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Rick Strickland
Rick Strickland

Rick Strickland

Catching Barrels by Rick Strickland

Founder of Catching Barrels | Professional Hitting Coach · Fenton · Baseball

Starting Price

Starting Price

$197.00

Lessons

Lessons

4

Followers

Followers

7

Social Media

Social Media

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Teaching Philosophy

The hitter is not buying a prettier swing. He is buying a better chance to see, decide, organize, adjust, and deliver the barrel in games. There is no universal perfect swing. I compare the hitter to himself, separate measured facts from coaching judgment, and find the lowest actionable signal we can train and retest.

About the coach

I'm Rick Strickland, founder of Catching Barrels.

I help hitters find the first thing that breaks when the pitch changes, reduce the work to one clear priority, and train it until it holds up in games.

This is not a perfect-swing system. We use clean video, available data, and representative training to separate what was measured from what was judged. Every paid offer ends with one priority, one drill environment, and a way to retest.

Start with the free automated Body Snapshot. Choose the $197 Remote Swing Read when you want my personal review. Local hitters can begin with the $397 4B Assessment.

Specialities

hitting

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Frequently asked questions

What is an online baseball lesson?

An online baseball lesson is a way of learning baseball skills and techniques from a coach or instructor through the internet, using video analysis, live coaching, or online courses. On Skillest, you can get private instruction with an elite baseball coach without even leaving your home. Simply record your baseball performance—be it pitching, batting, or fielding—and send it to your coach along with any goals, questions, or details that will help tailor the perfect training plan for you.

What are the benefits of an online lesson using Skillest?

Online golf lessons using Skillest offer many benefits, such as convenience, affordability, flexibility, and access to the largest selection of the most talented golf coaches in one place. Through video recordings, side by side comparisons, and conversations you have with your coach, you will receive comprehensive feedback on what you need to improve and how to improve these areas. When you get a lesson on Skillest, you don’t need to schedule a time or drive to your lesson. You can just record your swing and message your coach whenever you have questions.

How do I receive feedback from my coach?

You will receive feedback from your coach through the Skillest app. Your coach will record their own videos with their analysis as well as additional drills to work on and send them back to you inside the lesson. You can watch your coach’s analysis, which may include video, audio, text, or drawings and see the changes and improvements they suggest for your swing. You can also ask your coach follow-up questions you have, and chat with them through the app. You can also review your feedback and track your progress anytime on the app.

What are the different types of lesson plans I can purchase?

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