Products I Use
A short list of training tools I put in front of my own players.
Half Bat 2.0
A flat-barrel training bat that exposes bad bat path instantly. Uppercuts and choppy swings turn into obvious mishits, so hitters can feel the difference between flush contact and a miss instead of guessing. I use it in tee work, front toss, and machine BP with foam balls. Use code MG10 for free shipping.
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Mav's Mats
A strike zone mat that gives hitters a clear visual for pitch location and contact point. Instead of just guessing where to make contact, players can see it and repeat it, so reps actually build the right feel instead of just piling up swings.
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Half Bat + Mav's Mats
If you're serious about fixing bat path AND locking in contact point, grab both. They cover different problems and work well together as part of the same training setup. Use code MG10 for free shipping.
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MARV Sunken Seam Foam Balls
The closest flight to a real baseball you'll get out of foam. Sunken seams hold up at high velocity, and are gentle on hands and bats during high-volume cage work. I use these in machine and front toss sessions, and there's no better ball to challenge my hitters with. Also pairs well with the Half Bat 2.0 for front toss/machine work!
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Driveline Short Training Bat
A 28"/31oz short-barrel bat built to clean up bat path by magnifying mis-hits, while training proper posture adjustments to pitch height and staying connected through rotation.
Shop Driveline Short Bat →I'm currently an affiliate for Half Bat / TrainingBats.com, so I may earn a commission on purchases made through that link. That said, I'd recommend this bat to any of my players whether I was an affiliate or not, it's genuinely one of the best tools out there for fixing bat path.