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• The One Hop Throw to Second Base

  

  One of the biggest challenges for young players is transitioning to larger fields. Many of the mistakes that players can get away with on small fields just don’... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Stat I’d Like to See

  

  Baseball has to be a mathematicians dream. No sport even comes close to the amount of numbers compiled and analyzed by baseball fans and commentators. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Wipe off Sign

  

  My three older sisters were not into sports and didn’t know much about baseball. However, for some reason, all were fascinated by coaches signs. Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Improve Your Hitting by Playing Catch

  

  I don’t care how good of an athlete you are, if you do not see the ball out of the pitcher’s hand, you are not going to beYou don’t need a pitcher. Just play... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Too Much Body

  

  When you watch talented players perform they always seem to make the skill look so easy. For example, a batter like Miguel Cabrera seems to hit effortlessly no... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Pop-up Drills for Catchers

  

  When practicing pop-up drills for catchers, there are a number of ways you can do it. The best way, as shown in yesterday’s post, is with a pitching machine. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Practicing for Infield Drift

  In yesterday’s post I explained the concept of infield drift. Unfortunately, there is really only one way to practice this play effectively and that means... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Infield Drift

  

  A batter hits a ball straight up over home plate a mile high. A “home run in an elevator shaft” as they say. The catcher rips his mask off, turns his back to th... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• You’ve Got to Be Kidding Me (Part 3)

  Here is another episode of “You got to be kidding me.”My family and I recently attended a AA game in Reading, PA. I actually caught a foul ball (!) but that’s... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Pitching: Front Side – Back Side

  

  Of all the things I mention to pitchers, “reversing your shoulders and hips” tends to be the most common. As pitchers get older, the distance they pitch from... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Better Hitting with an Ankle Weight

  

  During my career as a position player, my biggest hitting challenge was controlling my front foot on my stride. I tended to jump/lunge on the pitch too much.... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Sprinkler Syndrome

  

  is the term used when describing a pitcher who is more horizontal with their movements than vertical. You typically only see this syndrome at the lower levels... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Bases Loaded Walk

  

  You are pitching. It’s early in the game or ahead by a few runs late in the game. You have the bases loaded and the other team’s best hitter at the plate. You... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Off-season Workouts – Fixed Links

  Every now and then I receive an email from a reader informing me that a link on my site is no longer working. Below are two such links that apply to off-season... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• A Few Good Cardinals

  

  What every team needs is a few (actually a lot of) Cardinals. As in St. Louis Cardinals. I had a chance to watch a few CardinalsThe Cardinal way is the right... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Update

  Hi everyone! Hope all is well with you and your families.I am currently at a baseball coaching summit meeting in a secret facility discussing the future of the... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• When Should a Catcher Go to the Mound?

  

  At the major league level you will often see catchers call time-out and take a trip to the mound to have a word with their pitcher. Usually these trips are not... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• You Have to Be Pretty Darn Good

  

  A few days ago Cole Hamels lost his 12th game of the season. If they have not yet brought it up, someone is bound to start talkingHe won’t be smiling if he lose... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How to Be Still – The National Anthem

  The following video is all you need to know about what is expected during the National Anthem. It’s also an example of a coach paying attention to the details.... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How to Be Still – The Baseball Knee

  

  Yesterday’s post was about getting players to move faster on and around the field at all times. It not only makes your team look great, it gives them the messag... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS