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Baseball Hitting Technology: Rapsodo, HitTrax & PitchCom
Compare Rapsodo vs HitTrax, learn what PitchCom does, and find the best hitting technology for your team. Build smarter practices with real data today.
Travel Baseball Team Costs: Complete Guide for Parents
Find out exactly how much travel baseball costs to start and run in 2026. Get budgets, equipment lists, and funding tips every parent and coach needs.
Shortstop in Baseball: Complete Position Guide
Learn where shortstop stands, what makes a great shortstop, and the best drills to build range, hands, and arm strength. Your complete training guide.
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Curveball for Kids: Right Age, How to Teach It, Common
TL;DR: Most pitchers should wait until around age 15 before throwing a curveball in games. Young arms have weaker tendons and ligaments that are not yet fully attached, which raises injury risk. When the time is right, a short-distance drill sequence teaches proper...
Hitting Slump
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
TL;DR: Aluminum bleachers are tiered seating structures built from mill-finish aluminum planks and frames. They range from ground-level 2-row systems to elevated grandstands several rows tall. Choosing the right system depends on your row count, safety code...
Sports Hydration for Peak Baseball Performance
TL;DR: Proper hydration before, during, and after baseball activity protects performance, coordination, and mental focus. Drink 16 ounces two to three hours before activity, 4 ounces every 15 to 20 minutes during play, and 16 to 20 ounces for every pound lost after....
What Batting Cage Size Should You Choose?
TL;DR: Most batting cages are 12 feet tall, 12 to 14 feet wide, and 35 to 70 feet long. Younger players do fine with a 12-foot-wide cage, while adult players need at least 14 feet of width. When budget is tight, choose a shorter cage with a heavier net over a longer...
Tips For A Successful Baseball Tryout
I was recently asked by a friend for some tips about how his sons should approach their upcoming Little League baseball tryouts. They wanted to know how to catch the coaches’ eye. The obvious answer is to play well. But there are a few things they should do to...
How to Choose a Pitching Machine That Fits Your Game
TL;DR: The right pitching machine depends on your player's age and skill level, your available space, and your budget. Single-wheel machines work well for beginners and tight budgets, while two-wheel machines give advanced players the full range of pitch types and...
It Continues To Be A Different Game
Aluminum vs Wood Bat … consistent sweet spot hits are a player’s key to continuing to play Coach JP’s Note:This older article from renowned baseball mind, Coach Bill Thurston still tells the same story. The better player gets at consistently connecting...
Looking For A Coach
I’m sure you heard this question many times before, but here goes. First, here’s some background info 10 years old 5’3” 130# Cal Ripkin league- No pitchers mound Average pitch speed 56mph Top speed 63mph Pitched to 103 batters, 77 strikeouts, 24 walks,2 hits with a...
Indoor Baseball Drills & Practice In Small Areas
Dear Coach, I am a middle school baseball coach in North Carolina. Early in the season our weather is miserable and often cannot practice outdoors. Being the lowest ranking ball program spacing indoors is rarely available to us. Are there any indoor baseball drills...
Foul Territory
Is it legal for the first baseman to have his feet, one or both, in foul territory while holding a runner at first base? -Kevin My rule you must have eight players in fair territory. The rule is really designed to keep a coach from placing a player behind the catcher...
Shaking the Fear: Gaining Confidence
My son has played baseball for several years. As he gets older his hitting does not seem to be improving. I take him to the batting cages and he does very well. He is currently on his high school team and does well at practice. When he gets up...