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Mark Przybylak

Weightlifting and Baseball Training. Where and When does it fit in?

Coaches - I need some professional advice. My son is a High School Junior, who has performed well enough in the Showcase events that he's addended that he's begun hearing from some pretty nice Div.1 Baseball programs. He plays middle infield for his HS team as well as being what some consider a candidate for the closing pitcher role. His team has a year round practice/game routine that they just completed and are now ready to play their first season opener this week. Part of their off season

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Posted by Mark Przybylak on March 3, 2010 at 3:10pm — 4 Comments

Kyle Grucci

Tiffany Brooks Becomes First American Female Pro Baseball Player of the 21stCentury





Congratulations, Tiff!

--For Immediate Release, March 4, 2010--


Tiffany Brooks Becomes First American Female P


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Posted by Kyle Grucci on March 6, 2010 at 10:00am — 8 Comments

CoachLisle.com

Pitchers: Running Poles Bad ?


Its been a baseball tradition for a long time. Running poles as pitchers. As coaches we train our pitchers to run poles after pitching for recovery or even for dail


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Posted by CoachLisle.com on February 21, 2010 at 8:20pm — 12 Comments

The CheckSwing Clubhouse

CheckSwing Mobile on the iPhone!


The mobile version of CheckSwing can be found at http://www.checkswing.com/m ! It's very useful to quickly check the latest activity on CheckSwing! Also, for those with an iPhone, you can easily… Continue

Posted by The CheckSwing Clubhouse on February 9, 2010 at 6:30pm — 5 Comments

Kyle Grucci

A Day at the Ripken Coaches Clinic



This past Saturday, Bill and I attended the Ripken Baseball Coaches Clinic at the high school in Milton, Massachusetts. Put on by former MLB players Cal Ripken Jr., Bi… Continue

Posted by Kyle Grucci on February 23, 2010 at 1:30am — 6 Comments

CoachLisle.com

The Wrong Way To Wear Your Glove ??

You’ve probably never thought about it before. Do I wear my glove wrong? Sounds like a stupid question.



You put your hand all the way into your glove. You have 5 holes in your glove for your fingers and you put the 5 fingers into those holes. The bottom pad of your palm does not show. For some people they like to keep their index finger outside of the glove and for some people they like to keep their index finger into the glove. That’s



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Posted by CoachLisle.com on February 21, 2010 at 8:29pm — 22 Comments

CoachLisle.com

Master Practice Plan



My Master Plan

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Posted by CoachLisle.com on February 24, 2010 at 2:00am

Joe Oliver

Catchers calling the game.

I am a high school coach and have been for 8 years now. I feel the high school catchers calling the game is the best tool for them to learn. They get in the flow of a game and learn what they should and shouldn't call. It all comes down to the pitcher's execution anyway. Even in the big leagues, pitches miss spots and hitters are supposed to hit mistakes. When a high school coach or college coach makes a call and they give up a hit do they get second guessed? If the catcher calls the game him

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Posted by Joe Oliver on February 17, 2010 at 1:00pm — 17 Comments

Andy Katz

Who's Calling The Pitches?

This article is cross posted on baseballthink.com.



I have noticed a trend of coaches relaying pitch signals to catchers. I’ve seen it at many high school games. And, I’ve seen it at almost all college games I’ve… Continue

Posted by Andy Katz on July 22, 2009 at 11:17am — 27 Comments

Bill Stanton

Baseball in Venezuela Winter League

Interesting short video feature from NY Times on baseball in Venezuela.
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Posted by Bill Stanton on February 4, 2010 at 4:20pm — 1 Comment

 

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Karl Roman

Phiten Necklaces

I'm considering purchasing a Phiten necklace or one of the comparable Brett Bros. ionic necklaces. I've had people tell me varying accounts of how well they work in terms of keeping you calm and bala…

Started by Karl Roman in Equipment/Uniform recommendations 12 hours ago.

Karl Roman

Compression Wristbands

I'm looking to pick up a pair of compression wristbands. I usually tape my wrists up when I play, but sometimes I'd like to use the wristbands instead. I've tried the Mizuno Stretch Elastic wristband…

Tagged: Accessories, /, Wristbands

Started by Karl Roman in Equipment/Uniform recommendations 12 hours ago.

Roland Morin

Baseball and Softball in UK Spring and Summer Coaches

BSUK is looking for coaches for spring and summer programs in the UK.  Following is some pertinent info from the post on their website.  It is a fast turnaround, as applications are due March 31, 201…

Tagged: uk, coach

Started by Roland Morin in Jobs/Careers/Opportunities 1 day ago.

XProTeX- Niki Davis

Little League practice drills 1 Reply

My son plays on a minor B team. What are good drills for the coach to do during practice that will help the players in games?I know fundamentals are key and basics are crutial. Are there drills that…

Started by XProTeX- Niki Davis in General Baseball. Last reply by Michael McCrite 1 day ago.

jack

hitting lessons 1 Reply

does anyone know of any hitting instructors near chatanooga,tn?

Started by jack in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by Bill Stanton 1 day ago.

Kyle Grucci

Anyone heard of or used the ThrowMax throwing aid? 11 Replies

Has anyone here heard of or used the ThrowMax Flexible Arm Brace? http://www.teamexpress.com/catalog/product across it while browsing some baseball equipment sites.  Does it really help kids correct…

Tagged: train, correct, throwing, aid, brace

Started by Kyle Grucci in Equipment/Uniform recommendations. Last reply by HENRY MUNEVAR 20 hours ago.

Drake Biscardi

Good Practice Drills for Little league 3 Replies

I am trying to get together a routine for our baseball practice  These kids are in a LL that has AA which means they start pitching themselves.  SInce there are a few of us dads to help with practice…

Started by Drake Biscardi in Lessons and Instruction. Last reply by Pat Crofoot 1 day ago.

Kyle Grucci

Best Baseball Spikes? 17 Replies

I'm looking to get a new pair of spikes for this season.  I'm currently looking at some mid-tops to give some support to my left ankle, which I've sprained a few times.  Any recommendations/opinions?…

Tagged: cleat, mid, cleats, spikes, best

Started by Kyle Grucci in Equipment/Uniform recommendations. Last reply by Fidel 13 hours ago.

jack

help hitting a slow pitcher 6 Replies

my 12 year old hits fast pitchers well,but the slower pitchers gives him problems,he has a hard time waiting or staying back on the ball,any good drills for this?

Started by jack in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by David LeVine 1 day ago.

pw

Randy Ruiz, a 32-year-old rookie, tries to make the Blue Jays

Randy Ruiz, a 32-year-old rookie, tries to make the Blue Jays By David Brown DUNEDIN, Fla. — Randy Ruiz(notes) does not know when to quit. Playing for 10 organizations, Ruiz has spent most of the…

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Started by HENRY MUNEVAR in General Baseball Mar 5.

Pat Fennell

Glove relacing 5 Replies

I live in the Burlington MA area and need to get my glove relaced. Any suggestions?

Started by Pat Fennell in General Baseball. Last reply by Pat Fennell Mar 9.

pw

Baseball's dwindling minority

Baseball's dwindling minority With fewer young, black players rising, there's a void at top 09:08 PM CDT on Saturday, July 21, 2007 By TODD WILLS / The Dallas Morning News twills@dallasnews.com Whene…

Started by pw in General Baseball Mar 4.

pw

Parents: Don't let kids pitch too much

Parents: Don't let kids pitch too muchSunday, August 31, 2008By Michael Cunningham, Sun SentinelParents who plan to send their little ace pitcher to the mound this fall after a busy summer of youth b…

Started by pw in General Baseball Mar 4.

Joe Colby

Linear vs. Rotational Hitting 2 Replies

This subject I'm certain has been covered many times before and is one of those that may have no finite answer. I have a 12U player in a program that seems to promote linear. I have up until this poi…

Started by Joe Colby in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by P01 Baseball Mar 8.

Scott Hignell

LI 25+ Midweek Woodbat team looking for catcher

We are looking for an expirienced catcher to play in the long Island midweek 25+ wood bat division.  please feel free to contact me @higs912@aol.com

Started by Scott Hignell in Teams Looking for Players Mar 4.

pw

Yoshida gets contract offer from Chico Outlaws 5 Replies

Yoshida gets contract offer from Chico Outlaws Yuma Ariz. (Kyodo) Female knuckleballer Eri Yoshida received a contract offer from the Chico Outlaws of the independent Golden Baseball League on Friday…

Started by pw in General Baseball. Last reply by pw 3 hours ago.

RodChapman

ICE OR HEAT AFTER PITCHING? 2 Replies

With all the posts about "new methods" not running poles, not static stretching etc.  What is the verdict or current thought on icing vs heat or nothing after pitching?

Started by RodChapman in General Baseball. Last reply by Tiffany Brooks Mar 3.

John Darrin

New Team Looking For Players

The Oceanside Hurricanes are looking for decent ball players who are versatile. We are looking for pitchers, catchers, and shortstops at this time. The season is about 25 games beginning May 23rd we…

Started by John Darrin in Teams Looking for Players Mar 3.

Chris Patt

Northeast WI MSBL Kaukauna Islanders looking for pitching and outfielder

The two time Northeast WI MSBL Champion Kaukauna Islanders are looking for some pitching and an outfielder to round out our roster this season.   We are a 25+ wood bat baseball league with games on S…

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Started by Chris Patt in Teams Looking for Players Mar 2.

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