Approach

[Work=wins]

What - specifically - does "work hard" mean?

Do you see a problem with helping players develop a strategy for different pitch counts?

Ever played a sport? It means compete.

I like teds thought. ‘Get a good pitch to hit’ w 2 strikes shorten the stroke. See it longer if you’re feeling overmatched or unsure. But competing is the main concept I want all my players to learn. That’s ground zero.

 

[Eric F]

I agree with letting a hitter figure out
what works for them in terms pitch selection but I think swinging at pitcher’s pitches with no strikes or conversely, looking for the perfect pitch with 2 strikes, is not a winning strategy regardless of how good the pitcher is.

I found that giving a hitter a plan helped them narrow their focus in a productive way.

 

[Work=wins]

I agree with letting a hitter figure out
what works for them in terms pitch selection but I think swinging at pitcher’s pitches with no strikes or conversely, looking for the perfect pitch with 2 strikes, is not a winning strategy regardless of how good the pitcher is.

If the swing is good you won’t need a perfect pitch. It’s really that simple.

 

[_MIA_]

If the swing is good you won’t need a perfect pitch. It’s really that simple.

MLB’ers have hot zones..

 

[Eric F]

Ever played a sport? It means compete.

I like teds thought. ‘Get a good pitch to hit’ w 2 strikes shorten the stroke. See it longer if you’re feeling overmatched or unsure. But competing is the main concept I want all my players to learn. That’s ground zero.

I find "work hard" to be overly vague, which is why I asked the question. From my most recent sport of bicycle racing, there's lots of ways to work hard but not significantly improve your chance to win. My preference is for phrases that are a little more pointed. "Win the battle" is a personal favorite. It's not just about the physical effort, but also about the mental determination to out-play the competition.

When we boil it down. We probably mean the exact same thing. If your players get that from you saying "work hard", that's great.

 

[Work=wins]

MLB’ers have hot zones..

sure. Everyone has a hole. You just gotta be adequate across the zone. The swing as awhile has to be good. Can’t only cover one side. Know what I mean?

 

[Work=wins]

I find "work hard" to be overly vague, which is why I asked the question. From my most recent sport of bicycle racing, there's lots of ways to work hard but not significantly improve your chance to win. My preference is for phrases that are a little more pointed. "Win the battle" is a personal favorite. It's not just about the physical effort, but also about the mental determination to out-play the competition.

When we boil it down. We probably mean the exact same thing. If your players get that from you saying "work hard", that's great.

haha. Ok. Work hard w 2 strikes means? Go run fast? Grip the bat tighter? Swing harder? It means concentrate, focus. Maybe don’t compare cycling to softball. They are hardly the same disciplines. One takes tremendous focus w a lot of pressure packed moments involved while the other takes endurance. Not much focus. Just ride, breath and watch where you’re going. LOL.

edit: old guys take up golf for those pressure packed moments. Learn the game find some guys to gamble w learn how to hit shots w some money on the line. That’s kinda comparable. Not as much. But kinda.

 

[_MIA_]

sure. Everyone has a hole. You just gotta be adequate across the zone. The swing as awhile has to be good. Can’t only cover one side. Know what I mean?

So should you swing at a pitch in your “hole” with no strikes? That was my point..

 

[Eric F]

haha. Ok. Work hard w 2 strikes means? Go run fast? Grip the bat tighter? Swing harder? It means concentrate, focus. Maybe don’t compare cycling to softball. They are hardly the same disciplines. One takes tremendous focus w a lot of pressure packed moments involved while the other takes endurance. Not much focus. Just ride, breath and watch where you’re going. LOL.

You don't know much about bike racing - LOL. Definitely different physical disciplines, with different demands. The approach of doing everything in your physical and mental capability, in the demands of the moment, to succeed ahead of everyone else who is trying to do the same thing, applies to both.

I wasn't sure what "work hard" meant in relation to hitting. As I said, I found it vague. If it was clear, I wouldn't have asked for more info. Now I understand your intent a little better. No worries.

 

[Work=wins]

So should you swing at a pitch in your “hole” with no strikes? That was my point..

we’re talking about a 2 strike approach right? Don’t know how 0 strikes came into play.