Warming up is something that all pitchers have to do, but something that we don’t put enough thought or purpose into. Discover 4 keys to making sure your pitchers are making the most of their warm-ups. While we’ve analyzed and torn the pitching motion to shreds, the...
“When you catch the ball, use two hands.” “On grounders, square up and get in front of the ball.” “Don’t show-off and flip the ball with your glove. Take it out with your hand and throw it properly.” The comments above are certainly in the “old school” camp...
Today’s video tip is for base runners at second base who don’t want their own teammates to hate them. ...
There’s a big difference between swinging and hitting. How many of our hitters stand up there during games and simply “swing” without their bat ever actually “hitting” the ball? Learn how to help your players actually use their eyes properly so the next time they swing...
If I asked a room full of baseball players, “Raise your hand if you tend to be your worst enemy and beat yourself up too much inside your head,” I can guarantee that just about every hand would be up. That’s because for virtually everyone,...
Young baseball players who are just starting to pitch typically need to focus on being very efficient and under control to help them throw more strikes. However, as kids get older and the distances of their pitch increases, there is a need to develop more...
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,...
When the game gets faster at each higher level, the smaller details of every play become magnified. Minor flaws in a batter’s swing get exposed. Missing your release point by a half an inch causes your curveball to hang. Taking a little too big of...
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...
Here’s a question for you – Would your players consider you a Confidence Maker or a Confidence Breaker? Uncover seven things that will help everyone better deal with (and hopefully even grow from) their mistakes. Mistakes happen! Players are going to make mistakes in sports, and not always because they...
