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Teaching Swing Decisions: How to Build Hitters Who Know When to Say No
The message is repeated at every level. It’s well-intentioned. It’s not wrong. But it’s also not instruction.
Because here’s the problem: while everyone in baseball talks about swing decisions, almost no one actually teaches them.
They’re discussed the way hustle and leadership used to be — as if they’re either there or they’re not.
John Gafford
Jul 3012 min read
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Developing a Hitter in 2025: Balancing Bat Speed, Swing Decisions, and Tech Overload
hy the best hitting coaches today are part scientist, part translator, and part traffic cop. Walk into a modern hitting facility in 2025 — college, pro, or even some high schools — and it doesn’t look much like a batting cage anymore. It looks like a lab. There’s a hitter in the box. He’s wearing a sensor on his bat, sometimes on his body. His swings are tracked in real time by multiple radar units and high-speed cameras
John Gafford
Jul 2816 min read
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The Artistry of George Brett's Swing: A Masterclass in Technique and Philosophy at the Plate
In the pantheon of baseball legends, few names evoke the same reverence and admiration as George Brett.
John Gafford
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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Enhancing Performance: How Baseball Facilities Utilize Force Plates to Improve Players
In the ever-evolving landscape of professional sports, baseball facilities are continually seeking innovative methods to enhance player
John Gafford
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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The Importance of Staying Inside the Baseball: Explained by Coaches
When a baseball coach instructs players to "stay inside the baseball," they are emphasizing a fundamental aspect of hitting technique.
John Gafford
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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