Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast | ⭐Hitting Performance Lab⭐

Hosted by Joey Myers—Amazon bestselling author and founder of HittingPerformanceLab.com—the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast delivers powerful, science-driven hitting insights for baseball and softball athletes, parents, and coaches who demand results. Join us for in-depth conversations with MLB veterans, expert hitting coaches, biomechanics specialists, and mental game gurus. Each episode reveals actionable tips and proven techniques that help athletes unlock peak performance and consistently drive the ball farther.

Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast | ⭐Hitting Performance Lab⭐ is a sports podcast hosted by Joey Myers, with 81 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Joey Myers hosts Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast | ⭐Hitting Performance Lab⭐, a sports show with 81 episodes published.

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  Pitch Recognition vs. Bat Speed: See-Decide-Swing Drills That Turn Practice Swings into Real Exit Velocity

  Oct 4, 202511 minS0

  <p>If you’ve been told “swing faster” all weekend and still watched weak contact in games, this episode flips the script. Joey breaks down why pitch recognition and decision-making—not just bat speed—unlock game-day power. You’ll learn simple vision cues to pick up spin earlier, a Green/Yellow/Red decision framework any youth hitter can use, and a 5-minute practice block that blends recognition with swing intent so your athlete isn’t just fast in the cage—they’re dangerous in the box.</p> <h2>What You’ll Learn (Fast, Transferable, Parent-Friendly)</h2> <p>Bat Speed ≠ Exit Velocity: Why bat spee...

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  Weighted Bats Done Right: Youth Overload/Underload That Builds Real Game Power (10–15% Rule + Heavy-Light-Game)

  Sep 27, 202510 minS0

  <p>Parents are seeing “sledgehammer swings” and ultra-light bat hacks all over social—and wondering if they help or hurt. In this episode, Joey breaks down exactly how to use weighted and underload bats safely for youth hitters so practice power actually shows up under the lights. You’ll get the 10–15% rule, the Heavy-Light-Game progression, quick readiness checks (head still, spine neutral, barrel awareness), and the “feel before force” principle that turns chaos into clear, repeatable gains.</p> <h2>What You’ll Learn (Fast)</h2> <p>Bat speed vs. collision quality: Why chasing a bat-speed screenshot can sabotage exit velocity—and what to train...

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  Bat Speed vs. Exit Velocity (Explained): How to Train Real Game-Day Power for Youth Hitters

  Sep 16, 202510 minS0

  <p>Parents hear “swing faster” and chase bat-speed leaderboards—then wonder why games still produce weak contact. In this episode, we unpack the real difference between bat speed and ball exit speed, why a light bat can inflate one but not the other, and the precise training switches that convert practice swings into loud, repeatable contact. You’ll get clear, science-backed fixes—no jargon—built for busy families who want results that show up under the lights.</p> <h2>What You’ll Learn (and Use Tonight)</h2> <p>Bat Speed vs. Exit Velocity—what actually matters in games</p> <p>Why a faster swi...

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  Turn Strikeouts Into Confidence: Progressive Failure Exposure for Youth Baseball & Softball (Quality At-Bats, Pitch Recognition, 2-Strike Compete)

  Sep 7, 20259 minS0

  <p>When a young hitter goes from BP hero to game-day ghost, the issue usually isn’t mechanics—it’s how we frame failure. In this episode, Joey Myers shows parents and coaches how to turn strikeouts and whiffs into learning fuel using progressive failure exposure, a five-minute Three-Miss Challenge, and three simple metrics that actually predict improvement—so cage swings finally show up under the lights.</p> <h2>What You’ll Learn</h2> <p>The hidden pressure loop: Why “fix-it” coaching after misses backfires and how to protect confidence without coddling.</p> <p>Progressive failure exposure: Treat misses like strength train...

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  Are Parents Adding Pressure Without Realizing It? Smarter Support for Youth Baseball & Softball Hitters

  Aug 26, 202510 minS0

  <p>Most parents and coaches mean well. But could our constant tips, sideline shouts, and postgame breakdowns actually be draining our kids’ confidence instead of building it? In this powerful episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, I dig into the hidden ways we create pressure for young hitters—and what to do differently so they thrive.</p> <p>Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:</p> <p>The unseen pressure problem: Why “helpful” coaching often backfires and silently taxes confidence.</p> <p>The 70% dropout crisis: Why so many kids leave sports by 13 and how to keep your athlete...

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