Tagged With "outdoor cage"
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long tossing in a cage
I was wondering since my dad isn't home much during the day in order for me to long toss, could I go in a batting cage a throw the balls like I'm throwing to someone about 300 ft. away and the ball would just hit the cage?
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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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PG Underclass Showcase, Winston-Salem
Just got back from the PG Underclass Showcase in Winston Salem NC. My son (2014) has attended many PG events in the past and we have always been happy with their events. I have always "pushed" PG to new parents because of their unbiased rankings. I am...
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Gametime Hitting Problem
I am a coach on a 14 travel team and one of our players hits very well in a cage (line drives mostly, some power) and during soft toss. However, when it comes to game time, his bathead drops off and he pulls his head out and is frequently striking...
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L-screens
Does anyone know if a portable L-screen exists? I mean one that would be collapsible and fit in the back of an SUV. I am running into the problem with my 14 year old of throwing hard enough and accurately enough from 60'6". If I move up closer I risk...
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How do you guys do it?
How do you guys manage to spend all this time without going crazy?It is January and I am doing more baseball related stuff now than I did in mid summer just two years ago (kid is 12).He has a 2 hour practice with his 14u select team on Sundays. He has...
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Nothin' like a good piece of wood.
So to speak...It's no secret to me that using a wood bat whenever I get the chance in pre-game BP or off a tee in a cage will help me be a better hitter someway, somehow. However, I have been through a few Demarini composite bats and they have been...
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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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HSBB web donation
I got a practically brand new batting cage net. Its a 70' net high quality thick netting. You pay for the shipping and make a donation to the HSBBweb. The amount of the donation is up to you. Any takers?Also I got a Hank Blalock autographed baseball...
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Question about pitching machine speed from a shorter distance.
I just have a random question. So yesterday I was in the batting cage trying to break in my new catchers glove and getting used to balls being pitched that fast. Now I was catching balls at 85 mph on the big unit machine and it was only 48 feet away....
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Long Toss alternatives or modifications?
Living in the Pacific Northwest it is sometimes difficult in the winter months getting the throwing time in that I want with my 12 year old. Lets face it, this place is rainy as all get out and the boy (and myself) really don't like going out and...
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alternatives to long toss in poor weather.
I posted this in the pre-HS forum and then realized it might be better here. Please note that I am not looking for something to replace long toss all together, just something for poor weather days.Living in the Pacific Northwest it is sometimes...
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hitting nights
For San Antonio area players, every monday and friday from 7:00-8:30 at Powerhouse Athletics on hwy 46 there is a hitting night for players of all ages. Players are split into groups and rotate from cage to cage of drills and live bp. Last monday the...
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Outside Batting Cage Nets + 12" snow = ?
Winter Storm takes toll on Keller High School Baseball Batting Cage. Heavy Snow has broken both end sets of end supports of batting cage! Keller baseball website pics The netting @ Haltom also gave way from the weight of the snow ...
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Commercial Facility Batting Cage Suggestions
I'm a batting cage owner in Oklahoma that will be expanding to a second location later this year. As of now, I'm just trying to gather different information, quotes, etc., to put together the best facility I possibly can along with my partners. I'm...
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Baseball snow removal 101
Well we started doing something today, Wow our field still has an average depth of 10 inches and in some places where it has drifted it's 18+ inches today 2/20/10. I cannot see us on the field for another 3 weeks, and that's pushing it. The area...
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Recruiting Underclassmen
Now that major colleges are looking for commitments much earlier than in he past, be careful out there! Just last week, we received another example of what can and does happen to several young underclassmen. Good young player...
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Age of Perfect Game Showcases?
Do Perfect Game showcases start at age 14? My son is 11u (first travel ball team). I am trying to plot a measured course for his development. As long as he wants to play, I want to help him reach each new level. At the moment, I am trying to assess...
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Why YOU Could Be To Blame For BAD BODY LANGUAGE!
Why this may be the most important message you've ever read... Can mental toughness be taught? You want to know what I think? Yes! But you know what… It starts with parents and coaches like us, we’ve got to hold our kids accountable inside every single activity! We can’t let them off the hook and point the finger at the umpire, coach or teacher and when that “poor me” body language pops up… SQUASH IT! If not, it’s bound to happen again! Body language is powerful! In fact, your character and...
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BP - Always be careful...
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/league-coach-dies-hit-ball-practice-article-1.1947748 And remember... Just because you're behind the screen doesn't mean your 100% safe... I got hit in the head after a ball my son hit in the cage...
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preseason indoor drills
hey all, me again! As most of you know by now, I'm coaching in Maine...Northern Maine. Snow is very much the enemy. Last year our scrimmages were all cancelled and our first 2 games rescheduled due to snow still needing to melt. We spend...
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Hitting Facility Near Quincy, MA?
My son goes to a D3 that just finished official workouts for the fall - but they don't have access to batting cages with Iron Mikes or such. Wondering if anyone knows of a facility or an instructor with a cage in the vicinity? Thanks for...
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Thoughts on this Swing
Here's an 18 year old kid we video taped across the street from us last night. What do you think he could do to improve his swing?Sorry, I know it's hard to see everything real good. The cage kind of gets in the way.
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how come??
how come when i sit and hit off the tee and hit whiffle balls and in the cage i can hit fine, but when i get in the game i will hit a weak ground ball to the right side of the field or weak pop up to the right side of the field?
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Pitch to Hillcrest's Sulentic At Your Own Risk
Since it's been a topic of discussion about whether you should or should not pitch to Matt Sulentic I though I'd post a great article from the Dallas Morning News. Way to go Matty!...
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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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hitting Clip
Here is My son in the cage. Was wondering what needs fixing. Always grounding out...
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Shoulder Injury
I would appreciate some feedback from any parent whose son has had shoulder injuries and/or surgery. My son is a soon to be 16 year old h.s. sophomore lefty pitcher, who is passionate about baseball, and wants to pitch in college.Sometime last April,...
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Bats and Batting Cage Balls
ok so i just got the TPX Dynasty today and it says not to use it with cage balls just leather covered one. is this just to prevent scuffing or could they dent it?
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DBAT Grand Opening
I would like to invite everyone out to our Grand Opening of our new indoor facility on April 29th at 10 am – 4 pm. DBAT will be giving away a free Hummer (truck) for kids 16 and old and $10,000.00 college scholarship if you are 15 years old or...
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Cage investment was a home run for coach of top prep team
Cage investment was a home run for coach of top prep teamhttp://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/baseball/2006-04-1...tes_x.htm#dandydozen
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Who governs use of Fairfax County HS Fields in Summer/Fall
Curious about field use. Some HS fields in Fairfax County are used for practices for their affiliated NVTBL or Babe Ruth teams in the off season and also other scheduled NVTBL or Babe Ruth games and some aren't. Who makes this decision - whether or...
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Sports at the Beach
Sports at the Beach review:I decided to writeup a review of our experiences of Sports at the Beach since there have been several other reports of other facilities. It always helps when deciding where to go...Our team wanted to do a weeklong tournament...
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10yo son's swing clips...any thoughts?
Aidan is having a ball this season. These are from the cage last week. I have been told that pitching to him from a lower position would be a good idea to help him with his bat plane and hand path.Are we on the right track from what you see and do you...
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Pee Wee Batting Practice
We have been working with the hitters doing drills- tee, front toss, soft toss (just read the thread:-(, batting cage from machine, and coach pitching. We were trying to let the kids get as many reps as possible, but I am starting to think that they...
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Hitting Developement Routine
Has anyone found a routine that seems to help develope hitting when you really dont have someone to pitch to you.Seems like too much batting cages is counter productive.Seems like too much side Toss is not good either as well as Tee Work.Seems like...
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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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Recommend a good backyard cage
i am looking to install a good backyard hitting. I don't need a pitching machine. We do live toss. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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When to practice with Wood?
My son used wood in the cage this past off season. This was the first time he has used it. He really learned where the sweet spot is. About two weeks before the season started he switched back to his 1.15 . There is a Huge difference, as you guys...
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Incorporating the cages into training
I wanted to know how many coaches out there try to incorporate batting cage training into their regimen. I'm new to coaching and I need know if it's worth it. Is it too expensive? Does it improve the player at the high school level?
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How to get recruited on a shoestring budget?
I’m the dad of a 2016 infielder (3 rd /1 st ) in the Midwest. We live in a smallish town of less than 18,000. I’m trying to figure out how to get my son exposure to mid-tier D1 and D2 schools without breaking the bank. The challenges I’m having are… 1) There aren’t any showcase teams in our area. There are American Legion teams and one travel team, but they don’t really play in any showcase tournaments. Even if I could find a team within a few hours of home to do tournaments with, it seems...
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SOUTH DALLAS SMASH LEAGUE (NOVEMBER)
This is a great opportunity for players to come get their reps in the cages, throughout the winter. The atmosphere is fun and exciting. Their will be two groups competing for 3 weeks. the finale will be a championship match between the two...
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NECC Running 3-day Catching Camp MLK Weekend in Los Alamitos, CA: Jan. 18-20, 2014
Nationally recognized catching program The New England Catching Camp will finally be making a trip to California, partnering with The Cage At Los Alamitos ( located @ 10660 Humbolt, Los Alamitos, CA ) and the Cerritos Frontier Baseball Organization (Generously donated the f ield located @13234 166th Street Cerritos, CA ). Jay and Kevin Weaver, the Director and Senior Instructor of the camp, accompanied by additional NECC Staff, will conduct a 3-day, 3-hour-a-day camp for both baseball and...
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Thoughts?
I am a 2016 C/P/1B and I wanted to know what you guys think about where I am. I am a natural catcher but my varsity HS coach wants me to transition to first base for my Junior and Senior seasons so I can be a starting pitcher and hit every day...
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Player videos?
Question for you folks in the know. When a college coach asks for a video of the player what exactly does that mean? We live in a very rural area (probably cant get much more rural as its Kauai) so getting live looks from coaches / scouts probably...
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high school swing mechanics
My sons high school baseball practice started today. As I watched the players hit in the cage I saw one kid lifting his back foot and planting it in front of his other foot after the swing. This was a varsity player so I was taken aback on...
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Bat Speed
My son and I were wondering how to measure his bat speed. He is 16 and a Junior in Hopkins,mn. We used an older radar gun sold at Sports Authority the was about $120. Hitting off a tee in a batting cage reduces some of the variables...
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What do you wear?
Just seeing what other coaches wear on game days? For me it's Team hat obviously Pants: School ball I wear baseball pants. Summer ball: shorts Top: School ball: Jersey under team fleece or team jacket. Summer: team color UA contender cage...
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Is It Over?
Hey guys, I'm a baseball player from the Lehigh Valley region in Pennsylvania and I have a slight dilemma and a question or two. To start off I'm 5'9 / 5'10 and 125-130lbs. I'm doing all I can to gain weight but it's just not coming this is...
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Batting cage
Recently I built a batting cage in my garage so I could get better in the winter at hitting. My cage just consisted of a fishing net hanging in my garage. I would just hit foam sponge balls into my net. Fast forward to today. I was actually able to...