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 In using HeadDownTrainers,there are many ways that an athlete may use the product for training in baseball. All position players can benefit from training sessions with Head Down Trainers, because the glasses let the player concentrate on the sense of vision, so that the brain can send out correct motor impulses. This is important in the many physical requirements demanded in the game of baseball. The Catcher's Position is a demanding defensive position that requires a great number of skills. Head Down Trainers can be used in the 3 most fundamental tasks of the catcher position: 1. Receiving: Using the glasses in training drills for receiving the ball will help the catcher in tracking and catching the various different movements of breaking balls, change of speeds, and locations of particular pitches for utmost strike zone quality. 2. The Art of Framing: This gives quality pitches a definite good look by the umpire for calling strikes. Naturally, every pitcher would like to have optimum percentage of his pitches called strikes. 3. Blocking Pitches: The most important job of the catcher is blocking pitches in the dirt, thus preventing the wild pitch or passed ball. How many games are decided by the "dreaded" passed ball or wild pitch? Well, get that catcher working with Head DownTrainers and see those passed ball numbers drop, no matter who your catcher is.
The Art of Fielding the Ground-Ball: HDT will train you to watch the ball, and keep your head down. A player who fields a ground-ball must bend his knees, and get his head and eyes to stay on the ball. It is much easier to bring your glove-hand up, than to try to take your body down. HDT ensures this basic action by using the training glasses...."try it." Head Down Trainers reinforces the technique of seeing the ball into the pocket of the glove. What more can you ask for in learning the technique of fielding the baseball. Play fundamentally: Both hands, out to in (see the ball) with glove hand down to up for sudden bounces or bad hops. Practice with the HDT, to position the head and aid in the visibility of both eyes. The Art of Hitting: which everyone likes to do, but is clearly the most difficult part of the game. In teaching hitting, emphasis should be placed on seeing the ball. Ted Williams, the greatest hitter in the game said, "Get a good ball to hit." You must see the ball in order to be hitting the ball. The head must be quiet in the swing; moving the head during the swing will limit a hitter's visual ability. A quiet head assures the accuracy of vison. HDT will calm the head or emphasize quiet eyes and help shoulder angle. Practice with HDT to position the head and aid in the visibility of both eyes. Visualization and visual training plays a large part in being a good hitter. Practice seeing the release, the flight, and the spin and movement as much as possible. Getting the strike zone under control can help a player become a good hitter. Head Down Trainers will guarantee less errors and less strikeouts. Yours Truly, Coach Tom O'Connell
Testimonials "Head Down Trainers just plain work!! As a coach of elite college players and future professionals I was naturally skeptical whether Head Down Trainers would help my program. Well, they have. Head Down Trainers have taken even the best players and elevated their hitting and fielding skills and I know they will help yours. I am a believer! Don't practice the game without them." Andy Lopez
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Head Down Trainers is a revolutionary training tool that should be in every ballplayer & coaches equipment bag. At the collegiate level, Head Down Trainers accelerates the players development in hitting & fielding when used regularly during practice.” Ron Polk
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Head Down Trainers is a tremendous cutting edge teaching tool that develops both hitting and fielding skills. If you want to perform like a pro and reduce strikeouts and fielding errors then this is the product for you. Head Down Trainers forces you to naturally follow the ball by keeping your head down and your eyes on the ball. Practicing with Head Down Trainers a few minutes a day will produce outstanding results and virtually eliminate strikeouts" Jeff Manto
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "In 17 years of professional baseball I have never seen such a great training tool. It is simple and very effective. I use it daily to fine tune the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. Head Down Trainers forces me to see the ball hit the bat as well as see it into my glove every time! I can’t believe it wasn’t thought of before!!" Wes Chamberlain
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Head Down Trainers are a great tool that helps hitter's keep their head still and eyes down at contact." Eddie Cardieri
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Head Down Trainers are a must have for balllplayers looking to take their skills to the next level." Andy Stewart -
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The best device I've seen for improving a ballplayer's ability to field ground balls whether in the infield or the outfield." Tom O'Connell
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Playing 12 years of professional
baseball and now owning my own baseball
Jason Hardtke
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A quality training tool for the young developing player. Used with proper instruction, Head Down Trainers can greatly improve the learning process. Head Down Trainers gives instant feedback to the player emphasizing proper technique" Linda Derk
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Head Down Trainers are an excellent teaching device for developing the bio-mechanics of catching ground balls and keeping the head down when hitting. Coaches and players can accelerate their skill development by using Head Down Trainers. " Bernie Walter
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I have tested the Head Down Trainers in my hitting and defensive clinics and private lesson practice across the country. This tool without a doubt aids in the control of the head movement and seeing the ball down in the zone. Defensively, I think Head Down Trainers are great. It is a fundamental of my training to make contact out in front. The Head Down Trainer does exactly that. It is additional reinforcement which I entertain any and all help to accomplish this part of the fielding technique, especially at the younger development ages." Gerry Mauro
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Practicing with Head Down Trainer's Team Pack is a great way to accelerate learning even at the collegiate level. We have been able to run efficient and effective practices with the use of Head Down Trainers in our hitting and fielding station work. It has heightened our level of focus by making the routine drill much more challenging." Jim Sherman
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "One of the most important skills a baseball player must learn is to focus on the baseball while hitting or fielding. Mistakes and errors result from not maintaining eye contact with the baseball right up to the moment contact is made when hitting or not watching the ball into the glove while fielding Head Down Trainers provides an easy to use device to help teach this invaluable skill to inexperienced players or reinforce this skills for veteran players. We plan to use these glasses on a daily basis during practice." Bob Colburn
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The most important element for baseball players at the youth level is to establish "good habits. The Head Down Trainer forces the player to develop the habit of keeping the head down and eyes focused on the ball when hitting. The player also develops the habit of "hands out front" when fielding a ground ball and following the ball into the glove. The Head Down Trainer simply helps the player to develop good skills. Players enjoy wearing them and are more focused on practicing their drills. Our little league was fortunate enough to use the Head Down Trainer as part of a fund raiser for our league. Instructors came to our complex to give a clinic on hitting and fielding using the Head Down Trainer. A portion of each players fee was given back to the league. This was an excellent fund raiser and a great way to show players the proper use of the Head Down Trainer. The Head Down Trainer is a must for all baseball players, especially at the youth level." Dave Hoeflinger
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The concept of keeping your head down on the ball has always been taught, but never before has there been a visual training tool to ensure that athletes actually do it, until now. Head Down Trainers will help to develop good technique for the younger athlete, and reinforce good habits for the more experienced athlete. By simply putting on a pair of Head Down Trainers you can make drills that were once boring and monotonous fun again." Alison Bradley
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I have found the Head Down Trainers to be an innovation and invaluable tool in helping young hitters track the ball. What has been very interesting is that the Head Down Trainers have not only helped my students track the ball but they have significantly improved the their ability to minimize head movement and in turn greatly increasing their balance. Great hitters always have excellent ability to track the ball and exceptional balance. I would highly recommend the Head Down Trainers to anyone who is serious about becoming an outstanding hitter." Carl A. Grubb
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