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Misconception - Swing Down on the Ball to Create Backspin
Over the years I’ve heard a number of baseball experts talk about creating backspin on the ball....
2 minute read
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Ted Williams
Ted Williams' Three Rules to Hit By
When Ted Williams and author John Underwood completed “The Science of Hitting” in 1968, chances are...
4 minute read
Simulating an at-bat with Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn on MaxBP
Over the years there have been a number of baseball movies that have captured the imaginations and...
3 minute read
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Top 10 Reasons for Coaches to Utilize MaxBP
Top 10 Reasons for Coaches to Utilize MaxBP - Vision Training
When I was growing up, the concept of vision training in athletics wasn’t very prevalent. It was...
3 minute read
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Top 10 Reasons for Coaches to Utilize MaxBP
Top 10 Reasons for Coaches to Utilize MaxBP - Low Impact Reps
Without a doubt athletic competition is stiffer than ever before. As this generation of ballplayers...
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Top 10 Reasons for Coaches to Utilize MaxBP - Pre-game Warm-up
One thing about baseball and softball that always frustrated me as a player and a coach, was that...
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Top 10 Reasons to Train this Offseason
Top 10 Reasons to Train this Off-Season - Strengthening Your Mental Approach
It’s commonly believed that athletic perseverance starts and stops between the ears. Undoubtedly,...
3 minute read
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Top 10 Reasons for Coaches to Utilize MaxBP - Time is of the Essence
With the modern day practice regulations being implemented throughout prep and collegiate...
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Top 10 Reasons to Train this Offseason
Top 10 Reasons to Train this Off-Season - Put a Dent in those 10,000 Hours
In Malcolm Gladwell’s book “Outliers: The Story of Success,” the New York Times Best Selling author...
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Top 10 Reasons for Coaches to Utilize MaxBP - Station-to-Station
WIth the strict regulations being implemented at the prep and collegiate levels nowadays, it’s...
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Top 10 Reasons to Train this Offseason
Top 10 Reasons to Train this Off-Season - Gaining on the Competition
When it comes to training for a particular sport, there are two things an athlete can always count...
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Top 10 Reasons for Coaches to Utilize MaxBP
Top 10 Reasons for Coaches to Utilize MaxBP
Coaches around the country are preparing for a new decade with their athletes - it's an exciting...
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Top 10 Reasons to Train this Offseason
Top 10 Reasons to Train this Off-Season
The off-season will often times make or break an athlete. It's the time of year where the...
4 minute read
The Importance of the Offseason
An athlete’s offseason is an instrumental time. It’s an opportunity for an individual to assess...
1 minute read
Misconception - The Fundamentals of the Softball Swing are Different from the Baseball Swing
Baseball and softball are similar in many ways. Both sports feature dirt in the infield, grass in...
1 minute read
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Misconception - A Called Third Strike is a Wasted Opportunity
From little league players with little experience to big leaguers with thousands of at-bats under...
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Misconception - Look at the "Top Half" of the Ball
The concept of trying to hit the “top half” of the ball is a commonly endorsed hitting strategy...
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Misconception - Hands take the Barrel of the Bat to the Ball
A common misconception in baseball and softball is that a hitter should throw their hands at the...
2 minute read
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Top 10 Reasons for Parents to Invest in MaxBP
As we all prepare for a new decade, the 2020's, it's increasingly challenging to decipher which...
7 minute read
Why Should Parents Invest in MaxBP? Safe and Convenient Practice
There’s something to be said about having your kids in your presence. It’s comforting knowing that...
1 minute read
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Why Should Parents Invest in MaxBP? Much Needed R&R
In a day and age where most families have dual income households, it can be a challenge for parents...
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Why Should Parents Invest in MaxBP? Life Lessons
As parents we are constantly trying to teach our kids valuable lessons. The hope is that one day...
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Why Should Parents Invest in MaxBP? Great Exercise
Do you feel like your kids are spending too much in front of the television? Are they always on...
1 minute read
Why Should Parents Invest in MaxBP? Put that Extra Space to Use
Do you have some extra space in your home that is being underutilized and collecting cobwebs? A...
2 minute read
Why Should Parents Invest in MaxBP? Protect Your Arm
Are you constantly out in the yard or down at the ballpark throwing batting practice to your kids?...
2 minute read
Simulating Gerrit Cole's $324 Million Arm on the MaxBP
The New York Yankees have rocked the baseball world by signing former Houston Astros' ace Gerrit...
2 minute read
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Why Should Parents Invest in MaxBP? The Joys of Success
Every parent wants to see their child succeed. Whether it be in school, a particular hobby or...
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Why Should Parents Invest in MaxBP? Bonding Experience
Some of the fondest memories of my athletic career have nothing to do with scoring touchdowns,...
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Why Should Parents Invest in MaxBP? Save Money
In 2019, the median U.S. household income was recorded at $63,179. For the average family that...
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