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• Does Your Swing Match Your Thinking?

  

  There is a runner on third base with less than two outs. The infield is back. All your slap hitter needs to do is to put the ball in play on the ground and you... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How to Talk to Reporters

  About a week ago I was flipping through the sports channels and came across a story about a AA closer who throws it up there around 100mph. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Infield Drills eBook

  

  I’m proud to announce another eBook I’ve created! This one is for Infield Drills. It has 40 drills thatClick below for more informationimprove all areas of... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• You May Not Need a Breaking Ball

  

  I’d be rich if I got a nickel for every young pitcher who said they had 5 or more pitches. I’ve even heard it from parents as well. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• You Better Learn How to Laugh

  

  Ever think that this might be the team you are coaching?We’ve all been there. Young players at all levels will drive you nuts. Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Hit It Far Or Hit It Hard?

  

  This year, my son once again asked if I could help coach his 7 year old team. I’m one of the assistants. When it comes to hitting, I’ve found myself recently... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Middle Infield Mistake When Breaking to Second Base

  

  I had the pleasure of checking out a high school game last week. It’s great to get outside and enjoy some warm weather for a change and it also gives me a long... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• No Double Taps for Shortstops

  One of the many bad habits infielders can get into is tapping the ball in their glove before throwing. To get an idea of what I’m talking about, watch this shor... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• What Does Pitchability Mean?

  

  A lot of players and their parents ask how important velocity is to college coaches and pro scouts. If you listen to their answers, you’ll probably hear them sa... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast

  

  I’ve often told players that if they cannot perform a task (fielding, hitting, pitching, etc.) in slow motion then they will never be able to do it in regular... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Tell Them They Need Good Vision

  

  Did you know that studies have revealed that telling someone they need good vision to perform a particular task can actually improve their vision? It’s true.... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Young Arms – Overuse and Specialization

  

  There has been quite a debate raging in the game of baseball as to what is causing all the arm injuries. Before going any farther, look at the following photo... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Balance and the Brain in Baseball

  

  The human body is an incredible machine. Take balance as an example. When we perform a task such as walking, our body and brain are performing an amazing... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• No Reflexive Swings

  I am very fortunate in that, for whatever reason, I throw a pretty mean batting practice. Tons of strikes, same speed, same location, and easy to see and hit. A... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Two out Close Plays at First Base

  

  Here’s the situation … runner on second base with two outs. A ball is hit to an infielder who bobbles it and throws to first base. The play at first will be a... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Keep the Batter off Second Base

  

  In yesterday’s post I described a strategy geared towards outfielders to avoid giving up extra base hits late in the game when your team is ahead by just a run... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Nothing Over Your Head

  

  If you watch coaches in the dugout late in the game when the game is close, you may see a coach whose team is winning wave his hand up and down behind his head. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Pinch on Passed Balls at Home Plate

  

  Today’s post is a tip for middle infielders and for coaches who are looking for another one of those little things to pass on to their players. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• You Are Working Too Hard

  

  When I first started teaching about 20 years ago, a department chairperson who observed my teaching said she liked my style and methods but felt I was working... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Addition by Subtraction

  In my neck of the woods (Philadelphia area) there has been a lot of talk recently about the Eagles outright releasing wide receiver Desean Jackson. Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS