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 – (Retired) 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
Batting Cage Progression Drill – Univ. of AZ Baseball
Assistant Coach Matt Siegel discusses and demonstrates the Progression
Advertise the mentality you want – Brian Cain
Brian Cain discusses tips on advertising the player’s mentality you want
Advertise the mentality you want – Brian Cain
Brian Cain discusses tips on advertising the player’s mentality you want
Base running tips for the indoor off-season
As winter kicks into gear, many players around the country are stuck indoors for much of their practice routine. Hopefully this includes some base running as well. Here are five tips to get the most out of your indoor running.
Agility Drills to Improve Baseball Fielding
Good fielding requires a potent combination of mobility, speed, agility and ball-handling skills. I’ve put together this set of baseball agility drills to help you become faster and more nimble in the field.
Angle Drill for Outfielders – Mark Brew – Lee Univ.
Coach Mark Brew explains and teaches an Angle Drill for Outfielders
Middle Infielders – Double Relay – Brandon Buck – Mountain Pointe HS (AZ)
Coach Brandon Buck explains and demonstrates a Middle Infielders – Double Relay Drill
Using a Stepper for Hitting Drills – Baseball By The Yard
Coach Bob McCreary discusses and demonstrates using a stepper for hitting drills
Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Training
Human Kinetics explains and demos exercise to strengthen and protect the shoulder and rotator cuff
Team Defense – Run Downs – Andy Lopez – Univ. Of AZ
Coach Andy Lopez runs his squad through a Team Defense Drill emphasizing rundowns
How to Shake off Pitch Location
Coach Bob McCreary discusses the importance of pitcher – catcher communications