Golden State Sports Training

Knowing game situations. I see this quite often in youth baseball. It's understandable. It usually happens because the excitement of the game, a big hit, or moving into a position to be the tying, or winning run, or maybe getting a hit for the first time in quite a few turns. Regardless, a player can get lost in the moment and forget what the game situation is. Stay in the moment. Pay attention to the game situation. Successful teams and players are always in the moment ...and understand what is required at the given moment. Can they be an aggressive baserunner and try and advance? Should they be more careful, and conservative and allow the hitter the chance to drive in runs? Is the pitcher wild? Will they provide a wild pitch to advance? What is best for the situation? Check out this IG post and see where getting picked off 2nd base is never good, but at times like this one, can be very, very bad.

There are physical reasons why people move differently. These anatomical differences in the hip joint are just an example. How does this pertain to training athletes? As coaches, we need to have more than a basic understanding of human movement. Often, coaches get caught up in a particular way to move, and it may work for some players but not for others. And if it doesnt work, often we label athletes as "not good," "uncoachable," "they don't get it." Remember that functio...n should drive form. Find a way to execute the skill, and then work to clean up technique/form as you go. My background and experience in both sports medicine and coaching provide me with a thorough level of understanding for both function and form of athletic movement. It has allowed an athlete-centered approach to building skills. In other words, I work WITH you to find the best way for you to improve. #GetBetterNowKeepGettingBetter

QOTD: Why is Puig's lower half barely moving? This ball was a line drive crushed to the RCF gap. In this super slow motion we see Puig's lower half stabilize (read: in a strong position that holds posture.) The lower half stability promotes efficient upper body mobility. This is proper sequencing in action.

Pop up communication and priorities.

The time is here! I will be available for one on one lessons beginning Saturday, June 13th. I have one more time slot at 2pm on Saturday. Here is my availability for June:... Sundays: 11am - 4pm Tuesdays: 9am - 1pm Fridays: 11am - 3pm Saturdays: 9am - 3pm Lessons are 50 minute blocks. $50

UPDATE: After speaking with representatives from the Parks department, I will be able to get rolling 100% with private instruction on June 12. Please contact me to schedule your training sessions.

PRIVATE BASEBALL INSTRUCTION: I will begin giving private lessons as soon as I discuss proper protocol with representatives of Parks department. As we phase back into opening everything up I want to be prepared to be able to conduct workouts in a manner that is safe, and is supportive of city mandates. I anticipate that we can get rolling by June 5th. I will be available full time unless there is a return to the professional baseball season.... Please contact me via text, 619 813 3053, if you would like to schedule workouts June 5th or after. I look forward to seeing all.of you again! ~Hip

Take notes. Write down your game plan, what worked, what didn't work. It is a great tool. Be your own best teacher. Scientists do it. Fishermen do it. Hunters do it. Basically, smart people do it. Be smart!

MANAGER FOR A DAY: 3rd inning 0 outs runners at 1st and 2nd base and pitcher batting. What's your call? Watch to see what the Atlanta Braves do and see if the call plays out.

Outfield play: 1. Take a good route. 2. Play with your head on a swivel. 3. Know where you are on the field and how much space you have to work.

Ken got his baseball card on Friday! How cool is that?!

There's always a job to do on the field. #4jobs

The players that we have coached over the years know what is going on here. SITUATION: runners at 2nd and 3rd with a base hit to right field. When the ball is put in play there are four jobs that need to be done on the field. List the four jobs in the comment section.