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 Baserunning Drills
There is more to running bases than mere speed. Making the right decision about when and when not to run between bases is a simple but critical step in the game.
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 Baserunning Strategies
Being a good baserunning involves a whole lot more than just running fast. In fact, you can be a great baserunner with only 'average' speed if you learn some strategies to slide and run smartly! In this article, we'll discuss some tips on how to work with your base coaches to be a better runner.
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 BP off the Machine
One of the best and most practical tools that can help you better your swing is a pitching machine. With a pitching machine it is all about you. All you have to do is watch the ball and concentrate on your own game.
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 Catching Strategies
Playing catcher is one of the most demanding positions in baseball. As the busiest player on the field, you need to develop a unique skill set to allow you to rise to the top of your game. In this article, we cover the basics behind leading your team from behind the plate.
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 Cut Off Drills
Cut Off Drills are one of the fundamental exercises you and your team must master in order to win matches. In order to perform a Cut Off you generally need to organize your team and be able to rely on your teammates to make good independent judgments on an individual level. Like all training drills, cut offs require plenty of practice.
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 Defending the Bunt
Proficient game plans win baseball games. It’s that simple. A good ballplayer must have the smarts to know when to apply that appropriate tactic, but perhaps, more importantly, be able to determine when not to pull out that sneaky trick.
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 Defending the Squeeze
Perhaps the most crucial play to perfect in the game of baseball is what’s known as ‘the squeeze’. A squeeze play has the potential to both win you a match but also cost you a favorable result. Suffice to say that “the squeeze” is a very important part of the sport.
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 Eye on the Ball
It might sound like common sense but a batters quality of vision goes a long way towards ensuring home runs. After all, you’ve got to be able to see the ball clearly in order to hit it right? Learn more about the importance of vision drills in this article.
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 Fielding Strategies
Fielding is a skill that's often overlooked, but is essential for winning ball games. Keep your pitching staff happy by practicing great fielding technique!
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 Getting Started Early
So, let’s say that you have a child under the age of 5 that is starting to show an interest in the game of baseball. You may be wondering if it’s all right to start introducing him/her to the game. The answer is absolutely! Even at such a young age, children can be taught many fundamentals of the game that will come in handy as they grow older. In this article, we’ll take a closer look on how you can get your child started early with the help of some time tested drills.
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 Keys to Conditioning
As a baseball player, it is important that you work hard on your conditioning for a variety of reasons. Aside from making you quicker and stronger on the field, the proper conditioning will also help reduce your chances of injury. However, it is important that you are doing the types of exercises that are tailored towards baseball. In this guide, we’ll give you some conditioning basics that will improve your game and keep you healthy – both on the field and off.
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 Ninety Percent Mental
Baseball, unlike many other sports is wrought with failure. As a hitter if you are successful only 33.3 percent of the time it is highly likely that you will quality for the Baseball Hall of Fame. In Football and Basketball such a low percentage of success will get you nowhere. If you take this information into consideration it is obvious that part of baseball is messing up.
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 Pitching Strategies
Learn some tips on how to become a better pitcher with this introductory article. We cover the fastpitch, change-up and the curveball, along with a discussion of what it takes to command the mound.
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 Situational Hitting
Situational hitting drills are perhaps the most challenging and important activity the intermediate level player must perfect in order to take their game up a notch.
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 Sweet Spot: Making the transition to wood
As wood bat leagues are making a comeback across the country, players are finding the adjustment from aluminum to wood can be difficult. This article discusses some of the challenges players face in competitive wood bat league play.
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 Tee Drills
You don’t know how this could have happened. Just a month ago, you were ripping the cover off the ball. Now, everything seems out of whack. Your swing is sloppy, you’re chasing bad balls, and you’ve lost confidence at the plate. How can you regain your old form? In many cases, working tee drills into your practice routine can help. Learn more in this article.
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 Using Video to Improve Your Swing
You’ve heard the term "watching tape" over and over again on television. Your coach has been hounding you to get into the film room and work on that hitch in your swing but you just aren't into it. Why should you care? Check out this article for tips on how video can improve your game!
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