Watch as Coach Mitch Thompson explains that hitting is hard and he feels that it is important to simplify it. All hitting mistakes have three issues: hitter is off balance, swings are too long and […]
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]
Hitting: Competition Guidelines with Jake McKinley
Watch as Coach Jake McKinley discusses hitting competitions and the importance of constructing guidelines for your athletes during competitive drills and practice situations.
The Underrated Push Bunt
By: Bob McCreary Provided by: Baseball By The Yard In my opinion, one of the most underrated plays in baseball is the push bunt from right handed hitters. Someday I’ll make a video demonstrating how […]
Pitching: Control Breathing, Control the Mind with Matt Hiserman – Univ. of San Francisco
Watch as Coach Matt Hiserman discusses the importance of controlling your breathing on the mound if you want to control your mind in high pressure scenarios.
Baserunning: Leaning Lead with Jared Broughton
Watch as Coach Jared Broughton discusses, and players demonstrate how to perform a leaning lead for a one, two, or three count.
Why Georgia College Slashes Every Day with Jason Eller – Georgia College
Watch as Coach explains why his team practices slashing every day. Slashing gets the blood flowing and establishes rhythm to be accurate with the barrel. Players demonstrate slash dart throws by showing bunts and taking […]
3-Plate Hitting Drill with Brian Meyer – Butler Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses, and players demonstrate this 3-plate hitting progression that simulates different pitch speeds to develop adjustability at the plate. Coach Meyer also discusses the importance of using drills that allow athletes to […]
Developing Your Coaching Philosophy with Barry Russell – Midland HS (TX) – Retired
Watch as Coach discusses developing your own coaching philosophy. He recommends doing what you believe in and feel comfortable teaching. Don’t do things just because other people are. Remain true to your beliefs as you […]
Pitchers: Fielding the Position
By: Kenny Thomas and DJ King Originally Published in: Baseball Steps to Success Provided by: Human Kinetics After the pitch is delivered, the next aspect of the position becomes important – defense. Defending as a […]
Delayed Stealing with Steve Hutcherson – Liberty Hill HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains how baserunning capabilities contributed to his team’s success in closely contested games. The delayed steal was a big part of his offense and he will use it at any time because […]
The Correlation Between Launch Angle and Ball Flight with Justin Dedman – Miami Univ. at Ohio
Want to hit more home runs? Watch as Coach Justin Dedman discusses why exit velocity is irrelevant if you are making contact with the ball at the wrong angle.
Learning a New Skill: Acquire, Generalize, Transfer with Shaun Larkin – LA Dodgers
Watch as Coach Shaun Larkin discusses how the process for developing a new skill or concept is not linear and why taking a step backwards can help you reach your goal more quickly.
Movement Efficiency with Noah Sanders – Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock
Watch as Coach Noah Sanders discusses movement efficiency for hitters and the importance of developing adjustability at the plate.
The Physical vs Skill Battle
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Hunting the Pitch with Mitch Thompson – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Mitch Thompson discusses having a hitting plan and dividing all the pitch counts a hitter can face into three counts, up counts, even counts and two strike situations. Coach explains all of these […]
Squeeze Bunting
By: Kenny Thomas and DJ King Originally Published in: Baseball Steps to Success Provided by: Human Kinetics A squeeze bunt is a sacrifice bunt with a runner on third base. The batter bunts the ball, […]
Outfielder’s Fence Drill with Steve Trimper – Stetson Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Trimper explains, and an outfielder demonstrates this fence drill. If there is a true warning track it helps the outfielder in his positioning but without one the other outfielders must be […]
Dynamic Warm-Ups: Lunge Exercises with Greg Burnett – Texas Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Coach Greg Burnett explains and shows video of these dynamic warm-up lunge exercises. All of the exercises incorporate a balance aspect and there is never a reset. The exercises are working on balance, […]
How to Instantly Improve Your Infield Range
By: Bob McCreary Provided by: Baseball By The Yard When infielders start out in baseball, they mostly get instructed to charge the ball. You’ll hear tee-ball, coach-pitch, and Little League coaches frequently say “move in […]
Pitcher’s PFP with Butch Thompson – Auburn Univ.
Watch as Coach Butch Thompson explains, and players demonstrate this pitcher PFP session. This drill has three pitchers, three stations, and catchers and infielders working on all the fielding options.
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year
If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]
Developing Expertise with Shaun Larkin – LA Dodgers
Watch as Coach Shaun Larkin discusses the misconception around developing expertise and why adaptability is more important than perfecting a specific motor skill.
Pitching: Day After Game Using Core Velocity Belts with Steve Smith – Auburn Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Smith explains, and a pitcher demonstrates these core velocity belt drills to be used after a pitching performance. These are non-throwing drills working on movement, balance, and stability.
Mentoring
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]
Seeking Continuous Improvement
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]
Leadership: The Human Element with Greg Frady
Watch as Coach Greg Frady discusses how your actions influence your players’ perception of you. Dress, language, and player-coach interaction all impact leadership.
Is There a Wrong Way to Make a Player Better?
By: Coach Bob McCreary Provided by: Baseball By The Yard Let’s say a batter is only hitting weak ground balls and comes to you for lessons with the two goals of 1) hitting with more […]
Team Building Events with Jay Johnson – Univ. of Arizona
Watch as Coach Jay Johnson discusses a few team building events that Arizona baseball runs every year and explains how they can benefit coaches as well as athletes.
Bunt Defense
By: Kenny Thomas and DJ King Originally Published in: Baseball – Steps to Success Provided by: Human Kinetics Defending the bunt can make or break a team defensively. Teams that can control the baseball and […]