Episode 92: Why I Don't Believe in Tee WorkPregame Philosophy, Heavy Balls & Teaching in the Positive
In this episode, Rob Crews shares an exclusive coaching session with a group of high school coaches from New York City, breaking down his philosophy on pregame warmups, tee work, and the psychology of in-game communication.
Rob talks about:
- Why he doesn't believe tee work makes hitters better—and when it still has value
- The Big 3: chasing high, front foot timing, and contact depth
- Why heavy balls are the only thing he'd use if he could only pick one pregame tool
- How to develop non-verbal communication with your hitters
- Teaching in the positive—why "don't chase high" is the wrong cue
- Understanding that every kid speaks a different language
- Lineup psychology: why some kids hit .900 in the 6-hole and .150 in the 3-hole
- How to handle riseball pitchers by adjusting box position
This is real coaching talk—unfiltered, practical, and rooted in 25+ years of player development.
Shownotes: https://www.complete.game/podcast-shownotes
