The best batting practice drills are vital components of training today’s ballplayers, including at the professional level. Incredibly, they follow the same building block approach as our younger players! It is during these sessions that players refine their...
What Field Equipment Do You Choose?Field Equipment You Should Not Live Without!Pitching Machines Or Live Arms?Batting CagesPortable Baseball Backstops aka Batting Turtles & Baseball TurtlesBaseball Screens & Baseball Catch NetsWeighted Baseball Field...
Baseball Foul Poles & Softball Foul Poles – The Details! Baseball foul poles & softball foul poles are generally chosen by their height.Here are other features you may want to consider since you will own these for a baseball-lifetime! HeightThink...
Great Baseball Infielders Have 3 Things in Common Baseball infielders are steady with the glove, they have strong arms, and they have good range. Being able to get to balls other defenders can’t get to will separate you from the next guy. I am...
ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD BASEBALL SHORTSTOP Baseball shortstop anticipates all defensive plays that could involve him; ready to throw to a right base or home. Stays on top of the ball, with most throws. He plants his feet and throws overhand when possible. Works on...
Any Pitcher Can Learn The Change Up I have a vivid recollection of a great coach, John Scolinos of Cal Poly Pomona (CA), teaching our star national team Australian pitcher a change of pace pitch in about one minute. The reason the scene stays with me is that a week...
I. When to Teach Throwing The Curveball Throwing the curveball properly breeds many questions. Of course a lot depends on the physical development of a young pitcher, but generally speaking, I believe a pitcher should be close to 15 years of age before throwing the...
Ask The Coach about Hitting Slump Terry asks: I’m in a hitting slump right now and it’s more mental than my swing. I’m not sure what to do. Before the game time, I’m loosey-goosey and ready to play. But once I hit the field I freeze up and I...
Aluminum Bleacher Buying Basics – For Spectator Seating Here’s aluminum bleacher systems buying information you need to make your best decision for optimized spectator seating At BaseballTips.com we have over 20 years of experience in the commercial...
Proper hydration during any exercise or sports activity is important for optimal performance Why is it important to stay hydrated playing sports?Performance in any sport relies on staying properly hydrated. The body requires not only an ample amount of water to remain...