Hugging a physio ball while you swing can help you get the swing CONNECTED! It forces one thing: ➡️ The swing has to come from your trunk. If your arms try to dominate, you’ll feel it immediately. You won’t be able to get through the swing clean. What this drill does: - Keeps you connected to your middle (trunk + pelvis) - Forces rotation from the core, not the hands - Builds awareness of how the body should deliver the barrel It’s going to feel awkward at first. That’s the point. New movement. New feel. Stay slow. Stay controlled. Focus points: - Rib cage down - Turn from the middle - Let the trunk move the barrel - Stay connected through contact Don’t worry about results. Feel the movement. This is how you stop swinging with your arms and start delivering the swing the right way. @Jamie Crawford @Blain Blaylock

This dude is on an absolute HEATER to start the season. A lot of dweebs Twitter are saying his swing is “ugly”. But, if you strip it down and look at it, all the principles are there…. - Spacing - Deceleration - Direction So, if you or your hitter struggles with a long or draggy swing. Use the old school method and try copying DeLauter’s swing. Insane use of the trunk & core here. Comment below what stands out to you 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

One of the biggest reasons we train the way we do inside this Tribe is to prepare hitters for the NEXT LEVEL. I want to recognize all of our Precision Hitters who’ve pushed their game beyond high school and are continuing to compete at the college and professional levels. 🔥 Here’s the list of hitters representing the Tribe at the next level: @Alex Conover - Oklahoma State / San Diego Padres @Camden Bates - Grand Canyon University @Dax Mccaskill - Cowley County - Austin Peay @Marlon Moore - Murray State @Bryce Tapley - Paris JC @Skyler Rodgers - Wichita State Emma Watkins - Emporia State @Daniel Williams - Ave Maria University @Ashtan Gainey - Southern Nazarene @Carsten Copeland - University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma @Noah Shepherd - William Woods University @Mark Gonzales - University of Southwest @Haydeb Thompson - Three Rivers College @Aidan Chard - Baker University @Joseph Thomson - Labette @Jackson Rico - Southern Nazarene @Jerry Spencer - Oklahoma Christian @Jaden Bowers - Oklahoma Christian This is proof that when you commit to the process, stay disciplined, and trust the work, the doors open. Show some love to the hitters who are paving the way. And if chasing the next level is your goal, let this be your reminder that your name belongs on this list in the future. Precision Over Chaos. Win the Controllables.

Text book example of anchoring down the lower 1/2 and delivering the first move from the pelvis & trunk.

Most hitters lose the swing before the forward move even starts. Why? Their pelvis is tilted, their ribcage is flared, and their core is basically offline. The 3-Point Hinge fixes all of that and puts your body in the strongest, most connected position possible. 1️⃣ Neutralize the Pelvis (Glutes On) Set the pelvis neutral so the glutes can actually fire. If your pelvis is dumped forward or tucked too far under, you lose your legs .Neutral pelvis = stable hips, powerful glutes, and a clean base to rotate from. 2️⃣ Stack the Ribcage Over the Pelvis (Alignment → Control) Most hitters flare the ribs and arch their spine. Stacking the ribcage directly over the pelvis puts your trunk in alignment, removes slack, and gives you instant stability. Stacked = balanced, centered, and athletic. 3️⃣ Connect the Core (Everything Talks to Everything) When the ribs and pelvis line up, the core finally turns on. Now your trunk can rotate clean, your posture holds, and your forward move stays controlled instead of chaotic. Core connection keeps your swing tight, efficient, and adjustable. The 3-Point Hinge is the blueprint: Neutral pelvis → stacked ribcage → connected core. Get this right, and your setup and forward move instantly cleans up Drop a video if you want feedback on your hinge. @Jamie Crawford