Patrick Jones Baseball

Patrick Jones
Patrick Jones Baseball

Patrick Jones is a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Now he works with hitters in the private sector and helps high school baseball players get recruited to play in college. This baseball podcast is designed around player development and college recruiting. Each week, he brings on a new guest to discuss everything from hitting and pitching mechanics to the mental game, practice design, drills, and college recruiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    4 Ways To Help Hitters Improve Timing

    In this episode, Patrick dives into Timing. More importantly, where in their swing are they off-time? We break down the key phases of a swing—gather, forward move, launch position, and contact—to help hitters understand what it means to be ‘on time.’ Key Discussion Points: What Does It Mean to Be ‘On Time’? We explore the definition of timing, emphasizing the importance of selecting the precise moment for optimal effect. Whether a hitter has good or sub-optimal mechanics influences when they make contact, ideally in line with their front foot. Three Timing Checkpoints:Release Point: The highest point of the hitter’s gather coincides with the pitcher’s release. This is a crucial moment where rhythm, movement, and mentality play a significant role.Launch Position: The hitter’s front heel should land on the ground when the ball is 2/3rds of the way to home plate. Issues like late upper body load or losing hip load can disrupt timing here.Contact Point: A good contact point with proper mechanics versus dragging or drifting the barrel, leading to sub-optimal performance.Exaggeration Drills for Timing:For hitters who are early: try getting jammed or taking a 50% swing.For those who are late: focus on pulling a home run or aiming to do damage. These drills help adjust timing and mechanics.Perspective on Failure:We discuss the mindset of failing as a hitter. Do you want to fail with fear and anxiety, or with aggression and preparedness? Your approach to failure can influence your path to improvement.Visuals and Drills:Practical drills like machine batting practice with feet spread out and taking 50% swings are highlighted to reinforce proper timing and mechanics. Gradually reintroducing movement while focusing on minimal lower half engagement can lead to better results.Conclusion:The episode wraps up by reinforcing the importance of understanding timing checkpoints—gather, launch, and contact—along with the value of exaggeration in practice, maintaining the right perspective, and using drills to refine a hitter’s timing and mechanics. Hit with us in Cincinnati, Ohio: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/contact   The Hitting Chronicle Newsletter: https://www.patrickjonesbaseball.com/THC   Website: https://patrickjonesbaseball.com   Listen to the Patrick Jones Baseball Podcast   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patrick-jones-baseball/id1282221540 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lHQfrNNuqleXaMzgqr1kS?si=34f7ef6c4147456b   Follow us on Social Media:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pjonesbaseball Twitter: https://twitter.com/pjonesbaseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pjonesbaseball LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-jones-b388a484/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Patrick Jones is a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Now he works with hitters in the private sector and helps high school baseball players get recruited to play in college. This baseball podcast is designed around player development and college recruiting. Each week, he brings on a new guest to discuss everything from hitting and pitching mechanics to the mental game, practice design, drills, and college recruiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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