Is the hit and run a smart play? In baseball, the hit and run has been around forever. But, it’s recently lost favor with coaches, especially now that sabermetric data is shedding light on outcomes in every possible situation. In this article, we’ll discuss this pros and cons of the hit and run, and whether […]
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In this episode, listen to a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. It’s available everywhere you buy books online. Get your copy today!
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This is a free chapter from Dan Blewett’s book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball & Life for Ballplayers. This chapter is on mindset. In it, Dan shares stories and discusses ways for players to slow the game down, mentally. Listen to the Audiobook Version Below, or Keep Scrolling to Read Check out my other
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This is a free chapter from Dan Blewett’s new book, Clean Your Cleats. Prefer to listen rather than read? You’ll find a free audio version of this chapter on YouTube here or Dan’s podcast here. Check out my other free chapter, Chapter 21: Slowing the Game Down. Clean Your Cleats by Dan Blewett | Chapter
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Learning how to throw a slider is one of the more difficult tasks in baseball. The problem is that it’s not as straightforward a pitch as the curveball, and takes a lot more patience and a pitching coach who knows what he’s doing. In this article, you’ll learn slider grips, the spin, technique and troubleshooting
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In this article, you’ll learn softball throwing drills that you can use even if you’re already an advanced fastpitch player. High level players have a lot of advanced techniques that they need to learn to play in college. And if you’re a beginner, don’t be afraid of giving them a shot too. Advanced softball throwing
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Dear Dan, My son is 13, and his coach is insisting that every kid on the team learns to throw a curveball. This concerns me, as I believe he’s too young. I’m worried about injuries and have heard that curveballs shouldn’t be thrown until high school. What should we do? – Concerned Dad in Iowa
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Quality youth baseball drills and coaching education can be hard to come by, but in today’s article I’ve compiled ten great baseball instructional videos for coaches who just want to help their players get better. We’ll break it down by position, so scroll onward and use the table of contents in this guide to YouTube
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Pitcher A takes the mound and goes 7 innings with 1 walk and 5ks. Pitcher B takes the mound and goes 7 innings with 4 walks and 5ks. Why does Pitcher A throw more strikes and have better control? First, Pitching Mechanics Play a Role. But it’s only a piece of the pie. If you
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Slow pitch softball throwing drills can make a huge difference in a player’s game. Though many slow pitch players have a background in baseball or softball, many do not, making even fundamental skills a challenge to learn in adulthood. Playing recreational softball is all about having fun, meeting new people, competing and getting out in
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