Today’s video tip is for second basemen and shortstops and it answers the basic question of who covers second base on the steal. More importantly, however, it explains when the middle infielders have to switch that up in the middle of a play. Enjoy! ...
If you’re wondering what a fungo is, how to hit them, or how to teach your players to hit them, then these 5 keys are a must read. In regards to hitting fungos – the first thing to know that you may have already found out...
One of these days I will make a lengthy video or a series of videos on how to hold runners on base. It would require a lot of work because there are so many little things that have to be done by multiple players simultaneously that...
The Strike Zone Live Hitting High School Wood Bat League is set up to help players improve their swing during the cold, Nebraska winters. Live BP and lots of swings will help players with game-like competition to help them prepare for their upcoming season. Games will take place...
Everyone wants their pitcher to throw faster and yet we make it so difficult and complicated that they actually end up pitching slower. The concept of how to pitch faster isn’t that hard, or complicated so learn how your pitcher can do it with 2 great...
Player: How many swings should I take per day? Me: As many as you need to. I have had that type of conversation many times with players over the years regarding swings, pitches, ground balls, running, and weight training. My typical answer, “as many as you need to,” is...
Are too many balls getting past your catcher so that runners are either taking extra bases or worse yet – scoring? It could be that your pitcher has an awesome drop ball, or that your catcher needs to learn the Keys to Blocking balls in the dirt! Blocking balls...
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...
During the fall, many players and teams use their time (and better weather!) to identify areas where they struggled during the spring and summer and work to improve upon them. This is especially true for those who had poor seasons. This time of year, I don’t...
What we pay attention to during a game, or even practice, can really take control of how well we do. Read on to learn how your Attention really controls your performance. Have you ever gone from throwing strikes to suddenly walking everyone? Or from hitting really well...
