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Just heard of this guy, can't find too much on the internet...based out of ? ???
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Based out of So-Cal. Can find info on him if you go to eteamz and search his name. He is also pat of the setpro.com group.
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Is he doing a hitting clinic around here?
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Gentlemen,
Steve is based out of Texas. He travels all over the country giving hitting clinics. He is fast developing a reputation as one of the best in the country at teaching hitting. For both baseball and softball. Those of you who dont think they are the same swing stop reading now. :
Here are some comments about Steves recent appearance in Arizona. These comments were from a MLB player who attended his camp.
"I have been around MANY different minor and major league hitting instructors and after my first hand experience with Steve Englishbey today, I can say without a doubt he is the BEST I have ever come across.
"His knowledge and understanding of how a body works and what happens in ballistic activities is far superior to anything I have ever seen. He absolutely brought to life right before my eyes Barry Bonds' swing and many others. It was an honor and priviledge to have had the opportunity to worth with him.
"I consider myself to have a good understanding of how to swing a bat. Steve on the other hand is off the charts, and the time spent with him is absolutely worth traveling accross the country for.
My only additional comment is that you don't NEED to travel across the country. Steve will come to you.
setpro25@yahoo.com
The email address above is Steve's. He will respond if you send him a mail. It may take him awhile but he will respond.
Elliott.
Steve is based out of Texas. He travels all over the country giving hitting clinics. He is fast developing a reputation as one of the best in the country at teaching hitting. For both baseball and softball. Those of you who dont think they are the same swing stop reading now. :
Here are some comments about Steves recent appearance in Arizona. These comments were from a MLB player who attended his camp.
"I have been around MANY different minor and major league hitting instructors and after my first hand experience with Steve Englishbey today, I can say without a doubt he is the BEST I have ever come across.
"His knowledge and understanding of how a body works and what happens in ballistic activities is far superior to anything I have ever seen. He absolutely brought to life right before my eyes Barry Bonds' swing and many others. It was an honor and priviledge to have had the opportunity to worth with him.
"I consider myself to have a good understanding of how to swing a bat. Steve on the other hand is off the charts, and the time spent with him is absolutely worth traveling accross the country for.
My only additional comment is that you don't NEED to travel across the country. Steve will come to you.
setpro25@yahoo.com
The email address above is Steve's. He will respond if you send him a mail. It may take him awhile but he will respond.
Elliott.
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sorry, I thought I read he was from San Diego. Must have been doing a clinic there.
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Anyone else use Englishbey or have info on his style???
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I bought his DVD set a couple years ago, and I agree with his principles. His methods of teaching may not suit everybody, because he goes into such great depth. But he explains why, and after you explore what he's trying to teach, you'll see why.
Actually, Steve Englishbey doesn't teach hitting, and he says so on his DVDs. He teaches solid swing mechanics. To me, learning to hit a baseball or softball is encapsulated into two distinct activities that eventually work together.
I like to think of learning swing mechanics as separate from the vision, timing and reading the pitch, etc. I've seen kids with beautiful swings, but just seem to make poor choices when at bat. They swing at pitches in the dirt, over their head - you name it. When they DO connect, the ball is hit VERY HARD, and usually goes a country mile. On the other hand, I've seen kids with an ugly, level wristy swing who puts the bat on the ball quite frequently. The problem is, their hits are usually ground outs to short, weak pop flies - almost always an out.
It takes both parts to make a consistent power hitter. So if you believe that just repeating "see the ball - hit the ball" over and over to your DD will help her to be a good hitter, don't waste your time and money with this stuff, because it is a lot more involved.
Actually, Steve Englishbey doesn't teach hitting, and he says so on his DVDs. He teaches solid swing mechanics. To me, learning to hit a baseball or softball is encapsulated into two distinct activities that eventually work together.
I like to think of learning swing mechanics as separate from the vision, timing and reading the pitch, etc. I've seen kids with beautiful swings, but just seem to make poor choices when at bat. They swing at pitches in the dirt, over their head - you name it. When they DO connect, the ball is hit VERY HARD, and usually goes a country mile. On the other hand, I've seen kids with an ugly, level wristy swing who puts the bat on the ball quite frequently. The problem is, their hits are usually ground outs to short, weak pop flies - almost always an out.
It takes both parts to make a consistent power hitter. So if you believe that just repeating "see the ball - hit the ball" over and over to your DD will help her to be a good hitter, don't waste your time and money with this stuff, because it is a lot more involved.
