Some day, some time, it will happen. Our last day as a player or as a coach. It happens to all of us... and it's ok. You can bet even the likes of Cal Ripken, Jr. might have had that haunting feeling at some point too. My reason for writing on this topic is simply...
The defensive skills of the first baseman are often taken for granted. This position is the most under-rated defensive position on a team. The defensive skills of a good first baseman can often make the difference in winning a championship. A reliable first baseman...
First base is a pride position. First base is a guts position. As the father of a middle infielder, nothing drives me crazier than an infielder making a stellar play, throwing the ball low to first (as I teach them), then the first baseman waves at it, trying to...
FIRST BASE 1. Must be able to handle all types of throws 2. Covers a wide territory 3. Tossing ball to pitcher covering first 4. Throwing to second base on double play a. Back point of second, if throwing from behind baseline b. Front point of second if throwing from...
Our objective in a nine-inning ball game is to hold our opponents to four-runs-or-less. This goal provides direction for our defense during the course of a game and practice. Once the goal has been established (four, five, six runs or whatever works in a specific...
DEFENSIVE QUOTATIONS: The following quotations can be heard in every baseball park at any time.These are at the heart of baseball philosophy. Prevent the big inning. "If you hold them scoreless, I promise you a tie" said the offensive coach to the defensive coach! We...
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