Watch as Coach explains that infielders must bend both at the knees and waist when fielding a ground ball. Get in a good athletic position and bend at the waist, keeping the chest up and […]
Mental Game: Maximize Performance with Deskaheh Bomberry – Sacramento City College
Watch as Coach Deskaheh Bomberry discusses the importance of developing the mental game in order to maximize the performance of your athletes.
Empowering Your Hitters to Choose Their Own Drills with Brad Sanfilippo – San Jose State Univ.
It is important to know your hitters and develop an individualized hitting plan customized for them. The goal is to be able to hit velocity and square the ball consistently as well as hitting the […]
Developing Infielders with Ron Eastman – The Woodlands HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains that they work hard at developing their infielders. He shows practice clips of a couple of drills they like. The first drill is the hands routine, with the infielders using small […]
Understanding Parents
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Keep the discussion with your athlete and parents alive, but never forget that you are the coach, and you have your own […]
Bare-Handed Catching Drill with Scott Stricklin – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Scott Stricklin discusses, and a player demonstrates this bare-handed catching drill to develop hand speed, framing, and mental focus.
5-4-3 Double Play Pivots Drill with Dai Dai Otaka – Houston Astros
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates this 5-4-3 double play drill using three bases. With three reps, Coach explains the different types of balls delivered to the 2nd baseman and the footwork that is required […]
Outfield: Step and Dive Drill with Kerrick Jackson – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Kerrick Jackson discusses, and players demonstrate this step and dive fielding drill. This drill keeps practice fun and tests the limits of your athletes.
Shortstop Double Play Pivots with Jason Crain – Alma College
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates the shortstop’s pivot on a double play ball. He only teaches one pivot with the shortstop coming across the back side of the bag, avoiding the step and throw. […]
Runner at Second Base – Get ‘Em Over
By: Todd Guilliams Originally Published in: High-Scoring Baseball Provided by: Human Kinetics What does “Get ’em over” mean? When a runner is at second base with no outs, the batter wants to advance the runner […]
Hitting: Back Up Tee Drill with Jeff Gregory – Wingate Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Gregory discusses, and players demonstrate this back up tee drill with a 9-swing progression that helps hitters keep their bat in the zone for a longer period of time.
Understanding the Power of Productive ABs with Chad Caillet – Univ. of South Carolina
Watch as Coach explains the importance of understanding what productive ABs are and taking pride in them. He encourages his players to trust the system, and everyone will eat and get their stats. Coach reviews […]
3rd Base Mechanics: Building Momentum After a Drop Step with Tyler Gillum – Savannah Bananas
Watch as Coach Tyler Gillum demonstrates 3rd base fielding mechanics and how to maintain momentum after taking a drop step.
Infielders Forehand & Backhand Groundball Drill with Billy Boyer – Detroit Tigers
Watch as Coach explains, and infielders demonstrate this forehand and backhand groundball drill. Using circle patterns on the field, infielders work on pivots, and turning towards the target. Great for working on footwork patterns, the […]
Credibility Is Like a Bank Account with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses how to establish credibility with athletes. Preparedness, empathy, and honesty are all keys to success. Dr. Dale also explains the importance of giving kids a purpose on the team. Like […]
Communication Is Overrated
By: Coach Bob McCreary Provided by: Baseball By The Yard For anyone who has ever seen me coach, the title of this post may seem more than a little hypocritical. That’s because I never shut […]
Pitching: Find a Way to Win with Chris Litton – College Station HS (TX)
Watch as Coach talks about the goals he and his staff set for their pitchers. The goal board represents the objectives that they want to accomplish throughout the game with the obvious goal of winning […]
My Favorite Hitting Drills with Curtis Granderson – Retired MLB Player
Former Major Leaguer Curtis Granderson discusses his two favorite hitting drills. First, the Tee Drill which offers the flexibility to work on all aspects of hitting. Second, the Soft Toss Over or Underhand Drill which […]
Receiving: Sway with the Eyes with Blake Allen – DePauw Univ.
Watch as Coach Blake Allen discusses his philosophy for receiving and how he teaches his catchers to move when there is an inaccurate pitch.
Starting the Swing Skater Drill with Robert Ruiz – Westmont College
The Skater Hitting Drill requires the hitter to step forward then back and hit. A hitter demonstrates this drill which allows for creating good ground angles, athleticism and learning how to use the body.
2nd Base Double Play Pivots with Jason Crain – Alma College
Watch as Coach explains that there are two types of pivots for the second baseman on a double play. For the first type, the infielder gets to the spot on the bag, catches, throws, and […]
Athlete Skill Evaluation Tool
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics A coach’s skill evaluation tool should include all the technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of performance they consider to be […]
Catcher’s J-Band Receiving Drills with Blaze Lambert – Abilene Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a catcher demonstrates this J-band drill progression. Using a mini glove, the drill allows the catcher to control the flexion with band tension and prevent the ball from coming deep […]
Bunt on the Road and Steal at Home with Barry Russell – Midland Christian School (TX)
What is your philosophy when it comes to bunting and stealing? Coach prefers to steal when playing at home as he may get the call but, on the road, he will usually bunt to advance […]
Coaching Relationships Matter with Adam Moseley – Hoover HS (AL)
Coach discusses the importance of having coaching friends that you can reach out to and get a clear perspective on any issue. External resources can help make your coaching decisions easier and more consistent. Most […]
Score More Runs with Matt Lisle – Oregon State Univ.
Matt Lisle was previously a coach at: Los Medanos College, University of San Francisco, California State University, Fresno, Chicago White Sox, University of Missouri-Columbia, University of South Carolina, and more.
The Hitting Development Road Map with Matt Lisle – Oregon State Univ.
Matt Lisle was previously a coach at: Los Medanos College, University of San Francisco, California State University, Fresno, Chicago White Sox, University of Missouri-Columbia, University of South Carolina, and more.
