The most important thing for an infielder on a routine ground ball is to get their feet underneath the body. The steps taken to get rid of the ball varies depending on the infielder’s athletic […]
Taking Charge
Provided by: Raise Your Game The true test of a great leader is revealed not in what he does but what his people do without him. How does your team act when you’re not there? […]
Fake Steals with Mike Stawski – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Watch as Coach states how his baserunners never fake steal, as they want to protect the hitter. The baserunner will always walk to get his steps and is instructed to shorten up his secondary so […]
Catching Strikes with Jonathan Freemyer – Kansas Wesleyan Univ.
Watch as Coach Freemyer explains that umpires call balls and strikes off presentation. When catching a breaking pitch, catch the ball closer to your chest and when the umpire sees that it was caught in […]
Hitting: Pitch by Pitch Plan with Rob Penders – St. Edward’s Univ.
Watch as Coach explains what hitters must focus on with aggression counts and protection counts. In non-2K situations batters should focus on pitch selection, what is his job, what is the pitch he wants and […]
Self-Evaluation
By: William Taylor and Mike Sheridan Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics We know that expert coaches continually reflect on their own coaching. Therefore, it makes sense that coaches exploring the […]
Definition of Linear Hitting with Scott Laverty – Chapman University
Watch as Coach answers a question on his definition of linear hitting. He feels that with linear movement, the hitter will stay on plane and have more consistency. The front leg will stay down creating […]
Catcher’s Gallop Footwork Drill with Blake Allen – DePauw Univ.
This drill works on gallops which refers to the right foot, left foot quick movement. The catcher will advance toward the coach with a hand clap and arm action simulating throwing out the runner.
Outfielders Catching Awkward Balls with Gabe Gross – Auburn Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that no matter how ugly it is, the outfielders must be able to make the catch on all fly balls. Coach will discuss different drills that he uses to prepare his […]
Never Give Up on a Player with Tim Funkhouser – Edwardsville HS (IL)
Watch as Coach discusses how you should never give up on a player. He recognizes that it can be frustrating dealing with a player’s growth. Many players have talent but for various reasons are lacking […]
How Thanksgiving Can Change Your Coaching Career…Seriously!
I started coaching as a favor and it was a huge mistake. I’d recently graduated from college and was working for the NYC Fire Department. My high school wrestling coach reached out to me and […]
9-Strike Tee Drill with Jeff Hourigan – UCONN
Watch as Coach explains, and hitters demonstrate this 9-strike tee drill. There are 3 strikes on the outside of the plate at different heights, with the same in the middle and inside of the plate. […]
No Excuses
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Guess what is the easiest thing in the world to make? Well, it’s an excuse. Anybody can make one, and most people do. It’s easy […]
Technique and Reads vs. a Left-Handed Pitcher for Stealing 2nd Base with David Olson – Bellevue College
Watch as Coach explains that a baserunner’s lead versus a left-hander depends on who is on first. The best base stealer will take a 13-14-foot lead and be in a position to read the pitcher […]
Adapt to Athlete’s Differences in Strength and Conditioning with Paul Gehring – Long Island Univ.
Not every athlete is the same so you must adapt your strength and conditioning program to fit the needs of each athlete’s body. You must be mindful of injuries and flexibility is the key when […]
Authentic Culture with Butch Chaffin – USA Baseball
Butch Chaffin was previously coaching at Cookeville High School (TN).
Things I Love At Practice and Authentic Culture with Butch Chaffin – USA Baseball
Butch Chaffin was previously coaching at Cookeville High School (TN).