{"product_id":"prohitter-sworkout-long","title":"PROHITTER'SWORKOUT(LONG)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn to attack the baseball no matter where it's pitched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e See the workout that has made Alex Rodriguez a feared hitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Create a more efficient swing by eliminating unnecessary movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Features hitting insight and demonstrations from Alex Rodriguez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn to attack the baseball no matter where it's pitched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e See the workout that has made Alex Rodriguez a feared hitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Create a more efficient swing by eliminating unnecessary movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Features hitting insight and demonstrations from Alex Rodriguez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e                    with Kevin Long, New York Mets Hitting Coach;\u003cbr\u003eformer Hitting Coach for the 2009 World Champion New York Yankees;\u003cbr\u003efeaturing Alex Rodriguez;\u003cbr\u003e3x American League MVP;\u003cbr\u003e10x Silver Slugger Award Winner,\u003cbr\u003e4x Hank Aaron Award Winner\u003cp\u003eNow you can perform the same hitting techniques, strategies and drills that Alex Rodriguez uses every day!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this sensational DVD from Championship Productions, former New York Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long reveals techniques and strategies for becoming a successful hitter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoach Long covers six keys to becoming a great hitter:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Grip - \u003c\/b\u003eFind the best grip to stay loose and increase bat speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Stance - \u003c\/b\u003eStay flexible to maximize the power in the lower half of your body. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Plate coverage - \u003c\/b\u003eUse your best swing regardless of pitch location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Load - \u003c\/b\u003eHow to put yourself in a stronger hitting position for each swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Knee drive - \u003c\/b\u003eLearn how to level your swing and generate power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Hip torque - \u003c\/b\u003eIncrease your bat speed using your hips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatch as Coach Long takes A-Rod through a batting workout to fine tune hitting mechanics with soft toss and tee drills using a short and regular bat. These drills focus on balance and staying tight to your core to \u003cb\u003eget your bat through the hitting zone quicker.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Long and A-Rod sit down and discuss the key techniques from a hitter's perspective. This section includes \u003cb\u003estrategies to develop the best swing possible;\u003c\/b\u003e scouting the opposing pitcher; guessing on pitches; batting practice for success; and off-season work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this DVD unique is that you can see how these drills are used at the Major League level and how they can be adjusted to work at any level: youth, high school, collegiate and professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLong goes through a number of errors that are common among younger hitters - and how you can correct them.\u003c\/b\u003e Among the problem areas covered are: Stride in - where the batter's hips won't get through the swing; Stride Open - which mostly occurs left handed batters; flexed front side; turning in - creates long bat path; and leaning forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong closes with a Coach's Q\u0026amp;A session. He covers a number of topics including: Absolutes of hitting, strategies for left- vs right-hand pitchers, scouting reports, two-strike approach, hitting when you're ahead in the count, identifying pitches, getting over the fear of being hit by a pitch, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the workout that helped A-Rod to one of his best statistical seasons as a pro in 2007. Get help with your swing from one of the top hitting instructors in the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e106 minutes. 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978663837884,"sku":"CHMP-LD03499","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/prohitter-sworkout-long","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}