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Coach Steve taking a competitive game swing at Stony Brook University
Hitting Development6 min

Two-Strike Hitting: Advanced Approach Strategy

The two-strike count exposes everything—your mechanics, your mental game, and your preparation. Here's how to stop surviving and start thriving.

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A young hitter holding the launch position during a private swing-mechanics lesson
Swing Mechanics8 min

The 7 Critical Swing Checkpoints

A repeatable swing isn't built on feel alone. These are the seven checkpoints I look at on every swing — in lessons, on video, and in games.

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Two-tee setup used to check bat path and contact position during tee work
Training Mechanics6 min

Why the Tee Is the Most Misused Tool in Baseball

The tee is the most underrated diagnostic tool in baseball — and the most misused. Here's how to make every tee swing count.

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Coach Steve kneeling beside a hitter at home plate, working through the plan for the at-bat
Performance Metrics4 min

Defining a Quality At-Bat (QAB)

Batting average lies. QAB% is the metric I track because it tells you whether the hitter is competing — not whether they got lucky.

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A hitting IQ worksheet used with players to test approach and pitch-selection thinking
Mental Game5 min

Baseball IQ: The Real Separator

Tools get you noticed. Baseball IQ keeps you on the field. Here's why every elite hitter I've played with thinks the same way at the plate.

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Long Island hitting coach Steve Goldstein preparing a youth baseball player for game-day at-bats in Westbury, New York
Hitting Development8 min

Why Your Hitter Looks Great in Batting Practice but Struggles in Games

Your hitter does not need to become better at batting practice. The goal is to build a swing, approach, and decision-making process that survive when the game speeds up.

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Coach Steve finishing a swing in a Division I game at Stony Brook University
Mental Game5 min

The Homerun Mindset

The 'home run mindset' feels productive, but it quietly kills consistency. Here's why chasing bombs usually leads to the wrong swing at the wrong pitch.

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Sliding into home during a Cape Cod Baseball League game
Baseball IQ6 min

Game IQ and Situational Awareness in Baseball: The Secret Weapon of Elite Players

Raw talent gets you noticed. Game IQ and situational awareness keep you on the field — and ahead of the competition.

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Base runner sliding into home during a Cape Cod Baseball League game
Baseball IQ4 min

Stealing Second Base: Win the 90 Feet Before You Run

Don’t steal because the count says “go.” Steal because you have an advantage. Smart runners study the pitcher, find a pattern, and attack the right opportunity.

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