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...
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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...
Reproduced with permission from www.heckledepot.com Pitcher Heckles Hey, pitch! Why do you keep hitting our bats? You can fill a closet with all those hangers! I’ve seen better curves on a square! Hey, this pitcher is like a Watermelon – everybody gets a...
At ’em ball — A ball hit right at a defensive player. Baltimore Chop — A ground ball that hits in front of home plate (or off of it) and takes a large hop over the infielder’s head. Bases drunk — Bases loaded. Bazooka — Strong...
Here’s a fun page of baseball terms for you to enjoy – Coach JP ace — A team’s best starting pitcher. alley — The section of the outfield between the outfielders. Also “gap.” around the horn — A double play going from...
Here’s the official glossary of baseball terms as compiled by STATS, Inc. – Coach JP Baseball Glossary Part I: Definitions of Abbreviations You probably know what most of the abbreviations stand for, but just in case: For Batters: G = Games AB = At-Bats H...
Here you will find many baseball FAQs (frequently asked questions), baseball trivia and baseball statistic calculators and tools to help improve your team stats. How many stitches are on a baseball?In 2000, Major League Baseball reorganized its structure to eliminate...
A Note About Buying A Batting Cage The reality is that any batting cage is the most impactful baseball training equipment any player could possibly dream of. The color, the length and any other detail is just that, a detail. But, since there are choices, let’s...