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Contest: Spring into Spring Training with 2 bats from VALOR Bat Company
Posted by The CheckSwing Clubhouse on February 26, 2014 at 2:14pm 0 Comments 4 Likes
Some of you in the warm weather states are already on the baseball field and those of you in the cold weather are indoors getting ready for your season. Would you like to be extra-ready and get some help at the plate?
Hitting Exit Velocity: What is it and why does it matter?
Posted by Tad Reida on January 31, 2014 at 1:00pm 2 Comments 1 Like
We talk about bat speed as well as the baseball's exit velocity extensively in our articles. If you are a position player and want to play college or professional baseball, hitting is a MUST (unless you are Omar Vizquel). The saying "If you can hit, you do not sit," very much holds true because even if you lack a bit of defensive ability, we can find a spot on the field for you.
The Top 3 Reasons You Don't, And Won't, Throw Harder
Posted by Jonah Bayliss on January 22, 2014 at 10:36am 10 Comments 2 Likes
Testing Limits
The Top 3 Reasons You Don't Throw Hard
by Jonah Bayliss
I've said it before and I'll say it again, every pitcher on the face of the planet would enjoy throwing harder. Some may be stubborn and try to make some sort of "I don't want to sacrifice control for velocity" argument, and, the hypothetical that I am proposing here, is that you wouldn't be. So, if you could keep your current command AND throw harder, wouldn't you want…
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May You One Day Share The Experience
Posted by Bill Stanton on January 7, 2014 at 4:35pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
I came across this blog written by former MLB pitcher Jim Parque. It is an absolute gem. Please read it and share your thoughts.
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May you One Day Share the Experience
01/07/2014
Thank you to the 16,452 readers of this blog in the past 5 days.....really appreciate it and it motivates me to…
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Starting a travel program from the ground up.
Posted by Octavio Rodriguez on December 3, 2013 at 12:49am 8 Comments 0 Likes
I guess I am writing this for a couple of reasons but the number one is that I have four boys that excel at baseball and love it. I coached high school baseball for the past 14 years and in that time I gain the respect of all my fellow coaches and all my former players. I never had an issue with any of them and always had a successful season not matter the talent I was given. Anyone that knows anything about high school baseball knows that this is where the funnels affect starts. The…
Continue Are Kids Sports Pricing Themselves Out of the Market?
Posted by Bill Stanton on November 26, 2013 at 3:52pm 5 Comments 1 Like
Are Kids Sports Pricing Themselves Out of the Market?
As organized sports get pushed further out of reach of many poorer kids, one former college hoops star wants to even the playing field.…
How to Improve the Landscape of Youth Baseball
Posted by Kyle Nelson on October 29, 2013 at 7:12pm 22 Comments 0 Likes
I sat down this morning and started writing a blog post about how I would organize a youth baseball league. To aid in my writing, I looked back at some of the comments from my readers on my blog, on twitter, on Facebook, and on LinkedIn and realized that my readers have an absolutely outstanding view on youth sports and youth baseball in general. So I decided to let you write this blog post by answering the following question...…
Continue Miguel Cabrera: The Art of Hitting
Posted by Bill Stanton on October 14, 2013 at 3:30pm 7 Comments 4 Likes
Youth Travel Ball and Player Development
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 on the…
Continue THE BASEBALL SWING
Posted by Bill Stanton on September 27, 2013 at 3:30pm 5 Comments 2 Likes
One of the best overviews of the baseball swing I've read, especially since it's written by a sports writer. Take the time to read it and let's discuss...
The Swing
SEE BALL, HIT BALL? MASTERING THE INTRICATE CHOREOGRAPHY IT TAKES TO SQUARE UP A BASEBALL REMAINS ONE OF THE GAME'S ENDURINGLY BEAUTIFUL—AND…
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Can You Learn Something About Hitting From Some Dude Standing In The Corner Of His Family Room?
Started by LmbrdSteve in Hitting and Offense on Saturday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
In response to a semi-dare from my 10-year old son, I made a "hitting instruction" YouTube video.As I mention in the clip, I'm not an expert on hitting. Also, I have no formal training or personal…Continue
CENTRAL OHIO BASEBALL TEAM LOOKING FOR PLAYERS
Started by bruce domineck in Teams Looking for Players Feb 18. 0 Replies 0 Likes
We are a wooden bat baseball team looking for players 25U to play in the very competitive Central Ohio Wooden Bat Baseball League. We are currently looking for all players of all positions. Please…Continue
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Started by Lou Deman in General Baseball. Last reply by Lou Deman Feb 21. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone my name is Lou I am new to the site but I've been lurking for awhile I had a very nice baseball career and find myself coaching travel ball for my sons age groupI put together a bunch…Continue
Why do baseball players take steroids?
Started by Darrick Ervin in General Baseball. Last reply by Jake Pulcheon Feb 9. 1 Reply 1 Like
Why do baseball players take steroids? It does not make you a better baseball player; you either developed elite baseball mechanics and athleticism or did not. Steroids will not make you do this! …Continue
Coach Fired Over Text Message- Parent Complaint
Started by Bill Stanton in Around The Horn Feb 6. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Shanley baseball coach of 14 years says contract not renewed due to parent complaint about text messageFARGO – When the Fargo Shanley baseball team hits the field this spring, it will do so with a…Continue
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ATTENTION 18U SERIOUS BALLPLAYERS
Started by Jalal Leach in Teams Looking for Players Feb 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes
(If you are looking for an awesome baseball experience)(Exposure to hundreds of college coaches and pro scouts)(Hands on evaluation from current Pro Scout of NY Yankees and Staff)(Personal Showcases…Continue
Long Island Prospects 14U Seeking 1 or 2 special players
Started by Coach Mike in Teams Looking for Players Feb 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Preferably P/OF.Must be born on or after 5/1/1999.More info and online try-out form available at team web site.…Continue
16U Long Island Pirates look to fill final 2 roster spots
Started by Henry Daverin in Teams Looking for Players Jan 23. 0 Replies 0 Likes
16U Long Island Pirates are looking for extremely dedicated players to fill their final 2 roster spots for the coming 2014 summer season. Season includes 4 tournaments: Perfect Game in Ft.Myers,…Continue
Looking for a few more players for 17u Dutchess County NY High Impact Hitmen, especially a Catcher and some pitchers!!!!
Started by Joe Knapp in Teams Looking for Players Jan 21. 0 Replies 0 Likes
We are looking for a few more players for our 17u Summer Showcase team the High Impact Hitmen in Dutchess County NY. We train out of Extra Innings Wappingers. Please contact me at…Continue
Looking for players for 12u Summer Team in Dutchess County NY to Play for the High Impact Hitmen
Started by Joe Knapp in Teams Looking for Players Jan 21. 0 Replies 0 Likes
We are looking for a few more players to play for the High Impact Hitmen for Spring/Summer 2014 for our 12u program....please contact me at Coachjoe@highimpactbaseball.com and visit our site at…Continue
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FALL 90 FEET BASEBALL LOOKING FOR NEW TALENT 781 891 0621
September 13, 2013 at 11am to September 2, 2014 at 2pm – WALTHAM,MA.02453
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Organized by HENRY MUNEVAR | Type: fall, sunday, receational, baseball, 781, 891, 0621
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Pecos Spring League March 5-28 2014 Houston
March 5, 2014 at 6pm to March 28, 2014 at 7pm – Houston, Texas
The Pecos Spring League is the number one showcase for Undrafted Free Agent and Rookie Baseball Players. 68% of players in the 2013 Season Got Offered Spring Training Invites. 43% of these players ma…
Organized by Andrew Dunn | Type: pecos, spring, league
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2014 Houston 4th of July Wood Bat Tournament - Collegiate/Semi-Pro Level
July 2, 2014 at 9am to July 6, 2014 at 7pm – Houston, Texas
The Westchase Express Cougars, would like to invite any interested parties to the 2014 Houston 4th of July Wood Bat Baseball Tournament. This will be a open wood bat only tournament held in Houston,…
Organized by Westchase Express Baseball Club | Type: open, baseball, tournament
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JULY 4, 2014 BASEBALL ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT
July 4, 2014 all day – WALTHAM,MA. 02453
http://WWW.HENRYSBASEBALLCLUB.COM 781 891 0621 LOOKING FOR 8 TEAMS THAT WANT TO SHOW THEIR SKILLS. TARGET AGE 16 TO 45. IF U LOOSE U GO HOME. ENTRY $ 400.00, WINNER GETS $800.00. HOUSE BASEBALL RU…
Organized by HENRY MUNEVAR | Type: july, 4th, 2014, tournament!!
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