Baseball

Learn Derek Jeter’s Hitting Mechanics

ByTRPD Staff August 19, 2014November 7, 2016

Derek Jeter, at age 40, is completing his 20th MLB season and will retire with more hits than any other player at short-stop. By combining his natural talent with an unwavering commitment to mechanics, Jeter has climbed to sixth on the all-time hits list and will enter the Hall of Fame as one of the game’s greatest players.

The following video was taken from this year’s All-Star Game, and highlights some of the fundamentals Jeter has used to collect over 3,400 hits. Among them are:

Keeping front elbow up and barrel below hands
Swinging on the path of the pitch, then level through the ball
Forming the “Power V” when the barrel extends toward the pitcher
Keeping front leg locked out, back leg bent, and back knee close to 90° at the contact point of the swing
Staying slightly tilted back, behind the ball, extending all the way through it

Trent Reynolds Player Development will continue to break down and analyze other professional player’s hitting mechanics in the weeks to come. Learn more about TPRD’s elite baseball programs.

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Know What to Look for in a Youth Baseball Program

ByTRPD July 22, 2013November 7, 2016

Parents, have you ever wondered what it takes to start grooming a good ball player? While every skill is important when it comes to baseball, we know that some players develop them better and faster than others. We strongly believe that if your son can hit, he’ll play. And that’s where we come in. The…

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Is Your Baseball Player Enjoying his Team Experience?

ByTRPD Staff December 18, 2013November 7, 2016

According to a survey of 300 kids between the ages of 8 and 14 commissioned by i9Sports: 84% of children said they quit or wanted to quit a sports team because it wasn’t fun. 42% said they’d rather play video games than sports. 31% of children wished adults weren’t watching their games. This survey of 300…

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What Type of Player is a Good Fit for TRPD?

ByTRPD Staff December 31, 2013November 7, 2016

Often we are asked, “What type of player gets the most out of working with TRPD?” This is a great question since 1) our program is unique and not a fit for every player, and 2) a player’s emotional “make-up” has as much to do with his development and performance as his physical tools. Over…

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How to Change a Tentative Hitter into an Aggressive Hitter

ByTRPD Staff January 16, 2014November 7, 2016

Does your player have great swing mechanics but hesitates to pull the trigger when at the plate? Here are a few things that you can coach him to do that might cure this tentativeness. 1. Stop deciding. A hitter who is deciding whether to hit the pitch is a tentative hitter. Instead coach your player that…

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Youth Baseball Players: Get Out of Your Head

ByTRPD Staff January 30, 2014November 7, 2016

Your team is down by one run in the 9th inning of a championship game. There are two outs and you’re next up to bat with a runner on second. Your heart is pounding. Their pitcher has been ‘on’ all night. If you can just get your runner home, you can send the game to…

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Resetting High School Baseball Expectations

ByTRPD Staff February 14, 2014November 7, 2016

It’s fair to say that players and parents both go into high school with expectations of what the experience will be like both on and off the field. However, at some schools, the program won’t meet those expectations. Here are some potential problems that come up in high school and how to overcome those pitfalls….

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