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...
Lots of hitters struggle with popping up. This is particularly true of young hitters but find out how the problem is pretty easily fixed with a drill called the Back T Drill. Before we get into the drill itself let’s cover a few keys about hitting that...
The throw to third base for catchers is not an easy one when there is a right handed batter standing in the batter’s box. To deal with this problem, catchers should NOT … Step in front of the the batter towards the mound and then...
The throw to third base for catchers is not an easy one when there is a right handed batter standing in the batter’s box. To deal with this problem, catchers should NOT … Step in front of the the batter towards the mound and then...
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...
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...
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...
There are many aspects of successful pitching. “Changing a batter’s eye level” once in a while is one of them. In today’s video tip, I explain what that phrase means. Thursday’s post: On path and on plane...
I fully expect some criticism over this video because I think my views are in the minority. So all you keyboard warriors get your fingers ready! Today’s video explains two things from my point of view: How most kids are taught a proper arm path. What I think...
Today’s video tip is for more advanced infielders. It’s advanced because, as you will see, the player will have to fight their instincts and that is not something you learn to do overnight. ...
