Tag: baseball hitting

  • Mailbag: Keeping Your Head Down and Getting Extension

    Mailbag: Keeping Your Head Down and Getting Extension

    Welcome to another special mailbag edition! We receive great questions from your fellow readers every week, and I do my best to answer them in each mailbag edition. This week, the conversation turns to keeping your head down… and getting extension… “What tip would you give to help my grandson keep his head down when he swings? He…

  • Is It Better To Be An Aggressive… Or A Patient Hitter?

    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…