About Mike Bard
Welcome to Mike Bard’s world. It’s all hitting, all the time. Mike has spent the better part of the past 20 years or so studying what makes a truly great hitter. He’s a true student of the art. We believe you’ll enjoy Mike’s humble approach, sense of humor, and earnest effort to put forth usable and impactful educational and instructional hitting information. We’re excited to have Mike on our team, and in short order you’ll understand why.
Mike’s approach is quite advanced, and we suggest you view the videos in the order we display them, as many of the videos build on the previous. We’re just getting going with Mike’s videos, and we’ll be adding many more in the days and weeks to come. So good luck … and hit the ball hard!
Mike Bard’s Video Instruction Sections
Mike's Philosophy
To be a great hitter, you have to understand not just “what you need to do” but “why you do them” and “how they affect” your performance.
Five Margins
In this section, Coach Bard talks about his Five Margins. The Five Margins are defined as the hitter’s ability to put themselves back “on time” and…
Five Inefficiencies in Young Hitters
You’ve heard the adage about working smart as opposed to hard, right? Here’s a better idea: Do both. And of course, have fun while you’re doing it. Here Coach Mike shows you how to make all three happen at once, while getting the absolute most out of the valuable time you put in to master the art of raking at the plate.
Gather to Power
YSPN360’s hitting guru Mike Bard is back, this time focusing on the Gather to Power portion of his Four Principles of Hitting.
Separation
YSPN360’s hitting guru, Mike Bard, takes a look at the importance of proper separation in the hitter’s swing. In the first video, Coach Bard breaks down Separation 1—from the hips to the hands.
