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First-and-third trick move on way out?
Posted by Bill Stanton on May 10, 2012 at 1:36pm 3 Comments 1 Like
First-and-third trick move on way out?
Updated: May 10, 2012, 12:44 PM ET
Associated PressNEW YORK -- Yankees reliever Rafael Soriano stepped toward third base and bluffed a…
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The Secret Arm Abuser
Posted by Miles Noland on May 8, 2012 at 4:22pm 3 Comments 1 Like
I have been at a number of baseball games where the catcher is one of the worst players on the field.
It seems 25-50% of the pitches thrown by the pitcher end up at the backstop.
When this happens, whether it’s on my team or the opposing team, I always get strong emotions.
I feel very uncomfortable, as if I’m watching a Steve Carell movie (very awkward humor), and I’m not whether to feel sorry for the kid or be mad at him.
These are the type of…
Continue Dealing with Kids You Hate
Posted by Miles Noland on May 1, 2012 at 2:50pm 4 Comments 1 Like
HEYYYYY!!!! I scream….QUIT doing that, focus on what you’re doing….why do you never pay attention??
Yet again John is not paying attention, not focusing on the task at hand…..
This pattern continued over a period of a few months… John isn’t on task, and I as a youth baseball coach am quick to let him know about it.
We’re warming up, John is late on everything.
We’re throwing, John is lobbing the ball, and generally puts off the vibe that he would rather be…
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$640 million prize: What baseball dreams do you fulfill?
Posted by The CheckSwing Clubhouse on March 30, 2012 at 2:38pm 6 Comments 3 Likes
I think everyone has seen that there is a $640 million lottery that will make someone or several people very wealthy tonight.
Keeping this baseball-centric, tell us what baseball dreams you would fulfill if you were to win such a jackpot. How would you put that money to use from a baseball perspective? Thanks.
Sandlot Baseball Filled the Day For We 1970s Kids; Does it Still?
Posted by Tom on March 20, 2012 at 2:30pm 21 Comments 4 Likes
Somewhere, surely, there was a boy last summer with a baseball glove dangling from the handlebar of his bicycle, on 
his way to a hastily put together, loosely organized version of our national pastime.
Somewhere a gaggle of fellow boys—friends, acquaintances and even strangers—found an empty diamond and…
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"Just see the Ball and Hit
Posted by Chad moeller on February 21, 2012 at 4:06pm 13 Comments 1 Like
“Just see the Ball and Hit the Ball”?
Some one long ago made the statement and it has continued to this day “ just see the ball and hit the ball.” If you have played this game long enough you have heard this phrase uttered to many times to count. There are times when it is that easy, and other times when it is not so simple. You all know what I mean. The game of baseball, from the hitter’s perspective is based on failure. So the question becomes how do we deal with this…
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Non-Profit College Baseball Scholarship Program
Posted by John Rubinow, M.D. on June 16, 2011 at 11:53am 4 Comments 1 Like
I am starting a non-profit college scholarship program for deserving HS baseball players who want to further their education but lack the financial means.
This free 4-day program is a combination of instructional camp run by current Major League coaches and showcase for college recruiters. Participants must be nominated by their HS coach and if selected, must perform at least 100 hours of…
Receiving
Posted by Chad moeller on December 13, 2011 at 2:09pm 3 Comments 3 Likes
From Behind the Dish,
Receiving
So what is the most important part job of the catcher? In my opinion, the name of the position says it all. CATCHER. Catching the ball from the pitcher is the most important job of the catcher. I can still hear my high school coaches booming voice scream “catchers catch the ball.” Catchers, as they progress should not drop balls or miss catchable pitches consistently. It may happen from time to time but…
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Posted by Bill Stanton on November 26, 2009 at 12:54pm 23 Comments 0 Likes
It's Thanksgiving, a day of reflection and giving thanks for all that is important in life.... and a day of eating!
I wanted to hear from the CheckSwing community. What are you thankful for? Please share and have a great day!
I wanted to hear from the CheckSwing community. What are you thankful for? Please share and have a great day!
Tragedy - Young Mariners' Outfielder Killed
Posted by Kyle Grucci on November 21, 2011 at 12:19pm 6 Comments 1 Like
This is just awful....
From Yardbarker.com...
"When news like this comes across the proverbial "wires"...there's really no way to begin the story other than just state the facts.
Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death in the Nethlerlands…
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Cape cod
Started by Scott Bean in General Baseball on Thursday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know how to get a invite or tryout for the cape cod league. If so thanks!
What are the Best Tools for Baseball Swing Analysis?
Started by Doug Bernier in Hitting and Offense on Wednesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know of any good tools for evaluating a baseball swing? For example, I just did a review of an app I…Continue
Don't tell them to keep your eye on the ball!
Started by Hubie Magic team Hitting Coach in Hitting and Offense on Tuesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
One thing that not a lot of coaches and players understand is that "keeping your eye on the ball" has much more to do with where your swing brought your head, than you, the hitter, making a mistake…Continue
Don't tell em to keep their eye on the ball!
Started by Hubie Magic team Hitting Coach in General Baseball on Tuesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
One thing that not a lot of coaches and players understand is that "keeping your eye on the ball" has much more to do with where your swing brought your head, than you, the hitter, making a mistake…Continue
Playing as a Team
Started by Mike Greene in General Baseball. Last reply by Leo J. Brown III on Tuesday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
OK, here's a question for coaches that may draw some controversy. Let me start by stating I am a school coach. I do coach travel ball during the Fall to help our potential players prepare for school…Continue
What's harder???
Started by Ramie Gatchalian in General Baseball. Last reply by Michael Richards May 11. 1 Reply 1 Like
I heard this question from a colleague of mine...what's harder to do in baseball an unassisted triple play, hitting 4 homeruns in one game, or a perfect ptiched game??? hmmmContinue
New hitting technique makes hitters feel like their on Steroids!
Started by Hubie Magic team Hitting Coach in Hitting and Offense May 7. 0 Replies 0 Likes
When people say this I take it as the utmost compliment. It is not often that you can see a whole team hit up and down the line-up, but as a team hitting specialist this is what I have been trained…Continue
Science of Baseball
Started by Michael Richards in General Baseball May 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Which ball can create more break, a raised seam ball or the major league spec ball. Why aren't all leagues playing with major league spec ball as far as seam construction. Discuss. I will give my…Continue
San Diego Women's team looking for players
Started by Carin Elliott in Teams Looking for Players May 3. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Are you a women interested in playing baseball?? Then the Bandits Baseball Club is the team for you!Who we are:We are an independent baseball club comprised of women of all ages that is dedicated to…Continue
Why was Ted Williams friends with golfers?
Started by Hubie Magic team Hitting Coach in General Baseball May 3. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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2012 La Ley Sports Summer Tournament Schedule
May 25, 2012 at 6pm to August 10, 2012 at 7pm – La Ley Sports Complex in the City of Homestead
Tournament Schedule Summer baseball tournaments for all ages-8U to 18U AABC World Series Qualifiers World vs States World Series Vacation Destination-South Beach-The Keys-Marlins-Everglades-Fish-Boa…
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New York State League - NY Federals
June 1, 2012 at 12pm to June 30, 2012 at 7pm – Houston, TX
The NY Federals will be playing a 24-game schedule in Texas this June. For players who do not have a pro contact presently this is an excellent way to be seen. The NYSL has had over 500 players signe…
Organized by jay acton | Type: pro, baseball, development
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Chaz Lytle's Summer Baseball Camps 2012
June 19, 2012 at 8am to June 21, 2012 at 12pm – Longwood, FL
Join us in our 5,000 square foot indoor facility for hitting, pitching, fielding and catch instructions for ages 7-12. Price of $105 includes camp, t-shirt and ProMirror Technology video to take hom…
Organized by Orlando Baseball Lessons | Type: baseball, camp, for, age, 7-12
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Chaz Lytle's Summer Baseball Camp 2012
June 26, 2012 at 8am to June 28, 2012 at 12pm – Longwood, Florida
Orlando Baseball Lessons Join us in our 5,000 square foot indoor facility for hitting, pitching, fielding and catch instructions for ages 7-12. Price of $105 includes camp, t-shirt and ProMirror Tec…
Organized by Orlando Baseball Lessons | Type: baseball, camp, for, ages, 7-12
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DRSEA Special Tribute Event
June 29, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – 809 Club
DRSEA To Hold Special Tribute To Major League Baseball Executive Lou Melendez The Dominican Republic Sports & Education Academy will holds it second annual “Making A Difference In The Dominica…
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