To improve your range in any position, start by working on your first step quickness to the ball. Very few plays in baseball will require a straight sprint for more than a couple seconds. That makes your first step even more important so it is...
Posted by Cindy Bristow Long before there was the Running Slap there was a great offensive weapon used by right handed hitters called the Slap or the Slug Bunt. Discover why it’s still a great weapon and how it can help expand the defense to create more...
Today’s video tip is for third basemen who want to make it easier for themselves when it comes to fielding bunts. It’s a little thing you do not see taught very often but if it is done, it can make a world of difference in...
A play that is seared in my mind is in the 2008 World Series, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett made an unbelievable play fielding the ball beyond 2nd base, and while moving toward centerfield he threw the Phillies runner out at 1st. While the skill...
Recently I’ve done several videos on double play footwork and drills for both shortstops and second basemen. Of course, the best footwork out there will not matter so much if the feed to the bag is a horrible one. Neither second basemen nor shortstops enjoy...
To help your pitcher make her Rollover Drop break more have her dribble a basketball. Avoid using the palm to dribble and use the pads of the pointer and middle fingers instead. Have her dribble a few hard, really pushing down on the basketball and then have her pitch her...
When I work with older infielders (middle schoolers on up), the very first thing I often address is the need to get to the right of the ball on the approach. I’ve done a few written posts and some videos that deal with that very...
Does your team ever struggle to get along? Could they stand to be more competitive? Do any of your players ever suffer from a lack of focus and concentration? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then check out these awesome team building exercises,...
Today’s video tip is specifically for 1st basemen and explains what to do if they are holding the runner on and the runner steals on the pitcher’s first move. If the first baseman does this correctly he can dramatically increase the odds of nailing the...
Having great infielders during practice isn’t enough to help us win games – we need those players to play great under pressure and this drill really helps with that! Learn a great drill called the Around the World drill to help your infielders learn to handle pressure. The Around the...
