Alex Bregman held a round table discussion with A-Rod and other Major Leaguers to discuss the current state of baseball.
The State of Baseball - Round Table Participants:
Alex Rodriguez - New York Yankees…
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AROD- THE TRUTH ABOUT LAUNCH ANGLE
Posted by Grant Clifford on May 3, 2019 at 11:03pm 14 Comments 0 Likes
Lots of topics covered here by Alex Rodriguez. I'd love to get some feedback from hitting coaches to see what we can use and not use from this video when coaching young players.
Perfect Game- New Texas HQ- $800 million project
Posted by Bill Stanton on April 19, 2019 at 12:20am 1 Comment 3 Likes
Huge news in the world of amateur baseball.
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Plans are in motion for Hutto’s (TX) first indoor sports and event center. The 300,000-square-foot arena will seat 13,000 people and is planned as part of a mixed-use complex with office space, commercial, residential and retail components.
The development is tied to baseball scouting organization Perfect Game’s April 18 announcement to relocate its national headquarters to…
ContinueAn Athletic Stance Guarantees Sustainable Command
Posted by L.A. "Skip" Fast on March 15, 2019 at 9:45am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Whether you’re a Little League Pitcher, already pitching professionally or any level in-between, ending your front leg lift in an athletic position is one of the undeniable differences between sustainable fastball command and not knowing where your pitch is going to end up.
Every athletic event starts from an athletic position.
No…
Continue6 vs. 6 T-Ball Game, The best way to compete in t-ball
Posted by Marty Schupak on December 29, 2018 at 2:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
By Marty Schupak and www.TBallAmerica.com
Teach players a game of 6 on 6 t-ball.
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No gloves. Soft covered ball. A batting tee and drop…
ContinueState of Baseball- Alex Bregman & ARod
Posted by Bill Stanton on December 16, 2018 at 10:40pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
This is fascinating to watch.
ContinueSports Parents - What to do after games?
Posted by Jack Perconte on November 30, 2018 at 3:30pm 4 Comments 3 Likes
Sport’s Parent and Baseball Coaching tip of the day
Grilling kids in the car after games about their play is not a good thing. However, after a “cooling off” period, things you can bring up can include:
- Team play. Questions like, “How did the team feel after the game?” or “What does the team need to do to improve?” are OK. They help kids realize sports are more than personal accomplishment…
The way you move down the mound forecasts command
Posted by L.A. "Skip" Fast on October 24, 2018 at 1:23pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
When you actively stride, push off the rubber, lead with your front hip or let gravity take you straight down the mound, you’ll forever struggle to put together back-to-back good outings???
There’s no excuse for spotty command, only reasons!
When you move straight down the mound, your lower…
ContinueBring the Enthusiasm
Posted by Jack Perconte on October 4, 2018 at 6:30pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Youth sports coaching tips of the day - Few things are better than having enthusiasm. Make sure you:
1. Look forward to practices as much or more than you look forward to games. Practice is your time to shine and it is the time to put your knowledge of the game into practice and on…
Hitting approach
Posted by Spencer Trayner on September 23, 2018 at 11:52am 1 Comment 0 Likes
“What should I be thinking when I walk up to the plate?”
A lot of hitters are being told from a young age to look to hit the fastball and adjust to anything off-speed. This is a great approach…if you are trying to do a job such as move a runner over into scoring position. The reality of it is that this approach is unsustainable. When pitchers start throwing harder and the MPH differential between their fastball and their off-speed becomes greater, then this approach simply…
ContinueGood Face, High Ass: The Baseball Scouting Glossary
Posted by Bill Stanton on September 10, 2018 at 2:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Good Face, High Ass: The Baseball Scouting Glossary
Should you be happy when a scout says you have a high ass?…
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It's about TEAM
Baseball Coaching Tips of the DayIf you are coaching only to help your child or the best players, it’s time to get out of it.Never forget it’s about TEAM.T – together E – everyone A – Achieves (Appreciates) M – MoreTeaching team involves:T – trust in self, each other and hard work. E –…See More
Pushing - Be Careful
Baseball coaching tipsDon't push - it will backfire. Pushing is when adults put so much emphasis on individual achievement to the point where the success is more important for the adult than for the child. What to do? * Treat every aspect of kids’ life where effort is important, with the same…See More
Heat or Ice Best - Neither
Baseball coaching tips of the Day Heat or Ice – Try Neither When players are injured, there is always the debate whether to apply the heat or the ice to cure the injury. Coaches have the same dilemma when trying to motivate kids to work hard - push or pull back. There is no easy answer but applying the heat (pushing too hard) or the ice (ignoring players after poor play)…See More
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No Excuses
Baseball coaching tips of the dayLook in the mirror first. I just shake my head when I hear coaches say, “They don’t want to play.” I’m like, “Well, that is on you.” Granted, we've all been there and that is not always an easy chore. But, look within for the answer.It is your job to create and keep player enthusiasm up. Having a go to motivation trick to get youth players out of the "doldrums" is essential. When kids…See More
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"What questions do you have when it comes to shoulder, elbow, and arm care?"
Richard Lovell commented on Grant Clifford's blog post AROD- THE TRUTH ABOUT LAUNCH ANGLE"Okay, as far as what we can use or not use. Anything about Approach to Hitting, such as mindset, etc at the plate from ARod, use. Talking about technique and the swing, not much. I’ve used his swing for comparative analysis with my hitters and…"
Richard Lovell commented on Grant Clifford's blog post AROD- THE TRUTH ABOUT LAUNCH ANGLE"Brandon, sorry, somehow I just have hit post. Matching the plane of the swing to the plane of the pit h is something Ted Williams talked about, as did Mike Epstein. Both were way ahead of their time regarding swinging slightly up, Technique vs Style…"
Richard Lovell commented on Grant Clifford's blog post AROD- THE TRUTH ABOUT LAUNCH ANGLE"Brandon, it sounds like you are confusing launch angle with bat path. Launch angle is the angle the ball leaves the bat. If the ball is thrown at a downward angle of 6 degrees and the hitter is swing up at 6 degrees and the ball cane off the bat at…"
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Arm Care & Recovery
Started by Michelle Athlete Remedy in Exercise and Training May 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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2019 AAU USA International Collegiate Team
Started by Michael Graham in Teams Looking for Players Oct 29, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
AAU Baseball is forming a team to play international collegiate summer baseball in Spain and Scotland in summer 2019. —Ages 18+—10 days / July 6-15, 2019—Games Against European Olympics/national,…Continue
Pitching Vertically
Started by Spencer Trayner in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense Oct 4, 2018. 0 Replies 1 Like
Working the vertical plane is something that is highly effective. If a pitcher, with good command, is consistently locating low then it opens the door for a strikeout up in the zone. He can…Continue
Good Fielding Drill
Started by Spencer Trayner in Drills and Practice Sep 30, 2018. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Stationary ball drill: Works on the footwork needed to be a smooth infielder-Instruction: Ball is placed on the ground in front of the player. The player should try and position himself just a little…Continue
3 pitch mix
Started by Spencer Trayner in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense Sep 22, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Gabriel Dixonhaving command of 3 pitches at such a young age. Should young pitchers make it a priority to develop…Continue
Rotational swing
Started by Spencer Trayner in Hitting and Offense Sep 21, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
http://www.instagram.com/vinnyproietto_Awesome rotational swing from Vinny Proietto. Bat speed is generated from a…Continue
Release point
Started by Spencer Trayner in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense Sep 21, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
https://www.instagram.com/sean_cottrell37/Video Link below:Sean is able to throw his curveball so consistently…Continue
Front Foot up early
Started by Spencer Trayner in Hitting and Offense Sep 21, 2018. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Conner GordonConner does a good job of getting his front foot up early in order for him to zone in on the pitch.…Continue
Rawlings Quatro
Started by Rob in General Baseball Feb 12, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings coaches. Looking for feedback on this bat, which is pricier than other models, such as the 5150. Assume I'm asking only for LL approved bats for 12 year old and advanced players.
ABCA Annual Conference Jan 4th-7th
Started by Ryan Ford in General Baseball. Last reply by Ryan Ford Jan 2, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I will be attending the upcoming ABCA event in Indianapolis Jan 4th-7th. Any advice on how to get the most out of that experience? I'm really looking forward to it and if anyone here is attending…Continue
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