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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 Minnesota
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 […]
Infield Play: Getting Off the Field with Jimmy Webster – Grapevine HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains that baseball is the only game where you can’t score on defense. They place emphasis and practice time working on getting off the field when they get two outs. The goal […]
Pitching Mindset, Delivery, and Drills with Wes Johnson – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Wes Johnson explains, and a player demonstrates a variety of drills to develop efficient pitching mechanics. Coach Johnson also discusses the importance of mentality for a pitcher and why developing a consistent […]
Pitching Development with Matt Hiserman – University of San Francisco
Watch as coach Matt Hiserman explains the University of San Francisco throwing program and why training consistency is such a crucial aspect for player buy-in.
Developing Program Culture with Brian Green – Washington State Univ.
Watch as Coach Brian Green talks about how to develop a program culture. He talks about the difference between building a program and building a team. Building a program requires you to have a vision, […]
Hitting: 6-Ball Theory with Guy Simmons – Richland College
Watch as Coach Guy Simmons talks about hitting and the 6-ball theory. To hit, you have to be athletic. A 6-ball hitter will be able to hit over a .400 range. Coach explains there are […]
Developing a Team Offensive Philosophy That Allows for Individualization with Dan Heefner – Dallas Baptist Univ.
Watch as Coach Dan Heefner discusses, and players demonstrate a variety of concepts and drills related to the development of hitting. Coach Heefner also explains the importance of culture and providing a fun environment for […]
Outfield Play with Matt Bragga – Rice University
Watch as coach Matt Bragga explains how Rice University teaches outfield play and core mechanics that every player should be able to perform on his team. A big point Coach Bragga stresses in this video, […]
Strategy for Coaching Today’s Hitters with Andy Haines – Pittsburgh Pirates
Andy Haines was formerly at Milwaukee Brewers.
Promoting Common Patterns While Allowing for Individual Styles with Kainoa Correa – San Francisco Giants
Watch as coach Kainoa Correa discusses pre-pitch stylistic differences between fielders. Coach Correa goes in-depth into the different movements players make before the pitch. He goes on to share how he caters to every individual’s […]
