THE BLOG

Hitting help for young players

The mechanics behind common swing problems, the drills that fix them, and what actually helps a young hitter improve.

Gear · Latest

Are $400 USA Bats Worth It? A Straight Answer for Parents

USA bats are capped at wood-like performance on purpose — so what does a flagship composite actually buy, and will it survive the season?

Gavin Clawson·AUG 05 2026·7 MIN READ

Hands gripping an aluminum baseball bat
Young player sitting alone on the dugout bench with a bat across his knees
Summer Baseball

The July Slump: Why Good Young Hitters Go Cold

How to tell whether it's fatigue, mechanics, or confidence — and help your hitter through it without making it worse.

JUN 21 2026 · 8 MIN
Youth batter in a helmet lining up a swing against a cloudy sky
Swing Mechanics

Why Your Kid Keeps Popping Up

The real causes of weak pop-ups — and why the common advice to "stay on top of the ball" often backfires.

JUN 21 2026 · 7 MIN
Aerial view of a youth baseball complex with multiple diamonds
Travel Ball

How to Prep Your Hitter for Travel Baseball Tryouts

What coaches actually evaluate at the plate, and how to get a swing tryout-ready without a last-minute overhaul.

JUN 20 2026 · 6 MIN
Batter loaded up in his stance at home plate
Swing Mechanics

How to Fix Stepping in the Bucket

Why young hitters stride open, the two causes that need opposite fixes, and the drills that work.

JUN 20 2026 · 6 MIN
Young hitter extending the bat through contact
Swing Mechanics

How to Fix Casting in a Baseball Swing

Why the hands drift away from the body, how to spot it on video, and the drills that fix it.

JUN 20 2026 · 6 MIN