Coach Kyle NelsonThree metrics we measured with Blast Motion and what we learned from it
What is Blast? Blast Motion sensors are a small sensor that attach to the knob of the bat that gives you feedback on the swing through an iPhone (as of publish date, they do not have an android app). They give you a lot of valuable feedback including the players bat speed, time to contact, […]
Read More
Posted byKyle Nelson- Posted in Hitting
Jul, 29, 2019
No Comments.
CCA Podcast 177 – How we used the Diamond Kinetics smart ball this year
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Subscribe: RSS
http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_177_-_How_we_used_the_Diamond_Kinetics_smart_ball_and_an_unintended_benefit_for_our_hitters_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What we used the Diamond Kinetic’s Pitch Tracker Ball for this year How it made our pitchers understand their fastball better How we utilized it to help pitchers develop breaking pitches One of the flawed metrics […]
Read More- Posted byKyle Nelson
- Posted in Uncategorized
- Jul, 29, 2019
- No Comments.
Is bat speed overrated?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Subscribe: RSS
http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/Mini-_Is_bat_speed_overrated_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, I clarify the findings on bat speed and performance I covered in Episode 176. If you have not listened to that yet, you may want to do that BEFORE listening to this episode.
Read More- Posted byKyle Nelson
- Posted in Hitting
- Jul, 24, 2019
- No Comments.
CCA Podcast 176 – How we used Blast sensors with our team
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Subscribe: RSS
http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_176_-_How_we_used_Blast_Motion_sensors_this_season_with_our_high_school_team_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What metrics we looked at in our Blast assessments and tests What we found when we tested these metrics with our team. What the numbers told us… and didn’t tell us. One big thing that took […]
Read More- Posted byKyle Nelson
- Posted in Hitting
- Jul, 22, 2019
- No Comments.
CCA Podcast 175 – Training vs. Coaching vs. Lesson approach
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Subscribe: RSS
http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_POdcast_175_-_Training_vs._Coaching_vs._Lessons.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: The approach we have taken to improve all areas of our team. Why many players and parents don’t agree with, or understand this method Why we believe this is the best method of making players better. […]
Read More- Posted byKyle Nelson
- Posted in Coaching Philosophy
- Jul, 15, 2019
- No Comments.
Free Elite Resource
Cornerstone Elite is our premium membership for serious coaches who what to bring the highest quality coaching and instruction into a team setting. Cornerstone Elite Members also have access to our full training on how you can use Blast as a part of your hitting program in our “Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Fixing Common […]
Read More- Posted byKyle Nelson
- Posted in Hitting
- Jul, 03, 2019
- No Comments.
CCA Podcast 174 – Our new pre-practice throwing routine
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Subscribe: RSS
http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_174_-_Our_new_pre-practice_throwing_program_and_philosophy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: What we did differently this year with our pre-practice throwing routine Why we made the change we did How our new throwing routine set the tone for practice Why it was important to still do this […]
Read More- Posted byKyle Nelson
- Posted in Infield
- Jul, 01, 2019
- No Comments.
1 infield rotation of 6
The ability for a coach and team to get as many players active and productive at a time is invaluable. This summer, I found myself almost 30 infielders and just one coach. I created 6 infield rotations that keep well over 20 infielders active AND productive. I’m releasing the first one for everyone. Check it […]
Read More- Posted byKyle Nelson
- Posted in Infield
- Jun, 29, 2019
- No Comments.
CCA Podcast 173 – Making hitting protocols translate to the game
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Subscribe: RSS
http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_173_-_The_value_of_hitting_protocols.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Why a lot of the work we do in practice may not translate to games How to know what protocol to use based on a player’s skill level What we focus on to make tee work […]
Read More- Posted byKyle Nelson
- Posted in Hitting
- Jun, 24, 2019
- 1 Comment.
CCA Podcast 172 – Things I’ve learned about the hitting pyramid this year
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Subscribe: RSS
http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_172_-_Things_Ive_learned_about_the_hitting_pyramid_this_year.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast: I discuss how my view has changed on my hitting pyramid What adjustments I will likely be making to the pyramid and why. The two sections that may be more intertwined that I previously thought. The experiment I did […]
Read More- Posted byKyle Nelson
- Posted in Hitting
- Apr, 22, 2019
- No Comments.