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Something about the crack of the bat 🎵
Interested in learning more about how we can help you with your baseball development? DM us or call our front desk at (831) 426-9500
06/03/2026
Favorite time of year is back!
Love having all these guys back in the facility for Summer, excited to see the work they put in this season!
Interested in learning more about how we can help you with your baseball development? DM us or call our front desk at (831) 426-9500
In this video, Joey talks about the importance of receiving the ball and moving directly to your throwing hand in a straight line.
Extra movement during the transfer wastes time and can be the difference between throwing a runner out and watching them slide in safely.
The goal is simple: receive, transfer, and throw as efficiently as possible.
Clean movements create quicker pop times, more consistent throws, and better results behind the plate.
Interested in learning more about how we can help you with your baseball development? DM us or call our front desk at (831) 426-9500
One of the biggest mistakes we see with young catchers is beating the ball to the spot with the glove and working “down” to it.
In this drill, Joey has the catcher keep the glove on the ground until the ball is already in the air. This helps train the catcher to work from underneath the baseball and present low pitches more effectively.
Learning how to receive from the ground up can make a huge difference when it comes to stealing low strikes and becoming a more reliable receiver behind the plate.
Interested in learning more about how we can help you with your baseball development? DM us or call our front desk at (831) 426-9500
05/25/2026
Grateful today and every day for those who served.
From all of us at Paradigm Sport — thank you.
05/22/2026
Apolo Lapiz – Performance of the Week
Another dominant outing from Apolo Lapiz.
The West Valley College pitcher delivered 7 2/3 shutout innings, allowing just 4 hits while striking out 5 and walking 1.
Season numbers:
7 Wins
1 Loss
3.46 ERA
2.78 Conference ERA
Consistent production and another strong performance on the mound from Apolo.
05/22/2026
Connor Corlett – Performance of the Week
Connor Corlett stays red hot at the plate.
The Soquel High senior put together a perfect 5-5 performance, scoring 4 runs and driving in 2 RBI.
He’s also having a strong season on the mound with a 4-0 record and a 1.44 ERA.
Big year for Connor and we’re excited to keep watching him compete.
One of the most common things we see with younger hitters is the back elbow getting too high in the setup or load.
When that happens, it can make it harder to stay connected, get on plane early, and move efficiently through the swing. ⚾️
In this video, Joey breaks down:
• Why it happens
• How it can affect the swing
• A few simple cues and drills we use to help athletes clean it up
Sometimes small adjustments can make a huge difference in consistency and barrel control.
Learning how to move efficiently early on sets the foundation for long-term development.
05/18/2026
Your hands and forearms do a lot more than just hold the bat or baseball. 👊⚾️
In our newest blog, Jen Taft breaks down how grip strength impacts:
• Bat speed & barrel control
• Exit velocity & power transfer
• Pitch velocity & command
• Arm health & durability
She also explains the different types of grip strength, why they matter for baseball players, and how athletes can train them effectively.
Small details can make a huge difference in performance and staying healthy throughout a season.
Check out the full blog through the link in our bio! 📈
One of the biggest things hitters struggle with is getting too rotational and cutting off the swing early.
In this video, Joey goes over a couple drills we use to help athletes learn how to stay through the ball and create better extension through contact. ⚾️
We worked on:
• One-hand swings to feel extension and direction through the middle of the field
• Setting the tee farther out front to reinforce staying through contact instead of pulling off
The goal is to help hitters stay adjustable, use the whole field, and create more consistent barrel contact without selling out for pull-side power.