Mental Preparation and Approach at the Plate

<p>Jim and Jake discuss how hitters can create a plan and approach at the plate to maximize success. Plus, the guys discuss Nick Castellanos hot streak and Aaron Hicks’ recent struggles at the plate.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE LAB-EPSTEIN HITTING PODCAST YOUTUBE PAGE.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>Episode Notes:</p> <p>2:00 – Jim and Jake chatting</p> <p>5:00 – Preview of next week’s mechanical breakdown of Tony Gwynn</p> <p>7:00 – Athleticism of today’s players</p> <p>15:00 – Jim’s Juan Soto trade deal</p> <p>18:00 – Nick Castellanos recent success at the plate</p> <p>23:00 – Aaron Hicks recent struggles</p> <p>26:00 – Developing a plan at the plate</p> <p>31:00 – Preparation against relievers</p> <p>36:00 – When the planning begins</p> <p>39:00 – Listener Question</p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe and like the show- Apple | Google | Spotify | TuneIn | Iheart | Stitcher | Pandora | YouTube</p> <p>Subscribe to the show’s YouTube page: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.youtube.com</strong></a></p> <p>Email the Show: jimbopodcast21@gmail.com</p> <p>Twitter/Instagram: @Jimtara, @epsteinhitting</p> <p><br></p> <p>Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player, Mike Epstein. In addition to leading the 1972 World Series champion A’s in home runs, Mike played for arguably the greatest hitter of all-time, Ted Williams…Using what he learned from his career and from Ted Williams, Mike built a system to identify and fix swing faults. Mike received the only letter of recommendation for hitting instruction Ted Williams ever gave out…After working closely with Mike to learn the craft of teaching hitting, Epstein Hitting is now led by Jake Epstein…Jake has perfected the use of video analysis to create a plan to maximize a player’s swing. In addition to slow-motion video analysis, Jake has built a library of drills that he uses to address the unique needs of individual players. For more informati