What To Do About Baseball Training


I spent quite a bit of time in the recent past talking with players and coaches to find out what’s on their mind during the off season each year.  One topic that came up a lot was baseball training.

This is usually true for the players who want to improve during the off season so they can play better when the spring season arrives.  Well, we say spring season but did you know that most high schools begin practice in February?  I remember practicing twice a day.  We hit the gym at 5 a.m. and then had another practice right after school.  Good times!

Players need to get their reps in by playing fall ball, participating in winter baseball camps and doing as much baseball training as possible.

I recommend training in the off season for all high school players, period.  Maybe even some players ages 12-14 would be wise to train if they want to take their skills to the next level.  If you are concerned about cold weather coming you must not worry.

There are indoor facilities all over North America and plenty of schools allow student athletes to practice in the gym during certain times.  I’ve seen at least four advertisements recently which offer one to three day clinics during the off season at a really affordable price.

Another part of baseball training to consider is a baseball specific workout, conditioning and nutrition program.  These are very important!  You are what you eat so you definitely don’t want to be Mr. Bacon Cheeseburger on the field.  You want to be lean and strong so make sure you eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and healthy fats, such as avocadoes.

Another way to participate in baseball training is through learning materials that you can read and watch.  Remember, baseball is (in my estimation) at least 50% mental.  Everything in life you want to be good at requires practice. 

My years of experience playing and teaching baseball hitting will help you with the challenge of learning how to hit a baseball correctly.  Articles such as the one you just read will inform and motivate you to a better understanding of proper baseball hitting whether you are a coach, parent or ballplayer.  Check back here for upcoming
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Jeff Wise

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