It’s tough finding the right pitching drills that will help the young players on your baseball team. In this article, I’ll show you a handful of techniques that will be perfect for any young player. These drills are simple, yet effective, in creating better throwing and pitching mechanics. Any coach can implement them right away […]
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Run expectancy in baseball is simple, and incredibly important, changing how coaches think about strategy, stealing, bunting, and the value of outs and extra bases. Is bunting smart? Want to know why bunting is bad? Let’s start with a definition:
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Some pitchers throw a fastball that has natural cut. What we mean by this is that their standard fastball–which is supposed to be straight–instead cuts. At a high level, this can help a pitcher be successful if he harnesses it; Mariano Rivera is a great example. However, for amateur pitchers, learning how to throw a
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How do you throw a curveball? You hold the ball on the inside edge of the horseshoe seam and think about directing your fingers over the top of the ball as it’s delivered. This applies forward spin (topspin) either at a 12-6 or 1-7 orientation (righties – the opposite for lefties) that forces the ball
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A question I am often asked is, “Should I ice my arm after I throw?” Well, it depends. Here’s the thought behind it…
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Throwing a sinker can be confusing and frustrating for pitchers. It’s a difficult pitch to learn and there are a lot of myths about it. But, if you’re here to learn how to throw a sinker, I’m going to send you on your way with a lot of answers. How do you throw a sinker?
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In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. This chapter is about relationships with coaches. It’s now available everywhere you buy books online. Get your copy today.
EP112 – Coaches – Chapter 27 from Clean Your Cleats Read More »
In this review of the Tanner pro batting tee and the Tanner Tee heavy model, I’ll discuss the differences between the two, and also compare to the original model. Learn which one is right for you and the best uses for each for baseball and softball coaches, teams and players. Spoiler alert: these are both
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Trying to continue your playing career after college, but didn’t get picked in the draft? Independent baseball is your route. It’s not, however, an easy one. The Frontier League Tryout Camp is Tough. It represents a ray of hope for a lot of undrafted, quality ballplayers each May. 300+ attend annually, and “An average of
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In this episode, you’re getting another a sample chapter of my new book, Clean Your Cleats: Advice on Baseball and Life for Ballplayers. This is chapter 2, called Baseball is a Trap.
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