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Pitch Recognition vs. Bat Speed: See-Decide-Swing Drills That Turn Practice Swings into Real Exit Velocity
If you’ve been told “swing faster” all weekend and still watched weak contact in games, this episode flips the script. Joey breaks down why pitch recognition and decision-making—not just bat speed—unlock game-day...
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Weighted Bats Done Right: Youth Overload/Underload That Builds Real Game Power (10–15% Rule + Heavy-Light-Game)
Parents are seeing “sledgehammer swings” and ultra-light bat hacks all over social—and wondering if they help or hurt. In this episode, Joey breaks down exactly how to use weighted and underload bats safely for youth...
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Bat Speed vs. Exit Velocity (Explained): How to Train Real Game-Day Power for Youth Hitters
Parents hear “swing faster” and chase bat-speed leaderboards—then wonder why games still produce weak contact. In this episode, we unpack the real difference between bat speed and ball exit speed, why a light bat can...
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Turn Strikeouts Into Confidence: Progressive Failure Exposure for Youth Baseball & Softball (Quality At-Bats, Pitch Recognition, 2-Strike Compete)
When a young hitter goes from BP hero to game-day ghost, the issue usually isn’t mechanics—it’s how we frame failure. In this episode, Joey Myers shows parents and coaches how to turn strikeouts and whiffs into...
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Are Parents Adding Pressure Without Realizing It? Smarter Support for Youth Baseball & Softball Hitters
Most parents and coaches mean well. But could our constant tips, sideline shouts, and postgame breakdowns actually be draining our kids’ confidence instead of building it? In this powerful episode of the Swing Smarter...
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Why Your Kid Rakes in BP but Struggles in Games: Vision Training Secrets for Youth Hitters
Every parent has seen it: your kid smashes balls in batting practice, but when game day comes, the results don’t match. It’s frustrating, confusing, and often leads to over-tweaking swings or second-guessing effort....
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Why Batting Average is Lying to You – Smarter Stats & Drills for Real Hitting Progress
Is your kid’s batting average telling the truth—or just messing with your head?
In this episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, I break down why batting average is one of the most misleading stats in...
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Why Your Kid Isn’t Hitting Bombs Yet—And Why That’s Okay: The Truth About Youth Power Development
Is your kid falling behind in the power department? You’re not alone—and you're not doing anything wrong.
In this eye-opening solo episode, Joey Myers—founder of HittingPerformanceLab.com—tackles one of the most...
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Is My Support Hurting or Helping? Fix the Pressure Trap in Youth Sports Before It Breaks Your Kid’s Love for the Game
Is My Support Hurting or Helping? Fix the Pressure Trap in Youth Sports Before It Breaks Your Kid’s Love for the Game
You’re cheering from the bleachers… but deep down, you’re wondering—am I doing more harm than...
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From Flinch to Fierce: How to Help Your Young Hitter Overcome Fear of the Ball Fast
Is your young athlete flinching, freezing, or backing out of the batter’s box? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to help.
In today’s episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, Joey Myers dives...
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Slump Reset: How to Help Your Young Hitter Bounce Back—Without Killing Their Confidence
Your kid’s in a slump—and it’s not just about their swing.
In this powerful episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, host Joey Myers tackles one of the most emotional and misunderstood challenges in...
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Should My 8-Year-Old Worry About Swing Mechanics? What Every Baseball Parent Must Know
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Are you stressing over your young hitter’s mechanics too soon? In this powerful episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, we dive headfirst into one of the most pressing questions...
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