| How Is the machine used for team practices?
The machine is setup in a location that is safe and out of the way.
There will be players hitting on it all day.
I suggest having each player do a set workout including hitting all pitch locations and the specific purpose drills.
I suggest writing the drills on a sheet of paper and attaching it to the fence near the machine.
The player can follow the workout and this makes sure every drill is done daily.
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Sample:
Daily Workout Sheet |
| BatAction Daily Workout |
Drill
Hip-Turner
Top Hand
Inside Contact
Middle Contact
Away Contact
Hit & Bunt
Bring-Bys
See & Hit Drill |
Number Of Swings
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
30 |
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| Total Swings |
100 |
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| This is a suggested daily workout.
The "See & Hit" drill is a fast action drill that the hitter positions himself in regular position and takes 30 swings.
The batter should take the time to reset after each swing. Quality, not quanity is the goal.
Note: The "Switch-Hitters" drill may be added for those players that hit from both sides.
Switch hitters should do a "double" workout taking swings from both sides.
Note: The "Switch-hitting" &Bring-By" drills are often performed with the power bands removed from the machine
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| Early Birds Make Great Use of Time
There are always players that arrive early for practice.
These players can make valuable use of this extra practice time by using the "Self- Trainer".
The first thing that you should do when you arrive at the field is setup the machine.
In about 5 minutes, it is ready to go!
The last thing that you will do before you leave is take the machine down.
I can guarantee that your players will not have to be told to work out on this machine.
They will love hitting the machine.
Its fun and challenging exercises will motivate your players.
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| The BatAction "Streak Drill"
The BatAction Streak Drill is used to build confidence, develop aggressive hitters, build team spirit, and motivate hitters to work.
The drill is usually done every day after or during practice.
The drill has players compete to see who can put the day's longest hitting streak together.
Each player gets one turn at hitting.
A hit ball that goes completely around the machine and passes the hitter is counted as one.
They keep hitting until they tip, foul or strike out.
The contest can be divided into age groups or made into a team contest with the total of each player being added to come up with a team score.
The winning team or player is usually rewarded.
This drill develops incredible hitting skills and builds confidence.
Players learn to perform under pressure and concentrate on the job at hand.
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| The BatAction is Great For Bunt Practice too!
Teams often neglect the "short game" because it is difficult and time consuming to practice it enough to perfect it.
The BatAction "Self- Trainer" can be used to develop bunting skins as well as hitting skills.
The players should alternate or use all bunting techniques; the pivot, the square, and the squeeze.
Hitters hit the ball and then bunt the ball on the last approach.
This drill builds bunting confidence and skill.
The batter merely bunts the BatAction "Self-Trainer" or stops the ball using proper bunting technique.
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| Did you ever have a tournament game in which you had a key batter go "O-fer" and lose his confidence.
You need a chance to build him back up.
You need a chance to take batting practice.
There is no time.
You get home too late.
And the team leaves for a early game in the morning.
In these cases, the BatAction "Self-Trainer" is perfect.
Take it with you to the game.
It sets up in minutes.
The entire team can workout on it in a very short period of time.
That key batter can get the confidence back.
At night, the "Self- Trainer" can be used under a street light or spotlight for late night "emergency" workouts before big games, the next day.
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| Year-Round Workouts With The BatAction Machine Will Make Average Hitters Great!
Make sure that your BatAction "Self- Trainer" is used all year.
In the off season, set it up in a garage or in the backyard so that it is always available for workouts.
Players will often get the urge to hit and do what we call "impulse" workouts.
These extra practice swings make them better hitters.
So never, store your machine away!
Keep it set up so it can always be used.
Something this good needs to be used all year! |
