I’ve written a number of posts about the need for all pitchers to warm-up properly before games. One of the biggest mistakes pitchers make is not warming up correctly. This is why many pitchers are vulnerable in the first inning of every game they pitch. ...
It’s that time of the year when your team has no doubt had some good games, and some bad ones. If this sounds familiar, then be aware that your behavior plays a key role in how your season ends. It’s getting hot, players have aches and pains...
Is there anything worse than watching a pitcher throw out of the strike zone over and over again? Aside from yelling something stupid like “Throw strikes!“, are there any quick ways to get the kid back on track so that everyone can move on with...
Failure to accept their role. I have never met a baseball player who was happy that they were not playing in the game. As you move up in levels, the game gets tougher and the players get more competitive. Telling a competitive player that he...
On defense we can’t have everything. Either you play in so you can get to balls faster, or you play back so you can get to more balls on either side of you. Read on to understand how your positioning on the field works & how...
To improve your range in any position, start by working on your first step quickness to the ball. Very few plays in baseball will require a straight sprint for more than a couple seconds. That makes your first step even more important so it is...
Posted by Cindy Bristow Long before there was the Running Slap there was a great offensive weapon used by right handed hitters called the Slap or the Slug Bunt. Discover why it’s still a great weapon and how it can help expand the defense to create more...
Today’s video tip is for third basemen who want to make it easier for themselves when it comes to fielding bunts. It’s a little thing you do not see taught very often but if it is done, it can make a world of difference in...
A play that is seared in my mind is in the 2008 World Series, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett made an unbelievable play fielding the ball beyond 2nd base, and while moving toward centerfield he threw the Phillies runner out at 1st. While the skill...
Recently I’ve done several videos on double play footwork and drills for both shortstops and second basemen. Of course, the best footwork out there will not matter so much if the feed to the bag is a horrible one. Neither second basemen nor shortstops enjoy...
