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Practice Tips for Hitting Drills

The batting tee is probably the best piece of hitting equipment known to man. It allows players to practice all by themselves in many different settings. To get the most out of one (or two depending on the drill!) be sure the follow these tips…

Aug 29, 2014

Options for Catchers on Throws to Third Base – Baseball By The Yard

Coach McCreary explains options for catchers on throws to third base

Aug 26, 2014

Baserunning: 3 Spot Running Drill with Andy Lopez – Univ. of AZ

Coach Andy Lopez explains and players demonstrate this baserunning drill

Aug 26, 2014

The Swing: (Lead with Hands)

Begin the swing coming from the load position by bringing the hands forward and down towards the hitting zone.

Hands should be brought into the hitting zone, as player begins slight rotation in the hips – do not pull out the front shoulder…

Aug 21, 2014
Front Toss Drill - Ed Servais - Creighton Univ.

Front Toss Drill – Ed Servais – Creighton Univ.

Coach Ed Servais explains and a player demonstrates this Front Toss Hitting Drill

Aug 12, 2014

Catchers – Pitch Outs – Univ. of Louisville Baseball

Assistant Coach Kyle Cheesebrough explains and players demonstrate Catcher’s Pitch Out Technique

Jul 29, 2014

Running at a Runner

We’ve all seen a situation where a runner gets caught off a base and proceeds to get into a rundown. It could have been the result of a pickoff play or maybe just rounded a bag too far and got caught in between bases. When runners make this kind…

Jul 28, 2014

Chase the Ball Drill – Mike Woods – Hamilton High School (AZ)

Coach Mike Woods explains and a player demonstrates the Chase the ball drill

Jul 15, 2014

Position Players Throwing Program – Ed Servais – Creighton Univ.

Coach Ed Servais explains and players demonstrate Creighton’s Position Players Throwing Program

Jul 15, 2014

How to watch pitchers warm up

When I first would tell a player to watch him warmup I would often ask the player what he saw after about 10-20 pitches. Usually the answers were like “he’s right handed and throws ok.” After teaching my players what to look for, the answers were…

Jul 15, 2014

Outfield Drills – Univ. of Louisville Baseball

Assistant Coach Chris Lemonis explains and players demonstrate Outfield Drills

Jun 23, 2014

7 Characteristics of the Relationship-Driven Coach

Pro sports organizations value coaches who build relationships and demand accountability from every player on their teams.

Pete Carroll, head coach of the Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks, is a prime example of a coach who isn’t afraid to…

Jun 23, 2014

Should Pitchers Ice After Throwing to Prevent Shoulder Injuries?

In a sport as rooted in tradition as baseball, some habits go back so far that nobody stops to think about whether they’re actually useful. Phrases like “roll the wrists at contact” while hitting, or the idea that baseball players should not lift wei

Jun 9, 2014
Quicker Pickoff Throws to First Base

Quicker Pickoff Throws to First Base

Coach Bob McCreary discusses and demonstrates Quicker pickoff throws to first base

Jun 9, 2014

Drills for Common Hitting Problems – Mike Woods – Hamilton HS (AZ)

Coach Mike Woods discusses Common Hitting Problems Drills with demonstrations

Jun 9, 2014

Tagging Up – Andy Lopez – Univ. of AZ

Coach Andy Lopez explains and players demonstrates this Tagging up Drill

May 27, 2014

Common Third Base Mistakes

Playing too shallow. I suppose there may be coaches or players who would disagree with this but I believe it is too common. Obviously, if a third baseman has a weaker arm it would be natural for him to play a little more shallow. However, many…

May 27, 2014

Wild Pitch Drill- Mark Brew – Lee Univ.

Coach Mark Brew and Catchers work the Wild Pitch Drill

May 27, 2014
Hitting Tip for Increasing Bat Speed - Baseball By The Yard

Hitting Tip for Increasing Bat Speed – Baseball By The Yard

Coach McCreary explains a tip for hitters who would like to increase their bat speed.

May 13, 2014

Bunting Fundamentals – Dan McDonnell – Univ. of Louisville

Coach Dan McDonnell explains and players demonstrate this Bunting Fundamentals Drill

May 13, 2014

Baseball Exercises: Should You Lift Overhead?

Watch any baseball practice and you’ll see pitchers and position players doing band work or performing baseball exercises before hitting the field. They may go years—even their whole careers—without making an overhead movement during training, yet…

May 13, 2014

Creating An Effective Baseball Team With Two Outs

One of our most important philosophies at MacArthur High School is playing pitch by pitch. We want our players completely focused, both offensively and defensively, every time the ball crosses the plate. Executing “winning pitches” more often than…

Apr 21, 2014

Pick Off Moves to 2nd Base – Mike Woods – Hamilton HS (AZ)

Coach Mike Woods works with pitchers on their Pick Off Moves to 2nd Base

Apr 21, 2014
Leads off First Base - Baseball By The Yard

Leads off First Base – Baseball By The Yard

Coach Bob McCreary Discusses Taking Leads off first base

Apr 8, 2014

Pre-Game BP – Marc Rardin – Iowa Western CC

Coach Marc Rardin explains Iowa Western’s Pre-Game BP

Apr 8, 2014

Mark Teixeira Shares 4 Fielding Tips for First Basemen

For first basemen, catching a routine throw from the infield may seem like one of the most basic skills of the game. However, there’s nothing routine about snagging a one-hop throw or sweeping up a ball in the dirt.

Apr 8, 2014

Wall Ball – Univ. of Louisville Baseball

Assistant Coach Chris Lemonis explains Wall Ball Drills with player demonstrations

Mar 25, 2014
Hitting - The Big 5 - Creighton Univ. Baseball

Hitting – The Big 5 – Creighton Univ. Baseball

Associate Head Coach Spencer Allen Discusses Creighton’s Hitting Philosophy

Mar 25, 2014

The biggest mistake baseball coaches make

In the field of psychology there is a concept called the “curse of knowledge.” The curse of knowledge is the mistaken assumption that others share our expertise and will behave as we would in the same situation. In my opinion, the curse of…

Mar 25, 2014
Pitchers - Post Practice Workout - Baylor Univ.

Pitchers – Post Practice Workout – Baylor Univ.

Baylor Univ. Pitchers go through their Post Practice Workout

Mar 11, 2014
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    Outfielder’s Route Drills with Nick Mingione – Univ. of Kentucky

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