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• Pyramids Don’t Tip Over

  

  If I could wave a magic wand and change one thing about young players it would be to get each and every one of them to have a wide base with their head between... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Cliff Notes and Watching Baseball

  

  Be honest … how many of you used Cliff Notes instead of reading the entire book in high school English class? I did. I my eyes, being forced to read about a... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Lead Arm Action for Pitchers

  

  I hope all your July 4th plans went well! Glad to be back!Today’s tip is for pitchers who are looking to get a little more power on their pitches. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Baseball By The Yard Updates

  

  Hello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying your summers. I wanted to pass on a couple updates about the website.Happy Birthday America!1. The next post will... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Five Foot What?

  

  Just a few players among the MLB stat leaders as of today … Troy Tulowitzki, 6-3, 215 lbs., currently batting .352 Miguel Cabrera, 6-4, 240 lbs, .325, 64 RBI’s... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Little Kids SHOULD Imitate Major Leaguers

  

  When you were growing up, how many times did you play Wiffle ball or stick ball and pretend to be major leaguers? It was a daily occurrence for me and my... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Is It Ok to Take the Top Hand off the Bat After the Swing?

  

  The other day a high school player asked me, “Is it ok to take the top hand off the bat after the swing?” My answer was YES. In fact, virtually every time a... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Random Tips for Summer Ball

  

  To me, there was nothing better than summer ball. I woke up and other than some chores around the house, the day was just about baseball. No school and no... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Underhand and Backhand Flips to Second Base

  

  You would think a ten foot underhand or backhand toss would be a gimmie but of course, anytime a throw is made you never know what will happen. Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Hey Base Stealers, Steal Early in the Count

  

  When I played in college and pro ball I was a stereotypical two hitter in the line-up. I switched hit, had descent speed, used the whole field, and could sac... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Ways That Pitchers Can Stop Wasting Time

  

  The length of major league games has gotten out of hand. And it’s not just the players’ fault. TV commercials play a huge role in lengthening the games because... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Things Pitchers Do That Drive Their Teammates Nuts

  

  Pitchers are a different breed. Lefties are a whole different species but that’s for another post.You wouldn’t be able to tell below the college level because... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Why I Still Love the Twins

  

  I’m watching highlights on the MLB channel a couple days ago and they show the very end of the Twins-Tigers game. The Tigers won the game on a walk-off sac fly... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• What’s with All the Shifts in Baseball?

  This year seems to be the year of the defensive shifts in Major League Baseball. There have been a number of articles written about the topic. Some have gotten... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• A Tip on Catching the Ball for Beginners

  

  The easiest way I have found to teach little kids how to catch a baseball is to explain the difference between and high-five and a low-five. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Fingers Go Between the Head and Ball

  

  Changing the way a young man throws a baseball is probably the hardest thing to do when it comes to private instruction. However, if there was one thing I... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Keep Your Hands Strong

  

  Up until about the 1980′s, weight training was considered to be not very productive for baseball players. Old time players felt lifting weights tightened... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Baseball Hardware Vs Baseball Software

  

  The 2014 MLB Amateur Draft has ended and hundreds of young men are probably thrilled beyond belief. I know I was back in 1989. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Recognize Abnormal

  

  When a coach or player is said to have good instincts, there are many things one can point to as proof. In my opinion, most of it involves good “situational... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The 20 Yard Dash

  

  The 60 yard dash has been a pretty standard event at virtually every showcase and tryout for many years now. How fast a player can run for that distance is not ... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS