How To Make Better Contact When Hitting A Baseball [How To Tuesday Ep.2]

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  • @YouGoPro
    @YouGoPro  7 років тому +39

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  • @Patrick19833
    @Patrick19833 5 років тому +328

    I taught myself that just by playing Wii Sports. Every time I bat for real, I just imagine playing Wii Sports and I hit the ball every time!

  • @masond5635
    @masond5635 5 років тому +91

    Tryouts are Monday wish me luck bois

  • @JonnDiorr
    @JonnDiorr 5 років тому +140

    the irony of a guy named John madden telling us how to hit a baseball

  • @coachcal6702
    @coachcal6702 7 років тому +9

    Big proponent of the skinny bat small ball drill. I've been using that for years, the gimmick and competition of of it catches the attention of the young players. a twist I use to add pressure, fun and competitiveness is a different colored "money ball". If they hit 4 in a row they get a money ball, if they hit it I do 5 push ups, if they miss it they do 5 push ups. Either way it's fun and 1 of us gets stronger. Kids love making old coach push.

  • @physicalgrafitti4684
    @physicalgrafitti4684 5 років тому +28

    A way to also help is getting a Traffic cone instead of a tee because a traffic cone is more sturdy and is heavier so if you want to do more than just hit the ball hit the cone it helps with arm strength

  • @twofour8790
    @twofour8790 Рік тому +1

    I lost my swing and your channel helped me find it. Thank you. I’m 40+ playing adult league. Gotta be able to hit at least 😂 appreciate you 🙌🏾

  • @giozsuaz4158
    @giozsuaz4158 Рік тому

    Minute 2:00
    Excellent dictation of how to observe any sport.
    I just told some people this; where as you’re not really focusing on the object in front of you, rather, you are seeing the whole picture from a panoramic view and then you close into focus!
    I play soccer, and do that!
    But, I’ve noticed when in the batting cages, that I hit more when I do what you hit said!

  • @jakedearmitt7379
    @jakedearmitt7379 7 років тому

    People who teach hitting can make can make the process very complicated. John Madden keeps it simple. To me, the most important aspect of hitting is seeing the ball. If you can see the ball and study the ball and concentrate on the ball, then you can hit the ball. John tells you to start with a wide focus and then narrow your focus on the ball, as the pitcher starts his delivery. In my opinion, this is most important. Even if you don't have Mike Trout's swing, if you concentrate on seeing the ball better, you will consistently hit the ball. Great job Coach Madden.

  • @anjee_fisher1499
    @anjee_fisher1499 4 роки тому +26

    Who else is here cause there in a slump😩

    • @razqt9566
      @razqt9566 3 роки тому +1

      yeah👋🏼

    • @nateforsale
      @nateforsale 3 роки тому +1

      Me

    • @user-cb1zb4no6m
      @user-cb1zb4no6m 3 роки тому +1

      I keep hitting the damn ball with the handle and now my thumb hurts like hell

    • @brich12
      @brich12 3 роки тому +1

      Yes

  • @ubiquitous6770
    @ubiquitous6770 3 роки тому +1

    this year i will be practicing hard for 5 months until tryouts. focusing on speed, agility, fielding, footwork, and contact hitting

  • @jcavasos2463
    @jcavasos2463 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the tips. A girl wants to go to a batting cage with me. I've never played baseball. Wish me luck!

  • @jeffowens8722
    @jeffowens8722 3 роки тому

    Wood bat for bp, totally agree. You can even use cheap ash or hickory. After all, it's about contact and hitting solid shots. These are very useful tips. Thanks for the video John

  • @dannyboulais8630
    @dannyboulais8630 7 років тому +7

    hey coach, just want to say thanks for making so really great videos! as a coach myself you have helped me add new drills to help my young 9u team!!
    thanks again coach!!

  • @thejman4458
    @thejman4458 7 років тому +2

    Bro before this I was a trash hitter but goat butter for those of you that watch ace of the diamond I'm Sawamura hitting and him bunting but now I'm actually a decent hitter thx Jon it's nice to have a guy that can not only give really good pitcher tips but can also give pretty good hitting tips

    • @zionhutchcraft
      @zionhutchcraft 7 років тому +1

      TheJman445 my main problem was opening up more and I learned that from Josh Donaldson it was when he was talking on MLB Network. I've gotten all of my pitching mechanics from John!

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  7 років тому

      Thanks sir congrats!

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  7 років тому

      Awesome thanks!

  • @jeibercolon-marquez8435
    @jeibercolon-marquez8435 7 років тому +22

    Can you do a video on How to hit line drives?and hitting timing video?

  • @Ty-tq2kj
    @Ty-tq2kj 6 років тому +4

    Used a Wood Bat in a 45mph cage and broke the bat on the 3rd swing. Usually hit in like 55/70mph (45ft. Distance)

  • @Samuel-uf6vo
    @Samuel-uf6vo 7 років тому +5

    Thank you so much I watch your videos and I have greatly improved

  • @nickromano5436
    @nickromano5436 7 років тому +170

    You do realize that this is a pitcher telling us how to hit

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  7 років тому +101

      I dropped bombs tho

    • @MikeHunt-ik3rg
      @MikeHunt-ik3rg 6 років тому +28

      Yes but do realise he has played baseball for a very long time & been coached by professional coaches ,pitching & hitting ,he is passing on the knowledge he has gained over the years .

    • @nolanstanton9291
      @nolanstanton9291 6 років тому +3

      But the pitcher must know what others are gonna do so he is great advice

    • @seanstarkey3640
      @seanstarkey3640 6 років тому +3

      He dropped bombs tho 😂😂😂

    • @juanbustos1052
      @juanbustos1052 5 років тому

      He definitely swings like a pitcher

  • @JB-lt8qc
    @JB-lt8qc 7 років тому +1

    Again, Love it! My brother and I do something similar with the practicing small. In Ted Williams' book, the science of hitting, he talks about how he used to hit acorns and kernels or corn, we use marshmallows but same effect. Once we can square up a marshmallow, a baseball looks like beach ball! Keep it coming Coach!!

  • @COLD_MIND
    @COLD_MIND 7 років тому +7

    Thanks dude. Your channel helps me a lot. I appreciate it!

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  7 років тому +2

      Awesome! No prob

  • @connorirvin6843
    @connorirvin6843 7 років тому +4

    This is helping me move up in my lineup

  • @drewa3697
    @drewa3697 7 років тому

    You have changed the way I play baseball huge impact on me thank you so much keep doing what you do

  • @Xbrodude13
    @Xbrodude13 3 роки тому +2

    Our coach uses bottle caps with a really really skinny bat and we use those before the game.

  • @stephen1819
    @stephen1819 5 років тому +1

    Thank you I'm going to try what you said . When I start baseball this year thanks.

  • @gabethegreat6539
    @gabethegreat6539 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks

  • @seanstarkey3640
    @seanstarkey3640 6 років тому +2

    Love your vids they are helping me a lot in hitting

  • @telekev1
    @telekev1 7 років тому +9

    lost weight? good to see you off the couch!

  • @victoriousking4196
    @victoriousking4196 2 роки тому

    Thank you coach. I am going to apply this in cricket

  • @demetriomorales3753
    @demetriomorales3753 7 років тому +17

    You know me because u gave me a baseball that said to Demetrio keep ballen out kid my speed for pitching is 58 and I need increase it to 60 for your tryout in gorga

    • @andypearson4024
      @andypearson4024 5 років тому +2

      Demetrio Morales you spelled georgia wrong

    • @masonturb146
      @masonturb146 5 років тому +8

      @@andypearson4024 you must be the most annoying kid in school

    • @turbobat9222
      @turbobat9222 5 років тому +1

      @@masonturb146 every baseball video I watch you're there.

    • @masonturb146
      @masonturb146 5 років тому

      @@turbobat9222 my profile pic

    • @turbobat9222
      @turbobat9222 5 років тому

      @@masonturb146 yah

  • @petercruz5151
    @petercruz5151 7 років тому +3

    Watching more of your vids

  • @ryanthomas8955
    @ryanthomas8955 4 роки тому

    I’m gonna use that 🏀 drill on the tee for my son. Thanks!!!

  • @michaelbeaudoin9915
    @michaelbeaudoin9915 6 років тому +4

    Hello John I liked your video. I love baseball and my son also. Unfortunately my right shoulder is shot until I finally give in to a surgery. But your tips are greatly appreciated since I don't need a good arm to give this training to my son. Its school vacation here in Massachusetts so I really want to bring him to some outdoor batting cages about 35 mins away. Season starts soon April 29th but our spring has not been good still getting snow and rain so preseason practice are going to be rare. I will try to implement so of your hitting recommendations to help my son and any other team mates who are interested. I not a coach last few years but I love baseball and always let the coach know if I can can help during and practice or games it makes me happy. I can run some stations even if its just loading the tee and giving my best advise on our players swings. or keeping the score board since I go to all games and practice. I have to ask the head coach about the power swings using a heavier ball and hope he let me intergrates some of that. Cheers Michael

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  6 років тому

      You guys should check this out if you’re stuck inside ugoprobaseball.com/product/personal-pitcher-pro-wiffle-ball-pitching-machine/

  • @connormcdonald556
    @connormcdonald556 5 років тому +1

    I will keep my head down' which will help me make more contact.

  • @wrenchingmonkey8341
    @wrenchingmonkey8341 7 років тому

    lol at your camera man during little ball training...thanks for your vids you have helped my team big time

  • @tripleg1939
    @tripleg1939 5 років тому +5

    I’m going to practice every day

  • @rylanmoore970
    @rylanmoore970 5 років тому +1

    This helped ALOTE! Thank you

  • @joshmorgan5900
    @joshmorgan5900 7 років тому +24

    how do you hit line drives more consistently

    • @jaden588
      @jaden588 7 років тому

      josh morgan bat control .

    • @jackkavanagh5051
      @jackkavanagh5051 7 років тому

      josh morgan you use a tee and put it ant your neck level and try to get on top of it then it's much easier to hit line drives

    • @Shine28
      @Shine28 6 років тому +1

      Don’t get under the ball or too high on the bat, be ball level

    • @James-nl5pr
      @James-nl5pr 6 років тому

      josh morgan try to level out your swing and hit it not to early not to late

  • @thaturnupking6265
    @thaturnupking6265 7 років тому

    going to try these monday! thanks!

  • @peekester2
    @peekester2 7 років тому +2

    great video.

  • @LukeSpookem
    @LukeSpookem 7 років тому

    You should start an AAU program. All of the information in your video's checks out. You start applying this to good talent and when those kids succeed, you'll have yourself a successful business. People will be calling everyday to try to get there kid into your program. You can't make it about money though because it will come and go like every other AAU program. If you make it about the kids success the money will come flowing in and for a longer time then most programs.

  • @johnsena5065
    @johnsena5065 4 роки тому +1

    first practice today wish me luck boys

  • @stevennihipali3607
    @stevennihipali3607 7 років тому

    I just learned of that basketball drill this last week... I need to go get a plunger now

  • @nickvanfleet5881
    @nickvanfleet5881 7 років тому +23

    One time I tried hitting a basketball and the bat came back and I got a bloody nose

    • @Drippy_JDj
      @Drippy_JDj 3 роки тому +1

      Damn

    • @Drippy_JDj
      @Drippy_JDj 3 роки тому +1

      But didn’t you have a helmet on ?

    • @nickvanfleet5881
      @nickvanfleet5881 3 роки тому

      @@Drippy_JDj Nah I was just goofing around with friends and was like 5th grade. I just wasn’t strong enough to go through the ball

    • @xavierzapata2203
      @xavierzapata2203 3 роки тому

      @@nickvanfleet5881 lol i like how i can back to answer 3years later😂

    • @xavierzapata2203
      @xavierzapata2203 3 роки тому

      came*

  • @tagchurchplaylist
    @tagchurchplaylist 2 роки тому

    Thanks helped a lot I practiced and my game I hit it over the fence

  • @kaysiebaxley2577
    @kaysiebaxley2577 6 років тому +2

    very helpful! thanks!!🤙🏻

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  6 років тому

      You’re welcome

  • @gloom999
    @gloom999 5 років тому +1

    I play softball but these all still apply to batting with a softball. So this really helped me with batting

  • @jmendez1500
    @jmendez1500 2 роки тому

    Good stuff- Thank you!

  • @the_worst_one_8760
    @the_worst_one_8760 7 років тому

    thx, some guys say that i have power but i don't have contact and this would help much. thx

  • @getyourfitonproductions
    @getyourfitonproductions 7 років тому +3

    Great info John. This is exactly what I am trying to teach my young players. They get so focused on the pitcher they only make guess swings. What is a good drill to keep their focus on the ball and not the pitcher besides what you said in the video? Also...what do you think of the AXE bat?

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  7 років тому +2

      Besides what I said in the video, mini balls could help. I never swung an axe bat so I couldn't tell you. Sorry.

  • @youraveragenic2238
    @youraveragenic2238 5 років тому +1

    I play softball but this will help

  • @noaheggert1831
    @noaheggert1831 5 років тому

    Very helpful.

  • @aarons5720
    @aarons5720 7 років тому +41

    What's the best way to not be scared of the ball when up at bat

    • @jerrynolasco8664
      @jerrynolasco8664 7 років тому +58

      Aaron Sznakowski dont be a bitch!

    • @aarons5720
      @aarons5720 7 років тому +10

      Jerry Nolasco chill bro

    • @AnthonyChristunas
      @AnthonyChristunas 7 років тому +16

      Aaron Sznakowski take one off the back in the cage

    • @bensmith2388
      @bensmith2388 7 років тому +5

      Stand at the back of the batters Box

    • @demetriomorales3753
      @demetriomorales3753 7 років тому +23

      Aaron Sznakowski stand closer to the plate and if they hit u charge them down

  • @connorirvin6843
    @connorirvin6843 7 років тому +1

    Thanks so much

  • @jeffjeffoms5005
    @jeffjeffoms5005 7 років тому

    Wow contact every time I am so excite

  • @jacepittman3272
    @jacepittman3272 5 років тому

    Awesome video!!

  • @TactiDM
    @TactiDM 7 років тому +1

    What is the best strategy to not be scared of the ball hitting you when you are catching?

    • @jingram5453
      @jingram5453 5 років тому

      My coach on my tournament team zip tied this kids hands and the just kind of lobbed it at him not to hard or too soft, just so he could get over the fear of getting hit

  • @c4serpant421
    @c4serpant421 3 роки тому

    So I Have a problem of not watching the ball all the way and I’m sick of striking out so I’m working hard on hitting

  • @shanewhitefeather6298
    @shanewhitefeather6298 5 років тому

    at 3:10 the one guy acts like it's 3:10 to Yuma! That's happened to me. LOOK OUT, BRO!

  • @richardmindiola2655
    @richardmindiola2655 4 роки тому

    Good video! Just bought my daughter a wood bat

  • @garyc3937
    @garyc3937 7 років тому +1

    great ideas!!

  • @jkkentuckywildcats007
    @jkkentuckywildcats007 7 років тому +1

    How I male myself a better hitter is about 3 4 5 or 6 times a week I go and hit on a baseball field and I watch videos of how to make yourself a better hitter

  • @itz.dorian_26
    @itz.dorian_26 4 роки тому

    Thank u very much, it Was very helpful for me ;))
    I hope you to grow up in YT

  • @basementcv
    @basementcv 7 років тому +1

    One of the approaches I have taught over the years is "Hit the ball with Two Hands". I use this with the follow up statement that "Hand/eye coordination works both ways". If you hit the ball with two hands you will see the ball better. The effect of two hands is that it naturally leads to keeping your hands inside the ball on an inside pitch. The connection I speak of is eyes-hands-barrel of the bat. Any reaction?Bill Barry

  • @walterdevore8310
    @walterdevore8310 2 роки тому

    I love your videos keep it up

  • @toxbean3253
    @toxbean3253 4 роки тому

    In 5 days I’m going to a school baseball event and I’m getting nervous because I’m not the best pitcher or batter

  • @tenticalhead2720
    @tenticalhead2720 5 років тому

    Thank you

  • @ericpadilla3792
    @ericpadilla3792 5 років тому

    Love this vid helped out a lot

  • @austinfought5617
    @austinfought5617 5 років тому

    Can you do a video of how to increase your power, but not to increase the chances of swinging and missing??

  • @-misty-1844
    @-misty-1844 7 років тому

    Got a important game tonight. Any tips for mental approach?

  • @cbanks1980
    @cbanks1980 7 років тому

    On it Coach!!

  • @rnstanley
    @rnstanley 4 роки тому

    thx

  • @yomaris1776
    @yomaris1776 3 роки тому

    this helps

  • @giantsfan7733
    @giantsfan7733 4 роки тому

    I know I'm a bit late to the video, but wanted to chime in that the most successful way to make contact every time is to have a camera in center field reading the catcher's signs and someone in the dugout to bang trashcans to inform of the pitch about to come.

  • @jerrylevy2838
    @jerrylevy2838 6 років тому

    the best way for bat

  • @federicoreyes3683
    @federicoreyes3683 7 років тому +9

    Hey coach how do you rotate the upper body

  • @gotch7126
    @gotch7126 6 років тому

    My son went from hitting the ball all over the field in the fall to ..not even making contact... I’m no pro but I think he’s dragging the bat barrel.. any drills out there to fix this?

  • @user-hz6mp1tw1d
    @user-hz6mp1tw1d 6 років тому

    I hit A 4mm glass bottle drink cap with an hallow 9mm metal stick. My sister is throwing at 20mph in the distance of 13 feet and still hitting it.

  • @matthewsanding950
    @matthewsanding950 7 років тому

    That helped a lot

  • @heavynforney4574
    @heavynforney4574 5 років тому

    Nice hat!

  • @j_welsh2039
    @j_welsh2039 7 років тому +3

    Do you like the personal pitcher?

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  7 років тому

      Yup! Shooting some vids with it next week! Here's an old one though ua-cam.com/video/cLX0jJb2_5I/v-deo.html

  • @dcthechild1797
    @dcthechild1797 7 років тому +1

    this video really helped escpacially before my altars games thanks for the help

  • @skrtzyy4614
    @skrtzyy4614 3 роки тому

    I dont even play baseball but me and my friends play in our neighbors backyard and i wanna get a little better at hitting lol

  • @JR-ml5kc
    @JR-ml5kc 5 років тому

    that helped thanks

  • @dylanplake3312
    @dylanplake3312 7 років тому

    this well help me

  • @js59695
    @js59695 6 років тому

    My son is a heck of a pitcher and at home he smashes during practice but sometimes at home and during games he forgets to stare at the pitchingbhand and ball (hard focus) He’s only ten and the last couple of years he was a clutch hitter and he still gets a hit a game but he’s lost power and consistency. Is that common with ten year olds?

  • @trixy986
    @trixy986 4 роки тому

    I'm in softball can you teach that

  • @narainsingh9711
    @narainsingh9711 5 років тому +1

    Thanks yo

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  5 років тому

      You’re welcome yo

    • @ep0516
      @ep0516 5 років тому

      Yo

  • @mathew_chank
    @mathew_chank 5 років тому

    I subscribe and likes the video

  • @andretorres1220
    @andretorres1220 7 років тому +2

    where did you get that dope mets hat!

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  7 років тому +1

      Custom made on the New Era website. It was like $60 if I remember correctly and didn't take too long to get to me.

  • @rubenhernandez1381
    @rubenhernandez1381 7 років тому

    i hit w a wiffle ball bat and some little beeds for eye and bat control

  • @xboxone47
    @xboxone47 4 роки тому

    How can I improve my form because mines is ugly

  • @wyattspop
    @wyattspop 6 років тому

    I need help please. I started teaching my son way too late due to a major spinal injury I had (years of recovery). My son is 12 and is just learning to play. I will tell you my son is as big as a stocky 15 year old, he's a tank. Forearms as wide as mine (I'm 5'1" 165 lbs, he's already 5'5" 130 lbs. His "natural" swing is just ugly, 1) He swings downward, 2) He doesn't use his arms or wrists at all, it's like he's twisting his body on a pivot to hit the ball, he looks "robotic", generates zero bat speed 3) Even when he accidentally gets a clean hit and squares one up, it never goes farther than the pitchers mound (and I'm about 30 feet away) and his hits never go more than 8 feet off the ground. 4) When I show him a proper hitting technique, he instantly swings the way I just desribed. I was an All Star, easily could have played college ball, I could hit the ball a mile even with my small frame. I'm a patient teacher but I'm not doing well with him, any tips to teach my son to swing with his arms, not twisting his body to swing? I'll end this by saying he already loves the game, he wants to do well so I'm not forcing it on him. I have taken him to the cages a few times. We will be playing softball for now as they're doing this daily in his gym class. Thanks for taking the time to help a disabled dad (I didn't recover from my injuries, but I'll "play" through the pain just to teach him. He should hit the ball a ton with his natural build.
    God Bless.

    • @marcp8953
      @marcp8953 5 років тому

      I just started learning how to play last year, when I was 15... And now I'm jva material. As long as your son practices every week he will be great.

  • @AngryMane-m8p
    @AngryMane-m8p 3 роки тому +1

    Plz tell me how to charge the mound lol

  • @hecticspencmc3357
    @hecticspencmc3357 2 роки тому

    stop blinding me from the flashing lights 😃

  • @GregJay
    @GregJay 7 років тому +1

    I like to hit a bowling ball, Lol sorry just kidding, I use those little Skillz balls it comes with a little pitching machine that's pretty cool. Cheap too, here's my problem I'm an older guy have played ball all my life against a pitcher that throws decent fastballs where I can go up there and rely on my reactions I'm a good hitter, but it's those guys who throw 40 MPH fastballs and damn big looping curveballs that get me, seems when I have time to think about it I tend to over swing over stride and roll over. and hit pop ups or freaking ground balls to 2nd(Lefty) How can I work on hitting really slow pitching?

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  7 років тому

      hahah yeh im the same way with slow pitch softball pitches. Can't hit them for nothing. But you just have to practice hitting them if you want to be good at hitting them.

  • @noel_j1863
    @noel_j1863 4 роки тому

    This dude has lost so much weight.major transformation

  • @theprosandconsof8454
    @theprosandconsof8454 7 років тому +1

    I subbed!

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  7 років тому +1

      My man!

    • @theprosandconsof8454
      @theprosandconsof8454 7 років тому

      Haha! Hey, I can throw fast, but I like get lucky based off accuracy. Any tips? Have a vid out there?

  • @noobtoob3654
    @noobtoob3654 7 років тому +1

    I'm a pretty short guy ( 5'8 ) is it possible for me to go anywhere in baseball?

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  7 років тому +4

      +NoobToob Two words...Altuve, Pedroia

    • @aaronrodriguez1410
      @aaronrodriguez1410 5 років тому

      YouGoPro pedroia is 5'8 and altuve is below that😐

    • @GrummanTestPilot
      @GrummanTestPilot 5 років тому

      Altuve is 5'6

    • @seheadhunter50
      @seheadhunter50 2 роки тому

      Sounds like you've been brainwashed by d bags. You're not short and you're not trying to go anywhere playing basketball so height has zero impact on playing your sport.

  • @cadenbreaux7916
    @cadenbreaux7916 7 років тому

    Thx any tips for my 4 seam pls awnser yougopro

    • @jaden588
      @jaden588 7 років тому

      Caden Breaux how would you need any tips on a 4 seam ? lol