Online Baseball Hitting Lessons
Online baseball hitting lessons work when they follow a plan: find the hitter’s #1 priority, train it with short daily lessons, film it and retest it. AHD gives you three ways in — the free SwingChecker™, self-paced courses and 90-day remote coaching with BK.
By BK · 52 years playing, coaching and scouting · Updated October 16, 2026
Find your path
- I need help getting betterOnline baseball & softball hitting lessonsAHD Academy courses →
- What’s wrong with my swing?Casting, rolling over, dumping the barrel, balance, bat pathFree SwingChecker™ →
- What should my kid do?Plans for 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and high schoolDrills by age →
- How do I hit this pitch?Fastball, curveball, changeup, high heat, rise and drop ballHitting Processor hub →
- How do I train at home?Practice plans, tee work, strength, drills by ageTraining plans →
- I need a real coachScottsdale lessons, remote coaching, team campsCoaching options →
Do online hitting lessons actually work?
Yes — for a hitter who will film, practice a few days a week and retest. The lesson is not the video you watch. The lesson is the rep you take after it, the clip you film and the change you can prove.
Online is the wrong fit for some kids. A brand-new 6- or 7-year-old who needs hands on the bat, or a hitter who will not practice between sessions, usually does better in person first. I’ll tell you that honestly in Are Online Hitting Lessons Worth It? and Online vs In-Person Hitting Lessons.
How AHD online hitting lessons work
- Find the priority. Run the free SwingChecker™ (about 3 minutes). It ranks the hitter’s top priority across the 4 pillars.
- Train it daily. Pick the course that matches. Most lessons take 10–20 minutes, and Lessons 1–3 of every course are free. You need a bat, a tee, balls and a phone.
- Film and retest. Same angles every time. Use the filming checklist so the before and after are honest.
- Add a coach when you need one. Swing analysis or 90-day remote coaching puts BK’s eyes on the video.
Great hitting is built across four pillars — the swing, strength & explosiveness, the Hitting Processor and the mental approach. Most lessons only train the first one. AHD trains all four.
What do online baseball hitting lessons cost?
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SwingChecker™ | Your hitter’s #1 priority with cues, drills and free lessons | Free |
| One focused course | 8–24 lessons on one pillar, 1 year of access | $79–$139 |
| Complete Hitter Masterclass | 24 lessons across all 4 pillars | $250 founding (reg. $349) |
| The Whole System | All 7 player courses | $599 |
| 90-Day Private Hitter Development | Evaluation, personal plan, video analysis, text access to Coach | $1,995 / 90 days |
Every course is a one-time price — no subscription. For a full comparison with in-person rates, read How Much Do Hitting Lessons Cost?
What a good online hitting coach should do
- Evaluate before teaching. One clear priority, not ten tips.
- Train more than the swing. Timing, decisions, strength and the mental game decide at-bats too.
- Prove it on video. Same camera angles, before and after.
- Teach principles, not a copied swing. Every hitter moves a little differently.
There is no secret sauce — there is a system. Read How to Vet a Hitting Coach before you pay anyone, including me.
The complete online baseball hitting lessons library
Every AHD guide on this topic, in the order I’d read them.
Choosing lessons
Are Online Hitting Lessons Worth It? An Honest AnswerAre online hitting lessons worth it? Who they work for, who they don’t, what makes them work and the red flags to avoid before you buy.
Online Hitting Lessons vs In-Person: Which Fits Your Hitter?Online vs in-person hitting lessons compared honestly: cost, feedback, hands-on feel, schedule and travel, and why the best answer is often both.
How Much Do Hitting Lessons Cost? (2026 Parent Guide)How much do hitting lessons cost in 2026? Real local rates, online and remote coaching prices, and how to tell if you’re paying for progress.
There’s No Secret Sauce: How to Vet a Hitting CoachThere is no secret sauce in hitting. How you move, think and see, and how much you want it. Plus how to vet a hitting coach and spot bad information and fads.
How to Choose a Hitting Coach in ScottsdaleLooking for a hitting coach in Scottsdale? The questions to ask, red flags to avoid, what a first lesson should look like, and local tips for parents.
What Age Should a Kid Start Hitting Lessons?What age should a kid start hitting lessons? Honest age-by-age guidance, signs your child is ready and what the first lessons should cover.
Switch Hitting: Two Sides, One Complete HitterShould your hitter learn to switch hit? When to start, how to split reps between sides, and how to tell if it's working. Two sides, one complete hitter.
Getting started
Hitting Lessons for Beginners: What the First Month Looks LikeBeginner hitting lessons week by week: assessment, fundamentals, one priority at a time, a home routine and a retest, plus what to see by week 4.
How to Hit a Baseball: A Step-by-Step Guide for Players and ParentsHow to hit a baseball, step by step: athletic stance, load and timing, seeing the ball out of the hand, swing path, contact point and finish. Ages 10–18.
How to Film Your Swing for Analysis (Angles, Settings, Checklist)How to film a baseball swing for analysis: the two camera angles, phone settings, distance, lighting, what to record, and a printable checklist.
How to Fix Your Kid’s Swing: What to Check FirstA parent’s guide to fixing a youth baseball or softball swing: the 5 checkpoints to film, how to find the one that breaks first, and the drill that matches it.
How Parents Can Help a Hitter Get Better Without GuessingHow parents can help a hitter improve without guessing: find the priority, use one cue, film instead of fix and keep practice from becoming an argument.
What Is Athletic Hitting Development?Learn how AHD develops the whole baseball or softball hitter through the swing, athletic development, the Hitting Processor and mental training.
The 4 Pillars of a Complete HitterLearn the 4 pillars of complete hitter development: the swing, strength and explosiveness, mental training and the hitting processor, and how they connect.
Next level and coaches
What College Coaches Look For in a HitterWhat college baseball coaches look for in hitters: bat speed, exit velo, at-bat quality, adjustability, athleticism, makeup and video.
Team Hitting Practice Plan for Coaches (60 Minutes)A 60-minute baseball team hitting practice plan: four stations, a rotation for 12–15 players, no standing in line, a competitive finish and softball notes.
The Preseason Hitting Evaluation Every Team Should RunA preseason hitting evaluation for baseball and softball teams: test swing, athleticism, pitch recognition and mental approach in one practice.
How to Become a Certified Hitting Coach (2026 Guide)How to become a certified hitting coach: the skills that matter, common paths, what a real certification should test, and how AHD’s works.
Hitting Coach Certification Programs Compared (2026 Guide)Hitting coach certification programs compared by type: required credentials, mechanics and tech programs, movement screens and complete-hitter education.
How to Become a Private Baseball Hitting InstructorHow to become a private baseball or softball hitting instructor: the skills, a teaching system, setup, pricing and getting your first hitters.
NFHS vs. Hitting Coach Certification: What’s the Difference?NFHS coaching courses vs. a hitting coach certification: what high school coaches are required to take, what NFHS covers, and what it doesn’t teach.
Your next step
About 3 minutes. Ranks your hitter’s #1 priority across the 4 pillars with cues, drills and free lessons.
Run it free →24 lessons across all 4 pillars. Lessons 1–3 free.
See the course →Remote coaching with BK: starting evaluation across all 4 pillars, a personal 90-day plan, all 7 courses, video analysis of swings and game at-bats, and direct text access. $1,995 for 90 days, limited to 12 athletes.
See remote coaching →Private and semi-private lessons for baseball and fastpitch hitters in Scottsdale and the Phoenix area. Text Coach for current rates.
Scottsdale lessons →12 to 60 players, ages 8 through high school, baseball, fastpitch or combined. Coach travels.
Camps & clinics →Questions
How much do online baseball hitting lessons cost?
At AHD a single focused course is $79–$139, the Complete Hitter Masterclass is $250 founding price, all 7 player courses are $599, and 90 days of private remote coaching is $1,995. SwingChecker is free.
Are online hitting lessons as good as in-person lessons?
For a hitter who films, practices between sessions and retests, online lessons can work as well as in-person. Very young beginners who need hands-on help often do better in person first.
What equipment do I need for online hitting lessons?
A bat, a tee, some balls and a phone to film. A net or cage helps but is not required for most lessons.
How long are AHD online lessons?
Most lessons take 10–20 minutes. Hitters can do one a day or work in 10-lesson sessions.
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