Loading to hit isn't just "getting your weight back."... It's preparing the body to turn. A few things I look for: ✅Back pocket toward the pitcher. ✅The hips coil slightly closed. For a RHH, think about the hips closing slightly to the right of the pitcher. You’ll often see the belly button / belt buckle and rear knee turn toward the catcher. Think: screw into the ground. Don’t just sway back. Good hitters look CONNECTED to the ground. Poor hitters often look like they’re skimming across the surface or hitting in ice skates. ✅Rear elbow behind the top hand. For a RHH, the right elbow works back behind you, toward the spine. You should feel the rear side of your back engage. ✅The knob of the bat points towards the catcher. ✅The front shoulder rolls in as the torso slightly coils. A great load isn’t a passive move backward. Think more around and less back.show more

Single arm cable lat row has been a GREAT... addition to my back days Always good to hit them from a different angle than your regular pulldown Tips: - neutral grip - think about driving elbow into hips, but do NOT bring elbow past and behind your back - keep the shoulder of the arm you're working down, and as far from your ear as you can - good stretch at front - go LIGHT on these - really find the lats hereshow more

An Oldie but a Goldie. Approach ➜ Power V... One of the biggest keys to a consistent swing is what happens from approach to Power V. As the knob turns toward the pitcher and into the path of the pitch, the barrel naturally falls behind your hands. We don’t need to flick it back to have it fall behind..DUH From there, don’t throw the barrel at the ball. Release it in the most direct line along the path of the pitch. Some pitches require a slightly steeper path. Others require a flatter one. But the goal stays the same: ✔️ Keep the barrel below your hands through extension. Approach = The barrel works to the side of the shoulder as the body turns toward the pitcher. Power V = The release of the lag and extension of the barrel through the baseball. Master that section of the swing, and you’ll give yourself a much better chance to create consistent contact, adjust to different pitch planes, and produce real power. Train with an expert, not an influencer.show more

The Hollingsworths Emma Hollingsworth Lyla Hollingsworth came down from... Massachusetts today. A big part of our lesson was learning front-side compression how the front leg and hip stabilize so the body can rotate up against it into contact. Too many hitters think forward momentum is “bad,” but it’s not. Moving forward is necessary, the key is keeping the body connected as it moves. We worked on using the rear lat and back side to pull back and stay connected to the front side. This keeps the body together instead of pushing forward. Through resistance band and towel drills, they learned the feel of: •Holding strong direction through the front side, •Allowing the pelvis to pull the rear leg through, •Creating whip of the barrel against the front side and through extension.show more

To Rotate or To Tilt 📝 📝 Rotating around... a spinal axis can feel very powerful. BUT it’s sluggish. The barrel doesn’t get up to speed until late. ❌ Tilt provides the direction and quickness early which leads to consistent power numbers. ✅ At Launch, you can see Judge’s head like a statue while the torso works more North/South (tilt) Why isn’t it Rotation? Barrel Path 👀 Rear Leg 👀 ✅ Watch the barrel path. It works like a clock. Starts at 12 and works down the back. Then contact at 6 o’clock and Out from. ✅ Watch the rear leg Pivot and provide the shift AT launch. ❌ Rotation creates a drag, then speed around and out front. Limits direction. Decreases your time. #gritnjshow more

Don’t take the bat into the red. Send it... there. There’s a big difference. So, I have always had a problem with down and back behind for a barrel cue. I’ve always felt that it makes hitter stuck and uphill. That’s not what I’m promoting here. The energy is created next to the back shoulder so the space is not behind, it’s to the side. So it may feel like you’re swinging out toward the first base dugout, but the body is turning sideways to home plate and taking the barrel forward. #hittingtalkshow more

Chipping Cheat Sheet Lower shot: - use a 9i... or PW - hands high/up and forward at address - feet are a clubhead width apart - square to slightly open alignment - weight 70-80% forward - ball position off back foot Mid traj shot: - use a GW or 54º - hands high/up and forward at address - feet are a clubhead width apart - square to slightly open alignment - weight 70-80% forward - ball position central or slightly back Higher shot: - use a SW or LW - hands high/up and slightly fwd at address - feet are a clubhead width apart - square to slightly open alignment - weight 60-70% forward - ball position central Notes: - Keep the club head over the target line (out) going back and through. - As the club starts back rock your body towards the target. - In the downswing feel yourself rise up and away from the ball/ground. - The follow through can be the same size or smaller than the backswing, but never longer.show more

The outfit, Velina: Shade of Leisure, is now available!... During the tea party, Velina swaps out her usual look for something more laid-back to enjoy the relaxing vibes. Though to the Bangboo, it's just the Grim Reaper putting on a slightly less terrifying disguise. #zzzero #zenlesszonezero #NextStopRoscaelifer #Velinashow more

Watch the difference in the practice swings and the... shot. See the head dip & knee buckle? Have seen this from Lexi before. Can’t remember which major it was, but it was last season in the closing stages of the final round and tight lies. It’s a classic move from those who have anxiety with their pitching and are trying to help the ball in the air. I know it well. I had the chipping / pitching yips for a few years and was a complete mess. Head moving down & leaning back to the right shifts the low point of the club to an earlier spot. Club hits the ground too early. When you look at great pitchers they are usually shifting a little left, and slightly extending up after impact. Not dipping down and back. Imagine standing side on to the target and tossing to the landing spot with your trail arm. The dip down and knee buckle is completely at odds with how you would move. I am confident an expert short game coach could really help her with this. I reckon she is in the horrors mentally standing over these shots. No disrespect to Lexi, she’s obviously a great player. Yes, I’m just an armchair fan sitting on my couch 😎.show more

Situations❗️Runners at 1st and 2nd, hitter shows bunt and... runner at 2nd steals 3rd. I am sure this was just a miscue but it’s a great lesson to show for this type of situation. If a hitter shows bunt and 3rd baseman breaks in, SS should be getting the bag. I always hated this scenario as a SS because you can’t shade too far up the middle incase a runner steals 3rd like this scenario but you also can’t be shaded too far towards 3rd incase a ball is hit on the ground to the right and you have to cover 2nd. If a 3rd baseman breaks in for the bunt but tries to get back to cover the bag on the steal, 9 times out of 10 they will be late getting there. Now, 3rd baseman can decide to stay back and cover the bag which is totally fine. It would just need to be communicated to the SS and catcher/pitcher before the pitch because SS can shade a little more up the middle and pitcher/catcher/1st would have to cover the bunt if it’s laid down. Every coach will have their preference depending on the game situation at hand.show more

Misiorowski: 2025 (left) vs. 2026 (right) mechanics -He's been... averaging nearly 2 mph harder on his fastball over his last handful of starts compared to last year. -His K/BB has almost doubled: from 2.81 to 5.41 this year, reflecting much better command. What you'll immediately notice is a significantly pre-set forward torso posture. Why? ✅Shifts the loading strategy from quad/toe to glute/heel ✅Back heel stays connected longer ✅Deeper back knee/hip flexion ✅Able to stay in his load longer, building more linear momentum ✅Less motion happening at the trunk - this is a "set it and forget it" approach that was likely targeted at improving his command over velocity. ✅Pelvis rotating level into release, not dumping arm side He also has noticeably larger legs, allowing him to produce more ground force, both on the back side and lead leg block standpoint. I've said for a while that I don't think we'll see a pitcher hit over 107 in our lifetimes, but Miz is one of the few who has a chance to knock on that door.show more

This is the prompt for figure 4 head lock:... Begin with a low three-quarter view from Honoka’s left side, showing Arisa standing behind her head. Move closer gradually while keeping Arisa’s hips, knees, ankles, and Honoka’s defensive movements fully visible. 0.0–1.5 sec: Honoka lies facing upward, breathing heavily, with both knees slightly bent and her gloves near her chest. Arisa stands behind Honoka’s head with a wide, balanced stance. She studies Honoka briefly, then bends her knees and lowers into a controlled squat. 1.5–3.0 sec: Arisa sits onto the canvas directly behind Honoka’s head. She places both palms on the mat beside Honoka’s shoulders for balance, without grabbing Honoka’s wrists or arms. Honoka reacts by lifting her head and shoulders slightly and raising both gloves defensively. 3.0–4.8 sec: Arisa shifts onto her left hip and slides her right thigh beneath the back of Honoka’s neck and upper shoulders. Arisa’s right knee points diagonally toward Honoka’s left shoulder, while her right lower leg extends along the canvas beside Honoka’s head. Honoka tries to turn toward Arisa and pushes against Arisa’s thigh. 4.8–6.5 sec: Arisa swings her left leg across the front of Honoka’s upper chest and near shoulder. The back of Arisa’s left knee settles beside Honoka’s right cheek and shoulder line. Arisa keeps her left foot elevated briefly while adjusting the angle, preventing Honoka from sitting upright. 6.5–8.0 sec: Arisa bends her left knee more deeply and brings her left ankle toward the bend behind her right knee. At the same time, she lifts her right lower leg from the canvas and folds it inward, crossing it over the left ankle. Her knees close around Honoka’s head-and-shoulder line, creating a compact closed loop. 8.0–9.5 sec: Arisa secures the crossed-leg arrangement by placing the back of her right knee firmly over her left ankle. She flexes both feet, draws her heels closer to her hips, and rotates her torso slightly toward Honoka’s right side. One hand remains posted on the canvas while the other steadies her own shin. 9.5–11.5 sec: Honoka struggles fiercely. She grips Arisa’s lower leg with both gloves, bridges her hips high, twists her shoulders, and plants both feet against the canvas. She tries to turn onto her side and slide her chin and shoulder toward the open space. 11.5–13.2 sec: Arisa follows Honoka’s movement by scooting her hips backward several inches, keeping her knees tightly connected. She lowers onto one forearm, slightly straightens her upper leg, and pulls the opposite heel inward to stop Honoka from rotating free. 13.2–15.0 sec: Honoka continues resisting without surrendering. She bridges again, kicks her heels against the canvas, pushes at Arisa’s knee, and twists her torso from side to side. Arisa maintains the secured leg configuration with steady posture and controlled pressure. End with Arisa holding the dominant position while Honoka remains conscious, active, and still refusing to tap.show more

In the outfield if you open up to one... side of a hard hit ball & the ball is on the opposite side just rotate your head to the ball verses trying to turn your entire body back to the ball. Taking your eyes off the ball briefly & having body control is more efficient than watching the ball all the way & not be in control of your movements.show more

V-TAPER BACK WORKOUT A complete back session to build... width, thickness, and a stronger V-shape. 1. Seated Cable Pulldown — 4 × 8–10 Sit tall with your thighs locked under the pads. Use a controlled grip on the handle. Start with your arms extended and your chest up. Pull the handle down toward your upper chest, driving your elbows down and slightly back. Squeeze your lats at the bottom, then return slowly to the start. Use a heavy weight you can still control. Targets: lats, upper back, and biceps.show more

What's up drivers!💥 👀 Today we'd like to share... with you information about one of the most anticipated features of CarX Drift Racing 3... Car damage system. ✅ Damage to your car will be tied to the physics of the collision. In other words, the nature of the collision will affect the condition of your car afterwards. If you slightly touch the rear fender with the wall - you should expect a nasty scratch and with more serious accidents you can expect body elements deformation and cracks. ✅ Obviously, damage to your car will also depend on the material: steel will bend, glass will crack and shutter, and plastic elements will "bend back" with time. Some elements will fall apart from the car and it's even possible to break them into pieces. ✅ All damage could be repaired - though it'l ltake some time - and you'll be able to set up additional bash bars and other elects to minimize your future crash damage. What additions to this car damage system you'd like to see, drivers? Share your thoughts.show more

The catcher looked at the dugout to see which... pitch they wanted the starting pitcher to throw. As he finished getting his instructions, he looks back and shakes his head as he knows it was a terrible decision. He puts his fingers down anyways, and the pitcher ends giving up a nuke for a HR. Trust your catchers folks.show more

3D SHOULDER WORKOUT A complete shoulder session to build... wider, rounder, more powerful delts. 1. dumbbell cross raise — 3 × 10–12 - hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides - stand tall with a slight bend in your elbows - raise the dumbbells up and slightly across your body to shoulder height - keep the movement controlled and avoid swinging - squeeze your front delts at the top - lower the weights slowly back to your sides targets: front deltsshow more

Tigers Prospect Jackson Jobe averages 97mph ⛽️ Here are... the 3 keys to his delivery: 1. The drift and drop As he goes into his leg lift, notice how straight his back leg is. This sets him up to create a lot of energy and force as he goes into the drop (load). Along with keep the back leg straight into leg lift, he also gains ground towards home. This allow him to initiate linear momentum while also setting himself up for the load. 2. Hip to shoulder separation During the stride phase he does a great job of rotating the pelvis into foot plant while staying closed with the upper body. His ability to stay level with the shoulders and stacked puts him in a good position to rotate instead of push. 3. Rotational velocity of the chest Staying closed with the torso into foot plant plays a large role in rotational velocity of the chest. Think of separation like pulling a rubber band back. That pull back is creating tension and a stretch that will accelerate once it’s let go. Jackson does an exceptional job of this, allowing him to rotate the upper body extremely well. RECAP 3 keys to Jobe’s delivery: 1. The drift and drop 2. Hip to shoulder separation 3. Rotational velocity of the chest It all starts with the beginning of the delivery. Getting the first move right has a positive effect on the rest of the delivery. Jobe is a great example of one good move effecting the next one and the next one. FLATGROUND Pitchingshow more