Stealing bases is truly an art form and just like any artist, a base stealer is going to develop their own style. This is why coaches should be reluctant to force every base stealer to take leads and get jumps the same way. Ideally, players...
The primary job for any catcher is to help pitchers get more strikes. A catcher who is terrific at receiving is pure joy to throw to every game. Today’s video tip is one of many tricks good catchers use to help get more strikes for...
Today’s video tip is Part 2 of the very important responsibility for middle infielders when there are runners on base. To see Part 1, click HERE. Today’s tip focuses on a common mistake made AFTER this responsibility is over and how to correct it. ...
Today’s video tip is about the VERY IMPORTANT and MANDATORY responsibility of both middle infielders whenever there are runners on base. It’s one of the many things a well-coached team will do without being told. No related posts. ...
All great pitchers control two very important things: their Entrance Path and their Pitch Movement Path. Learn how to help your pitchers do the same thing. Making a pitch move, or change directions, is one thing, but getting it to move as close to the batter (or...
Today’s video tip is for base runners and even fielders who need to develop a better, more explosive first step quickness in order to steal bases or track down a ball. The tip involves a concept known as “positive shin angle.” Every player looking for...
Today’s video tip shows how a shortstop turns a double play at second base on 1-6-3 or 2-6-3 plays. Because the feed from the pitcher or catcher is coming from a different angle than say, a second baseman or first baseman, his footwork at the...
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...
Blinking is a natural reaction when a ball is flying directly at you, but it’s not helpful at all to a catcher. Uncover 3 tips for helping teach your catchers to keep those eyes open. I’ve always used the following 3 things to help catchers whenever they...
In today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains why all hitters should be including more elevated ball positions on their batting tees. All areas of the strike zone should be worked on by hitters but now more than ever, elevated positions are a must. ...
