MMV #071: How to Actually Get Better at Practice

TMVP #009: Evaluating the Big 3: Strikeouts, Walks, Home Runs 

In this episode, I go solo and cover:

• The big 3 stats
• Break stats down into tree diagram
• Walk through average K's, BB's, and HR's

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This course will cover:

• Pitch movement fundamentals
• Walk through grips and cues for all pitches
• Breakdown the performance analytics for all pitch types.

The course is set to launch on June 10th.

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Every baseball player practices.

But not every player actually gets better.

The best way to improve is through deliberate practice.

Let me explain what it is:

Not all practice time is created equal.

Think about it.

Two players can spend the exact same amount of time throwing.

One gets better and the other does not.

One is focused and the other is talking the whole time.

This is the difference between mindless and deliberate practice.

Mindless practice is checking a box.

Going through the motions.

When you are first learning something it takes many reps.

But overtime the focus slips away.

It becomes habit.

This sounds good initially, but it is the death of continued progress.

In order to become exceptional, it requires deliberate practice.

What is deliberate practice?

It is purposeful practice that is focused on a specific goal towards improving performance.

Examples:

• Increasing HB on your slider to >10” at 82+ mph
• Improving elbow flexion to 90 degrees at foot plant

The key is to not let deliberate practice turn into mindless practice.

That is what is natural.

When we do something long enough, we assume progress will continue.

We slowly, but surely focus less and less on every detail.

The best way to insure you are practicing deliberately is through feedback.

Two of the best ways to get feedback are by tracking progress and having a good coach.

Tracking progress requires you to be specific with what you are trying to accomplish.

Without a destination how can you create a roadmap?

Be as specific as you can.

A good coach will also help.

Having someone to hold you accountable and to make sure you are focusing on the right things is important.

It can be easy to either focus on too many things or to get mindless with your work.

A good coach can help with this.

That is for today.

I hope you now have a better idea of what deliberate practice is and how to apply it.

Reach out with any questions.

See you next week! 

Whenever you are ready, there are 3 ways I can help you:

1. Remote Training: a personalized throwing and lifting program built for you and your goals.

2. In-Person Training: Work with me in Scottsdale, Arizona. Personalized training program to help you reach your goals. Trackman and edgertronic for bullpen sessions.

3. Trackman and Edgertronic camera bullpen: Get objective feedback on how your pitches are moving. I'll send you video and movement report after bullpen.