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Expert hitting tips, training insights, and baseball knowledge from Coach Steve's years of playing and coaching experience.

Squish the Bug Hitting Mechanics: The Controversy and What Elite Hitters Do Instead
Hitting Mechanics
Feb 02, 20265 min read

Squish the Bug Hitting Mechanics: The Controversy and What Elite Hitters Do Instead

Explore why the classic “squish the bug” cue in baseball hitting is outdated, and see how elite hitters use smarter lower-body mechanics for more power.

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The Hidden Challenge of Right-Hand Dominant Lefty Hitters (And How to Fix It)
Mechanics
Feb 01, 20265 min read

The Hidden Challenge of Right-Hand Dominant Lefty Hitters (And How to Fix It)

Many natural right-handers are taught to bat left-handed for a competitive edge. However, this creates unique mechanical challenges where the dominant bottom hand takes over the swing.

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Master Your Baseball Swing: Hip Rotation & Extension Tips
Hitting
Jan 29, 20266 min read

Master Your Baseball Swing: Hip Rotation & Extension Tips

Improve your baseball swing by mastering hip rotation and extension instead of relying on your hands.

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The 'Swing Down on the Ball' Myth — And Why It Keeps Hurting Young Hitters
Hitting
Jan 25, 20267 min read

The 'Swing Down on the Ball' Myth — And Why It Keeps Hurting Young Hitters

Learn why 'swing down on the ball' is misleading advice and what young hitters should actually focus on.

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Tony Gwynn's Bat: The Secret Behind Legendary Hitting
Hitting
Jan 24, 20268 min read

Tony Gwynn's Bat: The Secret Behind Legendary Hitting

Discover how Tony Gwynn's bat selection and contact-focused philosophy made him one of baseball's greatest hitters.

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The #1 Thing Most Hitters Get Wrong About Bat Weight
Hitting
Jan 23, 20265 min read

The #1 Thing Most Hitters Get Wrong About Bat Weight

Most hitters pick bats that are too heavy and lose bat speed. Learn how to choose the right bat weight.

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Why Your 30-Ounce Bat Might Feel Heavier Than a 32-Ounce Bat
Hitting
Jan 23, 20267 min read

Why Your 30-Ounce Bat Might Feel Heavier Than a 32-Ounce Bat

Learn why two bats with the same scale weight can feel totally different to swing.

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Long Island Baseball Instruction: What Actually Works
Training
Jan 19, 202612 min read

Long Island Baseball Instruction: What Actually Works

If you are a parent on Long Island searching for baseball instruction, here is what nobody tells you about what actually works.

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Baseball IQ 101: 9 Keys to Situational Awareness Every Player Needs
Mental Game
Jan 18, 20266 min read

Baseball IQ 101: 9 Keys to Situational Awareness Every Player Needs

Talent gets you on the field, but Situational Awareness keeps you there.

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Mastering the High Strike: The High Tee Drill
Drills & Techniques
Jan 20, 20255 min read

Mastering the High Strike: The High Tee Drill

The high strike is one of the toughest challenges for any hitter. Learn the High Tee Drill.

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Good Hitters Don't Swing Better — They Think Better
Mental Game
Jan 15, 20258 min read

Good Hitters Don't Swing Better — They Think Better

The difference between good hitters and great ones is not mechanics—it is mindset.

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