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• The Four D’s of Defense – Part 2

  

  In yesterday’s post I briefly touched on the four D’s of defense – Deter, Detect, Delay, and Defend – as described by many people in the personal and home... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Four D’s of Defense – Part 1

  

  If you listen to personal or home defense experts, you will probably hear about the four D’s of defense. They are Deter, Detect, Delay, and Defend. In Part 1... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Training AND Practice

  

  People often use the terms training and practice interchangeably. They are not the same thing. If you are involved in a training session, you are receiving new... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Free eBook: Stuck Inside – A Coach’s Guide to KILLER Indoor Practices

  

  If you were a subscriber to the site as of about a month ago, you probably received this free eBook I wrote. IfeBook Coveryou are not a subscriber, that is the... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Like Trying to Push a Rope

  In yesterday’s post I wrote about the value of doing things at half-speed to teach your body and brain the basic fundamentals. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Training at Half Speed

  

  After the winter holidays is when many players and teams start to train for the upcoming season. Private lessons increase and indoor facilities start to pick... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Navy Seals and Personal Instruction

  

  Like many guys, I am a sucker for anything Special Forces. If there is a show on about their training or actual missions then I am glued to the TV. Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Peak at the Right Time

  

  Happy New Year everyone! I had a nice break and I hope you and your families did as well.At this point in the off-season, baseball players and coaches should... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Happy Holidays!

  

  Today will be my last post until Monday, January 6, 2014. Things are getting pretty hectic with school, the holidays, family gatherings, and such so I just won’... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• No Dimmer Switches

  

  In my house, like many houses, I have several dimmer switches that regulate how much light I want turned on. These are great for homes but not so good for a... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Check for Athleticism with a Medicine Ball

  The other day I wrote a post about the importance of being athletic. To read the post, click HERE.A reader asked in the comment section how a coach could drill... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Holidays Gifts for a Baseball Mom

  Note: You’ll notice a new addition to the site in the upper right. It’s a search box for Amazon. If you like what I am doing at Baseball By The Yard then there... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Be Athletic

  

  If I had the ability to sprinkle pixie dust on any player and immediately change something, I think most times it would be to get the player to be more... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Finish High and Let It Fly

  The title of this post – “Finish high and let it fly” – is a popular phrase among hitters. The thought is that why you finish with your hand(s) high after the... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• College Baseball Information Night

  A few high school coaches in my area who compete against each other during the season have created a Fall league for their teams as well. The league has run... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Angry Hips

  

  When I see young players hit, the biggest problem with regards to not hitting the ball with authority is an inability to use their midsection. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Happy Thanksgiving!

  

  All of us at Baseball By The Yard (actually it’s just me) wish you and your family a great Thanksgiving holiday! The next post will be Monday.Happy Thanksgiving! Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Video: The Drop-Step Pitching Drill

  Today’s video tip was a request from a reader who asked about a post a few weeks back. In the post, I showed a video of Peyton Manning teaching quarterbacks... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• What Was with the Hoodies?

  

  NOTE: Yesterday, I sent out to subscribers the free eBook called Stuck Inside: A baseball coach’s guide to running KILLER indoor practices. If you are a... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 800 Posts and Counting!

  

  Hello everyone! Little bit of a milestone today. It’s the 800th post for Baseball By The Yard. Wow. It seems like yesterday I clicked “publish” for the very... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS