The Focus Forge Podcast
Our entire goal for this podcast is to give players the tools they need to navigate college baseball. From helping players control their thoughts, to giving real life tips that no one wants to talk about, we will give you the information you need to go in and make a splash in college baseball. Some of the things we say might piss some people off. And we're okay with that. Ultimately, we have created this podcast for the players. And we don't plan on holding back.
The Focus Forge Podcast
#8 2 Strike hitting - How to keep hunting (Why trying to avoid strikeouts SUCKS)
We've all played for a coaching staff that hits the panic button when strike out numbers rise. Offensive work starts being centered around the idea of "avoiding strikeouts". and the results continue to trend in the wrong direction. The reality is, no hitting work that is rooted in fear will work.
In this episode we take a deep dive into why that the "avoiding strikeouts" philosophy sucks, and how players can narrow their focus to continue hunting at the plate with 2 strikes.