Hitting Clinic Information

Gary was a featured speaker at the annual "Be The Best You Are" coaches baseball clinic in January 2008. Drawing from a library built with swings of top hitters in the game to serve as a teaching source in developing proper swing technique, Gary spoke on the topics listed below.

Correction of Common Hitting Flaws (with video analysis)

• Set-up


• Load and stride


• Touch down


• First move of swing


• Swing path


• Through the zone


• Finish
  

Teaching Progression for your Hitters

• Cage purpose


• BP purpose


• BP routine


• Common terms


• Tracking, Pepper


• Performance routines


• Mental approach


• Pre-game plan


• Situation hitting


• Two Strike approach


• Game plan vs. pitcher


• Drill series


• Hitting counts

Rap Topics:

1. How to create a solid foundation


2. How to create a loading action that works


3. How to create balance at touchdown to allow an explosive move


4. How to create a short to long swing path


5. Making adjustments during the game / different types of pitchers


6. Creating an offensive practice plan