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Relax Your Shoulders and Increase Your Speed

Every pitcher wants to throw faster. That’s why, for pitchers, tense shoulders are so common, and yet so wrong. As a pitcher, you might be surprised to find the solution is

Who Covers Second Base And Switching It On The Fly

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

Infield – Outfield Communication

Disrupting Hitters with the Screwball and Backdoor Curve

Most pitchers use the curveball to attack one side of the plate and the screwball to attack the other. Since hitters know this strategy, discover how to mix it up to keep h

Basic Footwork On The Stride And Swing

Often a lack of hitting can come down to something very simple.  I’ve always taken a “ground-up” approach to baseball meaning most of what I teach in terms of the mechanics

What Does Separation Mean?

Where to Stand to Hit the Up, Down, In and Out

Do you know where your hitters should stand in the batter’s box when facing pitchers that have really good movement pitches, like rises and drops, curveballs and screwballs

Pick-off moves are an under-utilized part of the game.  My feeling is that if I can get an out without having to throw a pitch, I’m going to take it.  Like everything else,

Simple Drill for Hitting Up the Middle

Players who pull the ball long but foul often get the “oohs” and “ahhs”, but it’s the player who drives the ball hard up the middle that will help win you games. To help yo

Hitting & Pitching – Adjustments

Getting our players to make quick and accurate adjustments is vital for being successful during games. Here are drills for hitters and pitchers to help them learn how to ma

Play For The Guys On Your Team

  I want to talk about the importance of playing for the guys in your own dugout as opposed to people off the field.  You would think that would be a given when you ar

Are You a Barnacle or a Battleship?

Barnacles and battleships both live and work in the water. They have a very close relationship and yet it’s a positive relationship for only one of them. Learn why you need