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• The Ball is Not Getting Past Me

  

  There are a lot of plays in baseball when catching the ball is just not going to happen. On a steal attempt, the catcher You may not catch it and you may not ge... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Throw to the Center of the Plate

  

  Tired of long games? Sick of seeing pitchers nibble the corners and end up 2-0 to every batter? If so, tell your catchers to set up right down the middle and... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Two Outs, Two Strikes – on the Swing

  

  Ever see a guy try to score from second base on a base hit and get thrown out by about six inches at home plate? Of course you have. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 90 Feet at a Time

  

  Below is a link to a great read about Mike Napoli of the Red Sox and the pride he takes in base running. It’s so nice to see a major leaguer take such pride in... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 12u USA Baseball Workout

  

  Just a heads up for those in the Philadelphia area … I will be helping to run a 12u camp for USA Baseball at the end of May. These camps are where USA Baseball... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Catchers Do Not Need to Know Who is Covering

  

  On a recent video post I mentioned that we all have pet peeves as coaches. In the video I explained why a shortstop yelling “inside” orThere’s lots of things... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Everyone Has a Plan …

  “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth” – Mike TysonTake a quick look at these two video clips. The first is one of Derek Jeter’s most... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Figure 8 Drill for Base Running

  

  When baseball players are asked to run at practice, typically it means sprints of various distances before and/or after practice. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Simplifying the Catching and Throwing Process

  

  For the past few years I have been helping out with my son’s little league teams. First of all, God bless the elementary school teachers of the world. They don’... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• More Advice for Young Arms

  A little while back I posted a report by a baseball coach and friend of mine, Dr. John Mishock, who warned baseball people about the overuse of young pitchers... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Don’t Keep the Ball Down

  

  Actually, the title of today’s post is a little incomplete. A better title would have been “Don’t JUST keep the ball down.”Pitchers are told from the day they... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• A Quiz and a Book for the Ages

  I have always been fond of reading George Will’s political columns. He also happens to be an avid baseball fan. Some were even hoping he would be the new... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• You’ve Got to Be Kidding Me (Part 5)

  

  Maybe I’m just getting old and grouchy. Maybe I’ve just lost touch with the real world. Tell me something … how in the world does this Phillies outfielder ever... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How to Prevent Infield / Outfield Collisions

  

  If you have watched enough baseball games I’m sure you have witnessed or seen on TV at least one ugly collision between an infielder going back for a fly ball... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Are You Asking Yourself the Right Questions?

  

  You might be surprised how little these guys care about your batting average.When players self-analyze, they often limit themselves to a few basic questions lik... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The SeamTrak App

  

  My friend Xan Barksdale over at Catching-101.com has come up with quite a nifty web app for hitters. It’s called SeamTrak and it enables hitters to practice... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How to Throw More Strikes – Visual Tips

  Is there anything worse than watching a pitcher throw out of the strike zone over and over again? Aside from yelling something stupid like “Throw strikes! Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How Batters Tip off That They Are Bunting

  Today’s video tip shows two ways that batters will often unintentionally let you know that they are about to either sacrifice or base-hit bunt. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Why Won’t He Talk to Me? Advice for Baseball Moms

  

  How many of you baseball moms out there have experienced something like the following …Your son comes home from a game. It is obvious that he is upset. Maybe... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 3-6-3 Play: Inside Or Outside?

  Every coach has his pet-peeves. I have mine. On my list is when first basemen and/or shortstops yell “Inside!” or “Outside!” on throws to second base on a... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS