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New in WIN: The CHIPS Performance Training Track
- by Luke Swan
WIN Reality is proud to introduce its newest custom training experience: the CHIPS Performance Training Track, built in collaboration with nationally recognized hitting coach Alex Hale of CHIPS Performance. This isn't reps for reps' sake. It's a game-ready system designed for players who want real results and are ready to put in the work to earn them.
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Baseball Hitting Drills for All Ages
For more age-specific drills, see here for the best drills for 11-12 year olds. see here for the best drills for 9-10 year olds, and see here for the best drills for 7-8 year olds. Click here for an overview of WIN Reality’s age-by-age curriculum. Hitting drills are a key piece to practicing and having a routine for every baseball and softball player, from youth players to professionals. However, we never want to just do drills for the sake of doing drills. There needs to be intent and a reason behind the drill based on what you are looking to
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What is a Baseball Showcase?
For many young baseball players, the dream of playing college or professional baseball is a major goal. One of the best ways to put your skills on display in front of college coaches and pro scouts is by attending a showcase. But what exactly is a baseball showcase? How does it help players get noticed, and how can you prepare for one to make the most of the opportunity? The Short Answer: A showcase is an event where players have the opportunity to put their skills on display in front of college coaches and professional scouts. Showcases have become a
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The Best Baseball Drills for 11-12 Year Olds
For our younger hitters, see here for the best drills to help 9-10 year olds. Click here for the best drills for 7-8 year olds. Click here for an overview of WIN Reality’s age-by-age curriculum. At 11 and 12 years old, hitters are transitioning out of Little League and start to encounter new challenges at the plate. Pitchers gain better command and are learning how to incorporate curveballs into their arsenals. For young hitters this introduces a whole new dynamic, as curveballs not only change speeds, but they break and change planes both vertically and horizontally. This is a significant
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The Best Baseball Drills for 9-10 Year Olds
For older hitters, see here for the best drills to help 11-12 year olds. Click here for the best drills for 7-8 year olds. Click here for an overview of WIN Reality’s age-by-age curriculum. As youth players advance to 9 and 10-year-old baseball, they face the significant challenge of adjusting to pitches thrown by other kids. Unlike the easy pitches from coaches, these young pitchers are still developing their skills and command while also trying to get the hitter out, making each at-bat more challenging. At this stage, it’s crucial to elevate their training to address these new demands involving
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The Best Baseball Drills for 7-8 Year Olds
For older hitters, click here for the best drills to help 9-10 year olds. Click here for an overview of WIN Reality’s age-by-age curriculum. One of the most critical stages in a hitter’s skill development occurs at 7-8 years old. At this age, hitters begin to build the athleticism and hand-eye coordination that will carry them through their athletic careers. Most young players don’t require detailed coaching; rather, they need consistent repetition in practice sessions and the chance to problem-solve and self-correct on their own. This approach allows them to develop natural instincts, self-awareness, and refine their skills over time.
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See How You Stack Up: Average Exit Velo by Age
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WIN Reality Training Tracks
When it comes to learning how to get better at the plate, there are an overwhelming number of options to choose from. Players and parents can feel like they’re drowning in a sea of information, unsure of what’s truly important and what’s just surface-level filler. A simple Google search returns millions of results, while YouTube offers nearly endless videos to watch. This amount of information can be paralyzing, leading to inaction—and inaction doesn’t produce results in the batter’s box. To solve this problem and make life easier for hitters everywhere, WIN Reality is introducing Training Tracks. This program is uniquely
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Understanding the WIN Assessment Scoring System
The WIN Assessment Scoring System is a thorough scoring method that connects scientific principles with familiar baseball/softball scouting terms. It assesses a player’s hitting abilities by examining several key factors: impulse control, decision-making, visual discrimination, pattern recognition, motor planning, motor coordination, and neuromuscular ability. These factors are then correlated with a range of batting performance metrics, including swing decision, reaction time, on time rate by pitch types and location, early vs. late swings, hard hit rate, chase rate, plate discipline, and power metrics such as bat speed. Scores Scores are based on the percentile all hitter falls into for each
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Unlocking Your Potential at the Plate: Mastering the Three Key Skills of Hitting
Youth baseball and softball experts have identified the three fundamental skills that must be mastered for a hitter to achieve their potential: Pitch Recognition, Swing Timing, and Biomechanics. 1. Pitch Recognition: Swing at the right pitch A hitter typically has just 150 milliseconds to decide whether to swing at a pitch. This doesn’t allow for conscious, rational decision-making. Instead, the hitter must make an instinctive decision guided by the brain’s subcortical structures. Try these tools to improve your child’s instinctive decision making: 2. Swing Timing: Find a rhythm in the box Once the player has decided to swing, finding the