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We have created a comprehensive 9-step Hitters Development Program
With a structured outline based on the integration of:
biomechanics, athletic training, & skill development:
Unlock your full hitting potential with the CRUSH Hitting Development Program!
This expertly designed program focuses on 9 essential components to elevate your game.
Bat Speed/Exit Velocity (EVALUATION): Measure your current performance and identify areas for improvement.
Balance and Posture (SET): Master your stance for optimal stability and control.
Timing & Rhythm (SEPARATION): Develop the perfect timing to enhance your swing.
Bat Path (SWING): Fine-tune your swing mechanics for maximum efficiency.Lower Body Mechanics (SWING FINISH): Harness the power of your lower body to drive the ball further.
Bat-to-Ball Skills (CONTACT): Increase your ability to make consistent, solid contact.
Pitch Recognition (VISION): Sharpen your skills to identify pitches quickly and accurately.
Approach and Mental Game (PLATE PLAN): Build a winning mindset and strategic approach at the plate.
Power Potential (FARM STRONG): Transform your swing into a power tool that can change the outcome of any game.
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Biomechanical Analysis and Evaluation
Purpose: Identify inefficiencies or areas of improvement in the hitter's mechanics.
Details: Use high-speed video, motion capture, or wearable technology to assess the hitter's swing. This evaluation helps tailor a personalized training plan aimed at improving bat speed, swing efficiency, and overall hitting mechanics while minimizing injury risks.
Mobility and Flexibility Training
Purpose: Enhance range of motion for better swing mechanics and power generation.
Details: Incorporate dynamic warm-ups and flexibility drills focused on hip rotation, shoulder mobility, and thoracic spine movement. This training prepares the body for the demands of hitting while maintaining efficient movement patterns for increased swing power.
Strength and Power Development (FARM STRONG)
Purpose: Build total body strength, focusing on hitting-specific muscles.
Details: Tailored strength programs to develop lower body power (legs, hips), core strength, and upper body explosiveness. These strength and conditioning routines integrate weight training and plyometrics to create explosive power behind the swing while maintaining balance and stability at the plate.
Mechanics Mastery
Purpose: Develop optimal hitting mechanics for better performance.
Details: Focus on refining the swing’s path, stance, and hand positioning. This stage aims to ensure the hitter’s mechanics are efficient and repeatable, helping them maximize bat speed, timing, and power. Video analysis is used to track progress and adjust mechanics where necessary.
Contact and Consistency Training
Purpose: Improve the ability to make consistent, solid contact with the ball.
Details: Drills emphasize hand-eye coordination, pitch recognition, and barrel control. Tee work, front toss, and live batting practice are essential to building consistency, focusing on hitting the ball with the sweet spot of the bat. Techniques such as focusing on pitch location and timing adjustments help hitters consistently make solid contact.
Confidence and Mental Approach
Purpose: Build mental toughness, focus, and confidence at the plate.
Details: Hitters work with mental performance coaches to develop pre-at-bat routines, visualization techniques, and strategies for managing in-game pressure. Building confidence is key to consistent performance, teaching hitters how to stay poised in challenging at-bats and trust their preparation.
Bat Speed and Power Development
Purpose: Increase bat speed for better contact and improved exit velocity.
Details: Drills are designed to enhance bat acceleration and hand speed through weighted bat training, underload/overload swings, and resistance exercises. Maximizing bat speed improves a hitter’s ability to drive the ball with more power while maintaining swing control.
Consistency Under Pressure
Purpose: Develop the ability to maintain a consistent swing and approach in game situations.
Details: Simulated game scenarios help hitters practice under pressure. Hitters work on staying consistent in their mechanics and approach, whether in practice or real-game situations. Repetitive drills that emphasize muscle memory are essential for maintaining consistency at the plate.
Game Strategy and Hitting IQ
Purpose: Improve a hitter's ability to understand pitchers and adjust during games.
Details: Hitters learn to recognize pitch sequences, identify pitcher tendencies, and adjust their approach based on game situations. Reviewing at-bats, studying opponents, and analyzing game footage help develop a deeper understanding of strategy, enhancing a hitter’s ability to outthink pitchers.
This program brings key elements: Mechanics, Contact, Consistency, and Confidence.
Together, ensuring each hitter is prepared physically, mentally, and strategically to excel at the plate.