Outline & Summary of Week 6 Hitting Program
1. Key Focus: High and Low Pitches – Proper Hitting Posture
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Keep eye plane the same regardless of pitch height.
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Do not let pitch dictate body movement → eyes stay level, hands adjust.
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Firm front side maintained at all times.
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Avoid collapsing on low pitches and rising on high pitches.
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Priority: Eye level and tracking > barrel flatness through zone.
MLB Examples:
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Jose Altuve (Hit ’n’ Run on high pitch)
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Dustin Pedroia (Low pitch hitting)
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Mike Trout (Low pitch discipline and power)
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Vladimir Guerrero (Versatility hitting all pitches)
Instructional Video Links:
2. Weekly Preparation
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Players must watch video on hitting posture for high/low pitches before practice.
3. Week 6 Practice Itinerary
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Format: 5 stations, 10 minutes each + 1 final group station (10 minutes).
Stations:
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Group A – Big Cage: BP rounds, hold all finishes, review checkpoints. Pitchers mix in high and low pitches.
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Group B – Cage 4 Drill Work: Front toss focusing on high and low pitch adjustments.
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Group C – Cage 3 Power Development: Punching bag and tire work.
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Group D – Cage 2 Velo Station: High tees, low tees, max-out swings.
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Group E – Cage 1 Core Strength: Split-stance rotational toss into wall (6 x 8, alternating sides, 10 lb).
4. Equipment / Setup Notes
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Hack Attack machine, L-screens, multiple baseballs.
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Tees for high/low tee drills.
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Heavy balls, tires, punching bag for strength development.
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Medicine balls (10 lb) for rotational tosses.
Overall Focus of Week 6
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Train hitters to maintain posture and balance when adjusting to high and low pitches.
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Reinforce keeping the eyes level and consistent throughout swing.
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Blend situational BP with posture-based adjustments, strength training, and velo challenges.
