Tagged With "hitting lessons and development"
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Baseball Camp
What are some of the best memories/activities/experiences that you or your children have had at baseball camp? My son is hosting a baseball camp with one of his former high school teammates for local youths and they want to help the players develop...
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What Skills Are Most Important To Emphasize
With so much experience and knowledge on this site, I am hoping to learn from it. With time and spaced limited by weather in the Northeast, what skills are most important for a young kid to possess? "All of them" seems too simplified....
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Rawlings A’s Holiday Hitting Camp Ft. KC Royals Asst. GM Mike Toomey
Rawlings A’s Holiday Hitting Camp
Ft. KC Royals Asst. GM Mike Toomey
When: December 27th and 28th
Time: 9:00am- 10:30 (9-13 year olds)
11:00am- 12:30 (14-18 year olds)
Where: Scardina Barn
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Pitching Injury Free
Hello hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. I know most coaches,parents, and players are looking for ways to better develop as a ballplayer and preparing for the upcoming season. I thought this would interest you, but more importantly getting...
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Pitching Injury Free
Hello hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. I know most coaches,parents, and players are looking for ways to better develop as a ballplayer and preparing for the upcoming season. I thought this would interest you, but more importantly getting...
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EXOS @Raleigh Orthopaedic Baseball Clinic Dec 13th
Peak Performance for Throwing Athletes Saturday December 13, 2014 from 9- 11 a.m. For all athletes ages 12-18 11th Annual Baseball/Softball Training Clinic Peak Performance for Throwing Athletes Saturday December 13, 2014 from 9- 11 a.m. For all...
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Was/Is this me (or you)?
I had dinner with a player last night. A player who has played at all levels of baseball. Youth, HS, college, nearly every level of minor league ball and the big leagues too. He volunteers his time helping with an 11/12-year old...
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Texas Stallions Baseball
The Stallions are looking for good players with great attitudes to guest play this fall at 11U, 14U, and/or 16/18U. We are also starting the search early for the spring and summer teams. So, contact us for guest play and...
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young senior
My son has been told by a couple of college coaches that he will be to young to play at a division 1 school. He will be 17 in November and is graduation in June. They have recommend that a good option for him is a year of prep school. I have...
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Northern Virginia High School Showcase Camp
Don’t miss your chance to attend The 2014 Northern Virginia High School Showcase Camp with this year’s Atlantic 10 Conference Baseball Championship team, the George Mason Patriots! 2014 Northern Virginia High School Showcase Camp At George Mason University CAMP HIGHLIGHTS The 2014 Northern Virginia High School Showcase Camp is designed to provide high school baseball players (grades 9-12) with the opportunity to expand their baseball skills and get exposure to college coaches. Campers...
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Best route for a high skill, but physically underdeveloped player: D3 or JC?
My question is is prompted by an evaluation we just got from coaches at a top D2 program -- one that regularly is a contender for championship of its very tough conference and also for the D2 regionals and world series. It sort of crystalized for me...
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Transition from HS to College
Hello Everyone: I've posted some other topics ever the last couple of years about a kid who has never played an inning of Varsity baseball. I'm happy to say after a solid work ethic and hard work for last 3 years he has two solid offers...
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Great Lakes league may be expanding further.
Recently the Lorain County Ironmen joined the Great Lakes league, after leaving the prospect. As per Wikipedia (I know not a great source) another team Norther Ohio Baseball will be joining for 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G...er_Collegiate_League And some other resources mention Norther Ohio as well: http://www.morningjournal.com/...gh-school-tournament quote: The Great Lakes League has 10 teams in Ohio, one in Michigan and one in Kentucky, and the ones closest to each other sometimes...
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Hot stove talk
While we wait for the high school and collegiate seasons to start I was wandering what some of yall's thoughts are on the big moves taking place in the last few days around ML baseball. I will post my thoughts but of course feel free to agree or...
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Trying to garnish support for new baseball simulator
Franchise Ball : http://www.franchiseball.com An ongoing multiplayer baseball simulation game where users compete against each other as owners and managers in a clean, user-friendly, web-based environment. Make trades, bid on players, draft players from college, develop players in your farm system, sign free agents, watch games in real time.. the game is very elaborate. An ideal tool for scouts alike. Each month represents a season by which you compete for the pennant with other franchises.
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DEVELOPING/MAINTAINING POWER
Articles appreciated or advice on how major leaguers develop POWER and maintain such through a long season.
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Luck vs talent
This has probably been mentioned here before, took a quick look and could not find. I was reading ESPN magazine article on Derek Jeter, the gist of the article revolved around the idea that Jeter was basically just lucky (I don't know either way about...
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Umpiring
Had a little umpiring lesson today.1. I will not complain about umpiring until I have learned all the rules.2. I will not complain about umpiring until I have learned all the rules.3. I will not complain about umpiring until I have leared all the...
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Training Technique Is Questioned by Parents
Training Technique Is Questioned by ParentsProvidence High officials apologize after coach uses machine to hit players with pitches.By Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff WriterMay 5, 2006 At two practices last week, baseball players from a small private...
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Need For True California High School State Championship....
Lets start a discussion on the need for a state championship and just how that could be accomplished? Take regional champions - add a super regional - then a final state championsip would be very nice - it just might attract more media and fans to...
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How 'Bout District 5-5A & Those Mighty Texans !!!!
Big Congrats to District 5-5A Playoff Teams !!!!All Three Are Still Living the Dream Forgive me for those outside 5-5A but allow me to recap and maybe gloat just a little:Keller (District Champ)- Sweeps Highly Regarded Lewisville and Their Two Aces....
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Matt Sulentic
Really nice article in today's Dallas Morning News on Matt Sulentic. He's an outstanding kid and is one of the hardest workers I've ever seen. Glad to see him get some ink.Sulentic's Work Ethic On And Off Field Pay Off For Him And Hillcrest03:59 PM...
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keep pitching lesson the day before a start?
Regular season games began today. Son pitched last 2 varsity innings after playing 3B and may start on Monday. They have Sat practice. The pitchers used today were told no throwing over the weekend. Son has regularly scheduled 30 minute pitching...
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Pitchers and Genetics
Hi Folks:I am new here but, as a result of my son's lesson on the weekend, I have been researching a topic Pitchers and Genetics and have come up with little information.At ten, my son is younger than most here. The instructor has been to the Olympics...
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Picking up rotation of pitch
I have heard of the importance of pitch recognition through picking up the rotation of a ball as it leaves the pitchers hand and enters the htting zone. I believe that every edge a hitter can develop must be helpful. How do you teach or train this...
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just a question about a lesson
when you get to hs is a lesson a lesson or is it just somebody to throw bp for an hour and make you feel good about your swing.Im not trying to get something stirred up at all.im just wondering what you are getting for your money when you take a...
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hard lesson learned from Duke incident
My oldest son signed early in Novemner to play baseball at a school in Texas. He his excited about mving on to this next phase in his life. We have been discussing all the natural things, allowance, which meal plan, allowance, which dorm and finally...
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Should I be honest with my ability?
I received a letter from an SEC school recently, and to be completely honest as a junior right now I do not know if I have the ability to compete at the level of play such as the SEC. Should I tell the coach that, or respond back with the intent that...
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Hard work pays off!
My son has been working very hard during the winter with another teammate of his. They have been doing abs, legs, long toss and lots of batting. Today we had our first real double header and last week a rainy attempt at a game. Both players are now...
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Don't Mess With Mom
DON'T MESS WITH MOMMy son came home from school one day,with a smirk upon his face.He decided he was smart enough,to put me in my place. "Guess what I learned in Civics Two,that's taught by Mr. Wright?It's all about the laws today,The 'Children's Bill...
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Not good for the team or your son
Found this article elsewhere on the web.Thought it was very apropos ~http://www.baseballexposure.com/embarassing-parents/#more-14Embarassing Parents?February 27, 2006 at 3:17 pm · Filed under Parent Tips Many children today are taught how to...
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Will Salem Rebound in 2010
I believe we are going to see a strong Salem team again in 2010. 2009 was a tough year with 13 Seniors graduating from the 2008 roster, however it gave some young guys the chance to develop and play against some of the top teams in the State where in...
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The game speeds up!!!!!
Just some observations on making the jump into HS Ball...Having failed to make the summer HS squad, my son, who just turned 14 this past May 2, accepted the invitation of the coach and started working out with the team twice a week. The coach felt...
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Am I being naive- Do other coaches do this?
In the past year, my son's coach has:• "Friended" his players (high school kids) on his facebook and posted pictures of himself drunk.• He and the assistants chew tobacco in front of the boys.• He told the boys it was team bonding to...
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How to improve the quality of NH Baseball
There has been some discussion on this message board that basically suggests the only way for NH players to improve is to send them to other states. This is my take on how to improve the overall quality of baseball played here in New Hampshire. Please...
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Ex Ranger Baseball Instruction
PROformaNce Baseball TrainingProfessional Baseball instruction for all ages and skill setsOur primary instructor, John Lombardo, has spent the last 12 years working in the Player Development and Scouting Departments, alongside the players and field...
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Ex Tx Rangers Baseball Instruction
PROformance Baseball TrainingProfessional Baseball instruction for all ages and skill setsOur primary instructor, John Lombardo, has spent the last 12 years working in the Player Development and Scouting Departments, alongside the players and field...
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Fall Baseball Clinic at CCBC Essex
2009 CCBC Essex High School Fresh/Soph Fall Ball ClinicDevelop your baseball skills to the highest level at CCBC Essex and Diamond Pros! EvaluationsSunday, August 16, 200912:00 PM - 6:00 PMClinic and GamesSundays, August 23 - October 18, 2009(No...
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South Bay Try Outs (Los Angeles)
Team APS Baseball Academy is in the process of putting four teams together ages 14-18 for Fall Baseball. We will be holding a open tryout August 22nd-23rd please email Carlos @ coachlos24@yahoo.com. The league will be designed to develop and prepare...
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Northern Virginia league summer team looking for players
This is a U19 team that will accept good players playing up, as young as age U16. Based in Maryland suburbs but playing in the NVTBL -- games on weekends. New team with some very good coaches -- one coach was a championship winner in the Cal Ripken...
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Rotational Hitting, et al (sorry - long)
OK, bear with me. This is just a post to make you say HHMMmmmmmmmmm?? Not trying to offend or create drama, or take away from some great hitting instructors and/or their top selling DVD's, just ponder this....I read a comment in an earlier thread that...
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Drills or approaches to develop a good follow through to a swing
Does anyone know any drills to help players to follow through properly at the end of their swing? My 11 yo son often makes solid contact with the ball but his bat is pointing toward the shortstop and the end of the swing. He hits the ball hard enough...
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Final game of baseball ever
How did you players and folks feel on your final game ever as a player?When did it really hit you that it was over?We just finished our season friday night,with a loss to a very good 5a team in the regional championship,falling one victory short of...
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Whats the Best way to develop as a pitcher w/ summerball?
Im just wondering what you think the best way to develop as a pitcher in the summer?play for one team which your going to relieve, no idea when youll pitch or how often, but elite competition. no time for workor play for another team that youre...
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Take two: communication with the coach
My first post got trashed as badly as any post I've seen trashed. Then people gave me advice to cut the cord trying to take care of my son by not talking to the coach. I have never talked to a coach about team issues. I have no intentions of ever...
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What to do?
Son played LL thru Seniors and then went on to HS ball a few years ago. Was always "in there" in terms of ability, never the standout and never the one who was picked last... Works hard, sees some results... always been very coachable.Frosh, played F6...
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Not sure what to do
I am a freshman playing on a community college team. I hope to play baseball profesionally one day. I have had some pro interest for a couple years but hurt myself and missed the last year of high school. That is one reason I went to a 2 year school.I...
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practicing at home
My son is 9 and in Pee Wee. For years, it's always been him asking me to go out and practice with him. For the last year, it's on and off- sometimes he asks, and other times I have told him that he needs to practice because his team was depending on...
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Youth 10u Tryout
This is a 10u baseball team where learning to play the game the right way will be emphasized. Each player will receive instruction from professional coaches, who are currently playing at the college or semi-professional level. As a coaching staff we...
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Draft 2009
Not much discussion here, thought I would make some comments.The draft will be held over 3 days, wow, I liked the old one and done, or over 2 days, but I admit this is good for baseball, trying to grab attention like football or basketball does. And...