Author: strikezoneacademy

Are too many balls getting past your catcher so that runners are either taking extra bases or worse yet – scoring? It could be that your pitcher has an awesome drop ball, or that your catcher needs to learn the Keys to Blocking balls in the dirt! Blocking balls...

A runner gets to first base and like normal, the first baseman holds him on. While setting up, the first baseman points to the shortstop. The shortstop acknowledges but neither one says a word. What’s that all about? Well, in today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains...

  During the fall, many players and teams use their time (and better weather!) to identify areas where they struggled during the spring and summer and work  to improve upon them.  This is especially true for those who had poor seasons. This time of year, I don’t...

What we pay attention to during a game, or even practice, can really take control of how well we do. Read on to learn how your Attention really controls your performance. Have you ever gone from throwing strikes to suddenly walking everyone? Or from hitting really well...

1. Have a game mindset.  A pitcher is going to have to do a lot of thinking during games so it’s in their interest to practice that same thinking during their bullpen session.  Run game-like scenarios in your head and pitch accordingly. 2. Location. Location. Location. ...

Today’s video tip is for pitchers and catchers and involves one of the best pitch combinations in baseball. Unfortunately, It’s also one of the least used combinations as well.     *To plan for the upcoming season, check out all the eBoo...

A wood bat is one of the best investments you can make as a player. It teaches precision, strength, and the fundamentals of hitting that players can lean on throughout their entire career. As much fun as it may be to swing lighter metal bats...

Pressure turns coal into diamonds and often turns our good players into mush. Uncover 3 ways some top players have helped themselves stay focused under pressure. There’s no doubt that playing good is one thing, but playing good under pressure is totally different. Pressure has been proven...

  I’m a dog lover. I had a cat once and he was great. I don’t hate cats, I just prefer dogs. When you come home, the dog rushes at you like it hasn’t seen you in 5 years. A cat is more patient and will often...