The nature of a softball game gives players a ton of time to think, and usually they are thinking about the things they did wrong. Girls in particular are hard on themselves so helping them learn to manage their minds is crucial to their softball success,...
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. Click Here To...
To help your baserunners have a better chance of making it safely to 2nd base anytime you call for a sacrifice bunt, have them leave just a little later than usual (instead of with the pitch) so they’ll have extra time to see if the...
Discover how the lowly trashcan will improve your defense, by helping to create throwing lanes. From doubleplays to bunts, fielders have to make plays by throwing around runners. While this isn’t easy, it’s now easier to practice using a simple trashcan. Middle infielders make their doubleplay throws...
Safe at second base! When I coach teams, players at some point will typically hear a version of the following from me … usually at the beginning of the season. “Guys, there are many reasons why teams win games. However, you will be in games where the...
For anyone who has ever seen me coach, the title of this post may seem more than a little hypocritical. That’s because I never shut up once the game starts. I don’t think I’m alone when it comes to coaches who are working with young...
Most of us aren’t pitching coaches, so we may not feel confident working with our pitchers during practice. If you’re looking for something to help your pitchers during practice, discover a great game/workout your pitchers can use during practice that is sure to translate to real-game...
In today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains the only way a young pitcher can truly develop an effective change-up. ...
To get your pitchers to throw faster they’ve got to get their hand moving faster at release. A good way to help make this happen is to ask your pitcher to move her hand faster in the follow-through. This will not only help increase her hand speed at release but...
In the summer of 1988, I was fortunate to play in the Cape Cod League (Falmouth, MA). Top players from around the country converge on the coast of Massachusetts to play some pretty high-level baseball. The Cape was also one of the only summer leagues that required wood...
