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• Training the Mental Side

  

  As we enter November and the leaves come down in my neck of the country, baseball players begin to come indoors to start their off-season training. Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Every Play is a Rough Draft

  

  Remember in school when the teacher would require you to write a rough draft of an essay or research paper before handing in the final product? Students... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Fielding: Turn in Or Spin?

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  Posted on 06 November 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quality At-bats = Better Stats

  

  In the game of baseball, pitchers will always have the advantage over hitters. It can be frustrating but that’s how the game works. When I played, what... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Off-season Hitting: Using Lighter Bats

  

  In yesterday’s post, I mentioned the benefits of using a heavier bat when training to better integrate both halves of the body when swinging. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Off-season Hitting: Using Heavy Bats

  

  One day when I was at spring training in the Twins organization, Chili Davis, the Twins DH at the time, came down to the minor league complex to get some... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Practicing to Hit the Low Pitch

  As this video post will explain, practicing the low pitch is not easy based on the equipment that exists today. However, as kids get older, the ability to handl... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Psychological Warfare

  

  Most people have heard of the saying, "All is fair in love and war." In some peoples' minds, it applies to baseball as well. I have to admit that I succumbed... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Chuck-It Hitting Drill

  With 4 inches of snow arriving this past weekend, I guess it's time to mention some good indoor drills!(Click "YouTube" in the bottom right to expand the view as Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Video: How to Throw a Four Seamer

  A while back I wrote a post on this but I've received a question or two since on the topic.(Click on "YouTube" in the bottom, right corner to widen the view as Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Outfielders: Knowing the Pitch

  

  One of the advantages infielders have is the fact that they usually can know or find out what pitch is about to be thrown to the batter. Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How to Approach a Ground Ball

  Some of my more popular posts in terms of readership have been those involving the footwork of infielders on ground balls. Today's video post provides a visual... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Concentration Grids

  

  Many players suffer from a poor ability to concentrate. Concentration is quite a broad term. It is obviously tied to the concept of focus. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Finding the Seams as an Infielder

  This little trick seems to amaze young kids whenever I do camps and clinics. It seems impossible but with practice, you'll do it every time. Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Another Option from the Stretch Position

  One reason why the stretch position can be tough for pitchers is that most only use two types of deliveries to home plate: the full leg kick and the slide step. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Third Baseman's Bunt Positioning

  

  The idea for this post came during the first game of the World Series the other night between the Cardinals and the Rangers. Chris Carpenter was batting and... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• How to Film Hitters

  I recently did a video post on How to film pitchers. Here is the version for those of you who film hitters.(Click "YouTube" in the bottom, right corner and... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Staying on Top of the Ball - Pitching

  This is part 2 of "Staying on top of the ball." This one deals with the concept as it relates to pitching.To watch it in a larger view, click "YouTube" at the... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Stay on Top of the Ball - Hitting

  Today's video post answers a question I received from a reader. The question was what does it mean for a hitter to "stay on top of the ball? Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Stealing Signs - Part 3: How to Prevent Your Signs from Being Stolen

  

  In the major leagues, every time a team gets caught or is even suspected of stealing signs from a catcher, there is always debate as to the ethics and morality... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS