Watch as Coach Darren Fenster explains, and outfielders demonstrate the Flamingo Drill. The outfielder will stand on one foot and balance, and then field the ground ball, working it through into their throwing footwork. The […]
Practice Video App with Scott Carden – Albion College
Watch as Coach Scott Carden discusses an app that can be loaded onto an iPad that allows you to film players in practice and provide them with immediate feedback. Coach uses this for his hitters, […]
Duties and Personalities on a Team
By: Kelly Inouye-Perez Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics All the best teams in every sport have strong leadership among team members. But not every team member is going […]
Catching: Killer Blocking Drill with Johnny Cardenas – Stephen F. Austin Univ.
Watch as Coach Johnny Cardenas explains and a catcher demonstrates this killer blocking drill. The catcher is thrown a ball in the dirt and he must block it and pop up to receive the next […]
Hitting: Walk-Up, Walk-Through Tee Drill with Jeff Gregory – Wingate Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Gregory explains and a hitter demonstrates this walk-up, walk-through tee drill. This is a rhythm drill which emphasizes transferring the weight from the backside to the front side.
Character Development: I Had a Coach with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains the impact that his high school coach had on his life. He highlights the power and influence a coach has on a young athlete.
Infielders’ Hexagon Footwork Drills with Ricky Watkins – (Former Asst. Coach) Wharton County Junior College
From the THSBCA Houston On-Field Clinic, watch as Coach Ricky Watkins explains, and infielders demonstrate these hexagon footwork drills. Coach prefers the hexagons instead of the ladder when working on fielding. The 1st drill uses […]
Pitcher’s Hinge Drill with Zach Butler – UTSA
Watch as Coach Zach Butler explains, and a pitcher demonstrates the Hinge Drill. This drill is used to activate the lower half and the core, and the pitchers do this after finishing their throwing routine. […]
Adversity Is Part of the Journey with Seth Greenberg – ESPN
Watch as Seth Greenberg explains that adversity ‘visits the strong and lives with the weak,’ so the only option is to deal with it. He encourages no whining, no complaining, no excuses, and no regrets. […]
Elements of a High-Performance Culture
By: Carla Nicholls Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Being a part of a high-performance culture team is exciting, yet these environments can be extremely vulnerable and cannot be […]
Baseball Is a Difficult Game with Michael Cuddyer – Colorado Rockies
Watch as Coach Michael Cuddyer encourages coaches at all levels to remember that baseball is a difficult game. When working with and instructing your players, always remember this: have patience, and avoid frustration.
Pitching: Jump Backs Using a 9 oz. Ball with Bryan Conger – Cincinnati Reds
Would you like to increase your pitchers’ spin efficiency? Watch as Coach Bryan Conger discusses the benefits of using a 9 oz. ball in your throwing program.
Hitting: What Do You Think When the Bases Are Loaded? with Butch Chaffin – Cookeville High School (TN)
Watch as Coach Butch Chaffin explains that batters always think they need to drive in all the runners when the bases are loaded. Coach explains that the hitter should try to get the runner on […]
Infielder’s Relay Technique with Jason Crain – Alma College
Watch as Coach Jason Crain explains and demonstrates with an infielder receiving the ball from the outfield with two hands and getting into a good throwing position. The infielders can receive the ball and drop […]
3rd Base Coach Positioning/Runners on Base with Toby Gardenhire – St. Paul Saints
Watch as Coach Toby Gardenhire discusses 3rd base coach positioning with runners on base. With a runner on 1st base, the coach should be up the line and be able to see past the pitcher. […]
Why Should Coaches Coach?
Coaches at high levels at prestigious programs need to win to keep their jobs. Winning consistently makes recruiting easier, keeps the fan base energized, the administration and boosters happy, and the financial bottom line healthy. […]
Catcher’s 3-Ball and 2-Knee Blocking Drills with Derek Woodley – Defiance College
Watch as Coach Derek Woodley explains, and catchers demonstrate these blocking drills. The 3-Ball Drill works on a catcher blocking in the direction the coach points to. It allows the coach to check technique and […]
Fielding: Med Ball Training with Tracy Archuleta – Univ. of Southern Indiana
Watch as Coach Tracy Archuleta explains and shows clips of how these med ball drills strengthen the three points of bending: ankle, knee, and hip.
The Vision of Tony Gwynn with Mark Martinez – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mark Martinez discusses an eye-opening experience he had while coaching a game with Tony Gwynn. Coach Martinez emphasizes the point that you can always evolve as a coach.
Pitch Framing with Blaze Lambert – Abilene Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Blaze Lambert explains and demonstrates pitch framing for catchers. The goal is having a good presentation to the umpire and a frame with good extension to flexion.
10-Minute Clinic: Outfield Drill Series with Gabe Ortiz – Kofa High School (AZ)
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, Gabe Ortiz of Kofa High School (Yuma, AZ) demonstrates outfield drills that focus on footwork, glovework, posture, and building better athletes. Drills and Concepts Covered Include: Outfielder […]
Inside-Outside Tee Hitting Drill with Jack Dahm – Mount Mercy Univ.
Watch as Coach Jack Dahm explains, and a hitter demonstrates this inside-outside tee drill. At the amateur level, 65 to 70 percent of all pitches will be on the outside of the plate. Coach wants […]
Teaching Skill: Building Technique, Self-Awareness, Focus with Darren Fenster – Boston Red Sox
Watch as Coach Darren Fenster discusses teaching skill to your players and the importance of focus and purpose. He shows practice video of teaching technique, building self-awareness, and focus.
Building Relationships
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Ability and desire to relate to athletes are critical in coaching. The coach-athlete relationship provides a foundation for effective […]
Catcher’s Rapid-Fire Drill with Scott Stricklin – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Scott Stricklin explains, and demonstrates with a catcher this rapid-fire drill. The coach uses 6 balls, 3 in each hand, and will toss individual balls to different locations as rapidly as possible. […]
Catchers: 3-Ball Blocking Drill with Scott Stricklin – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Scott Stricklin discusses, and players demonstrate this 3 ball blocking drill which helps to develop an effective blocking position where your catcher can control the ball.
Character Development: Be a Hope Dealer with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that there is a lot of negativity that can influence kids, and coaches can offset this by being hope dealers.
Hitting: Finishing the Swing – Weighted Balls with Robert Ruiz – Westmont College
Watch as Coach Robert Ruiz explains, and a batter demonstrates this weighted ball drill. The weighted balls will help with strength at contact and also with extension and finish.
