umpqua Community College: "The Blue Collar Approach to Hitting" from the 2016 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 41:06
Andy McKay, Seattle Mariners: "Being Great is Being Boring - Hitting" from the 2016 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 39:00
John Mallee, Los Angeles Angels: "How Science and Analytics Changed the Swing" from the 2016 ABCA Convention in Nashville, Time: 39:54
Matt Nokes, MLB: "Becoming an Impact Hitter" from the 2009 ABCA Convention in San Diego, Time: 50:14
Don Slaught, RightView Pro: "See How We Adjust to Speeds & Locations of the Pitch" from the 2009 ABCA Convention in San Diego, Time: 1:01:23
Marc Johnson, Cherry Creek HS: "Let's Analyze the High School Swing" from the 2009 ABCA Convention in San Diego, Time: 40:33
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: "Efficient & Effective Batting Practice" from the 2009 ABCA Convention in San Diego, Time: 46:14
Brian Green, Washington State University: "Teaching Offensive Approach: Trust, Education and the 3 Keys" from the 2015 ABCA Convention in Orlando, Time: 40:30
Darin Everson, Colorado Rockies: "Energy Transfer Hitting Approach" from the 2015 ABCA Convention in Orlando, Time: 39:16
Paul Svagdis, Azusa Pacific University & Steve Vogt, Arizona Diamondbacks: "Developing a Hitting Approach from College to the Pros" from the 2015 ABCA Convention in Orlando, Time: 39:54
Travis Jewett, Tulane University: "Hitting Ain't Perfect: Creating Margin for Error In Your Swing for Offensive Success" from the 2015 ABCA Convention in Orlando, Time: 41:53
Peter Fadde, Southern Illinois University & Dillon Lawson, New York Yankees: "Doing Damage at the Plate by Training Pitch Recognition" from the 2015 ABCA Convention in Orlando, Time: 36:57
Jim Page, Millsaps College: "Hitting Drills to Build Your Swing" from the 2008 ABCA Convention in Philadelphia, Time: 36:34
Josh Holliday, Oklahoma State University: "Hitting Progression and Development" from the 2014 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 39:50
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: "Connecting the Mental and Physical Parts of Hitting" from the 2014 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 42:49
Ernie Rosseau, Brevard Community College: "C.F.L. Hitting" from the 2008 ABCA Convention in Philadelphia, Time: 39:42
Tracy Smith, Arizona State University: "Indiana Hitting - Plain and Simple" from the 2014 ABCA Convention in Dallas, Time: 41:32
Jeff Kinne, Hampden-Sydney College (VA): This drill is used for adjusting to off-speed pitches and it's especially good for kids when they first start to see off-speed pitches. The drill teaches the slight pause in the swing to get on time with the
Eric Kibler, Horizon High School (AZ): Coach Kibler takes you through his entire swing progression for working on a tee.
June 2nd, 2020 - Episode 8: Featuring Darin Everson, Rudy Garbalosa, Chris Hart, Link Jarrett and Ron Prettyman.
Eddie Cornejo, California State University Northridge: Working on the extremes will make every point of contact easier.
April 28th, 2020 - Episode 3: Featuring Greg Brown, Gabe Gross, Chris Hanks, Justin Stone and Jake Valentine
Eddie Cornejo, California State University Northridge: Sometimes the constraint must be uncomfortable to force a player to feel something different.
Eddie Cornejo, California State University Northridge: Allow the momentum of the "walk-in" to help correct bat path faults.
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: Allow your hitters the space to find their own timing and rhythm.
Eddie Cornejo, California State University Northridge: Great drill for the guys that are getting too technical. Helps them feel a strong hitting position in a controlled environment.
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: Break the swing down into small manageable pieces to isolate what your players need. Check out how Coach G does this with his Scap Load Drill.
Eddie Cornejo, California State University Northridge: Remove the variables of timing and pitch location so your hitters can have a singular focus; how are their pre-pitch movements effecting their ability to make solid, consistent contact.
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: Build strength in your legs while staying vertical and stacked. Great drill to help guys feel the proper transfer.
Eddie Cornejo, California State University Northridge: Eliminate unnecessary and/or wasteful movements through this self correcting drill.
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: Refine a hitter's weight transfer and turn with this simple step through drill. Great for guys who are getting stuck on their backside.
Eddie Cornejo, California State University Northridge: Simple timing drill that also smooths out a players swing.
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: Keep the barrel and the baseball connected as long as possible.
Dan Heefner, Dallas Baptist Univ: If you want your hitters to rotate effectively they need to load into their back hip and back glute properly.
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: Separation drill that is focused on getting to a balanced pre-launch hitting position.
Dan Heefner, Dallas Baptist Univ: Two different 'forced feel' drills that focus on correcting a hitter who's pushing their hands forward. Forced feel simply means that the hitter is placed within a constraint that allows him only one way to execute
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: Drill forces the hitter to close the front hip a little longer than normal. This is drill 2 of 8 that Coach G uses virtually everyday with his hitters.
Dan Heefner, Dallas Baptist Univ: Generate Power through the Core First by putting your hitter in a Physical Constraint.
Nino Giarratano, University of San Francisco: Get your hitters started and moving forward with rhythm. This drill is 1 of 8 that Coach G uses virtually everyday with his hitters.
Allen Cox, Georgia Gwinnett College: This drill is a staple in many players warm-up progressions.
Dan Heefner, Dallas Baptist Univ: Results speak - try this drill and watch how it helps clean up a bat path and generate line drives.
Allen Cox, Okotoks Dawgs: If you have hitters jumping out at everything this simple drill may be just the thing they need.
Dan Heefner, Dallas Baptist Univ: Master the Hip Hinge/Load with this Body Prep drill that looks to reinforce the feel of a connected swing.
Allen Cox, Okotoks Dawgs: Drill focused on swinging through the middle of the field.
Dan Heefner, Dallas Baptist Univ: Plyometric based Med Ball drill that helps hitters load and unload the swing efficiently.
Dan Heefner, Dallas Baptist Univ: Body preparation to reinforce the swing.
Allen Cox, Okotoks Dawgs: Hitting drill to help guys who have a tendency to pull off of the baseball
Brian Meyer, Butler University: Drill allows the hitter to feel the rhythm of separation.
JR, ABCA Staff: This unique video serves as a visual aid to demonstrate how difficult it is to hit a baseball. The illusions at the end of the video are intended to point out that your eyes don't always see what is really happening.
Jake McKinley, Milwaukee Brewers: Coach McKinley again brings us another drill that focuses on a hitters intent to achieve the desired outcome.
Brian Meyer, Butler University: Rhythm and timing drill that helps hitters launch into the proper sequencing.
JR, ABCA Staff: This routine is an awesome drill progression to build hand, grip and forearm strength. Be warned, hitting a tire will destroy your bats.
Allen Cox, Okotoks Dawgs: Rhythm and timing drill for hitters.
JR, ABCA Staff: Heavily influence by the work of Andy McKay, this video demonstrates a process to help a hitter focus on what matters the most.
JR, ABCA Staff: Kids love to break stuff and this Intent driven cage competition features a lot of "breaking" stuff.
Brian Meyer, Butler University: Hitting drill that allows the hitter to find and feel his weight shift/negative move. Helps guys who are getting too deep into their backside.
JR, ABCA Staff: Old school baseball at its finest. There is a reason this drill has been around for a long time.
Allen Cox, Okotoks Dawgs. Great drill for guys who are getting stuck on their backside.
JR, ABCA Staff: Hitters can learn a lot from ball flight and this video demonstrates a safe field layout to get two players hitting at the same time.
Allen Cox, Okotoks Dawgs: Isolate and simplify barrel path with this easy to execute drill.