Baseball Tips

Baseball Early Training for Pitchers

2009-01-12T16:55:00.003-06:00

Early-Season Baseball Pitching TrainingAs is true in the case of every ball player, the baseball pitcher should begin his early-season training by getting his whole body into good condition. It is a grave mistake to think that all a baseball pitcher has to do is to get his arm into shape to throw nine innings twice a week. Many a baseball pitcher has weakened in the last part of the game, not

Pitching Drills Part 1

2009-01-11T16:27:00.000-06:00

THE PITCHERLittle need be said of the relative value of a pitcher to his team. To any one who knows baseball at all, this value is quite apparent. Other things being equal, the team with the best pitcher usually wins. And yet how few people know just what constitutes good pitching! To the average spectator, a man seems to be a good pitcher if he has lots of speed and good curves. But to a close

Simple Secret Drill that will help your team WIN!

2008-12-18T23:39:00.001-06:00

If you have a player who is suffering from a long, looping swing, then the old standby of the fence drill may be just the prescription for what ails him.In hitting, the name of the game is batspeed, period.In order to obtain optimal batspeed, the bat must be held with the elbow "in the slot" - in other words, the arms should remain close to the body, allowing the hips and large muscles of the

2008-12-18T23:38:00.002-06:00

A big part of successful baserunning involves properly reading balls in the dirt. This drill will help your players to learn to properly judge the trajectory of a pitched ball that bounces in the dirt.Station a baserunner at each base - first, second, and third. Runners should be independent of one another, since the responsibilities for each base differ slightly. Have a coach on the mound,

3 Secret Pitching Tips to help you throw inside

2008-12-18T23:35:00.003-06:00

Throwing inside is one of the most valuable skills a pitcher can learn. It has been a skill that has been somewhat taken out of baseball for a number of reasons. I feel that kids are afraid to throw inside. Here's why.Number one, they are afraid to hit a batter. It is a real fear that pitchers have. There is no doubt about it. They are afraid for two reasons. First, they do not want to hurt

Pitching Drills For the Offseason.

2008-12-18T23:31:00.002-06:00

Pitchers are not made during practice - they are made in the offseason. However, there is more to being a pitcher than simply throwing the ball - and throwing the ball too much during the offseason can do more harm than good. Follow these exercise siggestions to build a regular workout that will help increase emdurance, flexibility, and strength.Squats. Contrary to popular belief, leg muscles -

Baseball Instruction Tips on Finding the Best Instructor

2008-12-12T11:30:00.002-06:00

Baseball Instruction Tips on Finding the Best InstructorAuthor: Jack ElliottIf you are dead set on becoming the best baseball player possible, there is no substitute for quality baseball instructor. A quality instructor can save you time, remove bad habits, and get you motivated to play your best ball ever.In searching for a good instructor, I would focus on three things:(1) baseball experience,

Five Tips for the off season to help you be a baseball star

2008-12-12T11:21:00.003-06:00

Baseball Training - 5 Tips For Spring TrainingAuthor: Mike SinghTraining for baseball doesn't stop after the season is over. The best time to get ready for the next season is during the off season, not training camps, and not a few weeks before the opening game. It takes time to build muscle strength, coordination and skill. Many of these things can be done at home and even indoors. Here are 5

Improve Your Batting Avg. With This Simple Drill

2008-05-09T22:26:00.005-05:00

If you can teach a player to bunt properly they will begin Hitting the ball. Batting is the best part of baseball if they are able to hit with some degree of regularity. It is no fun to bat if you strike out every time. A player should enjoy batting if he can be taught to meet the ball with his bat frequently. A boy who hits a two-bouncer to the pitcher and is thrown out at first can always

Pitching Grip: Curveball

2008-05-09T22:16:00.002-05:00

Pitching Grip: Curveball First and foremost, curveballs are harder on your throwing arm because of your arm position at release. However, recent studies show that the slider is the most stressful pitch on the arm. What makes most pitches, like the curveball, unsafe is that pitchers try twisting the ball when throwing instead of focusing on wrist and forearm placement. How we grip the curveball:

Pitching Grip: Change Up Circle Change

2008-05-09T22:12:00.004-05:00

Pitching Grip: Circle Change Make a circle or an “OK” sign using your thumb and index finger. The smaller the circle the tighter the grip actually is, so this pitch may take some time to master. Encourage your pitchers to start off with a "C-change" which is really making a large C instead of a circle with your thumb and index finger. The important part while throwing this pitch is wrist and

Pitching Grip: Two-Seam Fastball

2008-05-09T22:07:00.005-05:00

Pitching Grip: Two-Seam Fastball For the two-seamer, “movement pitch” the first and second fingers lay across the narrow seams of the baseball between the two horseshoe-shaped seams. This ball is thrown the same as the four-seam fastball with thumb and middle finger splitting the baseball in half, causing force behind the ball. This pitch goes on average 1 to 3 miles an hour slower than the

Pitching Grips

2008-05-09T22:00:00.002-05:00

Pitching Grips To make it to a higher level in baseball, a pitcher should have three great pitches, not necessarily a “best pitch”, but three outstanding pitches he can throw for strikes on any given day. This allows the pitcher to dominate his opponents with a good change of speed and great movement. If a pitcher can throw three outstanding pitches to two locations it keeps the hitter off

Baseball Position Drills: Now your team will perform like a MLB

2008-05-08T14:55:00.000-05:00

Every position in baseball requires certain skills to master each position. Of course there are those common skills that all baseball players must have, but it is important that each player practice skills that are specific to each postition. Make sure you have each player practice their drills that are specific to their position they play during the game.Infielders and catchers have a lot in

An Easy way to find the best Pitcher on your team.

2008-05-07T22:36:00.001-05:00

An Easy way to find the best Pitcher on your team.What if I told you about a simple game that will give you an insight on finding the best players on your team to be pitchers. Even better, what if this was a simple game of catch. In this simple game of catch there are only Two rules:Each player must go through the mechanics of their pitching delivery - do not let them use the full windup

Baseball Fielding Drill : Bucket Ball

2008-05-06T21:43:00.002-05:00

Bucket Ball is a fun fielding drill that not only gives the kids a lot of practice catching ground balls, but also keeps them interested and motivated. Keeping the practice fun and exciting, which will help your team actually learn more during baseball practice.Pick two players to be captain, and let the coach divide the kids into two teamsYou will need two empty Five Gallon Buckets.Place one

Four Steps to Becoming the Best Baseball Coach on and off the field.

2008-05-05T15:39:00.001-05:00

These ideas are for managers, coaches, players, and parents. While this is written primarily for the beginner in baseball - the Little Leaguer - the reader will discover that the same fundamentals work in all branches of baseball. The right way to execute a play and the right attitude get the same results in the major leagues as in the Little Leagues, and the wrong way is just as inimical to good

Four Seam Fastball Pitching Grip

2008-03-31T22:08:00.000-05:00

Pitching Tips For Your Kid To Pitch Like A Pro!

2008-01-24T22:36:00.000-06:00

Every kid that loves baseball has fantasized about being a great pro pitcher and throwing a perfect game. It's one of those universal American dreams of little boys everywhere. While dreams like these should never be quashed, its important for responsible adults to teach kids how to pitch a baseball with the correct form and control. Without such guidance, overly enthusiastic children run a real

Base Running Drills

2008-01-16T22:20:00.000-06:00

A big part of successful base running involves properly reading balls in the dirt. This drill will help your players learn to properly judge the trajectory of a pitched ball that bounces in the dirt. Station a baserunner at each base - first, second, and third. Runners should be independent of one another, since the responsibilities for each base differ slightly. Have a coach on the

Baseball Tips That Can Make Your Mom A Great Baseball Player

2008-01-14T22:38:00.000-06:00

Even as adults, there are some who have great difficulty when it comes to the co-ordination needed for sports like baseball. This is where basic baseball drills or sports drills can help even the most inept adult player. For some of these individuals, having to catch a ball can be a daunting task and considered unpleasant. The reason for this feeling of dread is the lack of basic skills that

Get Better and Faster Bat Speed

2007-12-15T22:33:00.001-06:00

If you're a hitter - baseball, slow pitch, or fastpitch softball, you'll definitely find this to your liking!As you know, I'm a big proponent of appropriate strength & conditioning as a way of increasing GAME TIME performance. This includes generating maximal bat speed. Unfortunately, science says what most of you are doing in the on-deck circle just prior to stepping to the plate is hindering

Great Pitching Tips for Kids

2007-08-27T23:30:00.000-05:00

Baseball Pitching Tips for KidsEvery kid that loves baseball has fantasized about being a great pro pitcher and throwing a perfect game. It's one of those universal American dreams of little boys everywhere. While dreams like these should never be quashed, its important for responsible adults to teach kids how to pitch a baseball with the correct form and control. Without such guidance, overly

Top Secret Tips, The Pros Don't Want You To Learn In Your Baseball Training Workout!!!

2007-08-18T12:49:00.001-05:00

Increase your Power and Speed With These Few Easy Steps!Baseball is not a game of strength - It's a game of Power. Think about it, a baseball is only 5ozs. The baseball Bat is 30ozs. But... try throwing throwing that 5oz ball 60ft feet and at a speed over 90 mph. Or how about hitting that 5oz ball that is being thrown at you at 90 mph and hit that ball over 400 feet.To be able to

5 Simple Drills That Will Boost your Stregth & Speed!!

2007-08-17T00:26:00.000-05:00

Training for baseball doesn't stop after the season is over. The best time to get ready for the next season is during the off season, not training camps, and not a few weeks before the opening game. It takes time to build muscle strength, coordination and skill. Many of these things can be done at home and even indoors. Here are 5 tips for what you should be doing during your baseball off season