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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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Adult Baseball National Tournaments
Started by Michael Richards in General Baseball 3 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
What organization hosts the best all around tournament? I have played in the MSBL World Series and Fall Classic, twice in the Roy Hobbs World Series, but have never been to an NABA event. Continue
Fear of success...major confidence killer
Started by Hubie Magic team Hitting Coach in General Baseball on Saturday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
One of the top fears rarely talked about is the fear of success. On the outside everyone wants to do better, but on the inside there is comfort zone meter that will not go up unless the athlete…Continue
What's your 2 strike hitting approach?
Started by Doug Bernier in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by Michael Richards on Sunday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Most Major League players will make at least a mental adjustment when they're down 2 strikes. In this post about…Continue
Throwing exercises
Started by Kevin Foster in Exercise and Training. Last reply by Kevin Foster yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
hey guys My son is 9 years old and i was just wondering what some good throwing exercises were for someone his age for increasing his distance and velocity......Right now all we do everyday is play…Continue
Rule question
Started by David LeVine in General Baseball. Last reply by Dion Chamar Owens 20 hours ago. 77 Replies 6 Likes
Let's see how many know the answer. Runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Long fly ball which is caught and the 3rd base runner tags and scores. The 2nd base runner left early. The defense appeals…Continue
Ted Williams in the minor leagues
Started by Hubie Magic team Hitting Coach in Hitting and Offense May 22. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Ted Williams entered the minor leagues while still in high school in the summer of 1936 with the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League.The one thing that entered his mind was how he was going…Continue
Looking To Get Into Low-A/Competitive Ball In Kentucky Area....
Started by Ryan Kuhl in Players Looking for a Team. Last reply by Gilbert Anthony Vives on Friday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hey guys. I'm 25 and recently started back from a 6+ year hiadus. I'm looking to ease back into the game and hopefully make a run at a Minor League position in a year or two. I've been doing…Continue
Cape cod
Started by Scott Bean in General Baseball May 17. 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. Last reply by Doug Bernier on Saturday. 3 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 May 15. 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
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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…
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June 19, 2012 at 8am to June 21, 2012 at 12pm – Longwood, FL
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Chaz Lytle's Summer Baseball Camp 2012
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