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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

The HS class of 2020 baseball, softball & spring athletes lost their senior season, as well as proms, graduations, & final interactions w classmates and faculty. They will also have to compete in a tougher college environment. Work hard, don’t look back, let it make you stronger

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Doug Latta

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3 years

If it won’t work at the highest level, don’t teach it at the lowest level

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Good timing will resolve a lot of “perceived” swing issues

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

My advice for players of all ages? Work on balance. The human body is strongest and most efficient from a position of balance. Unbalanced positions or movements negatively impact vision as well as compromise performance.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

2 years

Definitely a proud father moment. Congratulations, Maddox, keep working hard.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

I agree with @PFAbaseball - slow becomes smooth, smooth becomes fast. Not a well understood concept in training, but essential. In hitting, over-swinging, rushing or grinding moves are not the answer.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

No balance = no adjustability. Balance is the foundation for athletic movement. Hitting, fielding, running, throwing, pitching-parents and coaches help those players develop and stay balanced

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Quarantine training ideas: 9 ball drill. Adds some intent to dry swings.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Thoughts & prayers for all impacted by this crisis, and special thoughts for all the dedicated athletes, particularly collegiate level, whose efforts and dreams have been cut short. Let’s concentrate on creating global teamwork to beat this thing

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

The less you know, the more you say...

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

9 months

Can’t say it enough

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

9 months

It’s a timed event…

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Works easily under shoulders to get to the pitch up and in.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Agree 100%. The most common (and key) affirmation I hear from MLB players is “that swing felt EFFORTLESS!” They aren’t grinding, and not trying to swing fast or hard. Their intent is clean, easy moves to allow them to get on plane early and stay in the zone as long as possible.

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

4 years

Some hitters have to swing faster due to the bad position to survive. Getting in clean and easy trumps the speed generated from the extra move. Swing fast enough, swing hard enough, within your ability to cover and adjust. Swinging fast through half the zone will be exposed.

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Doug Latta

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5 years

Today’s hitters have to train to be as efficient as possible to be successful in the long run. 3/10 of a second doesn’t leave time for bad moves, so training in bad moves at any age doesn’t make sense.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

7 months

Ball was pummeled, nicely done @LattaMaddox . Last intercollegiate game of the fall.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Go for it

Bally Sports Southwest

@BallySportsSW

5 years

“If someone is telling you not to go for it...don’t ever listen to them.” Inspiring words from new American League ALL-STAR Hunter Pence. #TogetherWe | @hunterpence | @AllStarGame

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy holiday season.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

9 months

Part 1

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Move better-hit better

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Cherished. RIP

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Justin Turner Talks Hitting | FanGraphs Baseball

Justin Turner Talks Hitting

The 34-year-old third baseman’s reputation as a hitting nerd is well-earned.

blogs.fangraphs.com

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

#girldad

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Watching @DCarls_06 and @LattaMaddox work this morning made me a proud uncle and dad. Teamed up on the slider machine. Hoping to see @tcarls5_ get on it soon. #BallYard #Cardinals #ChaminadeBaseball

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Crushed

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

4 years

Mookie Betts - Los Angeles Dodgers

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Go see the ball. Stability of head and eyes in move is key. Thanks @HyattCraig for another great shot.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Ability to make better swing decisions and control the zone.

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

4 years

0-0, FF. Feel for the zone. It's built-in. He starts his line, the barrel is supported by the body, he can shut down the line. The latest decision is to shut it down, not to swing.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Great post, Matt

Maryland Made Hitting

@MdMadeHitting

4 years

If your movement is not on time or efficient, it doesn’t matter what type of swing you have. Being on time is the only thing you can control every single pitch. Worry less about mechanics in-season & get on time. You will make better decisions. Slow is smooth & smooth is fast!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

6 years

Terrible commentary. Hurts the game. Sad to see and hear.

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@HyattCraig

6 years

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Do damage

Ahead of the Curve

@aotc_podcast

5 years

What does "Stay Back" mean? @lattadoug

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

9 months

How we move is how we see and control timing. Hand path affords us more effective contact points along pitch direction. Adjustability provides us a bigger margin for contact in the zone on a variety of pitches and locations. Simply put, poor movements/ideas compromise hitting

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrate and enjoy.

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@LattaDoug

5 years

Ball Yard TV now on YouTube, teamwork w @JGelnar7 and @aotc_podcast ! #ChangeTheGame

Ballyard

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Great hitting thread by @HyattCraig

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

5 years

@MarvTraining Get in-under-your shoulders (or inside your rotation). This is not fixed, natural adjustments by the body to adjust to tough locations and get through the ball without spinning off.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

First day out, @DCarls_06 makes the Hyatt honor roll

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

4 years

Dylan Carlson 2b. 1st MLB hit. 2-2, 87 mph CH.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

9 months

Part 4

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Thoughts and prayers to the Bryant and Altobelli families. I wish there were words to ease the pain.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Great to spend a day with @CoachCody_ already looking forward to the next time!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Can’t argue with that...

Jim Malone

@JMaloneStrength

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Well said

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Check out some hitting ideas on @the_ballyard and the Ballyard’s YouTube account .

Ballyard Drills and Clips

www.youtube.com

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Like that

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

5 years

Turner ride/scissor through spin

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Good synopsis overall

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Dodgers: Justin Turner Speaks on Misconception of the 'Fly Ball Revolution' | Dodgers Nation

Dodgers: Justin Turner Speaks on Misconception of the 'Fly Ball Revolution'

Justin Turner spoke to Fangraphs about the misconceptions of the fly ball revolution.

dodgersnation.com

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

9 months

From a different angle

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Commendable idea that could help solve the problem.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

High swing and miss rates are the product of poor movements and mechanics.

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

5 years

No elite or high-level pattern should have a 40, 50, 60% swing and miss rate on any pitch in the zone.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Ride the line

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

5 years

Hold the line

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

@HyattCraig nailed it. It’s not about learning to swing harder and faster, it’s about efficiency in movement that allows a hitter to control their zone. Close holes, don’t create them

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

5 years

I believe we can. I do believe the foundation of this derives from proper body movement and specific training with this in mind.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

9 months

Part 2

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Hit thru spin

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

5 years

Justin Turner HR (8). 0-0, 80.7 mph CB.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

9 months

Part 5. 97 mph sinker down and away. Move and swing has to be adjustable and cover the zone

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

1 year

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

7 years

@LA_Swiftness Call-and raise

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

9 months

Part 3

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Cardinals calling up top prospect Carlson Sent with the @MLB app

Cardinals calling up top prospect Carlson

ST. LOUIS -- As the Cardinals received clearance to resume their regular-season schedule Saturday against the White Sox, they also planned for what their club will look like when it does return --...

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

One size does not fit all.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Outstanding thread!

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

4 years

HR Left (100.2 mph), Foul Right (99.2mph-pitch before HR). You only have so much time (very little in this case). At this level, you have to be concerned about running out of time. We're talking small segments of milliseconds. Kudos to the time/move adjustment here.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Got the new set of Marv Bands-great idea to introduce different resistances!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Looking forward to tomorrow’s Coaches vs Covid Zoom session. Join us if you can, DM @Cody_Atkinson_ for more details!

Cody Atkinson

@Cody_Atkinson_

4 years

Happy Friday everyone! Join us Monday for a dive into the world of Private Hitting Instruction. If you were on the first one it is the same link and password. Let’s keep chipping away at our goal in the #CoachesVsCovid battle! 💙Donate:

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

I’ll be on @CBSLA tonite to talk hitting on Sports Central at 10:40

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

6 years

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy family, friends, great food, and travel safe!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Couldn’t agree more. The negative impact of early posture breaks on everything else has to be addressed

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

3 years

Can we give more player feed back on timing, set up changes, first move posture breaks, and and move efficiency to see the ball?

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Great thread

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

3 years

This is the "easy" Mike Trout that I love seeing!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

It was great to spend a few days with @HyattCraig at the Ballyard. Looking forward to doing it again soon!

The Ballyard

@the_ballyard

3 years

Hitting Discussion Part 1- Craig Hyatt and Doug Latta at The Ball Yard! via @YouTube

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

7 years

Amateur, Travel, HS, College Coaches: Please stop teaching "hit down on the ball". You owe your players -and the game-better than that.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

6 years

For those of you who may not know, Cody was a victim of last night’s tragic shooting.

Conejo Valley LL

@ConejoValleyLL

6 years

Hug your players close tonight, as Camarillo Pony Baseball mourns the loss of former player, current umpire and dad, Cody Coffman. We at CVLL extend our sincerest condolences to the league and the family of this fine man.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Great thread!

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

4 years

Landing this line at toe touch shows up as an aspect of good timing. The forearm and hands land on this squared-off line (neutral). Usually an indication for coverage, adjustability, and good direction. Hitters can achieve this in different ways. *Need a better camera angle.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Well said. Bad moves compromise both quickly. Can’t compensate for not seeing the ball and/or being late.

Curt Nelson

@Nelson_Hitting

3 years

Not sure who needs to see this but timing and vision are by far the most important piece to game hitting. Late panic cripples hitters....path and adjustability will both greatly improve. You’ll miss less, chase less, and ultimately hit more “easy rockets”!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

I’d like to thank all the coaches who attended the Ball Yard hitting forum and shared their thoughts and experience. Looking forward to doing it again!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Part 2 of ⁦ @HyattCraig ⁩ discussion at Ball Yard

Hitting Discussion Part 2 - Doug Latta and Craig Hyatt at the Ball...

Doug and Craig continue their discussion on timing, vision, and efficient body movement.

www.youtube.com

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Let it travel

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

3 years

Up front but caught deep- so relaxed.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads here, and those in memory, for all the things, large and small, that make a difference in lives in and around families and friends.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Another great thread by Mr. Hyatt

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

4 years

First Timing Segment- Hand break to release. Hitters will determine how much time they need to use in this segment. It's free time. Some use it all, some just use some it. Using all/or most of it can create an advantage in tempo/control/vision/balance. You only have so much time.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Riding to stay through off speed

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Nice thread, Mr Hyatt

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

4 years

Kyle Schwarber HR (5). 1-2, 85mph SL.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Shut piece-there it is

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

5 years

@the_ballyard Ball!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

6 years

Worth reading...once a day. Braden, Hunter and their family are working hard to help many at the same time they are enduring. Good people trying to make a difference.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Blake Treinen: Public Lacks ‘A Lot Of The Truth’ With Justin Turner Joining Dodgers’ Celebration via @DodgerBlue1958

Blake Treinen: Public Lacks 'A Lot Of The Truth' With Justin Turner Joining Dodgers' Celebration

Blake Treinen defended Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Justin Turner joining the World Series celebration despite a positive coronavirus test.

dodgerblue.com

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Ballyard’s @douglas_gragg showcases his favorite @SynapseCCR training moment, the 50/50. Great movement for hitting, pitching, throwing, IF prep step, and overall balance!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Ballyard Drills and Clips

www.youtube.com

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

This phenom could be 2021's breakout rookie Sent with the @MLB app

This phenom could be 2021's breakout rookie

The Cardinals need someone to swoop in and help save their offense in 2021. They might already have the player who can do it. It's Dylan Carlson. St. Louis' No. 1 prospect might have struggled at...

www.mlb.com

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

3 years

Great thread

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

3 years

Lands the line well, hit all locations everywhere. Timing and gives himself a shot to do multiple things. Get there and the pitch will tell you what to do. Al Leiter breaks down Corey Seager's hitting approach #MLBFilmRoom via @MLB

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

6 years

Could not agree more with @JoeyGallo24

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Thanks to Jonathan and Craig for all the teamwork!

Ahead of the Curve

@aotc_podcast

5 years

Uploading some of the latest clips from The Ballyard with @HyattCraig and @LattaDoug this week. Subscribe to the Ballyard YouTube channel to stay up to date!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

2 years

Hit thru spin

FOX Sports: MLB

@MLBONFOX

2 years

Justin Turner's hit streak ties a career-high 16 games IN STYLE 😎🔥 His 2nd hit today is a 3-run bomb for the lead! (via @Dodgers )

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

22 days

Worth seeing again

John Peabody

@PeabodyHitDev

2 months

Justin Turner #ExtraSwings

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

Great to spend some time talking hitting today with Darrell and Derek Evans.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Productive thought not destructive. No negative thoughts. Don’t allow them.

Jonathan Gelnar

@JGelnar7

4 years

This one has been fantastic

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

6 years

Wins HS softball championship one day, graduates the next. Proud to see you work, @rockylatta

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

5 years

⁦props to @CheatHackNation ⁩! Conforto eyes next step to stardom Sent with @MLB At Bat

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

1 year

Have to thank @SynapseCCR and @flowsdoc for a great presentation yesterday, and the attendees for their participation. Looking forward to the next time. Happy Holidays!

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

@_jairmacias @frausto_memo That is certainly not to ignore the incredible scope of this health pandemic or loss of life, but to let the 2020 class know we see an impact unique to them, and although so minor in comparison, still will define them moving forward. Indeed, grind on and grind thru, class of 2020

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

7 years

Just told swing won't work on high pitches. I disagree. So does @redturn2 Don't be a #FishBowlCoach . Learn, help your players get better.

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

6 years

Hit thru spin...

Craig Hyatt

@HyattCraig

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

4 years

Ball Yard’s @__eddievillegas shows his favorite @SynapseCCR training move. #BallYard #SynapseCCR #ChangingtheGame

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Doug Latta

@LattaDoug

6 years

It’s about what you work on...

John Peabody

@PeabodyHitDev

6 years

"I was in the cage 5 days a week for 3 months, retooling, restructuring it, making sure it was repeatable & sustainable through 162 game season. It's a lot of work, a lot of time, 3-4 hours a day in the cage trying to find something that worked for me." Justin Turner