He began his coaching career with the Los Angeles Dodgers where he served as their Minor League Coordinator and Major League Hitting Instructor. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers (where he won a World Series) and the San Francisco Giants, Smith retired second all time in home runs for switch hitters with 314 behind only the great Mickey Mantle. After a playing career that included stints with the St. With over 50 years of experience, Smith developed his knowledge and understanding while breaking in with the Boston Red Sox under the watchful eye of one of the greats hitters of all time, Hall of Famer, Ted Williams. Reggie Smith is one of the most sought after hitting coaches in the game of baseball. It is our goal to influence both coaches and players around the World in both baseball and softball to learn the true nature of a 'Pure Swing' that fits each individual athelete.

The science that was uncovered during the research is a major contributor to the principles of TPS teachings! (Research to be released soon)Īlthough there are several approaches to hitting, we have found natural and optimal principles for all body types to maximize performance, with minimal effort. Frank Jobe, a brain and eye study at UCLA's Jule Stein Institute, and a balance study with world renown Golf Pro, Dr. The principles we train our athletes with are supported by information that was uncovered during studies in the bio mechanics lab. The research includes an EMG (Electromyograph) study with the late Dr.

Our teachings are based upon laws and principles, as opposed to theory. When athletes determine their optimal stance width, posture (spine angle), and grip, all the natural fundamentals occur in proper sequential order. By analyzing the athletes body type and structure, we can identify the natural alignment their body needs to be in to maximize performance on a consistent basis as a hitter. A swing, that is specific to each hitters unique biomechanical blueprint.

The Pure Swing Program is an innovative performance system that emphasizes building a natural, balanced and efficient swing from the ground up. The Academy offers private hitting lessons in Southern California (San Diego and Los Angeles) for both professional and amateur athletes. We also conduct hitting clinics throughout the entire United States. Beginning Spring 2019, we will provide a unique, online Virtual Coaching platform, which allows us to work remotely with baseball and softball players anywhere in the World. The Pure Swing Academy is a Southern California based performance system founded by 7-time Major League Allstar Reggie Smith, and former Minor Leaguer Ryan Lehr. Our team vision is to develop and train athletes of all ages to use that tools that come natural in their body.

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