Why Good Programs Still Struggle at the Plate
Most programs don’t struggle because players lack talent or effort.
They struggle when hitters are forced to manage too much information under pressure. When language isn’t aligned, thinking speeds up — and emotion fills the gap. This is rarely a drill problem. It’s a clarity problem.
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