Author: strikezoneacademy

The batting tee is probably the most versatile tool for baseball players.  It can be used for drill work in almost every area of the game.  Today’s video tip shows how you can use a tee to practice two specific types of bunts. ...

Do your hitters bear down, or do they tense up, when they are faced with a 2-strike count? Either way, make sure you know the 4 Keys to helping your players hit with 2 strikes. You may not have thought about it but an at-bat actually has...

In my opinion, the slide step is one of the most overused pitching strategies at the lower levels of baseball.  By lower levels I mean high school and below.  On top of that, when it is used at a proper time, the mechanics performed are...

Hitting a change up is hard, and practicing to hit one can be even harder. That is, until you start using this simple change up front toss drill. For this drill, you’ll need a partner or a coach, a bucket of regular softballs– and a protective screen,...

This title comes from the mouth of Jose Bautista of the Blue Jays.  In his own words, the video explains what “start slow and early” means and how that concept transformed his career.   ...

Today’s video tip is Part 2 of the very important responsibility for middle infielders when there are runners on base.  To see Part 1, click HERE. Today’s tip focuses on a common mistake made AFTER this responsibility is over and how to correct it. ...

The biggest difference between champion softball players and everyone else who plays softball is that champions control their minds – they don’t let their minds control them. Discover how you can have a champion’s mindset. Have you ever made a bad play and felt really bad about...