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Bat Path - The most important hitting trait that no one is talking about
Posted by Doug Bernier on January 21, 2015 at 6:00pm 7 Comments 4 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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Travel Baseball Economics- help please
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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How Much Baseball Is Too Much?
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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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…
Continue In Dugout, a Grinder Who Never Gave In
Posted by Bill Stanton on October 16, 2014 at 9:36pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
The Real Reason We Coach (I'm Looking for your Help)
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,…
28 Ways Pitching Prepares You for Life
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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What Happened to the Overhand Curveball?
Posted by Grant Clifford on August 7, 2014 at 12:02pm 12 Comments 1 Like
Decline of the Curve
Many have tried, but few have mastered the art of throwing a devastating overhand curveball. Now, the cutter is king.By Pat Jordan
Three major league scouts were talking over lunch, in…
Continue Mike Schmidt: Today's hitters don't want much help
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…
The real reason pitchers get injured
Posted by Bill Stanton on August 14, 2014 at 10:30am 22 Comments 5 Likes
The real reason pitchers get injured
August, 13, 2014
By Matt Buschmann, Special to Insider | ESPN.com
AP Photo/Gregory…
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Kyle Nelson commented on Mike's blog post Front knee During hitting"Is your foot more open or closed when your front foot lands? More closed (Pujols, Haper) puts a tremendous amount of force on a knee that is a compromising position, whereas more open (Bautisa) allows for some freedom and puts less stress on the the…"
""Your dropping your back shoulder." Thanks but how come you only say that when I pop up even though it is the same swing I take on every pitch and even when I hit line drives?
There are so many myths and "common knowledge"…"
Kip Gross commented on Mike's blog post Front knee During hitting"Mike,
Do you by chance have video of what you are saying?
We work on the front leg all of the time because if we can maximize the front lever hitting gets easier. We start out making sure that the hitter stays athletic first so that he…"
"Well if he was collapsing the front side thereby losing power, then any instructor worth his salt should correct that. You can focus on explosive hip rotation bla-bla bla and still fail to firm up the front leg. You are right, there is not a…"
Conor White posted a discussionCollege Scouting
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 attention? My dad is getting information from college camps. Are they worth going to? My friend has been going to them for 2 years and likes them, but my family can't afford to send me and stay at a hotel while I'm at camp. See More
Dana Levensaler commented on Mike's blog post Front knee During hitting"focusing on a "stiff front side" is like focusing on your "throwing your hands" during the swing. What I'm saying is, you cannot TRY to get to a stiff front side....this is a bi-product (or result) of explosive hip…"
"There is nothing in the baseball swing that should hyper extend the knee. That is like saying broad jumping can hyper extend the knee. If the knee is healthy to begin with then the extension, even "locking out" would not cause…"
Leo Trayner commented on Mike's blog post Front knee During hitting"Mike,
I think the keyword here regarding the frontside would be firm. (Firm frontside) Locking the knee out or hyper extending the knee can lead to injury. I think the key here is to not allow the front knee to go into flexion upon weight transfer…"
"Your knee problem was always apparent but not realized until you changed your swing mechanics. The change in your stance and firm front leg had nothing to do with the cause of your pain. It only exposed your issue.
Work on your range of…"
Charles Sheaff replied to Ryan Rodd's discussion Centauro TC 1200 in the group Wood Bat Makers"I agree that The TC 1200 is a little light duty for bat turning, and the T-5 is a good way to go. Just so happens the I have a T-5 that I am looking to sell. Perhaps we should talk!
Charlie Sheaff"
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College Scouting
Started by Conor White in General Baseball 19 hours ago. 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
Preparing to Pitch in the Bullpen
Started by Brian Beehler in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense. Last reply by Thomas Cahill yesterday. 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
WAS IN ABOUT 100,000 NEWSPAPERS 3 WEEKS AGO!!!!
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
Common Baseball Situations??
Started by Bill Stanton in Around The Horn. Last reply by Dion Chamar Owens on Tuesday. 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
best batting tee?
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
Winter Baseball
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
Winter: Baseball in the Gym
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
Own and operate a baseball franchise
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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Centauro bat-making lathe for sale
Started by David George in Buy, Sell, Trade Nov 21, 2014. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Centauro Model T5-1600E Semi Automatic Hydraulic Copy Lathe, S/N 5154 in excellent condition. Set-up to turn baseball bats from 2 3/4" wood billets. Includes: 1. Centauro Model AG-125…Continue
Lions Baseball 2015 Season Tryouts 12U - 14U - Long Island (Suffolk)
Started by James Murphy in Teams Looking for Players Nov 20, 2014. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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SUNDAY RECREATIONAL BASEBALL AGES 16-45 PLAY AT 11 AM!!
September 7, 2014 at 11am to September 7, 2015 at 2pm – WALTHAM,MA.
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Myrtle Beach Winter League
January 8, 2015 at 6pm to January 28, 2015 at 7pm – North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex
The Myrtle Beach Winter League is a professional instructional League created to provide players with 3 weeks of games and practice time during the month of January concluding with playoffs and a Sco…
Organized by Colin Cummins | Type: professsional, instructional/development, winter, league
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2015 Texas Winter League
January 30, 2015 to March 1, 2015 – Wolff Stadium
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…
Organized by Stephen Bedford | Type: instructional, showcase, league
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Pecos Spring League
March 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…
Organized by Andrew Dunn/Bill Moore | Type: pecos, spring, league
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New 2015 WBL Summer Baseball Leagues for College/International/Pros
May 25, 2015 at 1pm to August 15, 2015 at 7pm – VMarlins Park
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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