Today’s video tip is for pitchers and explains what the basic rules are for when to throw a two seam fastball as opposed to a four seam fastball. There are always exceptions to the rule (especially as kids get older) but today’s tips provide the...
Discover how to maximize your coaching through TV technology! Believe it or not, we can actually improve our coaching through all the great advances that have been made in TV over the years. While I know it might sound bizarre, hear me out. Think about the following:...
Posted by Cindy Bristow Controlling your team’s environment during games starts in the dugout. So make sure you know how your dugout can help you win more games. I’m often asked what everyone should be doing in the dugout during games. From players to coaches to trainers to...
In today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains the only way a young pitcher can truly develop an effective change-up. ...
Quit wasting time doing snap drills that might not help your pitcher. Find out instead what will really make a difference when it comes to wrist snap in pitching. I know I’m going against everything you’ve ever learned about pitching when I say that wrist snap isn’t important....
In my day job, I teach Sociology and AP Psychology to high school students. Both are social sciences so the Nature v Nurture debate comes up frequently throughout the school year. Some human behavior is predetermined through genetics. That’s “Nature.” Other behaviors and thoughts are...
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...
Softball season is starting in many parts of the country – inside that is! Make sure you know the 4 things that will help give your hitters more outside success! If you’re located in a cold weather climate that probably means you spend a lot of time...
Nobody wants to embarrass themselves, or fail, or look ridiculous. Yet we’re so much harder on ourselves when we do these things than on others. Here’s a great little story that might help you see your value in a different way. Pretend that I’m standing in front...
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...
