Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite today for just $1 for your first month and you can get access to the entire pitching program I describe in the podcast PLUS all 37 of our variability training drills to develop pitcher command. Get 5 FREE variability pitching drills to help pitchers develop better command. Mini Podcast on Throwing a Change Up Mini Podcast on Throwing a Throwing a Slider How when and why of throwing a curveball in high school baseball

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Does the stance matter? When do we change it? How to help your players avoid lunging? Is there such a thing as a stride that's too long? What Kyle thinks is the ABSOLUTE for every hitter An aside... weighted bats and bat speed programs Resources of the show: Join Cornerstone Elite, join Elite for our 50+ Chaos hitting drills that specifically improve the flaws talked about in the podcast + our weighted bat program and much more! $1 for your first 30 days! Get FREE sample of our chaos hitting drills that help players translate practice to in game performance.

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How we organize tryouts What are some of the things we emphasize during tryouts How competitive should you tryouts be? What's the difference between tryouts and a showcase? Ideas for finding out what players can actually do on the field. Resources of the show: Join Cornerstone Elite, get full access to our tryout plan, all of our practice plans, ecourses PLUS member's only mini clinics and Q and As.  Bring a world class player development mind set to the team setting for just $1 for your first 30 days! Get FREE access to our tryout form/measurement tool that we use to evaluate our players each year.

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What you should be doing as you lead up to your season What time in the season should you try to make mechanical changes? What should in season training look like? When do you use tee work, front toss, coach pitch BP, machine work, and live ABs. Resources of the Show: Week long batting practice plan - Totally FREE 5 sample Chaos Hitting Drills - Totally FREE  Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What you should be doing as you lead up to your season What time in the season should you try to make mechanical changes? What should in season training look like? When do you use tee work, front toss, coach pitch BP, machine work, and live ABs. Resources of the Show: Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!

In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: Why developing bat speed requires patience. Some low hanging fruit that doesn't require any PHYSICAL changes. Some of the methods you can use to increase functional bat speed over time Resources of the Show: Join Cornerstone Elite and get our 6 week bat speed improvement plan Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!

In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: Part 2 in our 4 part series on the 3 things successful hitters NEED to be able to do What is barrel accuracy? What should hitters do with their strengths and weaknesses? A fun drill to challenge hitters all over (and outside) the zone Equipment we use to help players square up the ball Resources of the Show: Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!

In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: What is timing? A philosophy for each count for hitters to help them with timing Is timing when you start, or when your foot gets down? How to adjust to faster and slower pitchers Drill work to help teach players appropriate timing Resources of the Show: Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!

In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What confidence ISN'T What confidence actually is Why telling kids "they can do it" won't necessarily improve their confidence Why some player's confidence gets shattered in games How to translate confidence from practice to games What we can learn from the math world about confidence. Resources of the Show: Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!

In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn: What is skill and what is technique in hitting? What is the difference between skill and technique? Why some hitters look the part but can't hit. Why some hitters look unorthodox but can hit. The three things your hitters need to do to have success.   Resources of the Show: Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!