Today, I’m giving you a list of 10 hitting challenges you can add to your practices to level up your hitting and learn how to COMPETE and SUCCEED UNDER PRESSURE!

Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/waitlist 

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In part two of my conversation with Taylor we dive into how to be more confident with your pitch calling, how to make adjustments when things don’t go your way, and what a hitter’s body language can tell you about them.

Jordan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/7ordan7aylor/ 

Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/waitlist 

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

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

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Living the Pitching Dream with Pro Softball Player Haylie Wagner - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/living-the-pitching-dream-with-%E2%80%8Bpro-softball-player-haylie-wagner/ 

One of the greatest pitchers of all time teaches us how to develop confidence as a pitcher, tips on how she throws her curveball, screwball, change up and more, why she loves any opportunity to “trick the brain” of hitters, and the odd similarities between pitching and hitting.

Jordan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/7ordan7aylor/ 

Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/waitlist 

Goal-Smasher Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/2-week-course-opt-in 

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

Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confidence pitcher - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xUZib2Nf7apwpclWz7IJc?si=I-lNL0PcSEKmWP9MkId7iw 

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Here are 5 steps to developing more accountability with your athlete which will lead to more trust between you and her and how you can help her stay motivated towards her goals!

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

Sign up for the Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist 

Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits 

Episodes mentioned in this recording:

A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe: https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/a-sit-down-with-my-role-model-caitlin-lowe/ 

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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 

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

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

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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 

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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/ 

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