The Ministry of Supply Apollo shirt: does it live up to the high-tech claims and lofty price tag? Is it worth it? I even lifted weights in this tech-fabric dress shirt to really see what it was made of. The Apollo shirt is a wrinkle-free, high-tech dress shirt for men that stretches, breathes and moves […]
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Most teams’ softball throwing progression is outdated and ineffective. Today, let’s change that. If you’re a fastpitch coach, you’re probably looking to improve the effectiveness of your practice and pregame routine. But the typical softball throwing progression that I see is little more than outdated drills backed by pseudoscience. In this article, I’ll show you
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Is Bikram yoga good for baseball players? Bikram Yoga is a common brand of hot yoga, in which a room is heated for the duration of the class. Back in college, I was very inflexible, to the point where it was impacting my performance and likely my arm health. But is it something that all
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There are a LOT of old throwing drills in softball that just aren’t very useful. Many of these are ineffective, outdated, or are just plain teaching the wrong things. In this article, learn the best four softball throwing drills for any fastpitch player or team, that you can put to good use immediately.
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I’m occasionally asked: Is the Rice Bucket good for strengthening the hands?” I reply: No. They are a waste of time. The Rice Bucket has been around a long time – it was recommended to me when I was 10 years old. I did them, but even at a young age didn’t find them effective. For
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Pitch calling in baseball is one of the more fascinating aspects of being a pitcher. Though every pitch call is essentially an educated guess, pitch selection can easily be the difference between a great game and a terrible game. Today, let’s discuss a controversial pitch call: the 3-2 breaking ball.
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As I peered scowled across the clubhouse at him, I wondered why I had to have this conversation. I was 29. I wasn’t a little kid and though we were both playing a game for a living, this was not the middle school playground. I had no lunch money to give. “You think you’re funny,
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Do you have experience, knowledge and wit to share with the universe? If so, give it a shot and start a podcast! Once up and running, a podcast is a low-cost way to give back to your industry, establish yourself as an expert, and have fun behind the mic. In this article, I’m going to
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In this talk in a USA Baseball sponsored coaches’ clinic in Illinois, I discussed 10 mental training do’s and don’ts. Mental skills are critical in baseball, though it’s not always clear the best way to build them. Watch the YouTube video version of this post here: https://youtu.be/FdZLQ96hdNg And, get the free worksheet mentioned in the
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If you’re on the hunt for high-tech, comfortable dress clothes, you might have found Ministry of Supply. Their dress pants are pricey. But, is Ministry of Supply men’s clothing worth it? Read below for my review of the Ministry of Supply Kinetic Pant.
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