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• Protecting the Bare Hand of Catchers

  If you are a catcher, sooner or later your bare hand is going to be hit with a foul ball. When that happens, you will very quickly be reminded of how important... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Double Play Tee Drill

  When I was writing for my previous website, I wrote a post called Batting tee drills … that don’t involve hitting. The first drill I mentioned in the post is on... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Paddle Drills

  A fielding paddle is a great piece of equipment to practice with for all ages. Paddles are mostly used to promote good fielding mechanics like using two hands... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Throw at the Height You Caught It

  This is one of those tips that can help take a player to the next level. When you get older, there are many players who are just as good and just as fast as... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Tipping off Your Pitches

  Without knowing it, many pitchers, if you look hard enough, will tell you what they are going to throw. It could be something they do with their glove and/or... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Philly Area Baseball Camps & Clinics

  

  If you are in or near the Philadelphia area there are some good clinics for players and coaches that are planned for the next couple months. I will be... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Mix Your DP Turns at Second Base

  As players get older, base runners are going to be more aggressive when they try to break up double plays. In professional baseball, there will be no mercy show... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• First Basemen Throwbacks

  

  Here is usually when the signal is given and the play is arranged.From an early age, my father and grandfather taught me that if you look closely, there is a... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Chair Drills for Offense and Defense

  For a variety of reasons, a chair can be a great tool for players and coaches to learn some basics of baseball.  The video that follows will show some of the... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Fly Balls: Squaring Your Shoulders Correctly

  

  When I work with little kids to improve their baseball skills, one of the first things I try to work on is catching the ball while they are moving. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Stop Your Glove at the Center of Your Body

  This tip is one of those finer points on defense that might not seem like it would be that big of an issue for infielders.  However, when everyone is good at th... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Tip for Backhand Footwork

  In a previous post, I described the basic footwork of the backhand play.  There I explained when a player would lead with their left foot forward and when they... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Indoor Mats

  

  One of the many challenges with winter workouts is having to do a lot of the work indoors.  To accomplish this effectively and efficiently, coaches have to be... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Goals for the New Year

  Now is the time many people reflect on the previous year and start planning for the next.  When it comes to goal setting, being specific is very important.  Jus... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Common Pitching Mistakes

  

  Happy New Year! This past week, I have been reposting a series I did way back at the start of Baseball By The Yard that covers common mistakes players make by... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Outfield Mistakes

  

  This past week, I have been reposting a series I did way back at the start of Baseball By The Yard that covers common mistakes players make by position.  New... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Common Third Base Mistakes

  

  This week, I have been reposting a series I did way back at the start of Baseball By The Yard that covers common mistakes players make by position.  New posts... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2012 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Common Shortstop Mistakes

  

  This week, I have been reposting a series I did way back at the start of Baseball By The Yard that covers common mistakes players make by position.  New posts... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Common Mistakes by Second Basemen

  

  This week, I have been reposting a series I did way back at the start of Baseball By The Yard that covers common mistakes players make by position.  New posts... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Common First Base Mistakes

  

  Over the next week, I will be reposting a series I did way back at the start of Baseball By The Yard that covers common mistakes players make by position.  New... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2012 BASEBALL, SPORTS