Adrian Gonzalez … now a Dodger Assuming you’re just a hitter. It is true that many great hitters who have lost a step on defense get put over at first base but that doesn’t mean the position should be taken lightly. Only those who have never...
If your pitcher is like most, the changeup is their least favorite pitch to throw and the one that needs the most work. All your pitcher wants to do is pitch faster, not slower, so becoming fairly proficient in the changeup doesn’t ever seem to happen. Here are...
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...
Some phrases in baseball cover many different aspects of the game. “Aggressive through the ball” is one of them. Today’s video explains several ways it applies to baseball players. ...
Blue sky Cloudy sky Night Sky High Sky Twilight sky What is a “high sky”? Take a quick look above at the photo gallery of different sky conditions. In the top row you have a darker blue sky with the sun present as well. In the...
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...
Posted by Cindy Bristow Laying down a bunt can win you games, just like not being able to execute a bunt can lose you games. Discover 5 things you should know about bunting so that your players can execute a bunt the next time the game is...
1. Have a game mindset. A pitcher is going to have to do a lot of thinking during games so it’s in their interest to practice that same thinking during their bullpen session. Run game-like scenarios in your head and pitch accordingly. 2. Location. Location. Location. ...
Pressure turns coal into diamonds and often turns our good players into mush. Uncover 3 ways some top players have helped themselves stay focused under pressure. There’s no doubt that playing good is one thing, but playing good under pressure is totally different. Pressure has been proven...
I’m a dog lover. I had a cat once and he was great. I don’t hate cats, I just prefer dogs. When you come home, the dog rushes at you like it hasn’t seen you in 5 years. A cat is more patient and will often...
