Former MLB utility player, Chase d’Arnaud’s biggest separator on the field was his speed and baserunning smarts. Gear up for a fun, exciting conversation that has been LONG overdue on the podcast about baserunning and also the support his dad gave him and his brother Travis growing up.

Watch this interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr 

Follow Chase Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natashawatley29/ and TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chase_darnaud 

Watch my Baseballism video “Ballplayers Like Us” filmed by Chase - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CALq722nB2T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

Learn more about Chase’s speed training in Southern California - https://www.chasedarnaud.com/training 

Join the ABT Email List  - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/sign-up-for-my-email-list    

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‘Tis the season to be grateful! In this episode I share a gratitude practice that has absolutely changed the game for me and also a snippet of a LIVE recording where I answered a few hitting questions covering swing mechanics and a few successful hitting approaches I used at the plate!

Join the ABT Email List! - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/sign-up-for-my-email-list 

Get 10% off your next ABT Gear order w/ code “podcast10” - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ 

Find the show notes and video from this episode here - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/blog/gratitude-and-a-few-hitting-tips 

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Returning guest and 2x Olympian is BACK talking about her experience playing and coaching in Japan for 13 years and why she believes Japan ultimately is the most superior country in softball. From its well-structured pro league, the ability to play and practice year-round, the WAY they practice and her opinion on what the USA needs to do to grow our game. We even dive into a little baserunning tips, too! She’s so inspired by their culture and after listening to this episode, I know you will, too!

Follow Natasha on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natashawatley29/

Learn more about slapping, Watley Crew and her Foundation - http://www.natashawatley.com/

Watch this interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr 

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Here are my five ALL-TIME FAVE hitting tools that I believe are changing the game for hitters! 

Always Grind 365 Hitters Notebook (use discount code “ASHLEYB”) - https://alwaysgrind365.com/products/always-grind-hitters-notebook 

Jaeger Bands - https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/jaeger-sports-adult-j-bands-exercise-program-16jaeujbndsxxxxxxtra/16jaeujbndsxxxxxxtra?sku=16714573&camp=CSE:DSG_92700048881815653_lia_aud-1040333680752:pla-826399955408&segment=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJOMBhCZARIsAGEd4VHErDb-_c4JZKJUgV-POMncV-zBcD3RqdV-Mf28FTLH9yDbAql8k8AaAh_gEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&PDPShare=1 

CHUCKIT! - https://www.chewy.com/chuckit-sport-launcher-dog-toy-color/dp/38396?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Chuckit%21&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJOMBhCZARIsAGEd4VGK8MShOqFYXARGKc8EmJ4XY2UCmH3va5Lo6fQ1GSOiZZdfCYy5D8YaAiseEALw_wcB 

JUGS T - https://jugssports.com/products/jugs-t.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJOMBhCZARIsAGEd4VEYm-fZziTFne2eacGr24tRSkxZjG7jQmBh8Bx-nxmyhNp-Q4kzM9AaArIjEALw_wcB 

ZV-TEE - https://www.zvtee.com/products/zv-tee 

Insider Bat - https://dailysteals.com/insider-bat-baseball-softball-batting-swing-trainer-hitting-aid-tool-device/?sku=INSIDER__BAT-07&utm_source=adwords_shopping&utm_campaign=G:DS:US:Shopping:Smart:US:EN:Tier1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJOMBhCZARIsAGEd4VEM-xB3VbJwHv3FsCkIo99qYuy2VCQ2DPl84hDhrpMGcm1mpHHkc7oaAo4-EALw_wcB 

Drop YOUR favorite hitting tools inside the ABT Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/abtcommunity 

Watch this recording on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining

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Episode 38 - Hitting Tips: A faster way to make adjustments - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2teNIQx3m39BwhPJTbx9zf?si=nJU4UeEjTyaD_y0xuhVFYg 

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This week, learn from Cubs Minor League Hitting Coach and Lead Lab Tech, Rachel Folden how to mechanically create the most ground force to hit the ball harder and further, the intricate sequence of the swing from a professional perspective, key things to think about in the box during games and how to build a competitive mindset that will take your cage work into games naturally!

Listen to Part 1 of this episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5C4olHQun38V3EZezGIQWR?si=a6c46ed9a3bf4637 

Follow Rachel on Twitter - https://twitter.com/foldenfastpitch 

Follow Rachel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foldenfastpitch/ 

Learn more about Folden Fastpitch - https://www.foldenfastpitchonline.com/ 

Get your discount on the Always Grind 365 Notebook Collection with code ASHLEYB at checkout! - https://alwaysgrind365.com/collections/softball 

Watch this interview on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr 

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Every hitter is different, and this week I’m honored to introduce to you 4x All-American, 5 year NPF player, owner of Folden Fastpitch and Cubs minor league hitting coach, Rachel Folden. Not only is she part of shifting the MLB movement with her presence in the MLB, she’s helping hitters become the best versions of themselves in the box, and this episode is going to show you how she’s actively doing it every day in the cage.

Follow Rachel on Twitter - https://twitter.com/foldenfastpitch 

Follow Rachel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foldenfastpitch/ 

Learn more about Folden Fastpitch - https://www.foldenfastpitchonline.com/ 

Watch this interview on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr 

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Here are five (of what I think are the biggest) things I believe athletes should be spending the MOST on this off season! I challenge you to find the one that sticks out to you and MASTER it!

Sign up for the Nov 1st Hitting Workshop - https://calendly.com/ashleybtraining/abt-elite-hitting-workshop?month=2021-11 

Find ABT on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/AshleyBurkhardtTraining 

Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/become-a-member 

Listen to the Elite Baseball Talk on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elite-baseball-talk/id1544699957 

Follow Chase d’Arnaud’s speed work on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chasedarnaud/ 

Baserunning 101 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDLzo-4ijAI&t=2111s 

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In this jam-packed episode with returning guest, Morgan Stuart, you’ll learn some of her lowest points mentally (even after she won a National Championship) and how she is teaching the younger generation how to overcome negative thoughts sooner with proven coping strategies, bravely speak up when things don’t feel “right”, and how parents can see the warning signs sooner and be able to help guide their athletes through some of their toughest mental battles so they can play to their true potential. 

Learn more about “Defense Club” - https://www.defenseclub.com/ 

Follow Morgan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morganstuart18 

Check out Morgan’s website - https://www.morgan-stuart.com/ 

Always Grind 365 Softball Notebooks - https://alwaysgrind365.com/collections/softball 

Watch this interview on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr 

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Pitchers who hit are a RARE GEM and there’s no one in our game that has done both better than Lauren Haeger. In this episode you’ll learn her extraordinary pitching and hitting journey, why she believes her vulnerability and the way she was raised helped her with her confidence on the biggest stage, her interesting take on professional softball,and what led her to coaching travel ball and ways she would change it if she could!

Follow Lauren on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhaeger17 

Watch this interview on YouTube - https://youtu.be/VlqF6RxU2wE 

Get 10% off an Always Grind 365 Journal by using my code ASHLEYB at checkout - https://alwaysgrind365.com/products/always-grind-hitters-notebook 

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This week, I’m bringing you a LIVE Q&A I did a few weeks ago where the questions asked by YOU were INCREDIBLE! I’m answering questions like:

• Should youth athletes watch Athletes Unlimited Softball?

I love giving you a bit of inside access to these Instagram lives, and if you enjoyed it and want to join me for the next LIVE check out my Instagram on Mondays so see when I’ll be hopping on and how you can ask your own softball questions!

Follow for more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 

Learn more about Ashley B Training from the inside! - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/ 

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