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• Glove Work on a Backhand

  Today’s tip is for infielders who want to develop better hands on the backhand play. It’s a basic tip that I see kids of all levels mess up regularly. Get the... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• When Baseball is Your Identity

  

  For many young kids who play the game from an early age, their lives look like the following graphic. We’ll call this kid Player A.Player AEven though setbacks... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Catchers, Please Stay Still

  At the major league level, it has become quite the fad to have catchers move to their location late into the pitcher’s delivery. I can’t stand it. I hated it... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Footwork When Covering Second Base

  A reader contacted me and asked about a video I made a while back about middle infield footwork around the bag on steal attempts to second base. I looked... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Code Words for Second Base

  

  One of the challenges for base stealers and third base coaches is the fact that middle infielders can hear. When a base stealer is at second base and wants/need... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Goalie Drill for Infielders

  Today’s video tip is a good drill for younger players in need of a little competition during practice. It also has many benefits on the fundamentals side as wel... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• I Didn’t Make the Team. Now What?

  

  As I mentioned in a post a few days ago, this week is tryout week for most high schools in Pennsylvania.  For players and parents, the week is filled with gossi... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Showcase Dance

  

  My name is Coach McCreary and I enjoy watching Dancing With the Stars. There. I said it. Criticize me if you must. It probably stems from ballroom dance... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Tryout Week

  For most high schools where I am located (Pennsylvania), this past Monday was the first official day of practice. That usually means tryouts – by far the worst... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Seminar – Hitting: Bottom up Mechanics

  This is the last of seven videos from a coaching clinic I participated in at North Penn High School in Lansdale, PA. The clinics were presented to mostly... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Seminar – Hitting: Hands, Feet, and Stance

  This is the sixth of seven videos from a coaching clinic I participated in at North Penn High School in Lansdale, PA. The clinics were presented to mostly Littl... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Seminar – It All Starts with Defense (Part 2)

  This is the fifth of seven videos from a coaching clinic I participated in at North Penn High School in Lansdale, PA. The clinics were presented to mostly Littl... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Seminar – It All Starts with Defense (Part 1)

  This is the fourth of seven videos from a coaching clinic I participated in at North Penn High School in Lansdale, PA. The clinics were presented to mostly... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Seminar – Basics of Pitching (Part 2)

  This is the third of seven videos from a coaching clinic I participated in at North Penn High School in Lansdale, PA. The clinics were presented to mostly Littl... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Seminar – Basics of Pitching (Part 1)

  This is the second of seven videos from a coaching clinic I participated in at North Penn High School in Lansdale, PA. The clinics were presented to mostly... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Seminar – Basics of Catching & Throwing

  The next seven posts will be videos from a coaching clinic I participated in at North Penn High School in Lansdale, PA. The clinics were presented to mostly... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Just Get It in the Area

  Recently I’ve done several videos on double play footwork and drills for both shortstops and second basemen. Of course, the best footwork out there will not... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Shaking off Location

  How many of you are sick and tired of the three hour baseball game? I know I am. There are many things that lengthen the game unnecessarily but one thing that... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Spin Move Footwork

  I must admit, spin move pickoffs were by far my favorite pick-off move as a pitcher. To be honest, my move to first base was garbage but my move to second base... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• In Defense of the Middle Inning Closer

  

  Take a look at the following box score I created:Notice anything unusual? What stands out to some would be the second pitcher (Jones) who threw for only two out... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS