Today’s video tip is for second basemen and shortstops and it answers the basic question of who covers second base on the steal. More importantly, however, it explains when the middle infielders have to switch that up in the middle of a play. Enjoy! ...
We can’t just expect our infielders to know where to throw the ball when the ball is hit to them. Those decisions must be practiced, just like any other skill. Take the mystery out of where your infielders should throw the ball with this simple drill...
Barnacles and battleships both live and work in the water. They have a very close relationship and yet it’s a positive relationship for only one of them. Learn why you need to detect the Barnacles on your team. Before I get into whether you want to be...
Pick-off moves are an under-utilized part of the game. My feeling is that if I can get an out without having to throw a pitch, I’m going to take it. Like everything else, though, pickoffs take a lot of practice so that infielders and pitchers...
A big problem with pitchers as they get into the higher levels is an inability to throw strikes with their breaking pitches. From Little League through even the high school level, pitchers can get away with not being very good at commanding their curveballs and...
Most pitchers use the curveball to attack one side of the plate and the screwball to attack the other. Since hitters know this strategy, discover how to mix it up to keep hitters off balance. First off, let’s start with an explanation of what these two pitches...
Pick-off moves are an under-utilized part of the game. My feeling is that if I can get an out without having to throw a pitch, I’m going to take it. Like everything else, though, pickoffs take a lot of practice so that infielders and pitchers...
Getting our players to make quick and accurate adjustments is vital for being successful during games. Here are drills for hitters and pitchers to help them learn how to make better and quicker adjustments: Hitters: Have 5-10 different bats of all sizes and weights placed at the field Every hitter has to use a...
As you get older, the game gets faster. If you cannot keep up with the pace of the game then you are going to have to find a new hobby. Today’s video tip is for shortstops who want to make their double plays feeds to second...
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