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• By The Yard Update

  Hello everyone.The family and I have a lot going on in the next few weeks so I will be taking a bit of a vacation from posting largely because my access to a... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Game Shows No Mercy

  

  At the time of this post, the Seattle Mariners are mired in a 17 game losing streak. Play the game long enough and your team will go through some kind of losin... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Catchers: Tips Before Giving the Pitch Sign

  

  At some point during a televised major league game, the camera usually will focus up close on the catcher while he gives the pitch sign and location to the guy... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• I Belong at This Level

  

  Close your eyes and think back to the month of July when you were 19 years old. What were you doing? For many people, much of what they remember might not be fi... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Pay Vs Job Security

  In every career there are varying degrees of pay and job security. Professional baseball is no different. Some players are extremely high paid and others make... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Which Eye is Dominant?

  

  Which of your eyes is dominant?When you watch MLB games on TV, you probably will notice that it's not uncommon for many of the hitters to have somewhat of an... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Learning to Pitch by Casting a Fishing Rod

  As a teacher, you learn pretty quickly the power of analogies when it comes to explaining difficult concepts to kids in the classroom. Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Coaching Vs Managing

  

  In one of my first days in professional baseball, I got an eye opener about the difference between a coach and a manager. A teammate of mine started a... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Talking Hitting

  

  I think it's safe to say that Adrian Gonzalez has worked out well for the Boston Red Sox. He may have been able to fly under the radar in San Diego but he... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Pitching: Keeping the Foot Under the Knee

  

  Cliff Lee: Leg up, foot under the knee. Good balance and good command.To be successful as a pitcher, actually anything in baseball, good balance becomes a top... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Catchers and Throws to Third Base

  

  In the summer of 1998, I had the pleasure of coaching under former 8 year major league catcher Ed Ott. "Otter" played for the Pittsburgh Pirates where he... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Don't Leave Scouts Guessing About Your Arm Strength

  

  When I was in college, I was fortunate to play in front of a lot of professional scouts. In my senior year we had four future major leaguers on our team roster... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Another Option for Defending the Double-steal

  

  In a major league game with runners on first and second, you'll probably notice that the catcher usually will step out in front of the plate and give the infiel... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Don't Ignore Your Star Players.

  

  On every team there are going to be varying levels of ability. Much of the time spent interacting with players involves trying to get the players who are... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Can a Pitcher Throw Too Many Strikes?

  

  When you listen to major league announcers, especially the former major leaguers, you'll hear them say some great stuff. I always recommend that my players... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Double-Relays

  

  As players get older, the fields they play on get bigger as well. When a ball is hit into a gap and runners are rounding the bases, how the defense returns the... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Outfielders: Know the Steps to the Fence

  

  A big part of playing the outfield positions is knowing how to handle a ball that is hit to the wall. Unfortunately, when you watch outfielders on TV, you are... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Bat Label up and Bat Label Down

  

  This time of year, it's not unusual to hear a player say that his bat is feeling a bit heavier. The drain of the long season is kicking in. The heat and humidit... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• I Got It, You Take It!

  

  Mention "PFP" to an experienced pitcher and you'll probably get a major groan or eye roll. PFP stands for "Pitchers Fielding Practice. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• When Two Runners Are at a Base

  

  Occasionally, you'll run into the situation where two runners are standing on the same base. It can become a little comical because many times nobody knows wha... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2011 BASEBALL, SPORTS