Today’s post is another common strategy also geared towards outfielders. This strategy is to make sure the opposing team has a harder time getting back into a game when they are behind 2 or more runs late in the game. A defensive team uses this…
Youth Pitching – Chest to Chest – Marc Rardin – Iowa Western CC
Watch as Coaches Marc Rardin explains and a player demonstrates proper pitching position and technique.
Pitching – Bad Habits with Scott Forbes – Univ. of NC
Watch as Coaches Scott Forbes and Bryant Gaines discuss and demonstrate Timing and Direction Bad Habits.
Hitting behind a runner at first base
Left-Handed Batters.
Obviously, for a left handed batter, this strategy is much simpler because all the batter must try to do is pull a ball through the right side. Although most hitters find it easier to pull balls, left handers still should…
Four Base Leads Drill with Marc Rardin – Iowa Western CC
Watch as Coach Marc Rardin explains and his squad demonstrates this Four Base Leads Drill.
3 Plate Hitting Drill – Paul McGloin
Watch as Coach Paul McGloin explains and a player demonstrates this 3 Plate Hitting Drill.
Developing the Pitcher-Catcher Relationship
One of the rockiest relationships in sports, and one of the most important, is the relationship between pitchers and catchers. Big egos and strong opinions can easily get in the way. To work together in harmony to get the job done, these players…
How NOT to Throw a Curveball – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses fine tuning tips on what not to do when throwing a curve ball.
Front Toss – Fastball vs Off Speed – Paul McGloin
Watch as Coach Paul McGloin explains and a player demonstrates this Front Toss – Fastball vs Off Speed Drill.
Improve Your Baseball Speed With This On-Field Workout
When you look at MLB players, some guys are known for their speed, but generally, designated hitters are not swift of foot. As a young, developing player, that may give you the idea that speed isn’t necessarily essential in baseball. This could…
First Baseman Flip to the Pitcher – Brandon Buck – Mountain Pointe HS (AZ)
Watch Coach Brandon Buck explains and players demonstrate this First Baseman Flip to the Pitcher Drill.
Hitting Drill – Wayne Mazzoni
Watch as Coach Wayne Mazzoni explains and demonstrates this hitting drill.
Best Pitch for the Double Steal
The runners on first and second base have equal importance in executing the double steal (see figure 10.1). Some coaches seem to think that the runner on first base is not as important since this runner does not have to run just because the runner…
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Kettlebell Training for Baseball – Gabe Teeple
Watch as Coach Gabe Teeple discusses proper technique for the Figure 8 exercise.
Three Plate Drill – Univ. of Louisville Baseball
Watch as Coach Chris Lemonis explains and players demonstrate this Three Plate Hitting Drill.
When you bat after the pitcher
At the levels below pro ball, you may find the pitcher batting anywhere in the line-up. On many high school teams and even some college teams, the pitcher may be one of the best hitters on the team and often is located in the center of…
Bat Throw Hitting Drill – Paul McGloin
Watch as Coach Paul McGloin explains and a player demonstrates this Bat Throw Hitting Drill.
Hitting – Soft Toss Drill – Ed Servais – Creighton Univ.
Watch as Coach Ed Servais explains and a player demonstrates these soft toss hitting drills.
Adding Soundness to the Rotation Play
We have all watched major league teams employ the rotation play in a sure bunting situation with runners and first and second with 0 outs and the pitcher at bat. This usually succeeds in getting the lead runner out. But far too often the lead…
Pitching – Feet Position in the Stretch – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses setting your feet properly in the stretch position.
Pitching Balance Drills – Mike Woods – Hamilton HS (AZ)
Watch as Coach Mike Woods explains and his players demonstrate these Pitching Balance Drills.
10 Ways To Practice Alone
While the access to solid coaching is much greater today than at any time in our sports history, one thing this has led to is a generation of kids that can’t, don’t, or won’t practice on their own. So here is a list of things you can do to become…
Youth Sliding Drill – Jeff VanHuis – Baseball Concepts
Watch as Coach Jeff VanHuis discusses proper sliding technique and a player demonstrates this sliding drill.
Bunt Defense with Dan McDonnell – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Dan McDonnell explains and players demonstrate these bunt defense situations.
Off-Season Baseball Exercises for Your Shoulders
Baseball workouts typically include external and internal rotational shoulder work, along with other shoulder exercises and neutral grip dumbbell bench pressing. But coaches need to gauge how strong and stabilized their athletes are and tailor…
Four Base Bunting Drill with Mark Brew – Lee Univ.
Coach Mark Brew explains and his players demonstrate this Four Base Bunting Drill
Sweet 16: Warm-up drills for fielding
When you work with infielders indoors, you run into the problems of space and time. You rarely have all the space you’d like and you never have enough time. Below is a listing of fielding drills that I often do in progression to keep everyone…
Stealing Third Base Drill – Dan McDonnell – Univ. of Louisville
Former Dan McDonnell explains and players demonstrate this Stealing Third Base Drill
Pitching – The Sinker
The sinking fastball is becoming one of the more prevalent pitches in the game. The function of the sinker is generally to run or tail and sink toward the arm side of the pitcher. Like the cutter, the sinking fastball will promote weaker…
Belly Button Hitting Drill – Baseball By The Yard
Coach Bob McCreary discusses and demonstrates this Belly Button Hitting Drill