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Common First Base Mistakes
By: Coach Bob McCreary Provided by: Baseball By The Yard Assuming you’re just a hitter. It is true that many great hitters who have lost a step on defense get put over at first base […]
Catching: BOSU Ball Muscle Activation Warmups with Todd Coburn – The Catching Guy
Watch as Coach Todd Coburn explains and a catcher demonstrates these muscle activation warmup drills utilizing a BOSU Ball. These drills work on hip and ankle mobility and core stabilization.
Infielder’s Footwork Principles with Brian Harris – Harris Training
Watch as Coach Brian Harris explains, and players demonstrate drills incorporating infielder’s footwork principles. When fielding the ball, keep it in the center of the body and step with the right foot in front. The […]
Angle Board: Trigger and Improve Power with Sean Kenny – Univ. of Iowa
Coach Sean Kenny explains that the angle board is used to trigger getting down the mound, getting the hands going and arm up. Today’s game is a strikeout/home run game and pitchers must have the […]
Using Strengths to Develop Coaching Resilience
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics When coaches recognize their strengths, they build coaching confidence and mental toughness. The ability to overcome performance failures and emotionally difficult […]
Full-Feature! Anchor Down: Vanderbilt Defensive Philosophies with Tim Corbin – Vanderbilt Univ.
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 53-minute session from an I-70 Baseball Coaches Clinic that is available in our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus video library will expire on Friday, July 14, 2023 – Enjoy! In […]
Pitcher’s Movement Prep with Sean Kenny – Univ. of Iowa
Watch as Coach Sean Kenny explains that he wants his pitchers to get away from working on mechanics when they throw and instead focus on mechanics in their prep movements before they throw. Coach will […]
When You Win, Lose, and Rubbing
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Be hard on them when you win, and love them when you lose.” – Unknown Years […]
Infielder’s Fielding Mechanics with Tracy Archuleta – Indiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tracy Archuleta explains, and infielders demonstrate these fielding mechanics drills. It is important that fielders have their fingertips down as it makes the pocket bigger. If the glove is flat, it is […]
Get the Leadoff Hitter Out with Dan Spencer – Linfield Univ.
Watch as Coach Dan Spencer cites statistics for Division I concerning the leadoff hitter. If the leadoff hitter got on base, the average runs per inning was 1.2 and the chance of scoring a run […]
Failure Is a Motivator with John Smoltz (Retired)
Do you have athletes that fear failure? Watch as John Smoltz discusses the benefits of changing your mindset about failure and using it as a motivator instead of an obstacle.
Wall Hinge Hitting Drill with Mike Baxter
Watch as Coach Mike Baxter explains, and a hitter demonstrates this wall hinge drill. The hitter will stand about six inches from the wall and hinge at the hips to get into a better athletic […]
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
Consequences
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I can’t speak for you, but I certainly can for me. I always want to know the consequences that may be involved before I do […]
Full-Feature! Developing Hitters with Scott Carden – Albion College
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10-Minute Clinic: Double Barrel BP and 6-Round Situational Hitting with Chad Koehl – Smithson Valley High School (TX)
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, we feature a session from Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association’s (THSBCA) On-Field Clinic where Chad Koehl, Head Baseball Coach at Smithson Valley High School in Texas, […]
Working With Sports Psychology Consultants
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Research shows that with directed effort, coaches can learn the importance of teaching mental and life skills and change […]
Infielders: Fielding Progression Drill with Brian Harris – Harris Training
Watch as Coach Brian Harris explains, and players demonstrate this field progression drill for ground balls. Players pair up, get on their knees, then throw a one bounce to their partner who presents a pocket […]
Becoming an Elite Thrower Before You Are an Elite Pitcher with Alex Sogard – Wright State Univ.
Watch as Coach Alex Sogard discusses why your pitchers need to become elite throwers before they can become elite pitchers. Coach explains how throwing is a skill and pitching is an ability.
Catching: Hula Hoop Drill with Butch Chaffin – USA Baseball
Watch as Coach Butch Chaffin explains and demonstrates this blocking drill for catchers. The goal is to block the ball into the hula hoop as a right-handed block. Ball in the hoop is an A […]
Are You a Prospect or a Suspect?
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life Questions College Coaches Should Ask and High School Players Should Be Able to Answer Better People=Better Athletes=Better Players and Teammates I am frequently surprised how rarely […]
Slow Med Ball Load Drill with Mike Baxter
Getting the bat on plane. Watch as Coach Mike Baxter explains and demonstrates this slow med ball load drill. The hitter using the med ball loads into the hitting position and fires the ball as […]
Hitting: Stats That Correlate to Scoring Runs with Trevor Paine – William Jessup Univ.
Watch as Coach Trevor Paine explains how to accomplish the goal of scoring runs. According to research, OPS – on base plus slugging, doubles and walks are the stats with the highest correlation to scoring […]
Pitching: Quarterback Drill with Dave Therneau – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL)
Watch as Coach Dave Therneau explains, and pitchers demonstrate this quarterback drill. This drill is for when a pitcher fields a ground ball and can’t get a good grip to make the throw to 2nd […]
Selling Vision
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game I don’t believe there’s such a thing as a “million-dollar idea.” The phrase implies that all you have to do is come up with an […]
Players Are “All In” If… with Butch Chaffin – USA Baseball
Having an opportunity to play and feeling like part of the team helps your players buy in. Giving players hope should be your team goal. Making progress and getting better, having a chance to win, […]
Administration Relationships with Eric Borba – Orange Lutheran High School (CA)
Watch as Coach Eric Borba discusses the benefits of developing relationships with everyone that comes into contact with your program, especially with your school administration.
Two Strike Adjustments with Chris Rupp – Deer Park High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Chris Rupp explains that your best chance of winning a game is for your players to put the ball in play consistently. With two strikes, his hitters will make adjustments by choking […]
10-Minute Clinic: Pre- and Post-Practice Arm Care Routines with Cory Houston – Univ. of Houston
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, Cory Houston, Coordinator of Sports Performance at the University of Houston, shares his pre- and post-practice arm care routines for pitchers. Arm and Shoulder Care Routines Include: […]