"This is how I break in gloves that are 100% leather. Here is what I have found works the best. Please know the number one rule, it takes time to get the glove just where you want it.I have been doing this for years and I can't and…"
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Richard Lovell replied to Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor's discussion Why are so many guys that think they know hitting so uninformed?. (more importantly, why do they remain so while still coaching kids?) in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics"I don't know about a moral responsibility, but definitely an ethical responsibility. Semantics, possibly, but that is part of the problem with hitting lingo...and current trends aren't so trendy considering the "trend" of…"
Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor left a comment for B Davis"Hi! This is Ted. For lessons feel free to contact me at 714-841-8933, or email me at thehitdocter@aol.com. Thanks. the Hit Doctor"
B Davis left a comment for Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor"Ted, My Dentist, Chris Nagel reccommended you... My son is 9... Do you still give lessons... We are interested.. email buffyd0809@aol.com. Thank you! "
Elizabeth Garvin left a comment for Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor"Hi Ted,
Just wanted to say thank you so much for attending Scott's practice this weekend. It really means alot to us!!! Scott is so excited and looks forward to learning how to hit and throw like his uncle Brett. "
Kyle Grucci left a comment for Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor"Hi Ted,
I think it's a great idea to post a new discussion in the youth coaches group. I do think that the lack of activity is due more to the time of year than anything else. Also, in some cases, coaches post in the general…"
Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor replied to Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor's discussion Why are so many guys that think they know hitting so uninformed?. (more importantly, why do they remain so while still coaching kids?) in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics"It sure as hell didn't impair Nomar Garciapara and Troy Gluass, did it?. Also, universally accepted as one of the purest finest swings in baseball is Joe Mauer's, which embodies and employs every major and minor component of compact…"
Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor replied to Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor's discussion Why are so many guys that think they know hitting so uninformed?. (more importantly, why do they remain so while still coaching kids?) in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics"Carl Nichols, Here's a news blast for you. Despite Mr. swingbuilder's ignorance, the last young hitter he depicted is displaying all the major elements of compact rotational hitting, with the exceptions which are fairly minor…"
Carl Nichols replied to Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor's discussion Why are so many guys that think they know hitting so uninformed?. (more importantly, why do they remain so while still coaching kids?) in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics"If you're teaching compact, rotational hitting then it's no wonder so many college hitters are having a hard time adjusting to professional pitching. There is no way any hitter, amazing athlete or not(and by the way, every player in the…"
Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor replied to Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor's discussion Why are so many guys that think they know hitting so uninformed?. (more importantly, why do they remain so while still coaching kids?) in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics"Mr. swingbuilder, Way to be mature. If you can't see the obvious differences in those three swings you are indeed ignorant, and probably blind. Good luck with that keen thinking. I suppose you would think that Bonds…"
Carl Nichols replied to Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor's discussion Why are so many guys that think they know hitting so uninformed?. (more importantly, why do they remain so while still coaching kids?) in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics"I agree with you 100%."
Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor replied to Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor's discussion Why are so many guys that think they know hitting so uninformed?. (more importantly, why do they remain so while still coaching kids?) in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics"Ok., wiseass. I am computer challeged, so I will just break down the three swings you show.
The top guy is by far the oldest school, with a long swing that makes it very difficult to hit. That may be in fact Hank Aaron for…"
Advanced Diamond Performance replied to Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor's discussion Why are so many guys that think they know hitting so uninformed?. (more importantly, why do they remain so while still coaching kids?) in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics"My hitters keep the same baseline mechanics through out their training but as they grow and get stronger some minor cosmetic things may change I just accept the fact that it does and build a swing accordinly. As far as absolutes I would love to hear…"
Advanced Diamond Performance replied to Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor's discussion Why are so many guys that think they know hitting so uninformed?. (more importantly, why do they remain so while still coaching kids?) in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics"I start with the basics load, stride, hitting position but from my journey, everyone has their own absolutes of hitting it just depends on what philosphy you adhere to. We then teach our baseline back hip, both hands to the ball,top hand extension…"
Advanced Diamond Performance replied to Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor's discussion Why are so many guys that think they know hitting so uninformed?. (more importantly, why do they remain so while still coaching kids?) in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics"At my baseball academy we have since day one preached that it is a must that every player in our program be treated as an individual. We do not believe that one philosphy is the only way, we work with the hitters strengths and simplify as much as…"
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- Bats:
- Right
- Throws:
- Left
- Height:
- 5'8"
- Weight:
- 220
- I currently:
- Coach Baseball
- Baseball Playing Experience:
- Little League, Babe Ruth, High School
- Baseball Coaching Experience:
- Little League, High School, College
- Baseball Umpiring Experience
- Little League
- Softball Playing Experience:
- Independent, Fast Pitch
- Who is your favorite hitter and why?
- Babe Ruth...think about it, He hit like over 350 when the ball was dead, his bat weighed fifty five ounces, and the parks were bigger, and he was half in the tank part of the time.
- Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
- I think basically Babe Ruth again, just because that is so darned rare and I'm a hitting guy in my heart, and of course my son because I'm so biased.
- More About Me:
- I am a professional batting instructor for the last sixteen years, mainly for youth league kids and girls fast pitch softball. I have instructed several college and adult leagure batters as well. It's been an incredible journey having the opportunity to conduct over 60,000 batting lessons! I teach the most modern techniques of compact rotational hitting that are now the standard at all major colleges. I have written two published books on hitting, "Baseball's Hitting Secrets" and a follow up second edition new for 2009. I have two batting cages in my backyard ( for hardball and fastpitch) and own six different pitching machines. I have two adult sons who are presently playing adult ball who were perennial all stars, one who was offensive mvp for his high school,and played a bit of college ball. Several of my students have gone on to scholarships">scholarships">scholarships">scholarships in college.
Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 5:45pm on March 9, 2011, B Davis said…
- Ted, My Dentist, Chris Nagel reccommended you... My son is 9... Do you still give lessons... We are interested.. email buffyd0809@aol.com. Thank you!
- At 2:29pm on February 7, 2011, Elizabeth Garvin said…
Hi Ted,
Just wanted to say thank you so much for attending Scott's practice this weekend. It really means alot to us!!! Scott is so excited and looks forward to learning how to hit and throw like his uncle Brett.
- At 3:46pm on December 14, 2010, Kyle Grucci said…
Hi Ted,
I think it's a great idea to post a new discussion in the youth coaches group. I do think that the lack of activity is due more to the time of year than anything else. Also, in some cases, coaches post in the general forum instead of within a group forum. The group is the way to go.
What topic are you planning on posting on?
- At 8:53pm on December 3, 2010, Kyle Grucci said…
- Glad to see you back. Hope all is well.
- At 5:35pm on December 6, 2009,
Eugene J Bleecker II said… - Ted,
After reading one of your posts I feel like a prematurely judged your philosphy based upon others things I saw you write. It seems that we have many of the same ideas of the proper swing. I guess I focused on your comment of the level swing and rotation and was a bit picky. After reading what you wrote about the "College Swing" I feel that we are both on the same page. You should stop referring to it as the college swing though and just start telling everyone it is THE RIGHT SWING :-). Let's talk some hitting sometime.
- At 12:00am on December 6, 2009, Kyle Grucci said…
- Hey Ted, There's been quite a bit of activity lately on some of the hitting discussions. I'd love to hear your take on some of the recent comments. Hope all is well!
- At 12:52pm on December 3, 2009, Kyle Grucci said…
- I've been reading your book and enjoying it. Lots of things to try with the kids in the spring!
- At 9:03am on October 28, 2009, Kyle Grucci said…
- I just bought a copy of your book on Amazon...
- At 5:01pm on October 19, 2009,
Sergio Bribiesca said… - Yeah, i guess we were bleeding doubles, even Pocasingle was poking doubles, all around great effort by the offense.
- At 4:18pm on October 19, 2009, Kyle Grucci said…
- Hardcover is just my preference... it does not look worn quickly like a paperback can.
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