By Coach Bob McCreary In today’s video tip, Coach Bob McCreary, the founder of BaseballByTheYard.com, explains a way that high IQ hitters and teams can help their pitchers when they are at bat. The game is filled with many of these little things that, over the...
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...
It’s becoming that time of year when teams across America start up their regular in-season activities and workouts. Energy and optimism for a new season are high and most players and coaches cannot wait to start. That being said, it is important for players to...
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Private hitting instructors seem to be everywhere these days. Indoor facilities, YouTube, Twitter, and many other platforms as well and all seem to promote their views on how to hit. The good news is that players around the world do not need to have personal access to...
Losing stinks! And often that losing happens during the most important softball event of the year, and sometimes of our lives. Make sure you understand the 5 lessons that losing can teach you as you get ready for another softball season. While we all love to win,...
In Part 1 of this post, I talked about the importance of commanding the strike zone for hitters. Today, it’s the pitchers’ turn! On the pitching end of things, commanding the strike zone means different things depending on what age group you are dealing with. With young pitchers...
Resolutions are about the future, growth, improvement, excitement and completion. We make them wanting to become better people – so let’s make them to become better coaches. Discover 4 resolutions to help you through your New Softball Season! I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions. To...
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...
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...
