Watch as Major League Umpire Ted Barrett discusses the situation of when a batter causes a balk.
Pitching – Quick Spin Pickoff – J.D. Arteaga – University of Miami
Watch as Coach J.D. Arteaga explains and a pitcher demonstrates this quick spin pickoff move.
Make Time for Your Catchers
Many high school programs have a similar problem: their catchers don’t get enough practice time. Most of the issues fall into two categories: a lack of catching…
Pitching – Mound Visits – Karl Kuhn – Univ. of Virginia
Watch as Coach Karl Kuhn discusses what he wants to attack on a mound visit.
Does Your Pitching Velocity Dip During the Season? Here’s Why
A high school pitcher trains his butt off during the off-season but stops completely when the season actually begins. I see it all too often. In my opinion, the…
Pitching Recovery Exercises – Patrick Hallmark – University of the Incarnate Word
Watch as Coach Patrick Hallmark explains and pitchers demonstrate these recovery exercises.
Combination Tee Drill with Edwin Thompson – Eastern Kentucky Univ.
Watch as Coach Edwin Thompson explains and players demonstrate this combination tee drill.
Pitching – Throwing Inside for Strikes and Effect – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses tips for pitchers for throwing inside for strikes.
NCAA Eligibility Center
When the goal is college athletics, the secret to success for many student-athletes often comes down to a simple premise: Knowing what…
Character Development and Culture with Michael Kazlausky – Air Force
Watch as Coach Michael Kazlausky discusses character development and creating a culture that goes far beyond the sport of baseball.
Defensive Rundowns with Steve Bieser – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Steve Bieser explains and diagrams rundown responsibilities and execution for multiple situations.
Foul Ball or Foul Tip Rule – Baseball Rules Academy
Watch as Major League Umpire Ted Barrett explains and demonstrates the difference between a foul ball and a foul tip.
The Importance of Being Aggressive Early at the Plate
As all of my readers know, baseball is a very cerebral game. The difference between winning and losing & succeeding and failing at the game…
Hitting – Short Toss Drill – Chris Hanks – Colorado Mesa Univ.
Watch as Coach Chris Hanks explains and a hitter demonstrates this short toss ball location drill.
Teaching Players to See the Game for Themselves
A good defensive team does a lot of communicating. They communicate with teammates before the ball is hit and when the play is ongoing. They…
Infield – Double Play Turn for the 2nd Baseman – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Calix Grabbe explains and a 2nd baseman demonstrates this double play turn.
Pitching – Covering First Base – J.D. Arteaga – University of Miami
Watch as Coach J.D. Arteaga explains pitchers covering first base 3-1.
Pitching – Get Your Grip Early – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses a pitching tip on gripping the ball early to prevent movement while delivering the pitch.
Pitching Development with Kirk Saarloos – Texas Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Kirk Saarloos breaks down the TCU pitching program from pre-season and post-season development to in-season drills and focusing on the mental side.
The Essentials of Hitting with John Byington – McMurry Univ.
Watch as Coach John Byington breaks down the essence of hitting into its physical and mental aspects. Coach Byington also discusses some approaches and strategies for hitting he has found successful throughout his career as […]
Impact and Communication Through the Player-Coach Relationship with Jono Arnold – Texas Rangers
Watch as Coach Jono Armold discusses the importance of the player-coach relationship from youth to the pro level. Communication is the key to developing a strong culture that will impact the players on your team.
Branding and Social Media with Matt Morse
Watch as Matt Morse discusses the benefits that come with branding and using social media to promote your team and program. Types of social media and management apps discussed: Facebook Instagram Twitter Snapchat Email Hootsuite […]
Developing the Complete Hitter with Tom Sutaris – Colorado Rockies
Watch as Coach Tom Sutaris discusses the difficulty of being a hitting coach in 2019. Coach Sutaris explains the combination of old school and new school concepts that have molded his current coaching philosophy with […]
Skill Development and Practice Design with Shaun Larkin – LA Dodgers
Watch as coach Shaun Larkin discusses the elements needed to design an effective practice focused on developing skills where your team needs improvement. Coach Larkin emphasizes how important it is to practice what you are […]
Love Wins with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as motivational speaker Stephen Mackey discusses character development and how you can revitalize your program’s culture with a single word; LOVE.
2019 THSBCA Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony
Watch the 2019 THSBCA Awards Ceremony with speeches from 2019 Hall of Fame inductees Woody Champagne and Scott Lee.
The Blueprint: Recruit, Develop, W.I.N., Repeat with Jay Johnson – Univ. of Arizona
Watch as Coach Jay Johnson outlines a blueprint for running a successful baseball program at any level. Coach Johnson talks about the critical elements necessary to build a championship culture that grows stronger each year.
Making Strength and Conditioning Relevant to High School Programs with Greg Burnett – Texas Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Coach Greg Burnett discusses why strength and conditioning is so important at the high school level. Coach Burnett also provides examples of workouts and exercises that you can do with your athletes regardless […]
Motivation to Be Great and Life Lessons with John Smoltz – Retired – Atlanta Braves
Watch as retired MLB pitcher and current MLB network analyst John Smoltz breaks down the critical moments in his life that led him to where he is today. John also discusses the current state of […]
Base Runners – Know the Pitch and Watch the Flight – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses what base runners need to be aware of on every pitch.