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Infielder’s Flips 4 Corner Drill with Adam Rosen – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:03:53 +0000

Watch as Coach Adam Rosen explains infielder ball flips while showing its implications in a 4-Corner Drill practice video. This drill focuses on hand positioning, arm movement, and footwork. It is crucial for players to focus on targeting and to have the trajectory move from down to up in the toss.

Hitting Drills with Nick Mingione – Univ. of Kentucky

Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:45:20 +0000

Watch as Coach Nick Mingione explains and shows practice videos of hitting drills. The focus of these drills is to engage the lower body through exercises like banded turns, med-ball workouts, and command position practices. These drills emphasize proper loading, hip engagement, and resistance training to boost performance. Visual feedback and muscle memory development are key components in refining hitting mechanics and improving overall player performance.

The Drama Stops Here with Jen Hardy – The Academy of MotivAction

Baseball Coaches Insider — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:38:02 +0000

Watch as Jen Hardy discusses the weight that today's coaches carry. The mindset of a coach feeling pressure can shift quickly if they don't practice awareness, presence, and recognize the opportunity to become who they want to be. It is important not to label yourself by your role and to understand that your reactions are not character flaws. Instead, your reactions to situations reflect the role you choose to play in athletes' lives.

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Infield Throwing: Flips and Feeds with Tracy Archuleta – Indiana State Univ.

American Baseball Coaches Association — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:05:31 +0000

Watch as Coach Tracy Archuleta explains, and players demonstrate this flips and feeds drill for infielders. The drill starts with the shortstop making underhand tosses to the 2nd baseman. In the next progression, the 2nd baseman will make underhand tosses to the shortstop then work on overhand flips. On longer throws, the infielders must not move their feet and the ball should be going uphill toward the chest.

Tracy Archuleta was previously a coach at University of Southern Indiana.

Be a Good Teammate and Play Hard with Kevin Millar – MLB Network

Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:29:07 +0000

Watch as Kevin Millar discusses the intangibles of baseball as a player. Being a great teammate directly influences performance in the game, while a strong attitude enriches the experience. Winning and stats may be important, but they are nowhere near as important as being a valuable, compassionate member of the team.

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1st Baseman: Ladder Drill for Making Picks on Low Throws with Travis Henson – Blue Ridge High School (SC)

Baseball Coaches Insider — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:33:56 +0000

Watch as Coach Travis Henson explains, and a player demonstrates a first baseman ladder drill for making picks on low throws. The first baseman starts at the end of the ladder and moves forward one step after each catch from a low throw. They work on backhand and forehand catches as they cycle through their steps to enhance their skills in fielding ground balls.

Hitting: Teaching Timing with Justin Haire – Ohio State Univ.

American Baseball Coaches Association — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:28:32 +0000

Watch as Coach Justin Haire explains how to teach players timing in hitting. Players start with their back hip, leading the motion to align with the contact point. Timing comes from the midsection and lower half of the body, not the hands. He also adds that visualizing a flashlight on the back hip shining toward the contact point helps achieve proper timing.

Watch the full ABCA Q&A session with Justin Haire free here.

Catcher’s Line Blocking Drill with Grant Ramsey – Hillcrest High School (SC)

Baseball Coaches Insider — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:11:17 +0000

Watch as Coach Grant Ramsey explains, and a catcher demonstrates this line blocking drill. A pattern of balls is laid out and the catcher will move down the line making blocks and moving to the next ball. The focus is on executing the proper technique as this is not a conditioning drill. This is a great drill for maximizing practice time.

Communication System for Infielders and Outfielders on Fly Balls with Rudy Garbalosa – Lynn Univ.

American Baseball Coaches Association — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:31:13 +0000

Watch as Coach Rudy Garbalosa explains the communication system and position priority between the 2nd baseman and right fielder on flair hit to right field. It is important to have a communication system that both the 2nd baseman and right fielder understand as this helps to prevent communication breakdowns.

Watch the full ABCA Q&A session with Rudy Garbalosa free here.

Hitting: The Mental Game with Paul Babcock – ABCA

Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:25:46 +0000

Watch as Coach Paul Babcock breaks down simple mental keys for hitters: stay relaxed, take a deep breath, and keep a positive mindset. He teaches hitters to forget the last at-bat, trust their swing, and attack each pitch with a "see it, be easy, hammer it" approach.

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