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Learn from in-depth FEATURE articles sent in from professional hitting specialists. Search the OHA ARCHIVE of all past articles - over 160 as of January 2001!

Study with our CLASSROOM columnists as they deal in sub-specialty fields of hitting. Learn new tips, drills, and tid-bits of knowledge from a distinguished panel of hitting specialists.

Learn basic hitting terminology and concepts, as well as advanced hitting theory and mechanical principles along with thephoto iIllustrations in the OHA LIBRARY.

Use the HITTING DRILL INDEX to access DRILLS that correct mechanical flaws and reinforce good swing mechanics. These drills are assembled from the OHA STAFF and from the Membership in the Member's DUGOUT section.

Use the DRILL INDEX to locate speed, strength and conditioning drills to incorporate into your practice or improve your physical tools.

Find out how to set up your own camcorder and VCR to start a VIDEOTAPE archive - print the Guideline. Track your hitters' progress as they develop over time. Use the OHA Hitting Checklist to evaluate hitters' swings as you analyze your own hitting videos.

Use the OHA Hitter Development Plan to assist your hitters with planning for success. Hitters take responsibility for their own success or failure by constructing their own “HITTER'S NOTEBOOK”. The plan includes these printable forms:
~ Long Term Goals ~ Short Term Goals ~ Weekly Practice Planner ~ Daily Evalution Form ~ Hitter’s Game Record of Pitchers ~ Composite Record of Pitcher ~ Pitching Game Chart (Coach Version)

HITTING 101 - OHA Guide to Getting Started Right, is a systematic approach to developing good hitting fundamentals from the start. The guide is linked with the OHA Library and Illustrations, Tips and Coaching Cues Pages and Drill Pages.... providing players, parents, and coaches with a “How To Plan" to get started right.

The OHA continues to add new sections. The latest new sections are the Medicine Ball Drills, OHA Strength Training Program and the OHA Flexibility Program.

Check out the FORMS that you get.....print and/or download them for saving and printing later.....all kinds of Training Forms marked for hole punching and saving in three ring binders or to use with clipboard.

The Dugout Drawing is the monthly Members Only drawing of free valuable equipment!

OHA HITTING & PITCHING STAT PROGRAM
>>>FREE software with your subscription! A $29.95 value!<<<

*NOTE: Please read the Dean's Update for an overview on how to use the Online Hitting Academy website.