In this podcast episode, Patrick Jones continues his conversation with hitting coach Mike Brumley, delving deeper into baseball hitting mechanics. Brumley advocates for a focus on ribcage loading. He also discusses the misconceptions around hip hinges and loading the back hip, emphasizing the importance of non-verbal cues and the use of specialized training tools to improve hitting skills. Brumley shares insights from his experience coaching professional players.




TIMESTAMPS:


[03:53] Hip Hinge and Leverage


[10:04] Exit Velocity and Launch Angle


[16:58] Identifying Hitting Flaws


[19:15] Approach and Plan


[21:35] Preparation Routines


[28:34] Developing Hitting Skills


[36:50] Analogies for Hitting


[39:15] Benefits of Training Tools




Mike Brumley Website: https://brumbands.com/



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