Pro Tips From The Dojo
Real coaching insights from Brendan Rodgers (MLB Gold Glover, #3 overall pick) and Jake Corso (D1 outfielder, All-Sun Belt). The Dojo Baseball Academy is Oak Hill, FL's premier baseball training facility — serving athletes from New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Port Orange, Deltona, and all of Volusia County.
Why Hip-to-Shoulder Separation is the #1 Key to Bat Speed
Every elite hitter I've faced — and every coach who's worked with me from high school through the big leagues — talks about one thing: separation. Here's what it actually means and how to train it.
Brendan Rodgers
MLB Gold Glover · #3 Overall Pick
Arm Health Starts With Your Legs: The Truth About Pitching Velocity
As a 6'5" lefty who pitched at UCF and Georgia State, I learned the hard way that velocity doesn't come from trying to throw harder. It comes from the ground up. Here's the breakdown.
Jake Corso
D1 Outfielder & Pitcher · All-Sun Belt Conference
Gold Glove Footwork: The Ready Position Nobody Talks About
I led all MLB second basemen in assists and double plays in 2022. None of that happens without footwork — and footwork starts before the pitch is even thrown.
Brendan Rodgers
MLB Gold Glover · #3 Overall Pick
The Two-Strike Approach That Keeps You In Every At-Bat
The best hitters in the world don't panic at 0-2. They have a plan. Here's the mindset shift that took me from struggling with two strikes to feeling confident in every count.
Brendan Rodgers
MLB Gold Glover · #3 Overall Pick
Why Your Changeup Isn't Working — And How to Fix the Tunnel
A changeup only works if it comes out of the same tunnel as your fastball. If hitters can pick it up early, you might as well throw it into a trash can. Here's how to make yours disappear.
Jake Corso
D1 Outfielder & Pitcher · All-Sun Belt Conference
How to Drop Time on Your 60-Yard Dash Without Running More
The 60 is the most important tool test in baseball recruiting. And most athletes train it completely wrong. Here's the smarter approach we use at The Dojo.
Jake Corso
D1 Outfielder & Pitcher · All-Sun Belt Conference
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