This excellent DVD is dedicated to hitting and all of the important fundamentals needed to consistently drive the ball. A player's stance and set up is the foundation of a good hitter. Coach Stricklin and his players demonstrate how the feet are a big part of the stance. A good bat grip consists of proper knuckle and elbow alignment, which allows you to "whip" the bat through the strike zone. A proper stance will require the bat be at a 45-degree angle. A level head will assure that your eyes are also level. The stride follows a good stance. Loading up the backside prepares a hitter for the pitch and is an important aspect of hitting. A good swing relies on the arms staying compact until contact is made, then hitters extend their arms through the hitting zone. Four things must be present for good hitters: head, back, back side and balance. Stricklin believes in the concept of "staying inside the baseball." This means you are short to the baseball and hitting the ball where it's pitched. The first set of drills demonstrates hitting off of a tee. The double tee drill produces two types of hits from two identical swings. To work on the timing mechanism, the soft toss drill gives players lots of hitting opportunities. Other hitting drills include the behind toss, angle toss and front toss. The bounce drill simulates pitches by bouncing the ball off the ground. Moving to the batting cage, players can practice simulated rounds of batting practice. Rounds will develop hitting from different situations such as bunting, hit and run, runner at second with no outs, runner at third base with the infield in, swing away and more. These drills will teach fundamentals and improve productivity and consistency at the plate.

51 minutes. 2006.

Learn the hitting drills that have made the World Champion Boston Red Sox one of the best hitting teams in major league baseball history. In 2003-2004 the Red Sox led the major leagues in ten offensive categories, and set three all-time major league records for extra-base hits (649), total bases (2,832), and slugging percentage (.491). In this video, Ron Jackson shares 18 hitting drills used by the Red Sox, including the favorites of players David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Jason Varitek, and Johnny Damon. Jackson demonstrates multiple drills using the batting tee to perfect contact points, hit to all fields, create a level and proper swing path, and drive through the ball. In addition, he shares several soft-toss and short-toss drills that can be used on-field and in the cage for gaining complete plate coverage, learning to hit the ball to the opposite field, improving rhythm, hitting off-speed pitches, quick hands, and tracking pitches. Jackson also demonstrates one-hand, and "thunderstick" drills for improving hand-eye coordination, bat speed, and making consistent contact. Use these successful drills to become a complete hitter at all levels of the game!

52 minutes. 2005.

LD-02394B: with Ron Jackson,
former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, 2004 World Champions!

Ron Jackson is making history as hitting coach for the Boston Red Sox. Under Jackson's coaching, the World Champion Boston Red Sox led nearly every offensive category in Major League Baseball in 2003-2004, including batting average, runs, hits, doubles, extra-bases, total bases, sacrifice flies, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, and RBI's, setting all-time major league records for extra-base hits (649), total bases (2,832), and slugging percentage (.491), and capturing a World Series title in 2004! There is no question; Ron Jackson is one of the best hitting coaches of all-time! In this comprehensive hitting DVD, Jackson covers everything you need to know to be a "champion hitter". He begins by sharing what kind of hitter everyone should strive to be: the characteristics, attitude, mental toughness, approach, hitting roles, and the practice and preparation routines for successful hitters. Jackson then breaks down every aspect of the swing in a step-by-step progression, teaching the proper fundamentals from the stance, proper balance, load and stride positions, body movement, contact points, and follow-through. Jackson also explains how to maximize plate coverage and how to become a better two-strike and off-speed hitter. The principles and fundamentals shared in this video are for players at all levels and abilities, from little league to the major leagues!

66 minutes. 2005.

LD-02394C: with Ron Jackson,
former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, 2004 World Champions!

Develop a complete approach to hitting in this video with Ron Jackson, hitting coach of the world champion Boston Red Sox. Jackson has given his hitters an approach to hitting that has made them one of the best hitting teams in major league history, leading major league baseball in 10 offensive categories (2003-2004), and setting all-time major league records in extra base-hits (649), total bases (2,832), and slugging percentage (.491). Along with talent and hard work, all great hitters have an approach to hitting and can identify what makes them succeed and what does not lead to successful hitting. Jackson teaches how to best observe pitchers to help identify their tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses by focusing on different aspects of their delivery and mental preparation. He also stresses the importance of knowing yourself as a hitter and using personal strengths to gain an advantage at the plate. Jackson then gives a specific approach and recommended contact points for the fastball, curveball, slider, change-up, split-finger, and knuckle ball. In addition, Coach Jackson helps hitters know what hitting zones to focus on according to pitch type and count, and how to make adjustments accordingly. Hitters will learn how to develop a "good eye" at the plate by tracking each pitch using drills that will help them know the strike zone better. These principles to developing a hitting approach, combined with their natural ability and hard work, will make them a more successful and complete hitter!

40 minutes. 2005.

LD-02394D: with Ron Jackson,
former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, 2004 World Champions!

Ron Jackson, hitting coach of the world champion Boston Red Sox, has shaped his hitters to be a great blend of hitting for power and average. In 2003-2004, the Boston Red Sox dominated nearly every offensive category in the major leagues, leading in 10 different categories, and setting all-time major league records for extra-base hits (649), total bases (2,832), and slugging percentage (.491). Jackson has coached some of the best power hitters ever, such as Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, as well as hitters for average such as Nomar Garciaparra and Johnny Damon. In this video, Ron Jackson teaches and demonstrates how to become a well-rounded hitter who can hit for average and power, and be able to execute in various hitting situations. Jackson outlines the characteristics of a successful hitter for power and for average and how to develop and implement those characteristics and skills through a good approach and practice drills. He gives examples of major league hitters such as Miguel Tejada, Ichiro Suzuki, and former baseball great Rod Carew, to demonstrate how they have found success. Jackson then goes through situational hitting by demonstrating the principles of the hit and run, moving runners, scoring runners, and hitting against various defensive positioning. He also goes through concepts to maximize each at-bat with pitch selection and making adjustments in the hitting approach and how to improve on specific weaknesses a hitter could struggle with such as the inside pitch and off-speed pitches. This is a great video tool for anyone looking to become both a better hitter for average and power!

52 minutes. 2005.

LD-02394E: with Ron Jackson,
former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, 2004 World Champions!

One of the keys to being a successful hitting coach is to identify hitting errors for an individual and replace them with corrections. Ron Jackson, Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, has proved to be one of the best at making hitters successful, as the Red Sox offense led the majors in 10 offensive categories in 2003-2004, leading them to a World Series Championship in 2004. Using player demonstration, Jackson shows some of the most common hitting errors and how to replace them with correct individual instruction and training. Jackson breaks down every component of the swing and approach going through stance, grip, contact point, plate coverage, focus, approach, and plate discipline. Jackson shares multiple drills to improve on these problem areas and develop good habits. Coaches will learn to better examine player's swings and make adjustments more easily, and players will learn to know their swing better and get the right "feel" of their swing and approach, via this excellent instruction.

50 minutes. 2005.

LD-02394F: with Ron Jackson,
former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, 2004 World Champions!

In this complete guide to bunting, hitting coach Ron Jackson shares all aspects of this "lost art" in the game of baseball. As hitting coach of the world champion Boston Red Sox, he has created a complete offense with great hitting and strategy execution, including bunting for success. Jackson shares the purposes, principles, fundamentals, and situations of bunting and how to execute through proper practice and situational knowledge. Jackson believes every player must be able to successfully execute in a bunt situation at anytime in the game, and he gives step by step fundamental instruction including proper feet positioning, hand placement, bat angles, bat control, balance, and timing. He covers principles and mechanics to bunt for a base-hit, sacrifice, and squeeze plays and how to determine when and where to bunt the ball by reading the defense and knowing the situation. He also shares some drills for precision bunting and execution. This component of the hitting is often overlooked, but will add to your arsenal of becoming a complete hitter!

43 minutes. 2005.

Learn the hitting drills that have made the World Champion Boston Red Sox one of the best hitting teams in major league baseball history. In 2003-2004 the Red Sox led the major leagues in ten offensive categories, and set three all-time major league records for extra-base hits (649), total bases (2,832), and slugging percentage (.491). In this video, Ron Jackson shares 18 hitting drills used by the Red Sox, including the favorites of players David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Jason Varitek, and Johnny Damon. Jackson demonstrates multiple drills using the batting tee to perfect contact points, hit to all fields, create a level and proper swing path, and drive through the ball. In addition, he shares several soft-toss and short-toss drills that can be used on-field and in the cage for gaining complete plate coverage, learning to hit the ball to the opposite field, improving rhythm, hitting off-speed pitches, quick hands, and tracking pitches. Jackson also demonstrates one-hand, and "thunderstick" drills for improving hand-eye coordination, bat speed, and making consistent contact. Use these successful drills to become a complete hitter at all levels of the game!

52 minutes. 2005.

Ron Jackson is making history as hitting coach for the Boston Red Sox. Under Jackson's coaching, the World Champion Boston Red Sox led nearly every offensive category in Major League Baseball in 2003-2004, including batting average, runs, hits, doubles, extra-bases, total bases, sacrifice flies, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, and RBI's, setting all-time major league records for extra-base hits (649), total bases (2,832), and slugging percentage (.491), and capturing a World Series title in 2004! There is no question; Ron Jackson is one of the best hitting coaches of all-time! In this comprehensive hitting DVD, Jackson covers everything you need to know to be a "champion hitter". He begins by sharing what kind of hitter everyone should strive to be: the characteristics, attitude, mental toughness, approach, hitting roles, and the practice and preparation routines for successful hitters. Jackson then breaks down every aspect of the swing in a step-by-step progression, teaching the proper fundamentals from the stance, proper balance, load and stride positions, body movement, contact points, and follow-through. Jackson also explains how to maximize plate coverage and how to become a better two-strike and off-speed hitter. The principles and fundamentals shared in this video are for players at all levels and abilities, from little league to the major leagues!

66 minutes. 2005.

Develop a complete approach to hitting in this video with Ron Jackson, hitting coach of the world champion Boston Red Sox. Jackson has given his hitters an approach to hitting that has made them one of the best hitting teams in major league history, leading major league baseball in 10 offensive categories (2003-2004), and setting all-time major league records in extra base-hits (649), total bases (2,832), and slugging percentage (.491). Along with talent and hard work, all great hitters have an approach to hitting and can identify what makes them succeed and what does not lead to successful hitting. Jackson teaches how to best observe pitchers to help identify their tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses by focusing on different aspects of their delivery and mental preparation. He also stresses the importance of knowing yourself as a hitter and using personal strengths to gain an advantage at the plate. Jackson then gives a specific approach and recommended contact points for the fastball, curveball, slider, change-up, split-finger, and knuckle ball. In addition, Coach Jackson helps hitters know what hitting zones to focus on according to pitch type and count, and how to make adjustments accordingly. Hitters will learn how to develop a "good eye" at the plate by tracking each pitch using drills that will help them know the strike zone better. These principles to developing a hitting approach, combined with their natural ability and hard work, will make them a more successful and complete hitter!

40 minutes. 2005.