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I KNOWWHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER DISCOVER THE RANCH DIFFERENCE FOR YOURSELF
For the past 13 summers, the Texas Baseball Ranch® has held our Extended Stay Summer Program and six Elite Pitchers Boot Camps from June through September. Athletes come from all over the world to spend between three days and 10 weeks training with us in Montgomery, Texas. These athletes have represented every U.S. state as well as the countries of Italy, Germany, Holland, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan. Regardless of how long you spend at the Ranch, you’ll have an amazing training experience made up of intensive, customized, and hyperpersonalized work designed for you personally. That is the Ranch difference. No one in the baseball world today approaches training like we do. That is why we have had 372 clients break the 90 mph barrier and 109 clients drafted.
(Left) The Ranch Difference: Assess, Categorize, Customize, Prioritize. (Right) Ranch summer program attendees show off their personal gains over the summer on a card. The average athlete gained 4.7 mph over the summer.
First, we assess. Then, we put you in the right category to optimize your work. Then we custom fit your program to meet your current needs. And finally, we prioritize so you get maximum gains from your efforts. On top of all this, the Ranch training is an absolute blast ! I hope you’ll make plans to join us this summer!
The Ranch is indeed hardwork, but the coaches and players also have a blast while they are getting after it. Check out the dates and options at www.TexasBaseballRanch.com. Early bird registration rates available through April 30.
–Coach Wolforth
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KHAOS 101 A Top-of-the-Line Approach to Hitting Develop Ron Wolforth and Mike Ryan (of Fastball USA) have teamed up to create a cutting-edge hitting program that makes sense for hitters of all ability levels, regardless of your current hitting beliefs and philosophy. Chances are great that regardless of your training process and your hitting philosophies, all of us routinely deal with one or two of these seven constraints. The good news is Khaos 101 gives you a practical, common-sense way to deal with your specific constraints without changing your hitting philosophy.
The reality is the game is chaos, and you need to prepare for the chaos you will see in a game. You need to become an adaptable hitter, not an adapted hitter. Khaos Hitting prepares you for a constantly changing game environment. You don’t need one swing; you need thousands of different swings. Hitting is problem-solving. The greatest hitters in the world train themselves to become efficient problem-solvers. Instead of just focusing on swing mechanics, start focusing on problem-solving.
Khaos 101 is a constraint-led approach to hitting development.
All Hitters Will Experience 7 Basic
Performance Constraints:
1. Being habitually under the pitch
2. Being habitually over the pitch
3. Being habitually early on the pitch
4. Being habitually late on the pitch
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5. Habitually having poor solid contact (inability to center up the ball on the barrel)
Khaos 101 includes two DVDs and companion manual, which regularly costs $264 ($249 plus $15 shipping and handling fees). But for a limited time, pay only $199 and get free shipping. Visit www.FastballUSA.com/khaos-hitting-special.html to take advantage of this offer.
6. Habitually poor adjustment to speeds, locations, and/or spins
7. Habitually having no power or poor summation of force
SOAK UP THE SUN WITHOUT DAMAGING YOUR SKIN
4 Tips for Happy Summertime Skin
The Mayo Clinic states, “Topical sunless tanning products are generally considered safe alternatives to sunbathing, as long as they’re used as directed.” So read the directions and enjoy a great summer tan while keeping your skin safe. TAKE COOL SHOWERS. Hot showers are relaxing, but they also dry out your skin, especially in the heat of summer. Do your skin a favor and turn down the temperature. As a bonus, taking a cool shower after sweating can reduce acne breakouts. STAY HYDRATED. Hydrated skin is happy skin, so keep a water bottle handy. Start by swapping a sugary beverage at mealtime with a glass of water instead. Another healthy way to get extra water is by snacking on fresh fruits and vegetables. Certain summer fruits, like melons, have high water content and are full of vitamins your body craves.
Summer is a wonderful time of year for your health. The warm weather encourages outdoor activities, and the vitamin D produced by sunlight can boost your mood. Unfortunately, sunshine can also do a number on your skin. Here are a few tips to protect your skin while having fun in the sun. DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN! People of all complexions should wear sunscreen every day. Even if you aren’t at the beach, harsh sunlight can still damage your skin when you’re walking around or driving your car. Dermatologists recommend applying sunscreen with SPF 30 first thing in the morning and reapplying periodically through the day.
Pro Tip: Don’t put the sunscreen away when it gets cold. The sun is still harmful in the winter months.
WANT A TAN? GO SUNLESS! Though popular, that “sun-kissed” look is actually a sign of skin damage caused by harmful UV rays. If your summer look just isn’t complete without a tan, consider using a sunless tanning product.
There’s a lot to love about the summertime. With these tips, your skin can love it too.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT COLLEGE BASEBALL How to Select the Right Situation
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The result is that most Division I coaches need players to be able to compete and
It used to be that your very best teachers and developers could be found in the collegiate ranks. Today, the restrictions placed on the time involved in developing athletes at practice by the NCAA is so strict and severe that true, long-term development no longer really happens at the college level. Recruiting has now become the primary name of the game. Development takes time. In an effort to allow college student athletes to have more time
contribute immediately upon arriving at school. They do not have the time for player development. This definitely skews college recruitment. Coaches are forced into choosing the athlete who will contribute first rather than the athlete who might be considerably better two years from now. As I have alluded to previously, my strong recommendation to parents of an elite baseball player is to choose the college situation in which he feels the most comfortable. First, have a genuine affinity for your coaches and teammates. They will be your family for 2–4 years. If you are lukewarm about them coming in, the chances are great that you will be miserable before the season is over.
available to devote to academic pursuits, the NCAA began placing practice limitations on coaches in the early 1990s. True development occurs in the off-season. The NCAA has steadily gotten more restrictive since 1990, not only in terms of hours per week but also in shortening the time available to be spent in the off-season.
Second, be able to play sooner than later. You don’t develop much sitting on the bench.
Third, have a genuine feeling that your coaches like you, believe in you, and are excited to have you. Baseball is a game of failure. If your coaches chose you simply to “round out the team” and not as an absolutely necessary cog in the machinery, chances are great that at the first signs of failure, you will get the hook and be placed on the shelf.
THIS MONTH IN BASEBALL HISTORY Baseball’s Greatest Pitching Performance Ends in Defeat
UPCOMING RANCH EVENTS ELITE PITCHERS BOOT CAMPS June 7–9 June 21–23 July 5–7
MLB history abounds with legendary pitching performances, but there’s never been a game quite like the one Harvey Haddix pitched on May 26, 1959. Many baseball historians and experts regard Haddix’s efforts for the Pittsburgh Pirates that day as the best-pitched game ever. What’s most remarkable about this recognition is that Haddix lost that day.
July 19–21 Aug. 9–11 EXTENDED STAY SUMMER PROGRAM:
June 3: Session I Begins July 1: Session II Begins Aug. 5: Session III Begins
We all know that a traditional perfect game consists of retiring all 27 batters you face. Well, Haddix did that, but he didn’t stop there. As the game stretched into extra innings, Haddix stayed on the mound. His perfect game continued through 12 innings — a remarkable 36 up, 36 down. Somehow, the opposing Milwaukee Braves also managed to maintain a shutout through 13 innings. In the bottom of the 13th, Haddix finally faltered. Felix Mantilla, the leadoff hitter, reached base on an error. A few batters later, Joe Adcock doubled in the game’s only run. Haddix was crushed, but his performance lives on in the annals of baseball history. May it never happen to another pitcher again.
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Discover the Ranch Difference This Summer PAGE 1 The Hitting Program You May Need PAGE 2 Is Summertime Bad for Your Skin? PAGE 2 College Baseball Pitfalls PAGE 3 The Hard Luck of Harvey Haddix PAGE 3
There are many different opinions on the healthiness of snacking. Some people think of snacks as processed foods with high calories, but snacks don’t have to be junk food. Depending on what snacks you’re eating, and how often, these little in- between-meal bites can be highly beneficial or detrimental to your overall health. also do it when they’re stressed, bored, or have a habit. When people snack on unhealthy junk food when they’re bored, the result is weight gain. An excellent way to avoid unhealthy snacks is to surround yourself with healthy alternatives. Fill your fridge and pantry with whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and nuts and legumes. With those in your kitchen, you’ll have plenty of healthy options to choose from when you’re hungry. SNACKING HEALTHY VS. UNHEALTHY SNACKS People snack when they’re hungry, but they
What Is It Good For?
WHO BENEFITS FROM SNACKING? Depending on your weight, fitness level, and medical conditions, snacking throughout the day can be more effective than eating three large meals a day. Individuals who are crunched for time, have particular health conditions, are athletic, or are trying to lose or maintain weight all benefit from healthy snacking throughout the day.
People who have high cholesterol or diabetes can better maintain their cholesterol and blood
glucose levels if they eat frequently during the day. For athletes, snacking helps distribute the consumption of nutrients their body needs throughout the day instead of all at once. This way, their energy levels stay the same instead of fluctuating with their meal times. If you find yourself in need of a quick bite, think clementines and almonds instead of chips and Pop-Tarts. You’ll still satisfy your hunger without jeopardizing your health or increasing your waistline.
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