The Science and Soul of Hitting: Personal Big League Hitting Coach Benny Craig on Mindset, Mechanics, and Development

Ever wondered what you need to excel at hitting, both physically and mentally? In this episode, I’m joined by renowned hitting coach Benny Craig, founder of Feel Good Hitting. He shares his strategies for developing hitters through an individualized approach, combining mechanics, mindset, and MORE. We also dive into lessons from legends like Ted Williams, Sadaharu Oh, and Kobe Bryant. Tune in to learn how to sync your breathing with your swing, and develop a powerful hitting approach that goes beyond the basics.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 The mindset that sets elite athletes apart.

04:00 Meet Benny Craig, personal Big League hitting coach.

07:15 Lessons from Ted Williams and Sadaharu Oh that every hitter should know.

16:30 Ted Williams’ three golden rules for hitting success.

21:30 What’s missing in high school that prepares athletes for the next level?

30:00 Two must-know breathing techniques to improve hitting performance.

39:30 What are the pillars of great hitting?

47:30 How to create consistency with feedback and game-speed training.

55:15 What separates great hitters like Aaron Judge from the rest.

01:01:45 The mindset and work ethic that made Ted Williams and Kobe Bryant legends.

01:08:45 Who is a hitter young players should watch to improve their game?

 

RESOURCES + LINKS

Learn more from Benny HERE

Learn more at aligndsports.com

Book a 1:1 Consultation HERE

 

FOLLOW

Matt Hannaford: @mfhannaford

Benny Craig: @bennycraig