Handling bunts is one of the tougher jobs that a third basemen has to handle. Some bunt plays involve more moving parts than others and third basemen have to know how to react to each one. Bunts when there is a runner on second base...
Ever get that runner to second base only to have your next 2 batters hit groundballs to the shortstop – inning over! Learn how you can teach your hitters to take balls to the opposite field and score more runs in the process. As every player, that...
Keep the Noodles and Throw Out the Water I try to talk in pictures anytime I can, and a great picture that seems to really get across this whole idea of positive mind management is that of a spaghetti sieve. The whole idea of straining spaghetti...
In today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains the must-do’s when backing up bases as a pitcher. ...
To help your baserunners see the ball better and make better, and faster decisions, get them to run with their heads UP! It’s pretty common for runners to get their heads down when trying to run fast, and while the effort is admirable, the result...
Believe it or not, it is time to think about next season and what you have to do in the next few months to get ready for it.. Energy and optimism for a new season are high and most players and coaches cannot wait to...
We can’t just expect our infielders to know where to throw the ball when the ball is hit to them. Those decisions must be practiced, just like any other skill. Take the mystery out of where your infielders should throw the ball with this simple drill...
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...
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...
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...
