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Baseball By The Yard
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Passes on the finer points of the game of baseball to players, coaches, parents, and fans in an attempt to help players go from good to great.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1130 )
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Burn the Boats!
Burn your boats!Some seniors in college know for sure that pro ball is in their future. Some know that pro ball is definitely not going to be an option. This... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Are You Exercising Or Training?
Exercising or training?Right now, higher level baseball players should be in the middle of their winter workout routines. (On a side note … if you have not yet... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Get Your Pitching Grip Early
There are tons of different pitching grips out there. I highly recommend that pitchers tinker with as many as possible to see which ones work best for them. Read more
Posted on 06 January 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Two Things You Cannot Teach
Baseball By The Yard was designed to teach the game of baseball to as many people as possible. Unfortunately, there are two major concepts that lead to success... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
How to Throw a Safe Curve Ball
Oh, boy.I can envision, with fingers shaking, people hitting the ALL-CAPS button to send off some hate-mail over the title of this one.Breeeeeeeeeeeeathe. Read more
Posted on 02 January 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
As this year winds down, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you readers and supporters of Baseball By The Yard. Read more
Posted on 22 December 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Off-Season eBook Now Available!
You may have noticed a new ad in the upper-right side of my website. It is a new eBook I created specifically for Off-Season workouts. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Get Better Through Observation
When Tiger Woods was a young child and being watched by his father, he would often be put in a high-chair so dad could practice his golf swing. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
A Note for Subscribers
A reminder to subscribers to check their email!Friday is the last day to get a bonus video with the new eBook I created on Off-Season Workouts for players and... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Pickoffs: Inward Turn Vs Spin Move
Today’s video tip is a reply to a comment from someone who watched a previous video on the “Inward turn” pickoff move from pitchers. Here was the comment... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
2017 Pitch Count Rules – a Warning
If you are into sharing posts, this may be a good one.Over the past couple years there has been a lot of debate about the growing number of serious arm... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Support Baseball By The Yard This Holiday Season!
Hi everyone!Don’t fight this! Use the link!It’s holiday shopping season and if you are like me, you hate going to the stores and standing in lines. Read more
Posted on 25 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
It’s Assessment Time!
Early winter is a great time to assess your game. You have a spring, summer, and maybe a fall seasonGo take a hike! … and do some prioritizing.under your belt s... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
A Common Mistake on Double Plays
Here is a picture I found which shows a second baseman about to turn a double play. Notice his mistake?If you are not sure, look at this Chase Utley photo... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Election Day: Winners Win
Well, it’s election day in America. I stay away from politics on this baseball site but today’s postMy vote.adds a little to make a point. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The (un)holy Alliance Between Pitchers and Catchers
Here is a picture of Indians catcher Roberto Perez that was making the rounds on social media. I added the red circle to focus your attention to the topic of... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The 2nd Balance Point for Pitchers
Ask most pitchers and coaches “What is a pitcher’s balance point?” and you typically will get back something like “it’s the point when a pitcher gets all his... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Hitting Drills: Multivitamins Vs Prescriptions
When it comes to baseball drills, it’s important to know the difference between multi-vitamins and prescription medications. Multi-vitamins are for general... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Wild Card Game: Something You May Have Miss
In the top of the 4th inning of the Wild Card game between the Giants and the Mets, Giants outfielder Denard Span attempted to steal second base. Replays... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
In the News …
Below are two things I saw in the sports section of the Philadelphia Inquirer yesterday.Here is the first. It seems as if Captain Obvious has struck again! Read more
Posted on 05 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS