What I Teach At All My Programs
Here is what you learn when you come to a Jack Aker program:
1) Hitting:
a. Gripping the bat
b. Positioning of hands, feet, head, and body
c. Mechanics of the swing
d. Picking up pitches
e. Bunting
f. Mental approach
g. Helpful practice procedures
h. Secrets of major league hitters
2) Pitching:
a. Basic mechanics of the delivery
b. Improving control
c. Avoiding arm strain
d. Striding
e. Arm position
f. Working from the stretch
g. Holding runners
h. Responsibilities as a fielder
i. Proper warm-up techniques
j. Grips and mechanics of all specialty pitches (age-appropriate)
k. Working a hitter (age-appropriate)
l. Secrets of major league pitchers
3) Fielding:
a. Glovework at every position
b. Throwing at every position
c. Footwork at every position
d. Anticipating the play
e. Turning the double play
f. Catching, inside and out
g. Practice and pre-game drills
h. Secrets of major league fielders
4) Baserunning:
a. Leaving the batter's box on hits and ground-outs
b. Rounding and tagging the bags
c. Taking leads
d. Getting jumps
e. Sliding
f. Duties of on-deck hitter
g. Duties of base coaches
h. Secrets of major league runners
Additionally, For Coaches:
a. Building self-confidence in young players
b. Making practice fun and productive
c. Spotting and correcting mistakes
d. Game and situation strategy