Basham Baseball & Softball Training

06/09/2026

STOP guessing with your timing. 🛑

If you aren't visualizing your point of contact before the pitcher releases the ball, your timing will always be inconsistent.

Timing = timing the ball to a spot. Keep that spot in your mind's eye on every single pitch and see the difference. 📈

Save this for your next game day reminder! 💾

05/07/2026

ATTENTION SWING PERFECTIONISTS 👀

If you smoked a line drive, you probably did something right.

Too many hitters are ruining their confidence by obsessing over every tiny movement instead of learning how to compete.

Paralysis by analysis is real.
Never let mechanics matter more than results.

04/14/2026

Proud of this young man!! Reid goes about his business the right way, and it’s getting noticed. As an underclassman on varsity, he’s showing leadership from behind the plate. Way to go, Reid!!

Excited to announce '28 Reid Widhalm as our week 2 Most Valuable Teammate. This award was voted on by Reid's teammates in recognition for his grit, toughness & positive attitude. Proud of you, Reid! >MVP

03/26/2026

I’m running the Hitting Mentorship Program again this season for high school baseball & softball hitters (April–July).

This is an in-season, fully remote program designed to help players learn how to make adjustments during the season, not just work on mechanics.

Throughout the season, hitters:
• submit at-bats from games for feedback
• meet twice per month for mentorship sessions
• work on their approach, confidence, and in-game adjustments
• stay accountable with ongoing support

One of the biggest differences with this program is that players are learning directly from their game at-bats while the season is happening, not just in the cage.

Cristian went through the program the past two seasons and explains how it helped him:

Varsity starter with a significant jump in extra-base hits.

If you’re a high school hitter or parent and want more info, send me a message.

Feel free to share this with a high school hitter who could benefit.

12/11/2025

⚡️ One tiny cue instantly shortened his time to contact.

We noticed on film that his hand path was getting long — the barrel wasn’t turning over until the ball was already dropping.
So we gave him one simple thought: “Turn the k**b over and keep your hands higher.”

The difference? Immediate.
Shorter path ➝ Faster to the ball ➝ Cleaner contact.

This is why hitters need both feedback AND feel. You see it… then you fix it.
🎥 Drop drill is pure truth.

10/29/2025

Attn 11U coaches!! They're still looking to add a few teams. This is a nice, affordable alternative to some of the larger tournament venues in the area.

Indy area 11u Baseball Teams - Join ZBC for our annual Eagle Rumble Tournament! May 1-3 in Whitestown!

Click here to register! 4 game guarantee in a relaxing environment - food trucks and concessions! No gate fees!

https://tourneymachine.com/E170999

Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected]

10/13/2025

Fall Youth FUNdamentals is back!
Our most popular youth class returns Tuesday, November 4th at Farmers Bank Fieldhouse!

This 6-week program is designed for players ages 8–11 who want to improve their hitting, throwing, fielding, and baserunning — all in a fast-paced, fun environment. Both baseball and softball players are welcome!

📅 Tuesdays | Nov 4 – Dec 9
⏰ 5–6 PM
📍 Farmers Bank Fieldhouse (Lebanon)
💰 $295 | Max 10 players

Each player receives a skills evaluation at the end of the session.

⚠️ Spots fill fast — Use this link to register! https://bashambaseball.com/schedule-now

10/08/2025

You don’t push the barrel to the ball — you turn it there.

Hitters who push their hands end up dragging the barrel.
No matter how hard they try, the barrel gets to the ball late… and they end up pushing or slicing balls to the opposite field.

The goal is to turn the barrel — from behind your body to in front of it — using the core and hands together.

In this drill, I show how easily the barrel can move when it’s turned correctly.
What does this get you? 👉 Consistent hard contact & pull-side power with minimal effort. 💥

10/06/2025

Stop spinning your tires at the plate! The feel drill shown here can help because:
The spine is the engine.
The core is the primer.
The feet are the tires that grip the road.

If I spin out early, it’s like hitting the gas on icy blacktop… 🔄
No traction. No power. Immediate disconnection.

For hitters who get “spinny” with their back foot, the fix isn’t pushing harder—
👉 it’s learning to let the core lead the move, not the foot.

09/16/2025

❌ Always feel like you’re out in front?
Here’s the truth—being “early” isn’t always about your timing.

Hitters who constantly feel out in front usually have an underlying issue. Sometimes it’s mechanics, sometimes it’s approach… but in this case, it came down to how my client uses his lower half.

👉 When you lose posture and your head drifts forward out over your front leg, you shrink your hitting window. Now you’ve got to be perfectly on time with the pitch—which is one of the hardest things to do in hitting. Even being off by a fraction leads to rollovers, pop-ups, or flat-out misses.

But… when you stay stacked and strong over your back leg—using your glutes and hamstrings to fire the backside—things change. Your head stays centered, your posture holds, and suddenly your timing window is much larger.

Now you can catch the ball way out front and still drive it. You don’t have to be perfect with your timing to feel strong and connected.

This is exactly what makes a hitter like Fernando Tatis Jr. so dangerous… he can be fooled and still do damage. Imagine how frustrating that is for pitchers! 😉

👉 Follow for more breakdowns and adjustments that make a real difference in the box.