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You’re flaring your ribs and pushing your hips in. That pulls your chest and shoulders away from the ball and creates that steep move. You don’t need to manipulate the barrel. You’re already in a good spot to swing from, so swing from it. DM “HITTING” for real coaching.
It’s controlled violence. You need intent, not just contact. When your miss hits are harder than your best swings before, you’re in a good spot. That’s where confidence comes from. You know they don’t have a pitch to get you out. DM “HITTING” for real coaching.
You don’t need multiple swings. Build one swing with small variations. Your goal isn’t moonshot home runs, it’s driving balls in the gap. Hit the ball hard in the air and let it play. Doubles and speed win for you. Don’t chase home runs. DM “HITTING” for real coaching.
Don’t let Trackman be your first answer. You don’t have it in the dugout. Feel the swing, read the ball flight, understand your tendency, then use the data to verify. Data should confirm what you feel, not replace it. DM “HITTING” for real coaching.
You train to make hitting easier, so stop treating your swing like a max-effort lift. If you’re strong and move well, use it. Hitting is a skill. Work with less effort, more control, and let the training show up in the box. DM “HITTING” for real coaching.
Catchers understand this better than anyone. The same pitch you’d call a “good pitch” in the bullpen should be a good take in the box. Not every strike is your pitch to hit. Know what you can drive and let the rest go. DM “HITTING” for real coaching.
Catchers understand this better than anyone. The same pitch you’d call a “good pitch” in the bullpen should be a good take in the box. Not every strike is your pitch to hit. Know what you can drive and let the rest go. DM “HITTING” for real coaching.
05/25/2026
The Hit Lab is excited to officially welcome Josh Crouch to our coaching staff!
Josh brings elite-level experience and knowledge to our athletes after playing college baseball at the University of Central Florida and spending six years in professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels organizations. Josh was also selected in the 11th Round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers.
Josh will be working with baseball and softball athletes ages 12U through pro, focusing on player development, hitting, and preparing athletes to compete at the next level.
His professional experience, competitive mindset, and passion for developing athletes make him an incredible addition to The Hit Lab family.
For lesson availability and booking, please contact Josh directly.
Please help us welcome Josh Crouch!
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There’s a difference between staying back and hanging back. Your toe tap is fine, but after it you’re getting stuck instead of transitioning forward. Keep the move, but let it explode through the ball. DM “HITTING” for real coaching.
Pull side offset forces you to fight the urge to clear early. Keep the shoulder tucked, resist rotation, and work down the line. The feel may be more vertical, but it helps you rotate less, tilt more, and stay through it. DM “HITTING” for real coaching.