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Posted by Doug Bernier on January 21, 2015 at 6:00pm 7 Comments 7 Likes
Originally posted on Pro Baseball Insider.com
Baseball is a game that constantly teaches if you are willing to learn. I feel I have learned a lot about the baseball swing over the past year and a half and I am excited to share some insight.
It started with my friend and teammate…
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Posted by Bill Stanton on November 10, 2014 at 12:00pm 17 Comments 1 Like
I just completed my first season of travel baseball as a parent and a coach. I coached an 8U team this Fall and our season was very successful on every level. The kids improved a great deal, had fun and we won enough games.
I'm reaching out to have an open discussion with people from all over the US about the economics of travel baseball. Without a doubt, this is a business. There are hard costs associated with running a travel baseball team. Coaches, Fields, Uniforms,…
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Posted by Perry Cunningham on January 20, 2011 at 12:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I was recently asked this question by a concerned parent who was worried that their son’s love the game could eventually consume him. The main fear was obviously long-term health. But there were others – becoming burned out and not experiencing and developing at other sports were also discussed.
How much is too much?
I’m all for physical activity. I think that kids should be kids and spend as much time playing outdoors as possible. I urge caution in playing…
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Posted by Andy Barkett on October 11, 2010 at 10:00pm 42 Comments 0 Likes
Youth baseball has really changed huh? It seems like baseball and life itself used to be so much simpler twenty or so years ago. Youth sports were about teaching fundamentals and playing in games. It sure doesn't seem like that is what is going on these days. There is one thing I think all parents of little leaguers or babe ruthers or travel ballers would agree on - we all want the best for our kids.
We want them to become the best that they can be while at the same time be successful…
Continue Posted by Bill Stanton on October 16, 2014 at 9:36pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
ST. LOUIS — Jeff Banister sat alone in the…
Posted by Kyle Nelson on October 6, 2014 at 5:31pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Coaches-
We all know there are certain things about coaching that nobody
likes. Complaints from parents, all the extra paperwork, the
liability, being blamed for losses, and the list goes on...
But there is a reason we are still coaching. It's because the
good outweighs the bad. It's because we have seen the positive
impact we can have on students, athletes, and families,…
Posted by Phil R. on November 20, 2013 at 1:54pm 5 Comments 4 Likes
This post was originally posted on my pitching website, BetterPitching.com:
28 Ways Pitching Better Prepares You for Life
At the end of the long season, it's always a good idea to take a step back and look at the big picture. Give yourself some time to recharge and take stock of where you're at in your career (and in your…
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Posted by Grant Clifford on August 7, 2014 at 12:02pm 12 Comments 1 Like
Many have tried, but few have mastered the art of throwing a devastating overhand curveball. Now, the cutter is king.Three major league scouts were talking over lunch, in…
Continue Posted by Bill Stanton on August 9, 2014 at 5:00pm 7 Comments 5 Likes
Mike Schmidt: Today's hitters don't want much help
By MIKE SCHMIDT, For The Associated Press | August 7, 2014
I just returned from Hall of Fame induction weekend, where I find that my cronies and I are slowly becoming the older generation of the membership.
Most of us are in our 60s, having made our mark on the game in the late 1970s and '80s. Like any club or fraternity, the Hall's…
Posted by Bill Stanton on August 14, 2014 at 10:30am 22 Comments 5 Likes
AP Photo/Gregory…
GREGG BALIN (VICTUS SPORTS) replied to Ryan Rodd's discussion Centauro TC 1200 in the group Wood Bat Makers
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Grant Clifford posted a blog postRichard Lovell replied to Bill Stanton's discussion Tracking Quality At-Bats in the group Let's talk hitting Mechanics
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Bill Stanton replied to Tom Penney's discussion Boston Team Looking for Players.
Will Laurence replied to Matt N's discussion Back Elbow Slides; Bat Drag Correction Driils
Started by Tom Penney in Players Looking for a Team. Last reply by Tom Penney yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Any Players in the Boston area looking to play some summer ball please contact me, email is tpenney89@gmail.com. My team is looking to reach the finals for…Continue
Started by Matt N in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by Richard Lovell 10 hours ago. 13 Replies 3 Likes
Hi all, I am new to CheckSwing and can use your advice. I have a few 10u kids with bat drag issues because their rear elbow slides away from the correct slot and gets infront of their top hand. My…Continue
Started by Conor White in General Baseball on Sunday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am 14 years old and will be starting high school next year. I'm already taking High school math. I have an idea of the type of school I want to attend. How do I get the high academic institutions…Continue
Started by Brian Beehler in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense. Last reply by Thomas Cahill Jan 24. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Looking to open this discussion as to how some of you pitching coaches prepare a pitcher to do work in the bullpen...love to hear some of your thoughts on this topic.Continue
Started by HENRY MUNEVAR in Around The Horn Jan 14. 0 Replies 0 Likes
http://WWW.HENRYSBASEBALLCLUB.COM WAS INFORMED THAT THE PICTURE WITH ME AND CLAUDIA WILLIAMS TED WILLIAMS DAUGHTER WAS IN ABOUT…Continue
Started by Bill Stanton in Around The Horn. Last reply by Dion Chamar Owens Jan 20. 12 Replies 0 Likes
What are some of the most common baseball situations that players will deal with on the field and that we should prepare for in practice?For example: Base hit into the left center field gap, you're…Continue
Tags: offense, preparation, practice, defense, baserunning
Started by Markus Darnley in Equipment/Uniform recommendations. Last reply by Back Spin Tee Jan 11. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hola CheckSwingers!I'm looking to purchase a durable, portable batting tee. I'd like something that will last a while and I can use indoors and outside. I've gone through a few cheap tees over the…Continue
Tags: recommendation, hitting, tee, batting
Started by Mike in Drills and Practice. Last reply by Michael Richards Dec 23, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello CS Members,Im a high school ball player looking to spend the winter getting better as I want to play varsity ball as an underclassman. I have been trying to work on strength, conditioning etc…Continue
Started by Bill Stanton in General Baseball. Last reply by Joe Citari Dec 12, 2014. 11 Replies 1 Like
We are starting Winter workouts in January. The workouts will take place in a school gym, a typical basketball court. We will have a second workout in the batting cage to focus on hitting. The gym…Continue
Started by Joshua Lee in MLB and other professional games Dec 2, 2014. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Franchise Ball is an ongoing multiplayer baseball simulation game where users compete against eachother as owners / managers in a user-friendly, web-based environment. Trade, acquire, bid on new…Continue
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Last season saw 110 players register for the Texas Winter League. This year we will limit the TWL to 120 roster spots. The Texas Winter League is for current and aspiring professional baseball pla…
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4 Comments 1 LikeMarch 5, 2015 at 9am to March 27, 2015 at 7pm – Houston, Texas and South Houston, Texas
The Pecos Spring League is the number one showcase for Undrafted Free Agent and Rookie Baseball Players. 64% of players in the 2014 Season Got Offered Spring Training Invites. This is the highest per…
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We have started the World Baseball League in the USA and in Europe. We have three different summer programs for your baseball athletes; one for freshman/sophomores; May 25-June 26, one for upper clas…
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