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Quick/Soft Hands
What are some single player drills that can be used to make an infielders hands quicker. Also, what are some 2 player drills to make an infielders hands quicker. Thanks
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Accuracy
My son is 15 years old with a 2.4 pop time and a strong arm. The problem is when throwing to 2nd his throws are never in the same place. 1 out of 3 are off target. Does anyone have any drills or suggestions that can help him. Thanks
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Tips for line drives at outfielders
On the general forum there is a thread about getting good jumps on the ball in the outfield. Are there any drills to help outfielders with line drives and how to judge them besides just hitting a lot to them? I know that in centerfield it is the hardest ball to judge and was just looking for some tips. Thanks.
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Practic planning in Gym
So we begin tomorrow with more than a foot of snow covering the field and temperatures below freezing. We have a full length indoor net and enough room to take a full infield. When we are lucky enough to get the entire gym to ourselves the OF can get in some live work as well. Ive created a pretty comprehensive list of indoor drills... Id like to make the most out of our time spent indoors since it looks like we will be in there a while. Im looking to hear from the coaches on practice
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Tips on keeping hands inside
Hi all, My son has been told that before he gets to the ball instead of being quick he brings his hands out. Any tips/drills to keep his hands inside untill he extends for contact. Thanks, full_count
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How to be a DH?
coach; he is the one that is there to help. Find out what he sees. 3. Continue to work your hitting drills, that success will come in time, have faith. 4. Maintain a postive attitude; it is the first thing that everyone sees. I have my theories as to why he hit better when playing in the field than as a DH. However, for those that have been down this road, what adjustments does a player need to make when they are asked to DH?
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Catcher Drills
Hey guys - I'm back to coaching catchers after MANY years of not doing it. When I was head coach I always had a great coach in charge of them so I really never messed with them. I would just like a refresher on some old stuff that I used to do and some of the new ideas that have come out in the past few years that help. I would love to hear about some basic, skill specific drills for catchers and overall general drills, agilities to increase mobility behind the plate. The school I am at now is
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New Drills / Agilities
Hey guys - I'm back to coaching catchers after MANY years of not doing it. When I was head coach I always had a great coach in charge of them so I really never messed with them. I would just like a refresher on some old stuff that I used to do and some of the new ideas that have come out in the past few years that help. I would love to hear about some basic, skill specific drills for catchers and overall general drills, agilities to increase mobility behind the plate. The school I am at now is
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Around The Horn Drills
Coaches, I need a couple of "throw it around the horn" set ups. I am looking for something for my infielders/catchers to do before we take infield. Thank you and best of luck as you prepare for your season.
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Talk to your pitchers, PLEASE!
. Batter squares to bunt, pitcher follows his pitch in to cover. Batter misses the bunt, pitcher drops to his hands and knees to clear the way for the throw. Unfortunately, he looks at the ground to catch his fall. Ball comes out of the catcher's hand low, drills the pitcher on the top of the head (from about 45 feet away). One of the longest fifteen minutes for everyone as the young man lay limp on the field. HE DID RECOVER AND PITCH SEVERAL MORE INNINGS. God willing no long term damage took place
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MLB TV Part II
I'm watching the Padres / Dodgers game from 2006 and it's bottom of the 9th the Dodgers down 4 runs. Kent, JD Drew, Martin and Marlon Anderson go back to back to back to back to tie the game. How awesome is that to be able to watch games like this? Plus they are going to be doing indepth shows on Spring Training. I think stuff like that is awesome - to see the day to day activities and interactions between coaches / players and the drills they do is the best. Ok Furcal just tried to put his big
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Defensive DVDs/books
Does anybody know of any great resources for defensive drills, infield and outfield? I want something that can work for younger ones(8-9 year olds) and older ones(high school). Thanks, CoachW
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Hands
I have got a lot of players who's hands are taking over their swing. They mostly fall into 1 or 2 categories. 1) Start their hands first. 2) Start their upper body but then their hands take over and they do not finish rotating their upper body. What are some drills that you guys do to solve these problems?
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Qualities of a good lesson/Coach:
know the draw backs to that as well. Good instructors are available for either tune ups OR emergency "fix its." I've had parents call in the past and tell me that their kid has anxiety ... and that it'd help to get a quick lesson. Most of the time in that situation, I've just gone to their game and asked their coach if I could do a couple of drills with them. Naturally this has never happened at the hs level. Well, you all know I'm a person that makes list. I know I haven't mentioned everything
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Showcase Expectations
My son will be attending his first showcase. He is a catcher. How will he be evaluated? What types of drills will best prepare him for the showcase?
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baserunning drills
As you all can tell, I am new to the message board. I love the idea of coaches helping coaches. I love to incorporate baserunning drills to various practice elements, but I am looking for ideas how to implement baserunning. I. E. what to concentrate on, reads, how to chart, drills, etc. Thanks, Rudy
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Conditioning Camp
and league tryouts. The featured instructor for this camp will be Pelicans General/Field Manager Talmadge "T" Nunnari. "T" is a Pensacola native who played baseball at Washington High School, Jacksonville State University, and Major League Baseball with the Montreal Expos. Now in addition to the GM of the Pelican's being the main coach the also have an Athlete Trainer from Andrew Institute who is working with the boys on agility, running drills, ladders & stretching. What's even more amazing is
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2009 All-Star Catchers Camps (California-Arizona-Florida)
Calling the Game- (setting up a hitter) Group Split (SNR-JNR) Blocking Drills, Fielding bunts, Passed balls Tagging the Runner Batting Practice Warm-Up & Conditioning will start at 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Throwing to Second Throwing to Third Pick-Off to First Base Lunch CATCHER OLYMPICS- (departing flights and reservations should be made for after 2:00 p.m.) Late check out at Hotel/Dorm will be available. Flights should be scheduled for after 2:00 p.m. Vans will return players to airport
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International Developmental High School Summer Instructional Tournament
, conditioning, and throwing. Playing catch and long toss throwing program will be main focus. Afternoon session will consist of offensive evaluation with hitting rotations. Batting practice, tee drills and soft toss will be the main focus. July 18th Daily warm-up with morning instruction in baserunning. Home to 1st, angle out of the batters box, proper foot contact with bases, 1st base to 2nd base, leadoffs, 2nd base to 3rd base, secondary leads, proper angle. 3rd base to home plate, walking leads
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International Developmental High School Summer Instructional Tournament
, conditioning, and throwing. Playing catch and long toss throwing program will be main focus. Afternoon session will consist of offensive evaluation with hitting rotations. Batting practice, tee drills and soft toss will be the main focus. July 18th Daily warm-up with morning instruction in baserunning. Home to 1st, angle out of the batters box, proper foot contact with bases, 1st base to 2nd base, leadoffs, 2nd base to 3rd base, secondary leads, proper angle. 3rd base to home plate, walking leads
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Help-Need A Quick Workout for Upcoming Season
coach. Now with the basketball games, practices and school work, he does not have time to go the academy or batting coach. My question: Is there anything my son can quickly do at home to help with his batting technique/power and to improve his baseball skills in the next month? He gets speed/conditioning from basketball, but I am sure he needs more baseball specific drills. Thanks for your assistance.
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Team Illinois Baseball Academy H.S. Pre-Spring Training Camp
TEAM ILLINOIS BASEBALL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL PRE-SPRING TRAINING CAMP The high school pre-season camp that could make the difference. The objectives of this intense camp are to prepare the player for the upcoming high school tryouts. To be the best you have to train with the best, that’s what we offer. Sixteen hours of intense workouts will push the player to his limits and challenge him each day with drills to prepare him for the upcoming season. Fourteen different skills sets to improve his
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Team Illinois Baseball Academy H.S. Pre-Spring Training Camp
TEAM ILLINOIS BASEBALL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL PRE-SPRING TRAINING CAMP The high school pre-season camp that could make the difference. The objectives of this intense camp are to prepare the player for the upcoming high school tryouts. To be the best you have to train with the best, that’s what we offer. Sixteen hours of intense workouts will push the player to his limits and challenge him each day with drills to prepare him for the upcoming season. Fourteen different skills sets to improve his
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practice plan
Does anybody know if Auggie Garrido ( U of Texas) has any books out on practice plans? i saw a special on him before the college world series last spring and was totally amazed at what they had going on during practice. If anyone has anything please let me know. I have also been looking for some of the better hitting drills out there,
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Used High School/College Baseballs - Needed!
Websters, our fundraising activities have yielded several dozen nice new balls. I'd like to keep them as nice as possible for game use and for our pitcher-catcher work. We are short of 'worn' balls (cover and stitching still intact but scuffed, dirty, etc is fine) which I can use for other drills. If you have a bunch of them (two dozen or more), we'd be happy to pay your shipping cost if you'd want them taken off your hands. PM me, please! Thanks, Krak
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Indoor Defensive Clinic This Winter
, receiving) - Pop-Ups - Throwing - Defensive Strategies - Learn proper practice techniques/drills Dates: 6 Sunday sessions (Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, and March 1) Time: 6:30-8pm Cost: $295 Venue Address: 18031 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841 To Register: http://www.marylandbaseballacademy.com/cs/lessons_progr...m_view?programId=327 Happy Holidays to everyone! www.marylandbaseballacademy.com
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Hitting? Back foot lifting and front leg snapping straight
back heel has to pop up, but is this something that should be emphasized even while doing drills, or will the hips turning take care of that naturally? 2. In regards to the front side locking out or staying firm (I'm not sure what it's called--i read somewhere "front side blocking") while the back side is rotating, does this need to be consciously thought about or do most good hitters just do it without thinking. I don't see my son bending his front knee and I'm not sure if I should even bring
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Indoor Practice
turned the machines off and utilized that area for some ground ball work. We'll work with the catchers starting this week I hope I've described the facility well enough for you to envision how you would use it. Have some fun and design a practice schedule given these resources. What drills would you use and how would you alot the time? Thanks, OHdaddio
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Bunting for young players
, (dark ages) we were taught to show the bunt early, square up, and slide the thumb down the bat to bunt. My son's current style is to not show bunt until the pitcher is in his wind-up about to deliver; and my son's bunt action is very similar to his swing until the point where the bat actually stops to wait for the ball. What's the most effective style being taught these days? Bat level or at 45 degrees? Any good age appropriate drills that anyone can reference would be appreciated. (He's 11 and
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Unlocking all my power
an awesome new weight room; and we've got a new coach who is great with working with me. I was wondering what excersizes or drills you've seen used with success I can do this off season to get more explosiveness out of my core and hips.
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Drills for indoor workouts
we're starting our winter indoor workouts next week. I'm pretty good with hitting and pitching, but would like some ideas on what to do fielding wise. we have a pretty small space, maybe 30x40. we do hit some grounders (left, right, slow-roller), but what other drills do you recommend? also, very low ceiling - maybe 20 feet. thx! goMO
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How to grow a super athlete
document. The article has a confusing start but gets better and better as you continue. Touches some interesting points regarding the development of youth athletes. If you get time, check it out. Would be interested to here what most think about the content in this article. http://www.swing-smarter-baseball-hitting-drills.com/su...-a-super-athlete.pdf
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Catching Camp
throwing with live runners while catching pitchers from 60'. I would like to have players from 8th to 12th grades only. We will be demonstrating drills to improve footwork and throwing mechanics as well. This is a one day camp that will be for the serious player wanting to learn and work hard. If you are interested please PM me asap. I will have to limit the numbers at some point and time but I plan on having one instructor for every four catchers present at the camp. The cost will be 75.00 Thanks
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Your favorite infield drills?
Everyone has their favorites that seem to really get results. I've always liked the 4-corner drill to cover every throw. You can't do enough of it.What are your favorites?Great website.
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3rd Annual Ed santa & Nick Venuto Great Lakes Pitching & Catching Camp
State. Currently, Venuto is a scout for the Houston Astros. and is one of the most sought after pitching instructors in Stark and Summit Counties. Focus of the Camp Pitching *Grips/Spins *Stretch & Wind up Mechanics *Throwing Drills *Fielding Bunts *Fastball Mechanics *Mechanics of the Change up & one Breaking ball Catching *Stance *Blocking *Throwing *Pop-ups *Blocking *Framing To Register, cotact Steve Urchek or go to http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?sid=664988734&url
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Ed Santa & Nick Venuto's Great Lakes Pitching & Catching Camp January 18th
State. Currently, Venuto is a scout for the Houston Astros. and is one of the most sought after pitching instructors in Stark and Summit Counties. Focus of the Camp Pitching *Grips/Spins *Stretch & Wind up Mechanics *Throwing Drills *Fielding Bunts *Fastball Mechanics *Mechanics of the Change up & one Breaking ball Catching *Stance *Blocking *Throwing *Pop-ups *Blocking *Framing To Register, cotact Steve Urchek or go to [URL=http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome....tlakesbaseball http
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Lunge/Weight Shift Problem
I was just curious to see if anybody has any drills for trying to stay back. I used to really "squish the bug" then when I tried to utilize my hips more I started lunging at the pitch. I feel like on fastballs I can square them up, but it seems like I am always way out front on any type of off speed pitch. I'm developing a trigger mechanism of a little knee jab to try and stay back. Thoughts? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Competive Strength and Conditioning Drills
Does anyone have any strength and conditioning drills that they use with their team. Looking for something to mix in once or twice a week to add a little fun to workouts.
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DC-Jacobs Youth Coaches Clinic
January 17, 2009 - Free coaches clinic at Jacobs High School to any youth coaches in the DC-HDJ area! 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM Registration, coffee, & doughnuts 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM Thurman Hendrix, MA, CSCS – Performance Enhancement Coach at: thurmanhendirx.com "High School Prep - Setting a foundation to prevent injuries and improve performance" 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM Ron Kittle – former MLB player for White Sox, Yankees, Indians, & O’s; ’83 American League Rookie of the Year “Preparation, simple drills
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weight shift drills
My son is a victim of the "squish the bug" disease. We have recently been working on weight transfer and getting the rear foot onto the toe. He is having a hard time breaking the old habit. Could you guys give us some drills, analogies, anything that can help us get the weight to the stiff front side. Everyone talks about hips being the major player in the rotational swing. What part do the arms and hands play in the swing? Thanks in advance.
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tryouts
Hey i am a 5'3" 95 lb fresman. i am trying out for my highschool baseball team in February. We stared team conditioning in September and i dont really want to do all of the conditioning to find out that i didnt make the team. Does anyone have ANY advice at all? Whether its about lifting, nutrition, or simple drills that i can do at my house, I appreciate any advice thank you.
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help
Could someone provide me with a link to a site that I might get a workout for my son (8th grader) . We are just getting started . Would like some weight training, core and speed/agility drills to work on this off season. Any help would be appreciated
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baseball lessons
Hi my name is kevin smith i currently play in the New York Yankees organization. I Played at La Mirada High school Cypress JC and the University of Oklahoma. I have a simple seven step hitting plan that breaks down the art of hitting into simple categories. I teach from the basics and work my way to more advanced sides of hitting such as the mental game. for defense i use fundamental drills that i still use daily that have contributed to my success. Also while teaching fielding i teach
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Winter Baseball Indoors
What drills and things can you do inside during the winter? In our school we have a weight room with about a 20 x 50 feet of artificial turf we can use. So we do have some space to do some things. Any products I could buy that would be a good investment? We have a net to hit into and that is about it. I've also read about long tossing into a net and we will probably do that. What drills can we do for outfielders and infielders? What about hitting drills? Any ideas would be great!
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The Load
What are some drills that some of you guys do to improve the hand movement of your hitters. I have some guys who hands do nothing at all.
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Thanks for Sharing
Hi All, At the conclusion of this year's travel season, I asked my 12 year old what he wanted to work on baseball wise prior to tryouts for the 13U team. The tryout was about 6 weeks away, and I was hoping that he would reflect and pick one area to work at before tryouts. His comment was," Don't I need to work on all of it?" So, I searched HSBBW and found all types of drills. I printed off some and had him choose what he wanted to do. He worked for 6 weeks and the tryout went great! I asked
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Drills to Fix "Inverted W"
Does anyone know some good drills to fix the following the two pitching flaws below? I have done some research and have come to the conclusion that these are not good pitching mechanics to have. However, everything I read about just states why they are bad but I can't find any advice on how to resolve the problems. Any tips/drills would help.
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16, and my situation
didn't make any progress. I mean, a whole season, I never saw even 1 inning behind the plate, and only 4 at-bats. But My question is, I really REALLY need to improve my accuracy before this next season comes around. Currently I go out 3-4 times a week and throw at a small target I tape up on a fence. (I have no brothers to throw with, and my dad works 24/7) Do any of you have some drills that I can do "On my own" to really improve my accuracy? Thanks, and sorry about my rambling. - Daniel
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Catcher pop time improvements?
I am a senior in high school and currently can throw a pretty consistent 2.95 give or take. I also have a velocity of 82 mph to second pitching is different. But i was wondering if anyone knew some ways or drills to better myself. THANKS!