By Coach Bob McCreary Today’s video tip involves exaggerating some of the basic mechanics of hitting. Exaggerating these movements improves the feel of the proper mechanic and also helps a hitter’s confidence while at the plate. Mix some into your everyday hitting routines! ...
BY DOUG BERNIER In baseball cutoffs and relays, split seconds can mean a HUGE momentum shift in the game. Get that out and now your team is energized. The game is shifting in your favor, and that attitude is contagious. It’s also contagious when that all out effort...
In regards to catching a ball with 2 hands, there are some definite advantages: things like getting rid of the ball faster on a throw, or fielding balls with a lot of crazy spin. But do you know the times when it’s actually better to catch...
If you have been in the Marines or are in the gun world, you probably have heard of Colonel Jeff Cooper. Cooper was considered to be one of the world’s top experts on the use and history of small arms (handguns). Among many of his books...
To play infield at the higher levels requires physical talent but also a lot of awareness. Look around you and you’ll begin to notice a lot of information that you can use to become a better infielder even before the ball is hit Today’s video post...
BY COACH McCREARY - BASEBALL BY THE YARD 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. ...
Is your softball player getting ready for team tryouts? Whether this is their first tryout or they’re a veteran player, tryouts are a lot of pressure and stress. Help improve your player’s chances for making the team with these 6 keys to a successful tryout. It’s normal to...
BY DOUG BERNIER - PRO BASEBALL INSIDER If you’re wondering how to steal bases in baseball, knowing WHEN matters just as much (or more) than how fast you are. If you pick the wrong moment to run, your speed won’t save you. One of the best times to “steal”...
Infielders need to recognize situations for baseball relays and cutoffs, be quick to get into position, and know how to make the relay throw. This article discusses the best position possible for taking a throw from an outfielder as a cut off man – where to...
Do your infielders have trouble knowing which base they should throw to with runners on base? If so, discover a great system that will help your players figure out which base they should throw to before they blow the play! The lefthanded slapper has really changed how...
