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…
Outfield Drills – Univ. of Louisville Baseball
Assistant Coach Chris Lemonis explains and players demonstrate Outfield Drills
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…
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
Quicker Pickoff Throws to First Base
Coach Bob McCreary discusses and demonstrates Quicker pickoff throws to first base
Drills for Common Hitting Problems – Mike Woods – Hamilton HS (AZ)
Coach Mike Woods discusses Common Hitting Problems Drills with demonstrations
Tagging Up – Andy Lopez – Univ. of AZ
Coach Andy Lopez explains and players demonstrates this Tagging up Drill
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…
Wild Pitch Drill- Mark Brew – Lee Univ.
Coach Mark Brew and Catchers work the Wild Pitch Drill
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.
Bunting Fundamentals – Dan McDonnell – Univ. of Louisville
Coach Dan McDonnell explains and players demonstrate this Bunting Fundamentals Drill
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…
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…
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
Leads off First Base – Baseball By The Yard
Coach Bob McCreary Discusses Taking Leads off first base
Pre-Game BP – Marc Rardin – Iowa Western CC
Coach Marc Rardin explains Iowa Western’s Pre-Game BP
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.
Wall Ball – Univ. of Louisville Baseball
Assistant Coach Chris Lemonis explains Wall Ball Drills with player demonstrations
Hitting – The Big 5 – Creighton Univ. Baseball
Associate Head Coach Spencer Allen Discusses Creighton’s Hitting Philosophy
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…
Pitchers – Post Practice Workout – Baylor Univ.
Baylor Univ. Pitchers go through their Post Practice Workout
3 Plate Drill – Ed Servais – Creighton Univ.
Coach Ed Servais explains the 3 Plate Drill with a player demonstration
Rotator Cuff Exercises (and More) for Pitchers
Many pitchers report shoulder or elbow pain at some point in their careers, limiting participation. But many of these injuries may be preventable by keeping a safe pitch count, ensuring proper throwing mechanics, maintaining range of motion and…
Fielding a bunt near the first base line – Baseball by the Yard
Coach McCreary explains the Pitcher’s responsibilities when Fielding a bunt near the first base line
Monkey Drill – Marc Rardin – Iowa Western CC
Coach Marc Rardin explains the purpose of the Monkey Drill with a player demonstration
Indoor Baseball Infield Drills to Help You Dominate
If you live in an area where winter forces baseball practice inside, you need quality indoor drills to improve as a player and infielder.
When I coached two of the top junior college programs in the country—one in Illinois and the other in…
Catchers – Soft hands, strong hands – Baseball By The Yard
Coach McCreary discusses catchers and the difference between soft and strong hands
Outfielders Station Drill – Brandon Buck – Mountain Point HS (AZ)
Coach Brandon Buck explains and his players demonstrate the Outfielders Station Drill
Off Speed Drills Using a Softball – Butch Thompson – MS State Univ.
Coach Butch Thompson explains and pitchers demonstrates Off Speed Drills Using a Softball
Pitching – Finch Drill – Univ. of Arizona Baseball
Coach Shaun Cole explains the purpose of the Finch Drill with a player demonstration