How Remote Hitting Coaching Works
Parents often assume hitting has to be taught in person. Much of it can be coached at a distance, because the work that changes a hitter happens in the days between lessons.
It starts with an assessment
Before a plan is written, we look at how you move and how you swing.
- A full-body movement screen, filmed at home
- Swing video from the side and from behind
- A questionnaire covering injury history, schedule, goals and equipment
- Any numbers you have, such as bat speed and exit velocity
The plan is built from what that shows. A hitter who does not load his rear hip needs different work from one who is simply not strong enough yet.
What a week includes
Your plan arrives in the training app, with a demonstration video for every drill and exercise.
- Swing work: tee, front toss and machine or live sessions, each with a stated purpose
- Strength training
- Rotational power work
- Mobility
- Recovery days
Two-way players have throwing and hitting planned together. See how two-way players should train.
What you send back
You film swings and lifts on your phone and upload them. Your coach returns them with voiceover and markups. There is no limit on videos. You also have a scheduled weekly video call and can message your coach between calls.
How the plan changes
Bat speed, exit velocity and strength numbers are tracked through the year. The program changes when they do, and it shifts with the calendar: off-season, pre-season, in-season and summer.
What you need
- A gym with barbells and dumbbells
- A place to hit: a cage or a net, with a tee and balls
- A phone and a tripod
A bat sensor, a radar unit, a pitching machine and a partner for front toss all help. They are not required.
Who it suits
Hitters who will do the work on their own and report it honestly. It fits around a school or travel team, because the plan is written to your schedule.
In person
If you are near southwest Virginia, in-person hitting sessions are available alongside the remote plan.
What it does not replace
Live at-bats. No program substitutes for seeing pitchers. Remote coaching makes sure the practice around those at-bats is aimed at the right things.
A free consultation call is the quickest way to find out whether it fits.
This article is general information, not medical advice. See a doctor or physical therapist about pain or injury, and check with a qualified professional before starting a new training program.