Baseball Programs

As in all sports there are many different skill sets that need to be mastered in  order for any athlete to be successful, and baseball is no exception.

Hitting Is A Critical Part In The Game Of Baseball.

Good hitters perform 8 hitting steps in order to hit a baseball correctly. This means putting your body in the best position for each one of these 8 hitting steps so there is no wasted action and the odds of successful contact are increased. 

The Super 8 Hitting Steps

Combining these fundamentals with regular practice, reinforcement of proper techniques with precise drills that specifically target each of the 8 Hitting Steps will further improve a players’ skill level in Hitting.

• Achieving maximum contact with the baseball is crucial for success. The focus on hitting the ball with the sweet spot of the bat ensures better results.
• This involves having the proper stance, Coil, Stride and hand/eye coordination to enhance Bathead accuracy.

2. Bathead timing:

• Timing is a fundamental aspect of hitting: that involves meeting the ball at the proper time in the contact zone.
• Integrating the Super 8 hitting System develops good body control and rhythm. Practice helps players estimate when various types of pitches will arrive in the contact zone contributing to effective timing.

3. Bathead velocity:

• Generating maximum bathead velocity is accomplished by hitting through the ball not at the ball and is essential for powerful and effective hits.
• This involves a controlled explosion of energy generated through a full-body action followed by a proper follow-through as we teach in the Super 8 Hitting system.

These are the Hitting Skills we teach our players at Tennessee Trojans Baseball.