Watch as Coach Robert Ruiz explains the Sosa Hitting Drill which simulates a batter being fooled on a pitch. The batter has 60% of their weight on the front leg, making sure to keep the […]
10-Minute Clinic: Pitching Delivery Drills with Wes Johnson – Univ. of Georgia
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, Head Baseball Coach, Wes Johnson, at the University of Georgia covers pitching delivery drills. Drills covered in this 10-minute clinic: Pitching delivery setup Resistance band activation drills […]
Building an Environment for Parents and Athletes to Communicate with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Dorpfeld explains that you want to build an environment based on communication in which the athletes are comfortable talking to you. Many times, parents or even coaches can hinder this process and […]
#1 Error Fielders Make with Butch Chaffin – USA Baseball
Watch as Coach Butch Chaffin demonstrates the #1 error that fielders make and provides one coaching cue you can use to help your athletes be successful fielding ground balls.
Be Prepared to Swing at Every Pitch with Scott Laverty – Chapman University
Watch as Coach explains his #1 rule of hitting – you must be prepared to swing the bat at every pitch. The only decision for the hitter is to NOT swing. If the hitter is […]
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Building a Winning Culture with Dan Cimini – De La Salle Collegiate High School (MI)
Dan Cimini was previously a coach at Northville High School (MI).
Baserunning with Drew Maki – Cleary Univ.
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2-Bag Baserunning with Justin Swenson – Stephenville HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Justin Swenson explains and shows practice video of this 2-bag baserunning drill. They use 2 bags at 1st base so multiple runners get reps, jumps, and reads. Baserunners work on the pitcher’s […]
How We Call Pitches with Brendan Eygabroat – Univ. of Massachusetts Boston
Watch as Coach Brendan Eygabroat answers a question on who calls the pitches during a game. As a former catcher, he has called the pitches with the catchers using Own the Zone wristbands. Recently, their […]
Stealing Third Base
By: Mike Roberts – Cotuit Kettleers (Summer Baseball League – Cotuit, MA) Originally Published in: Baserunning Provided by: Human Kinetics Once a runner arrives at second base, he has a freedom not available at first […]
When to Sac Bunt with Matt Lisle – Oregon State Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Lisle discusses different scenarios when the sac bunt should be used. With a runner on first base and no outs, he suggests to never use a sac bunt but will explain […]
What Gets Rewarded, Gets Repeated with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
Watch as Coach Heath Eslinger explains that “what gets rewarded, gets repeated.” If celebration is only based on playing time and performance, you are missing an opportunity to help your players get better. Look for […]
Pitching: Foot Location on the Rubber with Nate Yeskie – Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Nate Yeskie talks about a pitcher’s foot location on the rubber and how he needs to be able to get to his glove side. Breaking ball shape and the action of their […]
What Are You Looking for in a Recruit? with Tim Corbin – Vanderbilt Univ.
Watch as Coach Tim Corbin discusses some of the characteristics he looks for in a recruit. How important the game of baseball and their teammates are and what those two things mean to them is […]
Levels of Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Is your program comprised of people who see the work they put in as an investment or a sacrifice? Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses seven levels of commitment that exist within every program and how […]
Sometimes You Have to Pack the Parachutes
By: Bob McCreary Provided by: Baseball By The Yard I recently heard an inspiring true story from a friend/coach. It goes like this… Captain Charlie Plumb was a fighter pilot in the 60’s during the […]
Full-Feature! Connecting Your Program with Parents & Your Community with Adam Moseley – Hoover High School (AL)
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 46-minute session from an I-70 Baseball Coaches Clinic that is available in our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus video library will expire on Friday, August 4, 2023 – Enjoy! In […]
Machine Bunt Drill with David Pierce – Univ. of Texas at Austin
Watch as Coach David Pierce shows video and explains this machine bunt drill. This is a competitive drill that can be used for pitchers, infielders, and outfielders as baserunners. The defense must deal with time […]
Common First Base Mistakes
By: Coach Bob McCreary Provided by: Baseball By The Yard Assuming you’re just a hitter. It is true that many great hitters who have lost a step on defense get put over at first base […]
Catching: BOSU Ball Muscle Activation Warmups with Todd Coburn – The Catching Guy
Watch as Coach Todd Coburn explains and a catcher demonstrates these muscle activation warmup drills utilizing a BOSU Ball. These drills work on hip and ankle mobility and core stabilization.
Infielder’s Footwork Principles with Brian Harris – Harris Training
Watch as Coach Brian Harris explains, and players demonstrate drills incorporating infielder’s footwork principles. When fielding the ball, keep it in the center of the body and step with the right foot in front. The […]
Angle Board: Trigger and Improve Power with Sean Kenny – Univ. of Iowa
Coach Sean Kenny explains that the angle board is used to trigger getting down the mound, getting the hands going and arm up. Today’s game is a strikeout/home run game and pitchers must have the […]
Social Media: Knowing Your Audience with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry Rosenfield explains that it is important to be informed and have your own opinions, but it is also important to know who your audience is on social media and realize that not […]
Using Strengths to Develop Coaching Resilience
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics When coaches recognize their strengths, they build coaching confidence and mental toughness. The ability to overcome performance failures and emotionally difficult […]
Full-Feature! Anchor Down: Vanderbilt Defensive Philosophies with Tim Corbin – Vanderbilt Univ.
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 53-minute session from an I-70 Baseball Coaches Clinic that is available in our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus video library will expire on Friday, July 14, 2023 – Enjoy! In […]