Tagged With "60 yard dash"
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Son headed to college for first year? What's he doing this summer?
"Playing baseball" is the obvious answer. Unfortunately, there's no summer league team for my son (RHP) to play on over here in Seoul. He's been on a summer team in the States the past two summers but this year we have to wait to go back since our...
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Wichita Sluggers Indoor Showcase
The Wichita Sluggers Academy will be hosting it's 2nd annual Indoor Showcase December 27, 2003 in Wichita KS. Junior College coaches and Pro Scouts will be attending this showcase. This is a dead time for D1 Schools. The scouts will be pasing on...
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Updates at AB Athletic Development
Just wanted to post an update here because I know a lot of people from NH read here. We are almost done with our move into our new facility and we are very excited about what we can do now. We are upgrading from a 2700 sq ft location to a 6800 sq ft...
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17 bombs in norcal
my sons teammate hit his 17th home run of the season yesterday. It was a 400 foot line drive to left. he is 5'11" 228 pounds but also runsextremely well. The bomb added to his Californiastate leading total. Although we are a smallschool it is still a...
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HRs from both sides
A Soph from out my way had HR's [and doubles] from both sides this year in 5A play. Curious to see whether that has happened elsewhere in HS ball and if so how common it is to see a kid go yard from both sides in a season, especially a soph.
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Wood bats vs Aluminum
I want to get everyones opinion pro or con on the wood bat being used in baseball over the aluminum bat. I bring this up because recently I was the recipient of a line drive that got drilled into our dugout and hit me in the face fracturing my eye...
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Many Thoughts
Warning .... This Is Very Long!Okay guys and gals .... I promised a bit more and here it is. It has always seemed that in the past when I have tried to thank you folks for all that you have done and for what the site has become it gets all turned...
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Yale, Princeton or Headfirst camp/showcase
There are a number of overlapping camps/showcases at the end of July beginning of August. Any thoughtsYale Camp July 28-31Princeton Camp August 1-4Headfirst Long Island August 3-6Son is currently a Sophmore 16 year old. Plays OF, 1b and relief pitcher...
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It's not the bat...
Thought I'd share an interesting experience we had over the last couple of games...starting Jr. catcher, Perfect Game Ranked as one of top High School Prospects for 2011, ton's of power, legit 1.8 pop times, yada yada yada...breaks his $300 Demerini...
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Warning! Always inspect your L-screen before each use
As many of you who know me from my years online, we've had a batting cage in our yard since my son Kevin was 7. He's now a high school sophomore. Our usual BP session is me sitting on a bucket behind the L-screen about half the distance of the cage...
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Orlando Scorpions Announce Summer 2010 Prospect Camp
The Orlando Scorpions, in conjunction with The Next Level Baseball, are proud to announce tryout dates for the upcoming Summer 2010 season. In an effort to add significant value to the tryout experience, we have decided to hold the tryouts in a camp...
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Bob Feller interview
Watched a fascinating interview with Bob Feller last night on the MLB Network. The guy is 90 years old and remembers EVERYTHING from his playing days. Talked about Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey and tons of others. Talked about pitching strategy, how...
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Running Speed Natural or Taught?
I have been wondering ....As a general rule is running speed a natural attribute someone is born with or it is a "learned" tool?I watch some of these NFL players that are 275 pounds and up putting up some pretty incredible numbers as far as running...
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Holiday Greetings - from Umpire Moderators...
As we come to the end of the year and a few days prior to Christmas, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the HSBBW web family for another wonderful year. The opportunity to come together, discuss, share and help others through this sport...
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What is a good sixty yard time for an outfielder?
I recently went to a showcase and ran a 7.58 sixty yard time but i dont know if that is good enough to play outfield on the college level.
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Texas All State Football Players
Congratulations to some of DFW's baseball players that made the All State Team. Nice job 2009 AP All-State Team: Up-and-down year still nets Scotty Young POY12/17/2009 Last season, Denton Ryan QB Scotty Young came oh-so-close to snapping Graham...
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Must you run the 60?
A 2011 graduate will be attending showcases this summer. He is 6'5", 225-230, hits and pitches very well, plays his infield position very well. RHP throws 84, has hit 85 on Stalker. Hit just under .500 last year on his high school team. When not...
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Wichita Sluggers High School Showcase
8th AnnualHigh School ShowcaseDate: January 16th Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Cost: $50.00Aspects Covered Pitching Bullpens, Radar Gun (25-30 pitches) Hitting Live Arm Cages (30 -40 swings) Defense Ground Balls, Double Plays, Arm Strength. (Lots of...
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Pro Showcase Jan 18
The Matt Anderson Baseball Academy will be hosting a Showcase Evaluation Camp on Monday, January 18, 2010 (Martin Luther King Day) at the Generation Sports Dome in Muncy, PA. The Camp will begin with Registration from 8:30am to 9:00am. The morning...
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Pro Showcase Jan 18
The Matt Anderson Baseball Academy will be hosting a Showcase Evaluation Camp on Monday, January 18, 2010 (Martin Luther King Day) at the Generation Sports Dome in Muncy, PA. The Camp will begin with Registration from 8:30am to 9:00am. The morning...
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Area Player News
National News Six NJCAA Baseball Players Expected to be Early Draft Picks in 2010 According to Collegiate Baseball News January 13, 2010COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The 2010 baseball season is just around the corner, despite the current temperatures...
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1983 Pine Tar Game
If you have a craving to watch some Baseball, the 1983 game between the Royals and Yankees is on ESPN Classic right now.I'm anxiously awaiting George Brett's mad dash out of the dugout! lol
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Snowed in and bored....
This thread may fizz out before it gets started but I thought what the heck.I was going back looking at some of the WWBA tournies that Younggunson played in, looking at the games, and rosters of those teams he faced. You'd be surprised at some of the...
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Speed Question
Question for the people with vast player experience. How fast is a 4.15 home to first time? What does this equate to in a 40 or 60 yard dash? Thanks.
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Hitters Warehouse Tryout
Hello Guys, The Virginia Hitters Summer Baseball Program wants to invite you to an open workout/tryout on Sunday December 11th. Location will be at our indoor facility in Hampton, VA. The address to the facility is: 5015 Mercury BlvdNewport News, VA...
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2014 Best of the 757 Baseball Showcase
We are excited to host the 2014 Best of the 757 Baseball Showcase at Harbor Park on Saturday, August 23. Our Team of Hampton Roads top Coaches will lead our athletes through some amazing skill work to increase their overall Baseball performance. Register early to reserve your spot! WHAT : 2014 Baseball Showcase WHERE : Harbor Park WHEN : Saturday, August 23 11-3 WHO: All high school Baseball athletes from the 757 (804 is welcome as well) COST : $95 per athlete (includes lunch, t-shirt,...
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60 yard dash
What is the average 60 yard dash time for a 15 year old shortstop? I am 15 and have just finished my freshman year of high school. I attend Loomis Chaffee prep/boarding school in Windsor CT I have a strong frame for a 15 year old,...
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Maryland Pitching and Positional Player Showcases
Elite Baseball is excited to announce that we will be having two fall showcases in Maryland this year. This is a great opportunity to be seen by coaches one last time before winter rolls around. PITCHING SHOWCASE When: ...
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Maryland Pitching and Positional Player Showcases
Elite Baseball is excited to announce that we will be having two fall showcases in Maryland this year. This is a great opportunity to be seen by coaches one last time before winter rolls around. PITCHING SHOWCASE When: ...
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Is this a good training routine?
I know that I'very started quite a few threads on speed, so now I'm just trying to put it all together. I have a barbell and ten pound dumbells, so I've been trying to figure out the best way to get faster, using a mix of weights, plyometrics, and...
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Liberty Baseball Stadium Ranked #5 in the Country
http://www.liberty.edu/flames For those who have not yet seen the new stadium at Liberty, your missing one heck of a place to play ball in your back yard.. Now ranked #5, not bad.. The program has come a long way since 1971.....
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Which Team.....
I live near Chester County, PA and my son quit his local baseball team. Since that happened he is considering A lot of teams can you guys help us narrow down the list? Here is the list looking for general info age group anywhere from 14u-16u 9ers...
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The #1 Strength technique to prevent Arm Injury
Do you have a Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) tear? Do you want to know how to prevent a SLAP tear, Elbow pain, or any significant injury from happening as a baseball player? Enter Chris, a 15y/o left handed pitcher who was throwing good heat for his age (sitting in the low 80's) without any formal pitcher training. Chris began developing a painful pinch on the back of shoulder early in the Spring of 2014 in the late cocking position. This pain eventually brought him to my...
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d2 or d3
Son is a senior, 6', 180 lbs. 7.0 60 yard dash, 80-82 mph across infield. third baseman with good power. Does he sound like a D2 or D3 prospect, what exactly are they looking for in third baseman. My son is a pretty good overall athelete,...
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Holiday Wishes and Thanks!
As has become tradition, when we come to the end of the year and a few days prior to Christmas, we like to take this opportunity to thank the HSBBW Umpire family for another wonderful year. The opportunity to come together, discuss, share and help others through this sport we all love, is outstanding. First off, we always want to thank Julie (mn mom) for keeping the site up and running.......many of us do not know how much time and personal $$'s that it takes to keep this site open and for...
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Tips to increase speed
Hey all,
I currently run a 6.9 60 yard dash but I want to cut this down a lot, to like 6.6-6.4 range. Any tips on exercises or other things to do this?
Thanks
Chaas
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Machado About Nothing
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/06/09/orioles-star-manny-machados-weekend-to-forget-culminates-with-bat-slinging-incident/ Not exactly HS baseball related, other than as an example of how not to act on a yard....
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US Elite Tryouts
That time of year is upon us again. You are just getting over the fantastic summer season, maybe wrapping up the fall season before heading into a long (possibly cold) winter filled with the sweat of the offseason. As you dive headlong into offseason...
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60-yard dash speed, recruiting
HS senior runs a 6.6, will likely be faster by end of winter track season; singles/doubles hitter, a little over .400 during legion and travel ball seasons; National Honor Society member, etc. Great showcase performances, but having trouble getting...
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Running the 60 yard dash
This is my first post... I am a 14 year old 2018 grad. and run a 7.4-7.6 60yard dash. I have noticed that when I run my head tends to go side to side when I run and was wondering whether this slows me down or not... If so, any suggestions on how to...
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Mark&Matt
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J&R High School Baseball Player Showcase
Hello Coaches, Parents and Players, I wanted to let everybody know about the J&R High School Baseball Showcase coming up this June 10th, 2006. This will be a 1-day event held in Winter Haven, FL at Chain O' Lakes Park(spring training home of the Cleveland Indians). This is a recruiting opportunity for all current Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. There has been over 250 invitations sent out to college across the country with some Professional Scouts receiving invites as well. The Showcase...
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Who's on First
Congratulations to Who’s on First’s son Michael Campbell for going yard in the 11th to propel his South Carolina team over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the rubber game of the series. I had been following the game all day because of...
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Cincinnati Reds Tryout Camp: Camden HS, Camden, SC
Cincinnati Reds: Camden HSCincinnati Reds (south carolina tryouts)June 11, 200610:00 AMCamden High School, 1022 Ehrenclou Drive,Camden, SC 29020 DIRECTIONSFrom Columbia, South Carolina:Take I-20 towards Florence, SC and get off on Exit #98 (US - 521...
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Cincinnati Reds Tryout Camp: Camden HS, SC
Cincinnati Reds: Camden HSCincinnati Reds (south carolina tryouts)June 11, 200610:00 AMCamden High School, 1022 Ehrenclou Drive,Camden, SC 29020 DIRECTIONSFrom Columbia, South Carolina:Take I-20 towards Florence, SC and get off on Exit #98 (US - 521...
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60 Yard Dash
for almost all showcases and events, the coaches make the players run the 60 yard dash..What is the range for having a decent run time?
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HS Baseball Recruiting Opportunity
Hello Coaches, Parents and Players, I wanted to let everybody know about the J&R High School Baseball Showcase coming up this June 10th, 2006. This will be a 1-day event held in Winter Haven, FL at Chain O' Lakes Park(spring training home of the Cleveland Indians). This is a recruiting opportunity for all current Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. There has been over 250 invitations sent out to college across the country with some Professional Scouts receiving invites as well. The Showcase...
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60 Yard Dash Starts at PG
At PG Showcases how is the 60 yard dash started? Do the players start from a sprinters position or like they are a baserunner? What kind of cue (sound, visual, other) is there to signal the start of the dash?