Watch as Coach answers a question about his coaching points for rundowns. He believes in zero throws by running down the baserunner and making the tag. He emphasizes that whoever has the ball must run […]
Baserunning: Reading a Right-Handed Pitcher with Seth LaRue – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Watch as Coach explains, and baserunners demonstrate reading a right-handed pitcher in a stealing situation. The first type of read is the pitcher’s front shoulder turning in, indicating he is going to the plate. If […]
Repeating Success
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Coaching Better Every Season – a lofty standard indeed, yet a very attainable one. The time-tested principles and strategies of quality […]
Defensive Rotations with Heath Autrey – Corsicana HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains and shows a breakdown of his defensive rotations. The sessions are set up into 6- to 8-minute segments for player retention. Have the field set up to be efficient and organized. […]
Using a Jaeger Band to Control a Catcher’s Shoulder Movement with Brian Whatley – San Diego Padres
Everything involved in receiving starts with the shoulder. Using a Jaeger Band helps strengthen the catcher’s shoulder and pec and forces them to concentrate and slow down their movements which helps prevent jumping at the […]
Never Criticize Giving Up Hits with Scott Shepperd
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. […]
Enjoy the Competition with David Pierce – Rice Univ.
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 […]
Pitch Selection Process with Eddie Smith – Utah Valley Univ.
Watch as Coach responds to a question about pitch selection and what he tells his hitters. He wants the hitters to be their own best coach by understanding how they are going to be pitched. […]
Outfielders: X-Breaks Drill with Darren Fenster – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach explains, and outfielders demonstrate the X-Breaks Drill. Coach does not like the traditional drop step but wants the players instead to “open up and go” with the idea of staying in motion […]
Stealing Home with Tyler Gillum – Savannah Bananas
Watch as Coach explains his philosophy on stealing home plate. The runner on third base takes his primary lead of 8 steps and will continue walking to 13 steps unless he is shut down by […]
Want vs. Willing
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley I made this statement earlier, but I think it bears repeating. I often would ask my players this question: ‘How many […]
Catchers: Standing Transfer Drill with Scott Stricklin – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Scott Stricklin demonstrates this standing transfer drill that helps catchers get rid of the ball as fast as possible.
Language of the Leader with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
Axiology is the science of human value and decision making and this assisted in a study of how athletes, coaches, and athletic directors make decisions. Based on this study, Jeremy suggests that the word ‘amazing’ […]
You Can’t Play Second Base If You Can’t Turn the Double Play with Dan Spencer – Linfield Univ.
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 […]
Hitting: Load with the Legs with Butch Chaffin – USA Baseball
Watch as Coach discusses loading with the legs and explains that good hitters do not move the barrel of the bat with their hands, but with their legs. He explains that when batters bend their […]
Are You a Leader?
By: Alan Stein, Jr. AlanSteinJr.com I try to build my success, brick by brick, and aim to get a little better every day. One of my focal points is improving my leadership. The words ‘coach’ […]
Infielders: Standing Roll Ball Series with Niko Gallego – UCLA
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 […]