The purpose of this post is to feature other resources (besides this site) that provide good information, and will increase your knowledge of player development. I also want to give thanks and provide credit to these resources as they have helped me grow as a coach and influenced my thinking and understanding on baseball development. These resources are also great for parents, players & other coaches who like my information and want to learn more about training players.
I have mentioned Steve Englishbey on several previous blog posts. In my opinion, Steve is the number 1 expert on hitting in the world. Steve is a former 1st round pick by the Houston Astros, but his high level playing career is not the reason why he is a great teacher. He approaches hitting (and pitching) instruction in a very scientific way. He has a high level understanding of how the body works and uses this knowledge of anatomy, physiology, bio-mechanics, kinesiology, physics, motor learning and other sports science fields to analyze hitter’s swings, teach them how to eliminate flaws, and swing in the most efficient way possible. Steve is my number one influence on hitting and I highly recommend his website, hitting products, and working with him in person, if you are ever in the Houston, TX area.
Alan Nathan – The Physics of Baseball
Dr. Nathan’s website is a great resource on the physics of baseball. Understanding the physics of how the body moves and of the ball bat collision is not only really interesting, but it can further your understanding of swing mechanics and training baseball players.
Muscle and Motion is a great resource that can help teach you muscular and skeletal anatomy and how the muscles of the body function. With this knowledge you can better understand how and why elite baseball players move the way they move. Check out this great sample video below on how the obliques function. You can see how the obliques rotate the trunk and how this is very important for baseball players.