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Is It Better To Be An Aggressive… Or A Patient Hitter?
When great hitters discuss their keys to success, many cite “being aggressive” as an essential factor. But others attribute their success to being more “patient and selective.” These two approaches seem conflicting, so it’s no surprise they can confuse young hitters. So, what’s the best mental approach with a fresh at-bat? Should you try to…
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Mailbag Special: Afraid of Getting Hit By Pitches? Here’s the Fix!
Hey, Coach Justin here… I hope you’ve enjoyed your first couple of Baseball Hitting Tips issues! Today, we’re beginning something special that I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. You see, I receive a flood of emails from readers like you each week… And I receive a ton of great questions about hitting! Some…
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The Paradox of Hitting: Are You Overthinking (Or Not Thinking Enough?)
Hey, Coach Justin here… In my last essay, I discussed three things MLB hitters do before every at-bat — and I recommended you do them too. One of them was getting yourself mentally ready to hit. The idea is to study the pitcher, analyze the situation, and create a game plan… That way, you know what’s…
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MLB Hitters Do These Three Things Before Every At-Bat (And You Should Do Them Too!)
Like many other young baseball lovers… Some of my best childhood memories were from when my dad would take me to baseball games. We’d always arrive at the ballpark early and get as close to the field as possible. We’d watch BP, and if I was lucky, I’d snag an autograph from one of my…