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• Are We Coaching Our Kids Correctly?

  

  Below is an article that was written for a physical therapy journal. As you will see, it deals with youth sports. I highly recommend spending the time to read i... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Third Basemen: How to Field Bunts More Easily

  Today’s video tip is for third basemen who want to make it easier for themselves when it comes to fielding bunts. It’s a little thing you do not see taught... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Three Drills to Keep Your Head Still When Throwing

  The following is a question I received in the comment section of a post called Throwing on the run .“Do you recommend any drills for fielders that turn their... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How to Round a Base and Improve Your Angles

  Today’s video tip is for base runners of any age who want a quick way to improve their angles around the bases. Like so much in the game, little things can... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Practicing Baseball and Rehearsing Baseball

  

  When people in a play are getting ready for the performance, they don’t say, “I’m going to practice.” They say, “I’m going to rehearsal. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Do NOT Do This on a Double Play

  Stick around long enough and you’ll hear some pretty bad things coming from people in the game. One of them is brought out in today’s video tip. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How to Steal Bases: Three Options for Jumps

  Stealing bases is truly an art form and just like any artist, a base stealer is going to develop their own style. This is why coaches should be reluctant to... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Another Myth About How Catchers Throw

  A couple years ago I created a short video detailing the “Ball to Ear Myth” for catchers and the way they throw. Another myth about how catchers throw goes... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Minor League Experience” – Camp

  Some buddies of mine renovated and reopened an indoor facility in King of Prussia, PA. The facility is called Diamond Baseball Academy. They have created a... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Private Instruction: Simple is Repeatable

  For many players, private instruction has either begun or soon will be. A gigantic tip for players and parents who are searching for an instructor is to look fo... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Happy Thanksgiving

  

  To everyone in the Baseball By The Yard community, I wish you and your family a wonderfulThanksgiving holiday. We all have much to be grateful for and I hope al... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• A Coach’s Practice is Your Minimum

  

  One of the toughest things to do in a classroom or on a baseball field is to challenge every single student and player throughout the entire class or practice.... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• You’ve Got to Be Kidding Me (Part 4)

  

  Well folks, I’m sorry to say I’ve had another “You’ve got to be kidding me!” baseball moment. A good friend told me about this one and I didn’t fully believe... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Look for This Before Snap Throws to Third

  

  In May, 2011, I wrote a post titled Snap throws to third base. I explained that the defensive team needs to look for runners who are not properly timing their... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Unconscious Mind and Fielding Correctly

  

  The human body has several features that work behind the scenes to help identify threats and keep us alive. The unconscious side to our mind is one of them.... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Jab Jab Hook – How to Get Good Players to Change

  

  A former big leaguer once told me about an interaction between another major leaguer and an a new hitting coach. On the first day of spring training, the... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Three Opponents You Face Every Game

  

  Three years ago I wrote a very popular post called The game is your toughest opponent. It’s worth reading if you haven’t already because it’s a good message to... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 95 Pitching, Outfield, and Base Running Drills

  “Thanks for the drills Coach! Perfect to keep on my clipboard during practice. Will save me lots of time with planning.”That’s an email I got from a reader a fe... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Cornerstone of Any Pitching Program

  

  I don’t care if you are teaching a player in his first year of kid-pitch or if you are a pitching coach of a major league team, the cornerstone of your program... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Talk to Yourself but Don’t Listen

  

  How many times have you heard that little voice in your head say things like “You suck!” or “How could you not throw a strike?” or “0 for 4… You’ll never be... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS