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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Perfect Game- New Texas HQ- $800 million project
Posted by Bill Stanton on April 19, 2019 at 12:20am 0 Comments 1 Like
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.
Equipment
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?…
Stop wondering how to improve your command!
Posted by L.A. "Skip" Fast on September 4, 2018 at 2:35pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
In the past couple of weeks, I’ve discussed “biomarkers”. Now, let’s look at how to use your “biomarkers” to improve your command.
All roads lead to your foot placements.
By following your “biomarkers”, you instantly discover how to make yourself more competitive at your current level and beyond.
- Your body position at the top of your front…
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Perfect Game- New Texas HQ- $800 million project
Huge news in the world of amateur baseball.------------------------------------------------------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 Hutto.…See More
Perfect Game- New Texas HQ- $800 million project
Huge news in the world of amateur baseball.------------------------------------------------------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 Hutto.…See More
COMMAND IS ACHIEVABLE AND REPEATABLE
Centering your weight supercharges resultsWhen you make your usual throwing action from a front leg lift ending with your weight centered between your knees, you…Enhance your throwing arm speed,Create later ball movement,Send more pitches directly into your target than ever before andChallenge every hitter to drive any pitch you throw.Hardwired reactions encourage…See More
"Kevin, it’s been a while since I turned any bats, I used to use those billets to produce 141 and 271 with a 2.4-2.45 in barrel full cup. The barrels were a bit smaller than what I normally made but gave me an option to use up heavy billets and…"
Kevin sekula added a discussion to the group Wood Bat Makers
Model of Bats for heavier billets
Good Morning Everyone,Any guidance on models to shape for billets that are 98-99oz. With the exception of heavier training bats that players have requested, I have found it difficult to utilize these billets to shape a (-2), (-3) in most models. Any help is appreciated.Thanks,Kevin SekulaSee More
Faster not Safer is Critical to Success
Baseball coaching tipof the day Faster not safer. The best players embrace the importance of training and doing things as if in a game. Their confident game attitude comes from having done it at game-speed many times before. “The more and faster you do it in practice, the easier it is in games.” Insist that players do things quicker in practice, not safer. I often tell players that if they are not messing up a play or…See More
Your Job is Not to Push, but Get them to
Baseball coaching tips of the week.Can you get them to do the pushing? It’s natural for parents to have far ranging and often unrealistic goals for their kids. As a coach that is not your concern. However, it is your concern to get the most out of your players. You can do that by giving them the one goal that will allow them to reach their potential. It is the goal that the greatest players have – daily improvement. Many…See More
Coaching Own Child - Be Aware of This
Baseball coaching tips of the day.Do you know the secret to coaching your child's team? Parents, who feel they can do a better job coaching than their current child’s coach, should step up and do it, especially if you are going to complain about the coach. However, If the motivation is simply to help further your own child’s development, it is best that you allow others to…See More
DO YOUR FOOT PLACEMENTS PROMOTE COMMAND?
How do you begin your motion?Before your front foot comes off the ground, you make conscious decisions where you’re going to place your feet.Your foot placements tell gravity to end your starting position with …Your weight centered over your back foot orYour weight centered between your knees.Beginning with your weight over your back-foot compromises your command.Your…See More
Coaching the Way the Greats Do
Baseball coaching tips of the dayA study of the great coaches, as i do in my book, reveals things that are important for all leaders and in any field of work. Some of those things are: 1. They do not let players settle for mediocrity. All teams and individuals have the potential to be better and the great coaches keep searching for ways to bring that out.2. They do not allow…See More
Baseball Coaching Psychology
Baseball Coaching tips of the dayPsychology of coaching in games• Act calm and in control, even though your heart may be pumping fast.• Show confidence in your game decisions knowing some will not work out.• Keep your sense of humor even when things do not seem funny.• Recognize the mood of your…See More
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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
AAU USA International Collegiate Team Forming
Started by Michael Graham in Teams Looking for Players. Last reply by Michael Graham Dec 10, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes
AAU Baseball is forming a team to play international collegiate summer baseball in Ireland…Continue
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BASEBALL=INDOOR WINTER WORK OUTS.
October 28, 2018 at 6pm to April 28, 2019 at 7pm – LOCAL BATTING CAGES.
WE WILL MEET AT A LOCAL BATTING CAGE NEAR WALTHAM,MA. WORK ON GROUNDERS, BATTING, RUNNING AND THROWING. THERE USE TO BE A INDOOR TENNIS PLACE, BURLINGTON,MA. THAT WAS TURNED INTO A BASEBALL FACILITY…
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