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A Great Coach, Great Person, And Great Friend......
to learn exercises, drills, and workout regimens designed to increase strength and speed and ability, as well as having the opportunity for hitters to take somewhere between 75 and 100 cuts with the bat on the field in front of instructors. Pitchers and catchers got together to throw bullpens in front of instructors to allow them to find out what they needed to work on. The camp ran from 8 AM until 4 PM saturday at a total cost of $0 for everyone that attended and for the lucky ones who
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Oklahoma Baseball Camp Free Nike Bat Promo
drills and friendly competitions throughout the day. The camp is designed to teach basic fundamentals for beginning baseball players as well as reinforce fundamentals and provide instruction for advanced players. Campers will be separated into groups based on age/experience. You can register online for the camp at www.oklahomabaseballcamp.com
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Drills to help arm mechanics
A HS Freshman catcher has offered to catch my son's weekend Bull Pens, so we are helping him work on his catching mechanics once we get done with the Pen.The boy is pretty raw right now, so I have him working on his footwork and catch and transfer...
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Fairfield University Baseball camp
and will have a great opportunity to demonstrate their abilities as an infielder. Campers will participate in positional drills and will be taught the same skills that the Stag infielders use. The Pitcher and Catcher Camp will run from 8:45am-Noon on January 13 at the RecPlex. The camp is open to pitchers and catchers wishing to receive instruction and to participate in drills that will sharpen their skills. The Hitting Camp will be held 9am-Noon on Janaury 20 at the RecPlex. The camp is an
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Staying low for better pop times
My son has a tendency to pop straight up instead of staying low when throwing out potential base stealers. When he does stays low, his throws have a noticable difference in velocity & accuracy. What are some drills that he can practice so that staying low becomes more routine than not?
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Back Shoulder
Hey Guys I'd really like some advice: Does anyone have any good ideas on drills or techniques to practice or prevent the back shoulder collapsing. The problem that I have is that when I swing, my hips rotate fine but my back shoulder falls back toward the ground or toward the catcher. Any ideas? Thanks
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Showcase Question
I looked at the showcase table/timeline and it helps shed some light on the process,but what I would like to know is what to expect as far as evaluations. As a pitcher do you have so much time on the mound, just you and the catcher or, is it all broken down to game situation? Do they put you threw alot of drills? How is arm strength tested? Those kind of things. Sorry for the lack of expierence but just havent done this yet and would like to have an idea. Thanks.
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Throwing at home?
I have heard that a good way to increase pitching speed is just to throw, throw, and throw some more without overdoing it. I can pitch at my house on flat ground but not on a mound because we don't have one. Is throwing maybe 20-25 pitches a day everyday good? Or should I do it every other day? Also do you guys know of any other good drills I can do at home by myself that will also help my arm strength?
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Pitcher Phil Hughes in c-o-c-k-e-d Position
These pics came from the free blog site of Steve Ellis. I believe in Steve's teachings. He is an excellent instructor and I have learned a great deal by reading his blog. I highly recommend this blog to anyone out there seeking knowledge, drills, mechanics & grips concerning "pitching a baseball". Here's the website URL: Steve's Teachings
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Pitcher/ Catcher Camp and Recruiting Seminar Jan 19-20 at East Cobb Complex
) 11:00 Pitching / Catching drills separate 12:00 Closing Remarks 1:00 - Registration for Recruiting Seminar 1:30 – Recruiting Process 2:30 – Open Forum for Q & A with current DI and Pro Scouts. 3:30 Closing remarks
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Chameleon -hitting/timing drills
Cham -Disclaimer -- if you'd rather answer this in a PM or email let me know and I'll resend it there. --I'm fortunate that all three of my sons hit the ball really well at this point (ages 13, 11, 9) but I'd like to experiment with something the...
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For Catchers, About Catching: December
5th Annual Catcher Agility Drills with Kevin Schnall As most people are aware, my son is a catcher and when seeking out the best Catching Instructor I was fortunate to meet Kevin Schnall, Coastal Carolina Head Recruiter. Kevin is passionate about Catching and I can tell you his workout is more than your typical "block this, block that, frame this, frame that. He provides every catcher the opportunity to Understand the Art of Catching, and what they should be doing every day to become the best
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Catcher Agilitiy Drills: Kevin Schnall
5th Annual Catcher Agility Drills with Kevin Schnall As most people are aware, my son is a catcher and when seeking out the best Catching Instructor I was fortunate to meet Kevin Schnall, Coastal Carolina Head Recruiter. Kevin is passionate about Catching and I can tell you his workout is more than your typical "block this, block that, frame this, frame that. He provides every catcher the opportunity to Understand the Art of Catching, and what they should be doing every day to become the best
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Comment by A-Rod and his hitting coach Kevin Long
about 10 minutes. It begins with tee work with a short bat, a 30-inch bat. First Rodriguez takes swings with the bottom hand, then the top hand, then both hands together on the bat. There are flip drills and soft toss. Regular batting practice follows. “Drills," Long surmises, “are the vitamins of the day." And then the article wraps up with: “It's all about getting the connection.”
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please help with my pitching mechanics
Im 15 years old and need help with my mechanics, will u please tell me what im doing wrong and give me drills i can do to correct it.. thanks sooo much =) Here is the link http://youtube.com/watch?v=NcdwUWVOHBU
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One Handed Drills
We usually only did this stuff as kids when we had an injured hand. Is this a popular drill today?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEPgrDKAKKU.
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Select Coaches Question
Now that I have got my feet wet in the world of select baseball and seen what I have seen ~ Do any of you think there is a market for coaching seminars aimed at youth league coaches that are new to the gig? Covering such items as 1) practice organization 2) game management 3) game conduct 4) player & parent personalities 5) fundemental drills 6) general baseball philosophy ~ I could go on but you get the idea.
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Qualities of a good MLB Scout
internet. Much less use email or use mapquest. 3) Attend HS Showcases. Hs showcases can let you see alot of players and get 60 yd times, release times, infield/outfield throwing, BP and MPH's. The smart MLB scout not only attend them,but get paid to work them by throwing BP or hitting INFIELD/ OUTFIELD drills. 4) Does not rely on the MLSB reports too much. Just because the MLSB likes a player or does not like a player does not mean you will agree with them. Remember the MLSB rated Wade Boggs a
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Softballs in MLB bullpen
Watching a Brewers game last night I saw in a few shots of the bullpens that the pitchers were holding/flipping/spinning softballs instead of baseballs. One middle relief pitcher, started his warm-ups with th softball. Does anyone know if this is common practice with MLB teams and has it started to trickle down into information/drills that we can use?
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Nike SPARQ
Anybody ever heard of this? Our local fitness club is hosting a "Nike SPARQ Testing Day." I went to their website and it looks like all the usual drills. They say the results of the testing will be put online, and the SPARQ number is "a tool used by colleges to look for the best new talent out of high school." It's free (well, except for the monthly membership fee that we pay anyway) so I figure there's no harm if my son wants to do it. I'm just curious to see if any of y'all have
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outfield defensive drills
does anybody know any outfield drills i could do or direct me to any information about outfield drills and outfield play?
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aol instant messenger
does anyone who knows ALOT about te game, im sure everyone on here does, but someone that can help me with drills/tips etc.. and can answer all my questions. i need someone with aol instant messenger my aol screen name is: bswvballer01
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drills to keep your hands from dropping
Hi, when I'm batting I always drops my hands andI was wondering if anyone knew any good drills to fix this? Any help would be really appreciated!
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Well it looks like...
I know that the rotational swing is the way of many major league hitters' swing, but I had bad times being consistent with it on making contact in the real game basis. I did many practice on it (tee, some short toss, drills) though. Well I currently bought 'Lau's Law Of Hitting' and read it with the supplement of Lau Jr.'s DVD that I previously bought in january, and it's incredible. My swing looks more like Frank Thomas's right now and I'm just creaming the ball when I get into groove and I
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Hitting Help
My son will be a freshman this year and hopes to make the High School team. He has always been a consistent line drive hitter but lately he has been hitting mostly grounders or short pop ups. I think the problem is that he has started getting his hips too far ahead of his hands so he loses all his power. I would appreciate any comments on his swing and drills that I could use to get his hips and hands back in sync again. This hit went for a double down the third base line. It was the only clip
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Pitching/Throwing books and vids
I am looking for the best Pitching books/vids out there for HS coaches. Please let me know if you have found any to be great for teaching drills and how to improve arm strength. Thanks!! Patrick
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Best hitting book or vids
I am looking for the best hitting books or videos out there. I want one that gives specific drills and ways to improve flaws in the swing. Thanks!! Patrick
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my summer workout
falling starts push up position starts on belly starts running in place starts lateral movements dot drill rectangle drill def. back drills Thursday(metabolic) Week 1 Week 2 week 3 week 4 week 5 week 6 week 7 Power Cleans 3x6 3x6 3x6 3x6 4x4 4x4 4x4 DB Bench 2x8 3x8 3x8 2x10 3x10 3x10 3x10 Step ups 2x8 3x8 3x8 2x10 3x10 3x10 3x10 SB incline bench 2x8 3x8 3x8 2x10 3x10 3x10 3x10 lunges 2x8 3x8 3x8 2x10 3x10 3x10 3x10 Cable rows 2x8 3x8 3x8 2x10 3x10 3x10 3x10 glute ham 2x8 3x8 3x8 2x10 3x10 3x10 3x10
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pitching drills
Does anyone know of any really good pitching drills to develop perfect mechanics?
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dick mills pitching videos
I found some of dick mills pitching videos on vhs on ebay for only $40(high bid so far) it comes with 5 videos * Teaching Pitching Mechanics by the Numbers; * My Favority Pitching Drills; * Recognizing Problems in the Delivery; * 30 Minutes to a Great Delivery; and * Ryan Mills - 1995 Top High School Lefty DO you think that it is worth bidding on?
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Explosive pitching mechanics
Does anyone know of any drills i can do to develope explosive pitching mechanics?
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Daily Workout
What drills/routines (and reps) do you recommend for daily BP for a 16 yr old sophomore?
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Football
I know this is a baseball website, but i don't know any sites like this for football and football season's just around the corner. Does anyone know any quarterback drills or workout regimens? Also does anyone know a site like this for high school football?Thanks
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Drills, worth it?
I read through some of the other threads and I guess this has been brought up before, but I'm wondering how does one translate from a drill, like hitting off a tee, to hitting a pitched ball. When my son hits off the tee, everything is perfect, line...
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New England Catching Camp Summer Camp 2007
Lions Field in Hudson NH. The camp will focus on all the skills needed to excel at the games most demanding position. The sessions will include training on flexibility drills, receiving, blocking, throwing and all fielding skills. To register or get more information on Summer Camp visit NECC’s website at www.catchingcamp.com and click on the link for Summer Camp-2007 or call Coach Weaver at 603-882-8981
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Uppercutting and Lunging
what could be a reason a player uppercuts in a swing or lunges? A player I know does a little of both. What are some good drills to correct uppercutting and lunging?
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Stepping Out?
What do you do to keep a player from stepping out? This is a high school kid who keeps wanting to step towards third base instead of pitcher. Basically bailing out!! Any help or drills??
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Bat Speed
What should are some drills that increase bat speed.... Im also looking for more power, Im a line drive hitter but Im looking to have to evalted line drives....
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when players dont agree with coaches.
what should players do if they dont agree on what the coach is teaching them. for example, our high school has a new coach and he was showing us fielding drills to do and one of them was the back hand. he said we should do it both ways with our left knee on the ground and then with our right knee on the ground. i was tought that our left knee should be on the ground because after we field the ball our shoulders are already square to first. so this is just a little thing but what if the player
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switching from second to 1st
ok well my coach just switched from second to first because i wasnt fast enough to play second. I was wondering if anyone had any drills for playin first
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Hitting the Inside Pitch
Does anyone know any drills I can use to learn how to hit an Inside Pitch . For some reason I am struggling with this pitch. Thank you.
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Balance Point
Anyone have any drills or anything on how to imporve balance. I always seem to be falling towards the plate. Im thinking that if i start wiht more weight on my back foot this could help with me staying back and keeping over my balance point. any suggestions would be helpful.
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Interested in hosting weekly baseball-related internet broadcast?
related to physical skills and drills). The host would be able to take live call-ins. This would be a once-a-week, one hour, broadcast. There is a fee associated with doing this, and I can let you know all the details if you PM me. I thought of moderating the show myself, but there are so many more knowledgeable people than myself out there! I'd help out all along the way, with set-up, etc. You can also slip commercial spots into your stream, which could provide a nice revenue. Again, PM me if you
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Well tonight was my first baseball tryouts of the year...
Only the fresman were on tonight and we met the fresman coach. Anyways we had to have indoor tryouts in the gym ( stinks!) I wish the weather wold let us go out. We did running and I did good, we did some ball drills and I dont belive it 3 or something balls hit my glove and fell out!!!! And I think one of the coaches were looking. We also did a little hitting. The only thing I really dont get is that he said that he basicly knows whos going to be on the team with out ever seeing us play. He
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Bat drag
What sre some good drills to work on.. He hits everything mid/op even inside pitches.. Every now and then he pulls something... when we soft toss or use wiffle balls he can pull everything... Sometimes I wonder if he just waits for the ball to get deep on live pitching and nothing is wrong.. Thanks for any INFO.
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Requesting info on PG showcases
Can anyone give me some detail info on how PG showcases run (the Sunshine Showcase to be exact), especially for a pitcher. For example, day 1 will be drills - do the pitchers throw? Day 2 is games - how many innings and or games does each pitcher throw. Do they have the opportunity to play secondary positions? Thanks
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Is this true?
My high school team was practicing this week and we were working on mechanics heavily during our drills. One was a separtion drill when you hold your balance point at the leg kick and then stride and hold there too. When I separated my hands and brought my arm back my coach told me to **** my wrist up instead of keeping it on a level plain with my arm. He said that this would generate more whip when i throw my breaking balls resulting in better break and also more velocity to my fastball. Is
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hitting with guys on base
Hoping to find a way to make this post make sense, so hang with me. We are struggling with two things right now, we're 2-1, scored 18 runs in 3 games, but have left 26 runners on base in those 3 games. Also, we're taking strike 3 yet have drawn about 20 walks (so they have some knowledge of the strike zone. Are there any drills or games or something you do in practice to work hitting with guys on??? Maybe I'm panicing because its only 3 games into the year, and yes we have used small ball and