### 📣 Welcome to the Nation! Let's Get to Work! Welcome to the official **Play Nation** community! This is the hub for athletes, coaches, and parents committed to **college-style execution, not just participation.** We're here to talk strategy, high-value reps, and getting those involved. To kick things off, let's hear from the field: **What is the #1 skill or metric you are focused on improving in the next 30 days (Exit Velo, Pitch Command, 60-Yard Time, Defensive Reads, etc.)?** Drop your goal below and let's start dialing in the work! 👇

### **"STOP Spending Hours on Tee Most players and parents believe that more time on the tee equals a better hitter. **WRONG.** Hours of hitting off a tee without understanding intent can actually reinforce the #1 flaw college coaches look for and immediately dismiss: **The "Rollercoaster Swing Path."** **The Challenge:** Your swing path is costing you exit velocity and groundballs. ### **The Question for the Community:** * What is the difference between *practicing* and *training*? * What drill do you use right now to keep your barrel **above the ball** and avoid the common downward swing path? **Drop your favorite drill below!** (I'll share the **College-Style Barrel Control Drill** from the Academy later today for those who want the true fix.)