In this podcast episode, Patrick Jones continues his conversation with hitting coach Mike Brumley, delving deeper into baseball hitting mechanics. Brumley advocates for a focus on ribcage loading. He also discusses the misconceptions around hip hinges and loading the back hip, emphasizing the importance of non-verbal cues and the use of specialized training tools to improve hitting skills. Brumley shares insights from his experience coaching professional players.

TIMESTAMPS:

[03:53] Hip Hinge and Leverage

[10:04] Exit Velocity and Launch Angle

[16:58] Identifying Hitting Flaws

[19:15] Approach and Plan

[21:35] Preparation Routines

[28:34] Developing Hitting Skills

[36:50] Analogies for Hitting

[39:15] Benefits of Training Tools

Mike Brumley Website: https://brumbands.com/

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