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Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States with a passionate fanbase that immortalizes athletes for their performances in big moments. The excitement of the home run, the mastery of the curveball, the agile infield, and the spectacle of seeing an outfielder make a diving catch has firmly ingrained baseball in American folklore.

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Baseball Hitting Tips From the Legendary Tony Gwynn
May 31, 2018
The eight-time National League batting champion shares baseball hitting tips with young baseball players. One thing ever good hitter needs (hint, this is his take on the Lion versus Rabbit mentality we talked about). Two things a good hitter does during every at-bat. How to keep your barrel from dipping and keep it on a good bat […]
Baseball Throwing Drills – Part One
May 30, 2018
Grab every chance you have to play catch, because as we get older, the chances come along less often. Before we get full blown into pitching drills, let’s start with some baseball throwing drills. Many of the pitching drills have limits to the amount of practice you can do and you have to always be […]
How to Run a Killer Youth Baseball Practice
May 23, 2018
Use your creativity and come up with some different stations. Or just use some old standbys such as hitting stations, throwing stations, catching stations, fielding stations or pitching stations. Practices in any sport can be boring and unproductive if not planned out ahead of time. Having a clipboard with your practice itinerary written out is […]
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How Important Is Speed in Baseball?
May 21, 2018
Before throwing the ball back to the pitcher you must assess the situation, maybe you can run fast enough with the ball and reach the base or home plate before the runner. Baseball is a game that requires players to bat as well as field. This means that players need to show their skills both […]
The Mental Side of Hitting
May 11, 2018
The first thing you should notice is whether the pitcher is right handed or left handed (this tells you which direction his breaking balls will be moving, and more). In the first post called The Mental side of Hitting: Attainable Goals, we talked about how we as hitters are searching for consistency in the batter’s box. […]
What Should You Do When You’re on Deck?
May 7, 2018
The goal is to be as relaxed and calm as possible because it leads to better performance at the plate. Relaxed muscles are much quicker than tense muscles. Have you ever watched your favorite MLB player’s routine when he’s on deck? Next time you turn on a game, pay attention to what different players do […]
Diversity in Baseball Begins in Little League
May 3, 2018
Baseball is expensive, and that expense is having an adverse effect on the participation of Black and Latino Americans. Sports, for all their faults, are important for many. They’re important in a way we sometimes don’t talk about. One of my friends recently said to me, “Playing baseball as a kid probably saved my life.” […]
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How to Run a Baseball Practice
May 2, 2018
Consider the space you have available and how you’re going to use it. Which drills will require the infield and which can be done using a patch of outfield grass? Being a baseball coach isn’t easy. And one of the biggest challenges is learning how to run a baseball practice. You’re often working with a […]
Why Parents Should Be Happy Their Kid Is a Catcher
April 30, 2018
The position is instructive in the art of balancing the roles of cheerleader and taskmaster, as when dealing with an underachieving pitcher. Parents, there is one huge reason you should be happy that your son or daughter is a catcher. Among the 30 MLB managers at the start of 2008, 40 percent had played as catchers. […]
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How to Choose the Right Size Bat
April 25, 2018
Brandon VandeCaveye / Shutterstock.com Put the knob of the bat at the center of your child’s chest; he or she should be able to reach out and grab the barrel of the bat. If you have never bought a baseball bat, you are in for a treat. The first time I ran into a sporting goods store […]
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