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What Makes BaseballTips Portable Pitching Mounds Last Longer Than Competitors
Every baseball coach knows that inconsistent mound height ruins a pitcher’s mechanics. One day they’re throwing from a properly elevated surface, the next day they’re on flat ground because the portable mound collapsed or shifted. We’ve seen it...
How BaseballTips Portable Batting Cages Help High School Programs Stay Within Budget
High school baseball programs face a constant challenge: providing quality training equipment while working with limited funding. Coaches know that consistent batting practice makes the difference between a mediocre season and a championship run, but traditional...
Where Can I Find High-Quality Baseball Dugout Benches For Sale?
Finding high-quality baseball dugout benches isn’t as simple as searching online and buying the cheapest option. Most programs learn this the hard way after purchasing benches that rust within two seasons, develop loose joints by mid-year, or arrive with such...
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“Game Plan”
Good morning Coach, I was selected to manage a tournament/travel team of 12 year old players who are now training for our Big week long tourney and experience at Cooperstown in July 2013. Starting this Sat nite for the next 10 weeks I landed an indoor facility for...
Personal Trainer?
Coach at what age is a good time to start investing in a personal trainer for ur son in baseball? I’m asking cuz I have a dad that’s sooo into I “have to have” training for my 11year old son so he can get better… So am I not helping...
StaceyJ
My 10-year-old son has been playing baseball for two years, which in our area equals out to four seasons of play (fall and spring). We play in a “Pony” league and in the Spring the teams are divided into two levels of ability. My son is about to enter his...
Jeremiah
Jeremiah I am a 12 year old player who is always told that I am amazing, my dream is too make it all the way to the pros. I am on a high nationally ranked travel ball team and can play any position. The only bad thing is I don’t have confidence and I don’t have...
First Year Struggles
Hello, My son is starting little league (after a few years of T-ball) and I am racking my brain during his first year struggles — which have been hard on him. He’s always held a hockey stick left-handed (as I played lefty too), so I had him in T-ball hold...
Set Up
Coach, I am coaching a lower division t-ball team that consists of 4 and 5 yr olds, and one 6 yr old. Most of the teams consist of 9 players. The league has decided that since my team has 11 players, they have placed us in the upper division. The...
Weakness
Hello, my name is Samuel Tagle and I coach at the high school level. I’ve been curious to know what exactly what weaknesses does a coach/pitcher look for in opposing batters. If you explain to me. I feel kinda weird asking this but I really want to get...
Bat Weight
I have a son that is 9 years of age. I’m looking to purchase him a new bat. He is a good size for his age. I have heard from different coaches over the past years that the lighter the bat the better. What size would you recommend?Coach Swift answers:I would...
Two Seam
I am a right-handed, 12 year-old pitcher. I am trying to get a 2-seamer with good movement into a right-handed hitter. Please give me any tips or suggestions on how to get more “in” movement.Coach Swift answers:This is a relatively difficult question to...
Pitching Fear
What is the main reason kids are afraid to be a pitcher? Is it being the main focus in front of the crowd? Or is it being afraid of throwing balls and strikes with an umpire and worrying about hitting batters? Coach Swift answers:The simple answer is to say...
Youth Baseball Practice Stations
I run a 10 week baseball practice camp every year for our local baseball organization. This year we have added a very young group (age 6-7) and I am struggling to keep their interest. The area of most concern is the hitting station. Can you suggest games and/or drills...
Getting Back Into Shape
I need to get back into baseball shape. What can I do? Coach Swift answers:I would suggest that you do exactly what you would normally do to get back into shape for any activity. Start out with a walking/running program, a stretching exercises program (something...