23 Aug Hit Like A Cat Not A Dog
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...
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23 Aug Better Relays From The Left Field Corner
Today’s video tip is a more advanced one for shortstops when balls are hit down into the left field corner and a relay throw to home plate is needed. ...
16 Aug 3 Ways to Change It Up!
If your pitcher is like most, the changeup is their least favorite pitch to throw and the one that needs the most work. All your pitcher wants to do is pitch faster, not slower, so becoming fairly proficient in the changeup doesn’t ever seem to happen. Here are...
16 Aug Four Ways A Shortstop Can Make Their Double Play Feeds Quicker
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...
16 Aug A “High Sky” & Other Sky Conditions In Baseball
Blue sky Cloudy sky Night Sky High Sky Twilight sky What is a “high sky”? Take a quick look above at the photo gallery of different sky conditions. In the top row you have a darker blue sky with the sun present as well. In the...
08 Aug What Does It Mean When A Hitter Leaks?
Today’s post was inspired by a reader who emailed me about his son who is apparently “leaking.” The reader wasn’t sure what the term meant. The term is also something I have dealt with recently now that I have started to do some private hitting lessons. The video...
08 Aug 3 Ways to Beat the Heat
Don’t let the heat beat you or your team. Make sure you know 3 things that will help you stay strong this summer and beat the heat. Unlike basketball or volleyball, we play softball outside. And outside in the summer can get HOT! Make sure you know...
08 Aug Rip Currents and Baseball Slumps
What are rip currents? If you have ever been to the beach then you probably noticed a sign like the one pictured as you approached the beach entrance. The sign warns people of the presence and dangers of rip currents. ** Bear with me here. I’ll get...
08 Aug Aggressive Through The Ball
Some phrases in baseball cover many different aspects of the game. “Aggressive through the ball” is one of them. Today’s video explains several ways it applies to baseball players. No related posts. ...
02 Aug 5 Things You Should Know About Bunting
Posted by Cindy Bristow C Laying down a bunt can win you games, just like not being able to execute a bunt can lose you games. Discover 5 things you should know about bunting so that your players can execute a bunt the next time the game...