The Hit Mill

This allows hitters to create proper bat lag, get on plane early, stay through the middle of the field and use their natural sequencing to improve power and adjustability.⁠ ⁠ If you are struggling with a pushy swing, end caps, or jam shots give these drills a try.

While the hands should be making a positive move toward the middle of the field, the barrel should also be turning behind the body as the back elbow slots.

A pushy swing kills connection and puts the hands in the middle of the body prior to torso engagement.

How hard do you hit the ball?

If hitters are pulling their shoulder (or head) or stepping out, learn how to figure out what is causing them to pull their shoulder/head or step out. It's almost always a motor control/coordination/motor visual issue. @hossjobhitting

The more swings I see, the more convinced I am that the ability to own your posture can fix or minimize any swing flaw. ⁠ ⁠ Fight to hold your posture through the entire swing. 8th Grader hitting bombs btw.

Stop just checking the box. If you aren't training for resilience in your lifts and practice, you’re just waiting for an injury to happen. Quality over compliance.

Hips lead the hands and deceleration transfers the energy.

Simplify the task, rep it out, then transfer it. Drill progressions should: 1) Have a specific focus 2) Be replicable to build patterning 3) Have an ability to be progressive & blended naturally into the entire skill.

80 to 94 in 3 months of work takes commitment. Athan went from barely over 140 lbs to adding nearly 30 lbs and dominating his lifts/drills. ⁠ ⁠ Can't wait to see what he does next. @hossjobhitting

If you aren't hitting the pocket, you aren't in control. Catching in the web means softer hands, faster transfers, and a much happier thumb.

If you're interested please shoot us an email at thehitmillsc@gmail.com

Trosky Academy enrollment is now open for the 2026 to 2027 school year and we have limited spots available. ⁠ ⁠ Great for athletes looking for a home during their re-class year or serious ballplayers looking to up their game.⁠

Lance came to the academy hitting in the low 70s. After committing to the process as well as taking care of his academics, Lance was hitting balls in the mid to upper 90s and even playing varsity as a 7th grader. ⁠

Discipline over regret. Every time.

Don't go straight to the ball when fielding ground balls from shortstop! Throwback to the video that started it all.

Tall, thin hitters must have the ability generate, hold, and release "stretch" at the right times. Watch as the pelvis starts to rotate into heel drop as the torso continues to resist movement maximizing stretch. @hossjobhitting

Old school vs new school catching. Which do you prefer?

Are you training with intent?