The MillerMat is a Launch Position, Lower-Body Coaching Tool

Balance, a proper stance, and a powerful turn are all at the cornerstone of a great baseball or softball swing. The MillerMat is a lower-body coaching tool that helps any coach or parent to teach their players to leverage the ground correctly to generate maximum power during the swing, from Launch Position. The MillerMat is an intuitive tool that players of all ages can understand how to use in a matter of minutes.

For Beginners:

Markings indicate proper alignment and positioning of the feet
Nylon straps hold the front foot lightly in place to eliminate it from sliding around while swinging
Markings promote a weight-less back foot that lifts and turns - rather than sitting and spinning. This engages the players lower half properly
Teaches turning the barrel with the body rather than only using the arms
Promotes quiet feet for a balanced start and balanced finish

For Advanced Hitters:

Feel a solid Launch Position by positioning weight properly with a slightly open front foot to enable maximum turn
Fosters hitting off a strong front-side by connecting the front foot to the ground and turning properly into the front heel
Trains making the connection between the back hip and hands when attacking the ball
Promotes balance to enable better timing and adjustability to different pitches

Kevin McMullan

Associate Head Coach

University of Virginia

“In my experience as a Hitting Coach for 30 years, The MillerMat is an incredible teaching/training tool.
It trains a few of the most important fundamentals to have a consistent attack on the baseball.

The MillerMat allows your player to have stride control, which is the most important foundation of a consistent repeatable view/look at the baseball. It will also allow for a more repeatable swing, which can then improve your
quality of barrel accuracy.

The MillerMat is a must have training tool for hitters in Little League up to the Major Leagues."

Mike Roberts

Associate Head Coach

James Madison University

"The MillerMat has become one of our most used daily development tools. It’s easy for our players to use on their own, or in a group practice setting, allowing them to receive instant feedback regarding the foundation of their swing. I highly recommend it to any coach or parent of a player that is looking to help create good swing repetitions in practice. ”

Chase d'Arnaud

Owner, d'Arnaud Athletics

Former Major Leaguer

“The MillerMat is an essential tool in our development kit for players of all ages and levels, literally. It is one of three tools that I would recommend to every single parent that wants to engrain good habits from the start.”

Mark Prior

Pitching Coach LA Dodgers

Former Major Leaguer

"We use the mat for hitting drills and med ball work and I think it’s a useful tool to isolate the lower half and work the upper body. It’s been fun to try various things with it as my son develops and grows."

Jordan Rodgers

University of Tennessee

Atlanta Braves Draft Pick

"The MillerMat has helped my hitters tremendously. I use it to correct a number of things, most importantly keeping the front side and direction through the middle.”

our story

We are a family-owned company based in Nashville, Tennessee.

The MillerMat was originally developed for our son Miller. When he was a very young player, we were constantly reminding him to get into a correct stance and to use his lower body to swing. His feet were often misaligned, he would swing with only his arms, and his feet were always sliding around. Miller is a visual learner, like so many other kids. He needed to SEE and FEEL what he needed to do, rather than listening to constant direction and demonstration. We tried so many things to reinforce this but nothing worked. After years of variations, The MillerMat was born. When he used the mat for the first time, it immediately clicked for him. After a few weeks, his feet were always in the correct position. He learned what it felt like to have balance and to use his lower body to create power in his swing.

Developed by an NCAA Division I Baseball Player, The MillerMat can be used as a cornerstone in the coaching process to help both young players who are building their swings and older players who need to master the basics. Watching a player's mechanics and confidence improve after just a few swings on The MillerMat is truly remarkable.

We guarantee your satisfaction with the purchase of one of our mats. If you are not completely satisfied, you may return it to us within 30 days of purchase - - no questions asked!

Frequently Asked Questions from the Diamond Sports Community

Please reach us at sales@themillermat.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Aren't players supposed to load and stride to hit? Why is there a front foot strap on The MillerMat?

When working with a young hitter, or an advanced hitter that needs to get back to basics, you have to keep things simple. In a game, the player has to recognize the pitch, stride, get their foot down on-time, swing properly, AND maintain balance. That is A LOT going on all at once - especially when they are learning to swing.

A sound coaching approach is to:

1) First, ensure that the player can demonstrate making a mechanically sound swing without taking a stride. So many players move their feet around. Practicing swinging and keeping their feet in the same location as they started in - with the back foot turning

2) Next, and when ready, they can practice lifting their front foot and putting it right back down. The mat is light enough that a player can lift and land

3) Finally, the player can be taught to coil and make a forward move with their foot (i.e. a full stride). The strap can be removed at this point. The mat can be used to ensure that they are taking a straight step (and not stepping out). The foot markings provide this visual for them

What is the best way to use The MillerMat?

The MillerMat is an early progression tool, meaning, it is meant to work on the fundamentals of the swing BEFORE a stride is implemented. More advanced players use it to work on no-stride drills. If you have a young player, we recommend putting it down on the driveway or back yard and using it every time you are swinging with them. We start with the tee. It is good to use basic direction: "stance, swing, freeze." Do it in slow motion at first. Eventually work up to front toss. Make sure your front toss is straight and on a line (no arch!). As they progress, we work up to full batting practice. You will see that over time, the proper footwork becomes second nature to them. With our advanced players, we use the mat to stabilize the lower half WHILE we are working on bat path drills for the upper half (connection balls, resistance bans, PVC drills etc.)

What is the Warranty policy?

Customer service is at the heart of what we do. We provide a warranty on The MillerMat for manufacturer defects for 60 days from the date of purchase. If you are not completely satisfied with your MillerMat, you may return it to us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund (please pay return shipping). We offer replacement parts for purchase in the event you need them along the way.

Are there any safety precautions while using The MillerMat?

The MillerMat should be used on a flat surface. It is important not fasten the players foot into the stirrup so tightly so as to restrict motion. It should be treated as a reminder to keep contact with the ground rather than to forcefully hold it down. The mat should be rolled up after use as it could present a tripping hazard if left out. The mat should NOT be used during game situations in which a player hits and runs.

How long does shipping take?

IMPORTANT: We offer FREE shipping as part of our package. Shipping is typically 10-14 days - from when your order is received- depending on your shipping address in proximity to Nashville, Tennessee. DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE ARE DEALING WITH A MASSIVE ORDER VOLUME. WE WILL FILL YOUR ORDER ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS AS QUICKLY AS WE CAN. WE THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PATIENCE.

What should be used to clean The MillerMat?

The MillerMat is super durable and easy to clean. It can be sprayed down with a hose. Feel free to use soap and water if it gets really dirty.

What age group level is The MillerMat appropriate for?

Hitters of all ages and ability levels can benefit from the feedback that The MillerMat provides. The mat is one-size-fits-all. It works great for very young athletes when building a player's swing. It is also built so that it can accommodate a full grown high school, college, or professional player that needs to get back to basics. We have sold mats to Major and Minor League ballclubs. Our recommendation is to use it, consistently, to ensure that the fundamentals become engrained.