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• Video Analysis of Aroldis Chapman

  FYI to subscribers: Check your email! Yesterday, I sent out an offer that expires on Saturday at midnight! I get asked all the time if I do private lessons.... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How to Better See the Ball out of the Pitcher’s Hand

  

  Happy Veterans’ Day to all those who have worn the uniform! Thank you for your service!Last week I received a question from a high school player. His dilemma wa... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Crow Hop on the 1-6-3 Play

  

  HEADS UP!! A special offer for subscribers of the site is coming this week! Become a subscriber if you haven’t already! Scroll under my photo on the right to... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• There is No Top of the Ladder

  

  A lot of people out there would like to climb the “ladder of success.” Here’s a little secret … There is no ladder.A ladder implies vertical movement. Up or... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• A Baseball Lesson from Election Day

  

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  Posted on 06 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Why You Pay Attention to Detail When Covering First Base

  

  When I did PFP (Pitcher’s Fielding Practice) with my guys I made certain that they paid attention to detail and did everything right. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Coaching Great Teams

  

  Congratulations go out to the San Francisco Giants and their 2014 World Series Championship. Bruce Bochy is sure making a name for himself as a manager having... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• You Play for the Other Coach Too

  My coach doesn’t like me.My coach doesn’t promote me.My coach doesn’t know any college coaches.My coach doesn’t know the game.My coach never talks to... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Are You an Infantry Player Or Special Ops?

  

  There are many different roles in the military and all are necessary for a fighting force to be at its best. Infantry and special operations are two of them. Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• I Hate This Vs I Don’t Want to Be Here

  How do you know when you are burnout and had enough with baseball?It doesn’t matter whether you are a player or a coach, there are some days that will drive... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Great from Pitch #1

  

  Game #1 of the World Series has come and gone but hopefully the lesson learned has not. James Shields, the starter for the Royals, gave up three quick runs in... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Science of “looking” at the Ball

  

  When I work with younger kids I often say “there is a big difference between ‘seeing’ the ball and ‘looking’ at the ball when hitting. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Short Fungo Drill (Part 2)

  

  Way back in March I wrote a post called Short Fungo Drill. To read that post which provides an explanation of the drill, click HERE. I also provided a couple... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Giving 110%

  

  Everyone has their pet-peeves. As a social studies teacher, my pet-peeve is when people screw up their geography. Someone from Philadelphia says “This weekend... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Step by Step to Smooth

  When I watch MLB games I am constantly amazed at how easy the players make the game look. Of course, the game is not even close to being easy. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Matching the Technique to the Player

  

  Let’s say you are a self-defense instructor who needs to teach a class how to get up off the ground fast with their hands in front of their face to protect... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Going with Your Hunch as a Coach

  

  Last week I finished with two posts about the what, how, and when for Hit and Runs and Run and Hits.By the book works but hunches are fine too. Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• What’s the Difference Between a “hit and Run” and a “run and Hit”? (Part 2)

  

  In yesterday’s Part 1 post I listed several components and details about the Hit and Run play. Today it’s the Run and Hit play. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• What’s the Difference Between a “hit and Run” and a “run and Hit”? (Part 1)

  

  The “hit and run” and “run and hit” are both good plays depending on a variety of variables. Who is batting, the score, the outs, the inning, who is running, an... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Baseball Folkways Vs Baseball Mores

  

  Every culture has its own set of folkways and mores (pronounced “more-A’s”). Folkways are the little things like manners, etiquette, and other behaviors that yo... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS