Watch as Coach Josh Lee explains and shows practice videos of a series of infield drills he uses. The main focus of these drills is body control, speed, and adaptability for infielders. The drills especially […]
Creating a Failure-Free Environment with Jeremy Sheetinger – Washington Nationals
Watch as Coach Jeremy Sheetinger discusses creating a failure-free environment. Coaches know that the main source of player anxiety is themselves. If failure sparks discontent in the coach, that in turn stresses the player, so […]
Integrity
Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook Integrity is the building block and most basic tenet to all other traits. If you are not an ethical person with a solid foundation of doing the right thing […]
Everything Counts: Build a Winning Culture with Dan Cimini – De La Salle Collegiate High School (MI)
Watch as 5-time Michigan State Champion and Hall of Fame Coach Dan Cimini explains his team’s success that is based on culture, not talent. His culture is based on his beliefs and not on someone […]
Back Hip Hitting Drills with Dan Heefner – Dallas Baptist Univ.
Watch as Coach Dan Heefner explains , and hitters demonstrate these back hip hitting drills. The ‘RDL Drill’ is a front toss and the hitter uses one leg, does two RDLs and swings away. With […]
Keeping It Simple with Will Marshall – 108 Performance
Watch as Will Marshall explains that with data, technology, and metrics, coaches focus on teaching aspects of biomechanics, physiology, and kinematics to their players. Players, on the other hand, care about what they need to […]
Blocking Drills for Catchers with Tom Griffin – Carson-Newman Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Griffin explains and shows practice videos of blocking drills for catchers. Catchers learn specific techniques for different pitches, such as knee blocks and secondary stances. Various blocking methods are emphasized to […]
Hitting Drills to Help Match the Plane of the Ball with Don Mattingly – Philadelphia Phillies and Harold Reynolds – MLB Network
Watch as Coach Don Mattingly and Harold Reynolds explain some hitting drills that help match the plane of the ball. Using a tee, players adapt proper foot placement and space utilization, which are crucial for […]
Establishing Mutual Trust
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Athletes will never reach their peak performance unless a deliberate and sustained effort to teach and build trusting relationships occurs […]
UIL Pitch Counts Update with AJ Martinez – UIL
Watch as AJ Martinez breaks down why pitch counts are so important for player eligibility and fair play. Coaches must track pitches carefully and communicate with each other to avoid violations that could lead to […]
Full-Feature! Hitting System with Fuller Smith – Tarleton State Univ.
We are releasing a FULL 25-minute session from the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA) Convention, available in our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus video library. Free access to this video will expire on Friday, […]
Infielder’s Top-Down Tags with Ford Pemberton – Univ. of Louisiana Monroe
Watch as Coach Ford Pemberton explains that he wants his team to be the best tagging team in the country. The infielders should straddle the bag when receiving throws from the catcher, with their glove […]
Is It Worth the Risk to Max Out in the Weight Room? with Jason Colleran – The Kinetic Arm
Watch as Jason Colleran discusses the risks of maxing out in the weight room. He believes that heavy lifting does not translate to overall baseball skills and can be counterproductive, potentially leading to unnecessary injuries.
Finding Ways to Touch 1st Base with Tom Marker – Olentangy Orange High School (OH)
Watch as Coach Tom Marker discusses being creative to manufacture runs when your team’s hitting is not strong. Coach believes that wearing pitches, stealing bags, and finding ways to touch 1st base is low hanging […]
Louisville Baserunning Sets with Rob Hahne – ABCA
Watch as Coach Rob Hahne explains the Louisville baserunning sets drill. This is a whole team baserunning drill that consists of 4 separate series. Each series has multiple scenarios with different starting positions. Series 1 […]
Pitching: Reading the Vault with Tim Held – Archbishop Moeller High School (OH)
Watch as Coach Tim Held explains what his pitchers are doing to combat the vault. The pitchers know when they are playing a vault team or a vault player and are prepared for it. The […]
Why Every Great Coach Assesses Their Athletes – Beyond the Scoreboard & Stats
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance As a coach, you’re constantly evaluating whether it’s watching how athletes perform in a drill, tracking game-day stats, or observing who shows up ready to […]
Hitting: Machine Work Drills with Joe Kelch – Northern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Kelch explains and demonstrates three hitting drills using pitching machines. The first drill involves velocity, and Coach emphasizes the concepts of “sooner” and “slower” to the hitter. The second drill focuses […]
New Player Orientation with Adam Moseley – Hoover High School (AL)
Watch as Coach Adam Moseley discusses new player orientation for his Hoover High School team. If a player makes the second cut, they will meet with coaches, then go to the indoor hitting facility where […]
3 Rubbers Fielding Drill with David Pierce – Rice Univ.
Watch as Coach David Pierce explains and shows video of the 3 Rubbers Pitchers and Catchers Fielding Drill. This is a high rep drill working on bunts, back picks, and pitch outs, while focusing on […]
To Play at LSU, a Player Must Do 4 Things Well with Jay Johnson – LSU
Watch as Coach Jay Johnson explains in detail what a player must do at LSU to get on the field. Strike Zone Discipline – Don’t Swing at Balls Crush Mistakes 2 Strike Brawlers Move the […]
Compete Every Day with Dan Cimini – De La Salle Collegiate High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Dan Cimini explains that the staple of his program is to compete every day. Batting practice is on the side, and everything his team does on the field in a practice setting […]
Open Culture
Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Another important part of culture is a sense of openness. If no one shares what they think, the culture becomes one of fear, suspicion, and failure. Problems fester […]
Cultivating Player Relationships with Tony Vitello – San Francisco Giants
Watch as Coach Tony Vitello discusses the process of getting to know his players and cultivating relationships. Coach Vitello started coaching at a young age and wanted to be liked and to be buddies with […]
1st Base Play Is the Backbone of Your Defense with Ty Blankmeyer – Vanderbilt Univ.
Watch as Coach Ty Blankmeyer explains coaching strategies for first base, focusing on drills and techniques that enhance player skills. First base plays a crucial role in defensive strength, especially when throw accuracy isn’t guaranteed. […]
Developing an Internal Clock for Runners with Niko Gallego – UCLA
Watch as Coach Niko Gallego explains how to develop an internal clock for infielders. The infielders use a system of rating the individual opponent’s speed based on a specific color, for slow, average, fast, etc. […]
Infielder’s Flips 4 Corner Drill with Adam Rosen – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Watch as Coach Adam Rosen explains infielder ball flips while showing its implications in a 4-Corner Drill practice video. This drill focuses on hand positioning, arm movement, and footwork. It is crucial for players to […]
9-Dot Challenge with James Leath – Mental Performance Coach
Watch as Mental Performance Coach James Leath presents a group of athletes with the 9-Dot Challenge. The challenge has 4 rules and the athletes have 5 minutes to work by themselves, then with a partner, […]
Running Effective Meetings
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Let’s face it, everyone would prefer fewer meetings, but they are necessary at times, and you need to be […]
Technology’s Common Traps with Jordan Getzelman – Univ. of Nevada
Watch as Coach Jordan Getzelman discusses a common trap in the use of technology and explains some of the traps he has fallen into over the years. Chasing perfection is a common trap for coaches, […]