Tips From the Pros

Warming Up

• Start your hitting session with the 'High Tee' drill.

- Put the tee chest high and stand in your normal batting stance.

- When hitting, focus on staying on top of the ball.

- Also focus on getting the hands through the ball quickly.

• Work on hitting balls away then down the middle, then inside.

- Most pitchers work the outside of the plate.

- Spend your practice time wisely by attacking those outside pitches.

• Bring the Tee down to a lower height and repeat working outside to inside.

• When training for the season be sure to use a combination of workouts with weights and without.

- Training accessories like the TRX, Medicine balls and body weight exercises will help you gaiN

functional strength.

- Training in a rotational plane helps with bat speed and power.

- Its typical for a pro to get a good workout in 3 times a week while training for the season and 2

times a week during the season.

• Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of being an athlete

- Eat healthy: Fruits, vegetables and lots of fluids.

- Avoid fried foods especially during the season.

- Younger players want to be sure to have a good weight going into the season and try to maintain

that through the season.

- Hot weather and a lot of baseball can lead to muscle loss.

- Be sure to eat healthy and keep your protein intake high.

• Play in the most competitive leagues with the best teams.

- College coaches are busy with their own season during the spring to watch High school players

- By playing with the best of the best, scouts and recruiters will be in attendance and have an

opportunity to see your skills.

• Go to showcases with multiple colleges and scouts.

• Take a good look in the mirror and ask yourself if you're willing to make the sacrifices necessary to

take your game to the next level.

• Without 100% commitment, its unlikely to happen