Category: Coaching

As baseball coaches, how many times have we seen a game's momentum changed by a double play ending a scoring threat? On the other hand, how exciting is it to witness our team's execution of getting two outs off a single ground ball? The double play is an excellent way...

This is a drill developed by Tom House that works well with the ThrowMax. High 5 Drill 1.  Have your player put the balls of his feet on a line with his feet spread shoulder wide. For orientation we are going to pretend this is the first base line. If the player is...

This is a fun, productive drill, especially for younger kids, though older kids can gain benefit from it too. It focuses on the importance of getting rid of the ball in a hurry.Split your squad into two teams. Line the first team up, one behind another, at the...

A big part of successful baserunning involves properly reading balls in the dirt. This drill will help your players learn to properly judge the trajectory of a pitched ball that bounces in the dirt. Station a baserunner at each base - first, second, and third. Runners...

I cannot count the number of times I have watched a young player get out on a play when they should have been safe at first, had they simply ran hard. This is a very preventable out, and one that will cost you several runs over the course of the season if you don't...