Hall of Famer and Phillie's great Mike Schmidt on the importance of training: "I'm never satisfied. I can't stand satisifaction. To me, greatness comes from that quest for perfection." Getting to the top of your game takes dedication and practice. That's why we're assembling this collection of articles and tips designed to help you maximize your training time. This is a continually developing resource, so if you have any suggestions or tips of your own that you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from ya!
Bat selection is critical for younger players. From determining the proper drop to barrel size and grip, you'll find some tips on how to select the proper bat for the youth player in this article. Read more »
From the time players first learn to throw a baseball, they are taught the importance of warming up their arm before a game starts. Unfortunately, it is seldom that players are taught the importance of stretching their backs and legs as well. Coach Dresch discusses proper stretching techniques in this article. Read more »
Composite is hot this year! Easton has just released a brand new range of Stealth composite bats. How do you know which Stealth is right for you? Our resident equipment guru, Tony White, takes you through the new lineup and reviews the technology behind the Steath Composite. Read more »
Training Tip of the Day
Keep it Real
A great way to keep your batting practice interesting is to imagine various scenarios as your approach the plate. Have a friend call out various counts and play the pitch like you would in a game situation. A 3-0 pitch is a lot different than when you're looking at 0-2.
Proper Warm-up
Stealth Composite Bats
