with Kevin Long, Hitting Coach for the 2009 World Champion New York Yankees
featuring Alex Rodriguez - 3x American League MVP, 10x Silver Slugger Award
Winner, 4x Hank Aaron Award Winner

• See the workout that has made Alex Rodriguez a feared hitter
• Learn to attack the baseball no matter where it's pitched
• Create a more efficient swing by eliminating unnecessary movements
• Features hitting insight and demonstrations from Alex Rodriguez

Now you can learn the same hitting techniques, strategies and drills that Alex Rodriguez uses every day!

In this sensational DVD from Championship Productions, New York Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long reveals techniques and strategies for becoming a successful hitter.

Coach Long covers six keys to becoming a great hitter:

1. Grip – Find the best grip to stay loose and increase bat speed.
2. Stance – Stay flexible to maximize the power in the lower half of your body.
3. Plate coverage – Use your best swing regardless of pitch location.
4. Load – How to put yourself in a stronger hitting position for each swing.
5. Knee drive – Learn how to level your swing and generate power.
6. Hip torque – Increase your bat speed using your hips.

Watch as Coach Long takes A Rod through a batting workout to fine tune hitting mechanics with soft toss and tee drills using a short and regular bat. These drills focus on balance and staying tight to your core to get your bat through the hitting zone quicker.

In addition, Long and A Rod sit down and discuss the key techniques from a hitter's perspective.

This section includes:

• Strategies to develop the best swing possible
• Scouting the opposing pitcher
• Guessing on pitches
• Batting practice for success
• Off-season work

What makes this video unique is that you can see how these drills are used at the Major League level and how they can be adjusted to work at any level: youth, high school, collegiate and professional. DVD. 105 minutes. 2010.

 

 

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