Before chasing power, players can discover where clean contact consistently occurs.
SESSION 02
Athletic Setup, Same Eyes
Stable balance and visual focus make it easier to repeat a hitting task when the tee moves.
SESSION 03
Barrel Through the Middle
Contact quality improves when hitters learn to send the barrel through a realistic zone, not sweep blindly across it.
SESSION 04
Week-One Swing Baseline
A simple video and contact log gives player and parent one improvement priority rather than a dozen mechanical tips.
WEEK 02
Own bat path and timing
SESSION 05
Inside Pitch Contact Point
The place where a swing meets an inside pitch differs from where it meets an outside pitch.
SESSION 06
Outside Pitch Direction
An outside pitch often needs a contact location and direction that match its location rather than a forced pull.
SESSION 07
Gather and Go Timing
Hitters can practice a repeatable start to the swing before they ever face speed changes.
SESSION 08
Midway Three-Location Test
Adjustability means keeping solid contact when the ball moves without rebuilding the whole swing.
WEEK 03
See and decide
SESSION 09
Soft Toss Visual Pick-Up
An easy moving ball makes tracking and decision timing a new skill beyond tee mechanics.
SESSION 10
Take or Attack Choice
A hitter needs to understand that not every pitch is worth swinging at, even in a practice round.
SESSION 11
Two-Strike Contact Plan
With two strikes, hitters can protect a useful contact area while keeping the swing athletic.
SESSION 12
One Miss, One Reset
Slumps are often made worse by overcorrecting after one swing; children benefit from a short reset.
WEEK 04
Hit in game contexts
SESSION 13
Line Drive Intent
A line-drive target provides an observable contact goal without forcing an exaggerated swing shape.
SESSION 14
Change the Sequence
Practice needs variation so a skill transfers from predictable tee settings toward game choices.
SESSION 15
Full At-Bat Simulation
Combining count, decision and swing mechanics is harder than hitting a row of identical tee balls.
SESSION 16
Final Contact and Approach Check
Improvement is measured by repeatability, useful decisions and game-confidence, not a promise of batting average.
READY WHEN THEY ARE
Next level starts with confidence.
There is no required seven-day streak, no need to log a child's identifying details, and no promise that practice guarantees performance. These sessions are designed for a parent or coach to lead at an appropriate pace.
46/60 Academy builds the complete young baseball or softball player. When a hitter is ready for deeper swing development, strength and explosiveness, pitch recognition or mental training, progress to AHD's specialist programs. AHD is not a Level 3 pitching, catching or fielding academy.
