BRUCE BOLT BLOG

An important aspect in the sport of baseball sometimes overlooked by amateur players and coaches is the art of gripping a bat. An effective bat grip is an essential skill that has a major impact on both the direction and speed of the ball after a swing. If you want to hit dingers on the field, understanding the fundamentals of gripping a baseball bat is a crucial starting point. No matter whether you're a right-handed batter or a left-handed batter, a contact hitter or hit for power, this guide will give you all you need to know about baseball bat...

Parents, grab your snorkels and flippers. We are going for a swim in this month’s post as we explore the proverbial big fish in a small pond (and vice versa) of athletic experience. The truth is, even the biggest fish in the smallest ponds may face the prospect of becoming a small fish in a big pond, as they transition to higher levels of competition. This includes moving to more competitive teams, playing up in their own league, and transitioning to high school or college. The benefits of being a big fish become the problem areas when a star athlete...

  * * *  Stay in the know   For the first 1,000 people, get a FREE CamWood Bat on BRUCE BOLT by taking the 10-Day Bat Speed Challenge.   Listen to the amazing story of Trey Sikes, owner of CamWood Bats, who went from a .180 hitter in high school to an All-American Div. 1 College hitter—all because of this training tool. The CamWood Bat is one of the most used training tools in both baseball and softball division 1 programs and is used throughout the major leagues.   Don't miss out on the opportunity to get a FREE CamWood...

This is an excerpt from a podcast with "Coach Rac: Social Media's Favorite Baseball Coach" — follow Coach RAC on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube. * * * Stay in the know Bear: Tell us about the mental aspect of the game — what's your favorite part of it to teach? In your opinion, where's the biggest mental barrier for most players?Coach RAC: Yeah, I believe that it is a willingness to accept failure. I think that's where the key is. For me, I was scared to fail a lot of times when I got to UC Riverside. I was like, "What if I'm not as good...

A mere 53.5 miles separates TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. That gap can feel even closer when your life revolves around these sites. “When Dominguez and Wells got called up, guys in our locker room - because they were there to start the year - guys were so happy, so excited,” Spencer Jones said. That would be Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells, the outfielder and catcher who began their 2023 campaigns with the Double-A Somerset Patriots and worked their way up to the iconic mothership known as the New York Yankees. Stay in the...

  * * * Stay in the know   Bear Mayer, Founder & CEO of BRUCE BOLT, travels to give away batting gloves at the NECBL All-Star Game in Boston, with pro players Brandon Nimmo and Ian Happ in NYC and Chicago, and at the Area Code Baseball Games in San Diego!   Listen to the full episode to get the whole story. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify too!