By: Coach Bob McCreary Provided by: Baseball By The Yard When I work with young infielders, I always coach them as if they are shortstops. I do this because a shortstop typically has to have […]
Pitcher’s Squeeze Fielding Drill with Chris Ermis – St. Mary’s Univ.
Make sure the catcher is in position so that he and the pitcher can go through the whole process. The coach throws one hops as the pitchers charge the plate. It is best to flip […]
May 2021 – Ci 5 Catcher Drills
In this Coaches Insider Ci 5 Video, we feature 5 catcher drills from our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus Video Library. Each drill comes from a full-length session which contains a more in-depth explanation. The […]
Baserunning Charts with Bill Kurich – Webster Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that the pitching chart they utilize tracks times and ‘Gorloks’, measuring when the pitcher goes to the plate which is beneficial for base stealing. Check the catcher’s throw time and see […]
Arm Health with Mark Van Ameyde – Michigan St. Univ.
Pitchers start each practice with dynamic and static stretching which prepares them for practice and also helps with their overall health. Arm circles are next followed by J Bands. If you use driveline or plyo […]
Never Criticize Giving Up Hits with Scott Shepperd – Univ. of Texas at San Antonio
Reward and praise pitchers as much as possible and never criticize them for giving up hits. If the pitcher is throwing strikes, and if the batter gets a hit, you have to live with it. […]
Hard Away Hanger Hitting Drill with Jason Eller – Retired
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Hard Away Hanger Hitting Drill. The hanger is a simulated hanging breaking ball in which the hitters call soft and up. They want the hitter to swing […]
Infielder’s Short Fungo Drill with Ryan Aguayo – Univ. of Texas at San Antonio
Watch as Coach explains, and infielders demonstrate this short fungo drill. The infielders get instant feedback on their foot movement and rhythm. The coach will hit different types of ground balls and hops working on […]
Altering the Self-Esteem Syndrome
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning There is no question that a team is made up of individuals all trying to accomplish a common goal. It stands to reason that a […]
Infielder Spin Around Drill with Niko Gallego – UCLA
Watch as Coach explains that in this infielder’s spin drill, he is taking away the infielder’s eyes. The player turns his back to the coach and when he hears now, he will turn, and he […]
Pitcher’s Med Ball Drill with John Vodenlich – UW-Whitewater
Med ball drills can help your pitcher to be more effective in coordinating the upper and lower body. Coach shows a series of video clips of a pitcher doing sport-specific movements working on hip mobility. […]
Four Base Double Play Drill with Dai Dai Otaka – Johns Hopkins Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows video clips of these four base double play drills. The infielder is getting feeds from four different coaches working on footwork, receiving the ball, and making the throw. This […]
Catchers Blocking Drill Using Elastic Bands with Johnny Cardenas – Stephen F. Austin State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a catcher demonstrates these blocking drills utilizing a core velocity belt. The biggest issue in blocking is catchers kicking the knees back instead of pushing them forward. The goal is […]
Infielders Ladder Drill with KJ Hendricks – Milwaukee Brewers
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this ladder drill that works on the fielder’s forehands and backhands. Determine how you want to use the ladder and end in a good position, fielding the fungo […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]
Baseball Is a Difficult Game with Michael Cuddyer – Minnesota Twins
Watch as Coach 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.
Enjoy the Competition with David Pierce – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach explains that in today’s baseball, all coaches are striving to eliminate player distractions and get them locked in so that they can be their best. The goal is to have your players […]
April 2021 – Ci 5 Infield Drills
In this Coaches Insider Ci 5 Video, we feature 5 infield drills from our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus Library. To watch more in-depth explanations of each drill, click on the links below: #5 Glove Work/Med […]
Connection Point: Parents with Adam Moseley – Hoover HS (AL)
Watch as Coach discusses points that he uses when connecting with parents. Examples of opportunities to work with parents are public events, player evaluations, weekly communications, fundraisers, and individual meetings. Make it a point to […]
Infield Alignments with Clay Cox – Paris Junior College
Watch as Coach discusses defensive strategy by explaining his infield alignment against RHH and LHHs. He will cover each infield position explaining the alignment and reasoning behind it.
Encouraging Strikes in All Throws with Scott Shepperd – Univ. of Texas at San Antonio
Watch as Coach encourages his pitchers to throw strikes in all throws. He gives his pitchers homemade plates that they use on all throws out to 90 feet. The pitchers use this plate on all […]
Social Media: Your Messages/Interviews Are Always a Reflection of Your Employer with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry explains that coaches need to know their social messages and interviews are always a reflection of their employer. Coaches are always on duty, thus always representing their school or institution, team, and […]
You Can’t Play Second Base If You Can’t Turn the Double Play with Dan Spencer – Linfield College
Watch as Coach explains how you cannot play 2nd base at the high school level if you cannot turn the double play. Man on first base, a grounder to short needs to result in a […]
Two Strike Adjustments with Chris Rupp – Deer Park HS (TX)
Watch as Coach 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 up a […]
Infield Defensive Stations with Jimmy Webster – Grapevine HS (TX)
Watch as Coach discusses his 7 defensive stations for practice which helps to incorporate everyone. All that is needed is a screen, a bucket of balls, and three coaches. The stations are usually 3 to […]
Jaeger Band Routine with John Anderson – Univ. of MN
Watch as the University of Minnesota staff explain and show video clips of the Jaeger Band (J Band) Warmup Routine. The goal is long term durability and health for the players and consistency in their […]
Stealing 3rd Base
By: Todd Guilliams Originally Published in: High-Scoring Baseball Provided by: Human Kinetics As Carl Crawford of the Boston Red Sox said, “Manufacturing runs is important…That’s why stealing [third] is becoming a big thing, too.” If […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
Focus on the Small Details Every Day with Kent Meador – Lubbock Monterey HS (TX)
Watch as Coach discusses working on the small details every day. If you do them right, you have a chance to win but overlook them you have a chance to lose. He will explain in […]
Catching: Extension & Deflection with Blaze Lambert – Abilene Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that with extension and deflection the focus is on the thumb, elbow, and your pattern. The thumb needs to be working underneath the baseball with the elbow even or elevated and […]