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by Rod CarewThe very prospect of picking up the rotation of a baseball only 55 feet away from you normally traveling in excess of 90 mph is quite a daunting task. Not to mention that very few players, especially at the lower levels of the game, know what to look for – even if they are looking.Reading the spin of different pitches is a science that doesn’t come easy. But once you begin to understand it, you’re game will show it.FASTBALLA fastball is offered in two ways – with either the fingers…See More

By Rod Carew - In many sports, it’s called being “in the zone.” In baseball, it’s “seeing the ball.” And when you’re “seeing the ball,” you’re putting together multi-hit games, hitting streaks, and home-run tears – everything’s going right for you at the plate. When you’re “seeing the ball,” it looks bigger, you pick it up sooner, your reactions are quicker and direct. Being able to truly see the ball comes with being able to read the spin.Reading the spin – and the faster you can do it –…See More

By Rod CarewLike many aspects in the art and science of hitting, where you take your stance in the batter’s box offers as many opinions as there are fans in the ballpark. But, wherever you choose to stand in the box, it’s an important decision.Some batters prefer standing deep in the box, while others like to be even with the plate, or have their front foot beyond the front of the plate. Another decision is how close you want to be to the plate. Are you a better hitter standing on top of the…See More