Chris Burke Tip of the Week
November 21, 2017
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A little bit about Chris Burke:
- ESPN College & Little League Baseball Analyst
- 2001 SEC Player of the Year (league leader in batting avg., hits, runs, triples, slg %, OBP, and total bases)
- Holds 6 Single Season Hitting Records and 8 Career Hitting Records at the University of Tennessee
- 2-time Consensus First-team All-American
- Hit Walk Off Home Run in 2005 NLDS vs. Atlanta Braves
- Professional Hitting Instructor
pre-Pitch routine
*Tyler Jones – United States Air Force Academy Outfielder*
As players across college baseball gain more experience, they pick up on helpful tips that make success much more attainable.Tyler Jones at the Air Force Academy can speak to this as he has shown what 4-years of college baseball can teach you.
One of the important characteristics that is learned over time, is a Pre-Pitch Routine.
How can you set yourself up for success before stepping into the box?
Chris Burke touches on this topic and how important it is to success at the plate. If you pay attention when watching MLB games, almost every single MLB hitter will have a pre-pitch routine that they complete before every pitch. This can be as simple as finding a mark on your bat, locking in on it, and taking a deep breath. On the flip side, some routines are much more active.
Whatever it is, find something that works for you and stick to it.
Lastly, and most importantly, your routine should be repeated in between every single pitch. Not just at the beginning of the at-bat, but in between every pitch! This will help get rid of the last swing and prepare you for the most important pitch: the next pitch!
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