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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What should a coach say to a pitcher in a mound visit? During my playing days, I had some good visits and some worthless ones, and my parents always wanted to know what were the magic words my coach had to impart. Now, as a coach myself, I’m the one giving advice in these fleeting
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The slide step is a pretty straightforward thing, if it’s taught correctly. The thing is, though, that most coaches teach it incorrectly, and/or don’t have a real sense of what’s necessary and good from the stretch. In this short post, we’ll go over what we do and don’t want from our slide step pitching mechanics,
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In this week’s episode I discuss slumps – when to panic and when not to. We also talk about correcting slumps, re-evaluating our process, practice and routine and how to figure out where the problem lies. Then, I discuss the mental side of baseball and how too much conscious thought can ruin a good hitter
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In this episode I discuss the influence of pitching coaches and how important they are, what to say in a mound visit and what you should NEVER say, as well as talk about how confidence influences command and stuff in baseball. Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgods
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Should you swing at the first pitch? Is being “ready to pounce” on the first pitch a quality hitting approach? Let’s talk about it.
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