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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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What’s the Difference Between You and the Next Level?
March 12, 2018
This is not to say it’s easy to advance in this game, but the confidence you need to get there comes from believing you can and taking the steps to attain it. Just go and talk to him. This is what I had to tell myself a few times in the dugout of a big […]
Is Your Batting Positive?
March 8, 2018
Learn to understand that you will think negatively at some point. It’s an automatic response from your brain. But how we react to a negative thought defines its effect on us. It’s no secret that hitting a baseball is up there as one of the most difficult things you can do as a human being. […]
Arkansas Baseball Coach Talks Recruiting
March 8, 2018
Get to a camp at the schools you’re interested in. I think most college programs would tell you that going to a camp is the best way to get discovered, if you haven’t been noticed yet. If you’re a college baseball fan, you know that the Arkansas Razorbacks are the real deal. Since head coach […]
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Hitting Different Pitches
February 27, 2018
Pitchers and hitters will constantly try to outsmart each other. A good pitcher will mix up their pitches with different speeds and types of spin to confuse the batter. A good hitter will wait for a pitch in their zone instead of chasing after bad pitches. By picking up on the type of spin a […]
Vanderbilt Baseball Coach Talks Recruiting
February 25, 2018
“I think the biggest challenge these young men and women face is how they manage their time, each and every day. They must be able to prioritize, manage and be intentional with their time.” Tim Corbin has been coaching baseball at Vanderbilt since 2003. During his fifteen seasons as the Commodore skipper, Vandy has an […]
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How to Identify and Prevent Throwing Arm Stress
January 2, 2018
Almost exaggerating your throwing motion, you want to have some torso rotation and a finish similar to after ball release during your throwing motion. Using your entire body will help reduce stress on the throwing arm. Injuries in baseball was a hot topic this year, with high profile arms placed on the disabled list, the […]
Mirror Drills to Improve Pitching and Visualization
December 12, 2017
It really only takes a few times of doing these mirror drills with focus before they start to get it. From there, we work on mastering our mechanics with repetition. In baseball, mechanics are everything. I often compare our mechanics as baseball players to that of a dancer’s choreography. They must be refined day in and […]
Ten Important Baseball Rules for Beginners
December 7, 2017
Major league players can’t argue balls and strikes. Stress that your players show respect to the umpires as well as coaches and players. Many youth baseball players have watched the sport or been around it before they play for an organized team, but coaches are responsible for making sure the youngsters understand baseball rules. They […]
What it Takes to Be a Good Coach
November 15, 2017
Championships are won in many situations because the second team constantly pushed the first team to greater heights. This list of tips on coaching is by Gordie Gillespie, one of college baseball’s legendary coaches. The advice applies to all coaches, from summer travel teams to high school and on to college. Gillespie provides a common […]
Ever Wonder: Why It Is Called the World Series?
Ever Wonder: Why It Is Called the World Series?
October 29, 2017
Ever wonder why the MLB championship is called the World Series? Here's a look at the origin of the name.
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