Almost none get coached on their eyes. Here's a free drill that takes zero extra equipment: Next time your player faces live pitching or a machine, have them call out the pitch location aloud the instant they recognize it, before they even start their swing. "Up." "Away." "Down." Whatever they see. If they can't call it out loud, they're not actually seeing it; they're guessing and reacting late. This drill exposes the real issue fast: most hitters aren't behind on bat speed. They're behind on recognition. Fix the eyes, and the swing usually follows. Try it for one round today. See how fast they can call it. Want me to set up a rotating content bank, so you're not starting from scratch each day, covering eyes, decision-making, mental game, and mechanics on a cycle?

Set up your next cage session like this: Before each round, call a count. 0-0. 1-2. 3-1. Whatever. Now your player has to think like a hitter, not just swing like one. 0-0 → look for your pitch, don't chase1-2 → protect the plate, stay alive3-1 → hitter's count, attack the zone Same cage. Same machine. Completely different mental reps. Most players practice swinging. This practices deciding — which is actually what games test. Run 3 rounds. One count per round. Watch how different it feels. Drop a 🔥 if you're trying this today.

A little about you.... I'll go first: My name is Mark, and I'm a recovering addict who went from homeless to healthy, happy, and building something I'm genuinely proud of. Over the last 15 years, I've shared my story, built communities, and started two companies. Now I'm here — building The Hitting With Ricks because connection and belonging matter more than ever. Your turn. Tell us a little about who you are and what brought you here.

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