Traditional pitching statistics (hits, runs, earned runs, strikeouts, etc.) can be very misleading and often do not get to the bottom of why a pitcher succeeds or struggles during an outing.
How to Get More Strikes for Your Pitcher – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses a catcher’s glove position in assisting the pitcher in getting more strikes.
Infield Square Drill with Kevin Graber – Chicago Cubs
Watch as Coach Kevin Graber explains and his infielders demonstrate this Infield Square Drill.
Struggling at the Plate? Try These Easy Hitting Drills
Is your hitting game struggling? Your time at the plate doesn’t have to be the most difficult aspect of your game. Include these three easy hitting drills in your daily practice to stay balanced and spinning the caps of pitchers at every…
Infield Drills – 12 Min. Throwing Program – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Kevin Sharp explains and players demonstrate the 12 Min. Throwing Program.
Hitting – 2 Strike Drill – Ed Servais – Creighton Univ.
Watch as Coach Ed Servais explains and a player demonstrates this 2 Strike Drill.
The Running Lane Rule
The job of runners while running to first base is to stay within the two lines that go from half way down the line to the bag at first. I took the picture on the right at my son’s practice last night. Can you see the problem…
Baserunning Drills: 2nd Base Leads with Kevin Bolek – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Kevin Bolek explains and a player demonstrates leads and breaks at 2nd base.
Hitting – Toe Drag Drill – Charley Lau Jr.
Watch as Coach Charley Lau Jr. explains and a hitter demonstrates this Toe Drag Drill.
To Hug the Line or Not?
Most “Old School” coaches will have their third baseman and first baseman hug the line late in the game if they are winning by a run or, as might be the case in the photo, the runner on first is the tying or winning…
Infield Drills – Backhands – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Kevin Sharp explains the proper technique and footwork for making backhand plays.
Pitching – Fielding Bunts – Scott Forbes – UNC
Watch as Coach Scott Forbes explains and pitchers demonstrate these fielding bunt drills.
A Quick In-Season Ab and Arm Workout for Baseball Players
As the baseball and softball seasons gear up, it can be hard to find time to hit the weight room to maintain core, lower- and upper-body strength. But building strength in these areas is important to develop a powerful swing and prevent…
How Infielders Can Make Their Tags Quicker – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach McCreary explains and demonstrates how infielders can make their tags quicker.
Mastering Accountability with Your Athletes – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of accountability for individuals and a team.
Motivating the Modern Athlete
Today’s athlete is different from years past. The much-publicized generation Y student-athletes (1980’s-1999) have moved through college. Generation Z is…
Hitting – Bounce Drill – Louisville Baseball
Watch as former Assistant Coach Chris Lemonis explains and a player demonstrates this Bounce Drill.
Numbered Outfield Drill with Mike Fox – UNC
Watch as Coach Mike Fox explains and the team demonstrates this Numbered Outfield Drill.
Practicing Baseball and Rehearsing Baseball
When people in a play are getting ready for the performance, they don’t say, “I’m going to practice.” They say, “I’m going to rehearsal.” Many people would use those two words interchangeably and would see any difference between the…
Hitting – Proper Grip – Charley Lau Jr.
Watch as Coach Charley Lau Jr. explains and demonstrates the Proper Grip for Successful Hitters.
Pitching Drill – Stride and Load Throws – Louisville Baseball
Watch as Coach Roger Williams explains and a pitcher demonstrates this Stride and Load Throws Drill.
Purpose Pitch vs. Waste Pitch
A pitch is thrown way outside and high. A player from the bench yells “Good waste pitch!” But was it? I believe there is quite a…
Infield Positioning on the Pitch – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach McCreary explains and demonstrates tips for Infield Positioning on the Pitch.
Stealing Home With Runners on Third and First
The first priority for the defense is to hold the runner at third when the runner at first tries to steal. Due to this emphasis, the runner at third base must read the defense well, anticipating their movement and throws. Guessing the defense’s…
Pitching – Wrist Throws – Roger Williams – Louisville
Watch as Coach Roger Williams explains and players demonstrate this Wrist Throws Warmup.
Hitting – Bottom and Top Hand Drills – Bill Mosiello – TCU
Watch as Coach Bill Mosiello explains and a hitter demonstrates these Bottom and Top Hand Drills.
Pre-Season Baseball Throwing Program for a Healthy and Durable Arm
It’s no longer a secret that youth sports injuries are an epidemic on the rise, and injuries related to baseball throwing and pitching are at the forefront. Every spring, baseball players break out their gear and immediately put the pedal to the…
Hitting Posture – Front Shoulder Drill – Hensley Meulens – SF Giants
Watch as Hensley Meulens explains and a batter demonstrates this Front Shoulder Posture Hitting Drill.
Hitting – Basketball Drills – Paul McGloin
Watch as Coach Paul McGloin explains and a batter demonstrates this hitting drill using basketballs.
Do You Practice Your Purpose Pitches?
Ever notice how many young pitchers have no idea how to throw at pitchout? If you want to see something funny (or sad depending on your perspective), have your pitchers do a drill where every pitch is a pitchout to the catcher. Then…