Ryan SmithDeveloping Hitters on a BudgetA common excuse for not utilizing tools to develop hitters is that they are too expensive. In this post, I will discuss a few ways to…Jan 21, 2019Jan 21, 2019
Ryan SmithSelf-Development ResourcesOne of the most important things that a coach can possess is a growth mindset. The moment we think we have it all figured out, someone…Nov 27, 2018Nov 27, 2018
Ryan SmithBat Speed DevelopmentBat speed is defined as the speed of the sweet spot or barrel of the bat at the moment of impact. It is a critical metric when evaluating…Nov 13, 2018Nov 13, 2018
Ryan SmithComponents of Batting PracticeWith pitchers throwing harder than ever and developing wipeout off-speed pitches with pitch design, it is vital that hitting coaches do…Nov 2, 2018Nov 2, 2018
Ryan SmithWhy Swinging Down Is Not IdealBy now, most coaches are well-aware that a downward swing path is not ideal. However, from time to time I will still hear a phrase like…Oct 27, 2018Oct 27, 2018
Ryan SmithBaseline Testing Part 2: Swing and Batted Ball DataIn my previous post, I discussed some of the assessments that we take our hitters through at the start of the fall season. Here, I will…Oct 23, 2018Oct 23, 2018
Ryan SmithBaseline TestingOne of the first things we do when hitters get in for the fall is to get a look at how they move. To accomplish this, we take them through…Oct 17, 2018Oct 17, 2018
Ryan SmithA Blog on Hitting and Other Components of Player DevelopmentI have decided to start this blog for several reasons:Oct 16, 2018Oct 16, 2018