Be Better. It sounds great, doesn’t it? You might wake up inspired and tell yourself, “Self, today’s the day that I start to be better.” Better than what, though? Inspiration to be better quickly turns into business as usual, as daily habits take over. It’s hard to live up to a standard if it isn’t clear in your mind what that standard is. I dug into the “Be Better” idea for this post and a ton of things occurred to me. Too many, in fact. I thought about how to encourage folks to be better as athletes or as the...
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Keeping white baseball pants clean has been a constant battle for most baseball households - it's an issue encountered by every baseball mom, dad, and player alike. Baseball games are not known for their cleanliness with players sliding and diving all over the diamond. To make matters worse, baseball pants are most commonly white, and thus, easily stained. Regular encounters with grass stains, dirt, and in some cases red clay, are part of the game, but they don't do your white pants any favor. So, what makes Bruce Bolt a trusted expert in this field? We live, eat, and breathe...
Welcome to our guide on maintaining your most dependable piece of baseball gear – your batting gloves. Whether you play simply for fun or have big league aspirations, every player understands that having a solid grip on their bat is a crucial aspect of a successful plate appearance. That’s where our batting gloves step in, improving your grip and control. But what happens when your gloves get sweaty and grimy? Just like any other piece of sporting equipment, batting gloves can accumulate sweat and dirt over time. The result: a weakened grip, an increased chance of damaging your gloves, and...
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...
