Improve Your Teen Hitter’s Swing With Daily Vids: Science-Based Baseball Drills

May 7, 2025

Add science to your swings! The Swing Shift video training series is designed to improve swing mechanics, power, and overall performance for young hitters.

Did you know that 70% of Kids Quit Sports by Age 13?

In youth baseball especially, participation numbers are steadily dropping. If your teen athlete is struggling with speed changes, off-speed pitches, or catching up to fastballs, now’s the perfect time to step in.

Subscribe to Swing Shift— a dynamic video training program from the Hitting Performance Lab (HPL).

HPL is stepping forward to help coaches and parents improve performance of young hitters on the field with structured, science-based drills.

How To Swing Smarter (Not Harder)

Swing Shift is a subscription-based training program that delivers short, daily baseball training videos focused on improving hitting mechanics, timing, and power. Each video is 3–5 minutes long and easily accessible from your phone or desktop, making it a convenient daily routine for busy parents and coaches.

When you subscribe, you’ll also receive four free hitting guides created by Joey Myers, a nationally recognized youth fitness specialist. Each guide targets a specific area of development and the highlights include:

  • The Simple String Trick That Instantly Fixes Late Swings
  • How to Keep the Front Side Closed for Better Bat Control
  • Three Game-Tested Drills to Improve Reaction Time & Pitch Adjustments
  • The Hidden Power Pattern Used by MLB Sluggers to Unlock Bat Speed

How Is Swing Shift Different?

Joey Myers, youth hitting coach and the CEO of HPL, explains what sets the program apart. “We apply human movement principles that are validated by science to hitting a ball. These timeless principles are grounded in biomechanics and neuroscience, ensuring effective and safe training for both baseball and softball,” he says.

Swing Shift’s parent platform also features case studies, drills, and baseball power hitting tips to help coaches fine-tune their athletes’ performance. You can even take a quiz to get personalized recommendations for your player at https://hittingperformancelab.com/

More Than a Platform—It’s a Community

Founded by Joey Myers, Hitting Performance Lab has grown into a trusted community of parents, team coaches, and instructors. Whether your player is just starting out or already swinging for the fences, HPL offers something for every level through books, blog posts, and expert-led courses.

Parents and coaches who've used the program are already seeing major improvements. One excited parent shared, “In a 3-game span, Mia hit 3 home runs over the fence. She never had a series of games like this, especially playing with girls that are this much older."

Ready to help your athlete build power, confidence, and start having fun again? Visit Hitting Performance Lab today to grab your free guides and level up your kid’s game.

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