If there's one problem that can absolutely lock a player up, its a fear of the ball. The odds of getting hit are probably around 5%, but that fearful story being played in the mind will sabotage the other 95% when they were safe all along.
The fear overcome's many players, to the point where them stepping out can feel involuntary. And we've all tried throwing tennis balls but for me, that has never worked (throwing tennis balls at kids IS fun though!). But there are REAL answers for someone dealing with a real fear, which is what we're dealing with here.
While there is no "Instant Magic Bullet", I truly believe these methods are the closest thing to a true answer as there is.
So give this a quick listen, and if you are looking for the best hitting program available for youth players (put together by a 35 year MLB vet and current hitting coach), then check out this link here
Good vibes and praying for Courage for your player!
Why Your Kid Will Get Released In A-Ball
Episode 14 - Does playing multi sports *really* help, the biggest mistake parents make in the recruiting process and the biggest opportunity for players to play in college
Episode 13 - Instantly increase power by using simple body forces - with Joey Myers of Hitting Performance Lab
Episode 12 - Ask Coach Clint - Tryouts!
Episode 11 - Feeling the flow and tuning out the "drama" - Part 2 with Alan Jaeger
Volume is King - Why Throwing MORE will improve arm condition with Alan Jaeger (Part 1)
Episode 9 - The key to hitting better in games, overused buzzwords and Faith and baseball with Troy Silva
Episode 8 - Avoid the biggest trap in the game of baseball - with Steve Springer of Quality At Bats
Episode 7 - How to Build the 95 MPH Body with Ben Brewster
Episode 6 - Ask Coach Clint - How to motivate a poor work ethic, how to handle a toxic teammate and more
A Dad's Journey to Raising a Flame Thrower with The Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman
How to actually FEEL confident on the diamond with Hannah Thurley
Why you should never ice your arm with Gary Reinl
Death to Towel Drills with Jeff Bajenaru
Garth Iorg on how to field a ball like the Latins, what youth hitters should be doing right now and what big leaguer's do differently.
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