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30 Second Time to Contact: The Benefit of Slow Practice
Slow motion swing clips are one of the greatest teaching tools we have. But, instead of simply watching, I’d like to take it a step further: Can you physically replicate what you’re seeing, in slow motion? Ben Hogan, one of the greatest golfers of all time, is known for his slow motion swing practice: If…
Using German Technology to Create Healthier, Higher Performing Athletes: Stochastic Resonance Therapy
It all started with a podcast. In an attempt to stay largely outside the conventional baseball bubble, I do my best to listen, read, and generally consume as much training material outside the baseball community as I do inside of it. In fact, if I were to put a number on it, I would say…
Hip/Shoulder Separation: Not ALL is Created Equal – IG Q&A Part 1
This was created as a result of a question I received on our Instagram. In the video below I discuss the reasoning behind why more hip/shoulder separation is not always better, as well as how you can assess how much may be right for you. Hope y’all enjoyed, and as always, Stay Hungry. Brady
Aaron Judge Case Study: The Importance of Deceleration
In todays’ video we cover: Aaron Judge vs Mike Trout spray chart The benefits of pulling the baseball in the air Judge’s lack of torso/shoulder deceleration A comparative look at some of his peers w/their spray charts included 2 drills to improve your ability to properly decelerate your torso If y’all have any questions or…
Arm Action: Cracking the Whip – Assessment and Implementation
The shoulder, lat, and pec all play a major role in being able to effectively transfer energy from the torso to the baseball. We discuss: What to look for during the baseball acceleration phase. What may be inhibiting your ability to properly accelerate the baseball. What you can do after you’ve pinpointed the issue. Hope…
Video: Blaze Jordan and Bryce Harper – Similarities and Training Tips
16 year old Blaze Jordan recently won the HS Home Run Derby at Progressive Field. He may be the most highly touted high schooler since Bryce Harper. What can we learn from these two high school phenoms: Hope y’all enjoyed. For additional questions/comments, feel free to reach out at brady@dacbaseball.com! Stay Hungry, Brady
Video: Ronald Acuna Jr, The Home Run Derby, Game Swings, and Ground Reaction Forces
Following the Home Run Derby, a big topic of discussion was the force Ronald Acuna Jr was able to put into the ground, lifting him completely off the ground at contact: That’s all for today! Hope y’all enjoyed. Feel free to reach out with questions/comments at brady@dacbaseball.com! Stay Hungry, Brady
Sprint Training Part 2: A Mechanical Model
In part 1, we discussed the complex nature of sprinting and why it’s necessary to go down each and every rabbit hole in your attempt to take the complex nature of sprinting, and make it simple. Here in part 2, we’ll get into how I view the movement of elite sprinters and what that means…
Video: Yordan Alvarez and the Pelvis
Since his call-up, Yordan Alvarez has put the league on alert with 7 Hr’s and 6 doubles in 18 games. What makes him so special? Below, I take a look at what I believe will allow him to be successful for a long time: Hope y’all enjoyed! If you have any questions or comments, please…
Sprint Training Part 1: Embracing Complexity
Here in part 1, we’re going to go over the need to embrace complexity in our coaching of speed, as well give you a basic overview of how I attack it. Later, in part 2, we’ll get into more specifics of the elements I currently consider vital in the training of speed. “The definition of…