Baseball players, setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) is crucial for your success! It transforms vague ambitions into clear paths with achievable milestones, ensuring continuous progress and motivation. Whether improving your batting average or mastering a new pitch, SMART goals keep you focused and efficient. Start today and see how targeted objectives can elevate your game! Coach Manny "Go Dominate Your Day" 🔑 #BaseballTraining #SMARTGoals #AthleteDevelopment #FocusedTraining #BaseballLife #GoalSetting #AchieveMore

The role of the upper back in a baseball pitcher's performance cannot be overstated. As the powerhouse behind a pitcher's throwing motion, the upper back muscles must be strong, flexible, and well-coordinated to generate speed and accuracy.  The upper back muscles, including the trapezius, rhomboids, and latissimus dorsi, are vital for pitchers for the following reasons: ✅Stability and power: The upper back provides the foundation for a strong, stable shoulder girdle, which is essential for producing forceful and controlled throws. The latissimus dorsi, in particular, contributes to the acceleration and deceleration phases of the pitching motion. ✅Injury prevention: A robust and balanced upper back help protect the shoulder and rotator cuff from excessive strain and reduces the risk of common pitching injuries, such as shoulder impingements and labrum tears. ✅Posture and alignment: Developing upper back strength encourages proper posture, which translates to improved body mechanics and more efficient energy transfer during the pitching motion. ✅Core balance: Strengthening the upper back contributes to overall core stability and balance, which is critical for maintaining control and precision during pitching. For pitchers, a strong and balanced upper back is essential for optimal performance and injury prevention. By incorporating targeted exercises into their training program, pitchers can ensure a solid foundation for their throwing motion, ultimately leading to increased power, accuracy, and longevity on the mound. Prioritizing upper back strength not only supports the shoulder girdle but also promotes a well-balanced core that is vital for success in baseball.

Goal setting is essential for youth baseball players; it keeps them focused, motivates improvement, and provides measurable milestones toward achieving their dreams. ***REMINDER Motivation Monday Call Tonight at 8PM EST*** Look forward to seeing you all at the call.......

Technique Baseball Online Family, First and foremost, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for being a vital part of our community. Since our launch on May 9th, we've grown to 80 members strong, and it's all thanks to your enthusiasm and commitment. 🌟 As we look forward to June, I am thrilled to share that our goal is to double our memberships! With your incredible support and engagement, I believe we can make Technique Baseball Online the fastest-growing online baseball community in the world. 🚀 I must apologize for the recent quiet on my end and the cancellation of our Monday Motivation Calls last month. It's been a tremendously tough period for me personally—I've been mourning the loss of a former player and, most profoundly, my father. Your understanding means the world to me during these trying times. But as we say in baseball, it’s not just a game, but a community that uplifts and supports each other. That’s exactly what we aim to embody here at Technique Baseball Online. With every video watched, every skill learned, and every story shared, we grow stronger together. Let’s keep the spirit alive! I encourage you to share this platform with friends who share our passion for baseball. Your recommendations could introduce someone to their new baseball family, helping us all reach new heights. Thank you for your continued support. Let’s hit this month out of the park— together! Coach Manny

🔥Monday Motivation session #1 was a success! 5 members and I worked on setting a strong foundation with Goal Setting. 👉Everything starts with setting goals and holding yourself accountable to the goals. Take a look at https://www.skool.com/ttba-online/classroom/9b03f57c?md=65f79ed2af0f408fb7e89df8a4bb8bfa and be sure to download goal setting sheet to get started! I hope to see all our current member on next Monday's call! Spread the word, lets kicked down the 100 member mark before the end of May!! ****REMINDER LEADERBOARD WINNER FOR THE MONTH OF MAY WINS A EASTON HYPE BAT*** Q: How do i get points coach? A: Engage in the modules, read them, mark them complete, make comments, ask questions, etc. etc. THIS IS A LEARNING PLATFORM, WE ALL HAVE THE SAMETHING IN COMMON, WE LOVE BASEBALL!