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Doug Latta
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Dad first and always. Trying to make a difference every day. Swing Whispering. Redefining the swing and working to make hitters better. Chickasaw Nation
Northridge, California
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Joined September 2013
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    Doug Latta
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    Apr 3, 2020
    The HS class of 2020 baseball, softball & spring athletes lost their senior season, as well as proms, graduations, & final interactions w classmates and faculty. They will also have to compete in a tougher college environment. Work hard, don’t look back, let it make you stronger
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    Doug Latta
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    Feb 24, 2021
    If it won’t work at the highest level, don’t teach it at the lowest level
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    Doug Latta
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    Sep 30, 2020
    Good timing will resolve a lot of “perceived” swing issues
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    Doug Latta
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    Oct 19, 2019
    My advice for players of all ages? Work on balance. The human body is strongest and most efficient from a position of balance. Unbalanced positions or movements negatively impact vision as well as compromise performance.
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    Doug Latta
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    May 2, 2022
    Definitely a proud father moment. Congratulations, Maddox, keep working hard.
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    Doug Latta
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    Oct 29, 2020
    I agree with @PFAbaseball - slow becomes smooth, smooth becomes fast. Not a well understood concept in training, but essential. In hitting, over-swinging, rushing or grinding moves are not the answer.
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    Doug Latta
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    Oct 19, 2019
    No balance = no adjustability. Balance is the foundation for athletic movement. Hitting, fielding, running, throwing, pitching-parents and coaches help those players develop and stay balanced
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    Doug Latta
    @LattaDoug
    Apr 21, 2020
    Quarantine training ideas: 9 ball drill. Adds some intent to dry swings.
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    Doug Latta
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    Mar 12, 2020
    Thoughts & prayers for all impacted by this crisis, and special thoughts for all the dedicated athletes, particularly collegiate level, whose efforts and dreams have been cut short. Let’s concentrate on creating global teamwork to beat this thing
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    Doug Latta
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    May 7, 2021
    The less you know, the more you say...
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    Doug Latta
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    Aug 15, 2023
    Can’t say it enough
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    Craig Hyatt
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    Aug 15, 2023
    It’s a timed event…
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    Doug Latta
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    Nov 19, 2024
    Implications of the front side move-part one.
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    Doug Latta
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    Sep 1, 2019
    Works easily under shoulders to get to the pitch up and in.
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    Doug Latta
    @LattaDoug
    Nov 1, 2020
    Agree 100%. The most common (and key) affirmation I hear from MLB players is “that swing felt EFFORTLESS!” They aren’t grinding, and not trying to swing fast or hard. Their intent is clean, easy moves to allow them to get on plane early and stay in the zone as long as possible.
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    Craig Hyatt
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    Oct 31, 2020
    Replying to @HyattCraig
    Some hitters have to swing faster due to the bad position to survive. Getting in clean and easy trumps the speed generated from the extra move. Swing fast enough, swing hard enough, within your ability to cover and adjust. Swinging fast through half the zone will be exposed.