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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An 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…
A lifelong dream washed away
Posted by Bill Stanton on August 31, 2018 at 2:44pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A lifelong dream washed away
The major league shot he chased his entire life finally arrived. Then it drowned.
In the middle of it all, the entire, emotional ordeal that would come to define his career, in the midst of the literal storm that was drenching the Eastern Seaboard on the afternoon of Sept. 5, 2006, and the perfect, figurative one that was conspiring at that moment to make him the…
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An Athletic Stance Guarantees Sustainable Command
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 matter the sport, except for pitching –…See More
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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
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Rotational swing
Started by Spencer Trayner in Hitting and Offense Sep 21, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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Release point
Started by Spencer Trayner in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense Sep 21, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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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
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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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