Okay, here’s my attempt at writing a blog post in the style you requested, focusing on “Don Lund Baseball”:
So, I’ve been digging into this Don Lund baseball thing. It all started when I was trying to find some old-school baseball training tips. You know, the kind your grandpa might talk about. And this name, Don Lund, kept popping up.
First, I just Googled the heck out of it. “Don Lund baseball,” “Don Lund hitting,” “Don Lund coaching.” You name it, I searched it. There’s a bunch of scattered info, some old articles, and mentions on forums. Nothing really concrete, though.
Getting My Hands Dirty
Next, I started trying to actually put some of this stuff into practice. Based on what I could gather, Lund was big on fundamentals, like really big. So, I started with the basics:
- Grip: Spent a good hour just working on different grips, trying to find one that felt powerful but controlled. Messed around with choking up, moving my hands, the whole nine yards.
- Stance: Watched some videos of old-timers, trying to mimic their setups. Felt kinda awkward at first, like I was back in Little League. But I kept tweaking, trying to find that “balanced” feeling Lund seemed to emphasize.
- Batting tee: Went out bought the cheapest batting tee and started.
I spent a good week just hitting off a tee. Seriously, just me, a tee, and a bucket of balls. My neighbors probably thought I was nuts. But I focused on keeping my swing compact, driving through the ball, all that stuff Lund supposedly preached.
Then, I moved on to some soft toss. Got my buddy to pitch to me, and I tried to apply the same principles. It wasn’t pretty. I popped up a bunch, grounded out a lot. But every now and then, I’d connect, and it felt… different. More solid, more powerful.
The Results?
Honestly, it’s still a work in progress. I’m not suddenly hitting bombs like Babe Ruth. But I do feel like I’m making better contact. My swing feels more… I don’t know… intentional. Like I’m actually in control of the bat, instead of just flailing away.
It’s definitely a throwback approach, this Don Lund stuff. No fancy drills, no high-tech gadgets. Just good old-fashioned hard work and a focus on the fundamentals. I’m gonna keep at it, see where it takes me. Maybe I’ll even update you guys later on my progress.
