ANALYZING & CORRECTING SWING FLAWS
& Introducing the Senior Bomb Squad

For any softball athlete, unable to consistently learn proper hitting and resolve those stubborn swing flaws… this 3 ˝ hour program will change the sport for you. Like 3 dvds in one, the first two hours extensively break the swing down into 3 drillable parts… using today's top pro hitters as demonstration models…. Explained in such fine detail, any lingering questions on how the swing works and what mental aspects need to be focused on…are answered . Using high speed camera's and graphic overlays, we address and clarify swing facts and focus's. Once the mechanics are better understood, we spend the next hour, introducing a progressive series of drills that start with no equipment, progress thru tee work, soft toss and finally culminate with live bp. These drills can be done daily and will teach you in steps… the proper swing mechanics…You'll learn how a rotational based natural power swing can allow you to swing strongly with solid base mechanics…so the swing tempo, timing and speed never need to change….thus bringing consistency to our base swing….Next we learn that by aiming at the top, middle or bottom of the ball, we can easily change our swing angle and develop the ability to hit the top half or bottom half of the ball …creating top spin or under spin… with up to an 85% consistency. When you learn to expand your POC, (point of contact), and can place these powerful hits to open areas of the defense…. batting .800 and higher becomes an attainable goal.

After the drill section, we introduce simple ingenious hitting tools we have invented. You can make these yourself… for only a few dollars… and they enhance drilling, practice and on deck preparations. We also explain a series of specialized drills that will be used to isolate and correct stubborn swing flaws and to reinforce the correct muscle memory…and we show specific drills and equipment that improve bat speed and resistance train your swing muscles.

Next… its the swing flaw analysis section. We explain the 3 most common swing flaws and why they happen. Once you can identify and understand these breakdowns…we introduce effective techniques and drills to correct these breakdowns. Combining both a mental AND physical approach…using visualization, and specialized drills…we are able to finally understand and correct these stubborn flaws. But you will find, that with the better understanding of the swing mechanics, and after we show how to video your own swing and what to watch for in slow motion….you will be able to identify what sections are flawed..what personal breakdowns are causing your swing problems …and finally how they can be corrected by drilling those segments.

We explain how different focus's of triggering the swing, will deliver the same natural power swing….and since our minds work a bit differently, you will understand how even the pros vary the way they mentally trigger the same rotational based swing using one of 4 different mental focus's….

To show real life examples of flawed swings and how they fixed them, we introduce 8 Inspiring extreme before and after stories….featuring a wide range of male and female athletes…at varying age and skill levels…We worked with these hitters over the past 2 years and helped them correct a variety of swing flaws…watching as some overcame physical obstacles in their path…From loss of vision in one eye, to a full hip replacement, these athletes have excelled in the sport..

This program progresses in a logical manner and runs so seamlessly , that the flow and progression of this fascinating 2 ˝ hrs of instruction will fly by quickly and leave those hungry to improve, pumped up and ready to go..

In part 2, the last hour, we break completely from any editorial comments from our staff, and we simply listen to the best 8 Pro hitters in today's game…as each all world hitter, gives an in depth profile on what personal focus, training, and swing flaw corrections they use to keep on top of their game. You will be sure to relate individually to several of these hitters and be surprised to hear of the bad streaks and nervousness that they feel before every game. Even though they are the best in the game, its amazing to see how they face the same problems we do, just at a different level of play. Next some of the top A and amateur hitters in the game, explain how a small but highly significant change they made in hitting, has raised their game to a higher level of improvement… To finish this segment, the top 3 pro, amateur and senior pitchers in the nation…lead by Andy Purcell…tell you HOW to beat them at their own game..giving tips on what hitters can do to get the edge on a good pitcher. Ken's wrap-up with the innovative Poor mans batting cage…covers a variety of topics and innovative methods of training.

Part 3 is an inspirational look at how softball really starts after 40. While many drift away from the game in their 30s, citing old age and family commitments….this is truly a great game we can re introduce ourselves to and play our entire life… Organizations like the SSUSA have provided a base of regional, national and world tournaments, at 5 year increments with varying skill levels…allowing senior athletes from 40 to 100 plus... to continue the game forever. We start by visiting with 3 senior legends of the game..Larry Carter, Don Clatterbaugh and Mike Macenko…now from their late 40s to early 60s..and we find out what has given them the ability to continue to play at such a high level…Listen as Clatta describes his streak…89 at bats in senior tournament play…without making an out…and done at the age of 60! Macenko, the king of all homerun hitters, details his 6 year exodus from the game and how he is getting back into shape and killing the ball at 51 years old…. Finally we introduce the senior bomb squad…traveling nationally, from Florida to California, meeting top senior sluggers …including powerful 89 year old Dinny Watson and the nations fastest senior speedster…81year old, Joe Sugimoto… The show climaxes with 5 seniors in Seattle, Wa…..attempting to reach the 2 story café, located beyond left field at the Russell Road complex….at…360 -380 feet away and 25 feet high…we'll see if 71 year old, Jim "Crusher" Douglas can provide enough horsepower to deposit a ball into the dining area and disturb the patrons enjoying a nice lunch….Truly an inspiring segment …showing how softball can continue to be a lifelong activity.

This is our 8th instructional hitting video by Ken Van Bogaert, Northstar Productions, Inc. and Sportstechnique.com @ 2009 in conjunction with our national advisory staff

Top Pro Hitters featured in this dvd Rusty Bumgardner
Larry Carter
Don Clattabough
Bj Fulk
Jeff Hall
Bret Helmer
Jason Kendrick
Scott Kirby
Mike Macenko
Johnny McCraw
Andy Purcell
Dennis Turner
Jeff Wallace
Brian Wegman

Blasting Bombs, Spraying Singles and Unleashing Rotational Power

The super major pro softball and elite major league baseball hitters have a secret. It's called ROTATIONAL hitting. This technique involves a winding and unwinding of the hips and entire body, resulting in an explosive rotation and the highest level of consistency and power. This DVD is a complete hitters bible. The first hour covers Power hitting showing the pro's and con's of Rotational vs. Tomahawk techniques. Rotational hitting is then taught… learning the "FEEL" of the swing by doing 4 ingenious drills, then rapidly progressing to the tee and finally live pitching. You will be stunned with the speed at which you develop this swing and how consistent it delivers a powerful blast. It's logical, natural and for many, it will be the first time they really discover the correct mechanics.

While our staff presents the base instruction, we also feature 24 guest instructors. Ranging in talent from 5 super major hitters to high level rec hitters, these athletes present each technique in their terms..enabling the viewer to see the presentation from differing viewpoints…hopefully one that best relates to their body style and swing goals. Besides Rotational hitting, we also present the pros and cons of tomahawk power hitting. In limited homerun play, its even more important to be able to dial up a homerun at will., Just when its needed.

Part 2 features base hitting strategies. We present 12 variations including spin variation, linear mechanics, changing the swing style and speed and finally hitting select pitches for desired results. This amazing diversity enables you to utilize the style of base hitting that best suits your needs.. accurately placing the ball to all fields Again the tee is used for developing and refining these skills before progressing to live pitching.

This program is an Encyclopedia of hitting. Your best results will be to watch a chapter, then go out to the tee and try out the techniques. 2 hours of information is not designed to be viewed in one session. Let it help you step by step. Awesome video footage and dozens of clips reinforce the teaching, keeping the presentation entertaining. With a rockin' soundtrack , we finish with 5 national base hit and homerun contests…providing entertainment but more importantly offering a variety of pro and rec swings that can be viewed and analyzed. NO other DVD has ever been so comprehensive for complete hitting and presented in such an entertaining manner.

Hosted by Ken Van Bogaert, it's the 7th hitting instructional by Northstar Productions, Inc. and www.sportstechnique.com 2006 1:45 DVD

Achieving
Maximum Homerun Distance & Consistency

If you want to see BOMBS hit, buy a highlight tape...If YOU want to hit BOMBS, LEARN from the SYSTEM!
The most in depth teaching video in slow pitch. Those who have used this system routinely report increases of 50 feet or more on their home runs WITH a consistency that they never thought possible. The reason for the success lies in the video's basic simplification of the swing focus into several elements that are key. One Major key is the tomahawking snap of the wrists which give a second level of lightning fast bat speed as well as a radical cutting action which creates under spin and lift ...propelling the ball like a golf shot. Secondly we teach you to understand and utilize the proper "body angle of attack", which enables you to loft ore balls and eliminate top spin line drives and ground balls.

Understanding and use of a few major keyswill let the other elements of the swing fall into place naturally, without having to over analyze or become too mechanical. our daily drills will enable you to see a big difference in your first batting session and a complete transformation after just a few weeks. Although we feature enhanced slowmotion analysis of A thru Super Major players, this video is geared towards the serious recreational player. We use recreational players, not pro's, to demonstrate swing mechanics and to show just how well some average league players can hit when the right technique is utilized. Video includes instruction, drills, insider training aids, do it yourself video analysis and comparison. A special section on HIGH ARC showpitch hitting. Also some awesome displays of HOME RUN HITTING including small guys who can hit BOMBS. See your name inscribed on the next league Home Run Trophy!

Produced by Ken Van Bogaert, North Star Productions, Inc. @2003

Learn to Hit a Softball
400 feet

Ever hit a really long one?

Former Steele's player Rik Lucas did...he hit a softball a RECORD 535 FEET! Travel the U.S. from Orlando to the Metrodome with 6 of the longest hitting super level slo-pitch players. In layman's terms & easy-to-understand steps, they will show the secrets of their unique swing...one that enables them to hit with a measure of distance and consistency that is unknown to the recreational player. Each player outlines his individual stance, grip, warmup and at-bat preparations. After this 30-minute session you'll be ready to try out your new swing.

First we visit the Milwaukee USSSA NIT...a men's major tournament and World Series qualifier. As prelude to the tourney you will see firsthand, the "baddest" home run contest on the planet. Watch as 32 of the most powerful hitters in the game square off head-to-head for the title in the Worth Power Tour Home Run Derby. You'll not observe a wide variety of styles and raw power, but get a rare insider's look as C-class players are given a berth and attempt to upset the "Big Boys".

After all of this, you'll witness a mind blowing exhibition as our instructors attempt to break the 535 foot mark. Filmed in six unique parks including the minneapolis Metrodome, you'll be amazed at the brute power displayed and the distances achieved. Each of our instructors, using High Tech balls and their choice of bat, will attempt to break Lucas' record. Can Scott Holt reach the sky boxes in right field at the Metrodome?

The video closes down with some tips that will help correct hitting flaws and offers some resistance training ideas as well as last-minute mental preparation. The swing fundamentals shown apply not only to slo-pitch softball and baseball. The video is underscored with a"driving" alternative rock mix. Our goal is to educate, entertain, inspire and propel you on your way to reaching 400 FEET!

Produced by Ken Van Bogaert, North Star Productions, Inc. @2003