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Correct Batting Practice Methods For Little League Baseball Teams By Marty Schupak
In my twenty one years of coaching youth baseball, I am always looking for the most efficient practice methods for every aspect of baseball. It took me only a few years to realize that most youth baseball coaches and myself were running batting practice, not incorrectly, but not efficiently. From what I have seen with the typical batting practice, a coach will pitch a predetermined number of balls for each batter with the fielders fielding the hit balls and throwing them to
… ContinuePosted by Marty Schupak on August 30, 2010 at 8:00pm
Pitching Questions
I have a question that I have been going over in my head the last couple of days and I am looking for any help or advice anyone can offer up. I'm working with a pitcher and this kid is opening up when he throws and cannot locate his fastball for strikes. He is also releasing the ball too far back to locate anything down. When he doesn't open up, he leaves the ball up and he doesn't throw hard enough to pitch up in the zone consistently. My questions are, which should I focus on first... the r
… ContinuePosted by Shaun Reed on August 27, 2010 at 12:00am — 18 Comments
Minor League Baseball: Investing In The Future- great read
It is a lengthy, but excellent overview of the not so glamorous lifestyle of the average minor league player. He touches upon the economics, travel, food, competition and even the cost of wood bats. It's a great read.
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Posted by Bill Stanton on August 17, 2010 at 10:36am
All I want to do is coach!!!!
My name is Shaun and for the past 2 years I have been trying to get a job at a baseball academy or any place where I can teach the great game of baseball (pitching to be exact). I have had a few coaching postitions where I have taught pitching; there's a few problems though. First: I never played pro ball. I came close, but didn't make it. I have applied to a bunch of places and I just can't get my foot in the door. What am I missing? I played college ball and was pretty successfull, not succ
… ContinuePosted by Shaun Reed on August 18, 2010 at 12:09am — 2 Comments
How to choose a wood bat.
Executing a Google search on “how to pick a wood bat” tenders a ton of results. Browsing a few of them, there is a common theme of detailing the type of wood and the pros and cons of swinging a model made out from ash, maple, birch, etc.. Some articles illustrate a chart of player height/weight-to-bat length/weight ratio. All this information is interesting and gives you something to read, but I think they are not concrete.
So I will give you my theo
… ContinuePosted by Jacobsultd on July 23, 2010 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment
Catchers: Blocking the Plate
What do you think?
If you're a catcher are you blocking the plate to stop that one run or is it too risky?
Coaches, what are you teaching your catchers in re… Continue
Posted by Bill Stanton on August 4, 2010 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments
A Silent Threat
Posted by Curt Rapp on August 4, 2010 at 10:28am — 2 Comments
Cape Cod Baseball League 2010 All Star Game- Blog, Photos, Video
As most of you know, the… Continue
Posted by Bill Stanton on July 30, 2010 at 11:00am — 6 Comments
What MLB Hitting Coaches Don't Teach
MLB hitting coaches are motivated by keeping their job, not developing innovative principles. If they change a franchise player’s swing, and that player gets worse, their name is forever blacklisted. Word will spread that he makes good hitte
… ContinuePosted by jaime cevallos on July 22, 2010 at 5:57pm — 6 Comments
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Max St. Pierre joins the Tigers after 14 years in the minors 1 Reply
Max St. Pierre joins the Tigers after 14 years in the minors By 'Duk The calendar has flipped to September and the annual expansion of baseball's rosters will give plenty of players a chance to make…
Started by pw in General Baseball. Last reply by Kyle Grucci 7 hours ago.
Forming New Select Baseball Team!! St. Louis, MO 1 Reply
Looking for 11u players to form new select team for next year. The age requirement is: (11U) For players who have not reached the age of twelve (12) years before May 1, of 2011. I have been coaching…
Started by Jason Michel in Teams Looking for Players. Last reply by Kyle Grucci Aug 26.
looking to play on a good team for the fall classic
message me or post if you have a team thats going to the tournament 18+ and 25+
Started by keith in Players Looking for a Team Aug 25.
Young Players & Fly Balls, Try Progression Teaching 2 Replies
One of the best ways to turn young players off baseball is to stick them in the outfield, hit fly balls, a player gets hit in the head, hurts himself, and never picks up a glove again. I…
Tagged: tips, Tee, ball, drills, Little
Started by Marty Schupak in Drills and Practice. Last reply by Pat Crofoot 15 hours ago.
Triple Crown 2 Replies
Hello all hitters and coaches. As a former player and hitting coach, I wanted to ask, do you think we will see a triple crown this season, and if it happens, will people automatically think "steroi…
Tagged: hitting
Started by Mike Easler in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by Jeff Wise Aug 30.
Triplet Signed by Yankees
Triplet Signed by Yankees Pinetoppers pitcher David Triplets has been signed minor-league contract with the New York Yankes. In his first appearance for the Gulf Coast League Yankees on Saturday, Tr…
Started by pw in General Baseball Aug 24.
Caribbean Tournament 2 Replies
USA Baseball-Team USA in South Florida is recruiting Pitchers and Outfielders for the South Florida Caribbean Tournament October 21-24 in Ft Lauderdale. A+ players 17 and over are being recruited a…
Started by dennis olmezer in Teams Looking for Players. Last reply by keith Aug 25.
Little League World Series 1 Reply
Its that time of the year again. ESPN, ABC, plastered with LLWS games. As much as I love getting drawn into the drama, and watching the kids compete at a high level, a part of me despises watching.…
Tagged: ESPN, baseball, Real, League, Little
Started by Zach farmer in General Baseball. Last reply by Gone Batty Aug 24.
looking around the nation for baseball talent ages 15 to 25 only. 6 Replies
just got a new list of tryouts for sep. & oct.2010 let every one know. this goes 12 months of the year. was told not to use capitals.
Tagged: tryouts, pitching, work, outs, leagues
Started by HENRY MUNEVAR in General Baseball. Last reply by HENRY MUNEVAR Aug 24.
Talent or Desire 8 Replies
What do you think is more important for a young player to have - natural talent or desire?
Started by Liz Sarrubbo in General Baseball. Last reply by Jeff Wise Aug 30.
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Hall Of Fame (HOFball) INSTRUCTION/TRAINING (S.Fl.)
October 25, 2009 to October 31, 2010 – Fields/Cages
Hall Of Fame Coach Rich Hofman & his professional staff will provide instruction/training. HITTING,PITCHING,CATCHERS & DEFENSIVE LESSONS TEAM PRACTICES ALSO AVAILABLE!!! Over 200 players s…
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Monday Night Baseball is Back in Portland Or Register 4/5/10 6PM
April 5, 2010 at 6pm to September 30, 2010 at 7pm – USA
Because of the large number of requests to play wood bat baseball NWIBL is starting a non league MONDAY Night Game open to non league players who Register here Monday Information download You can re…
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September 3, 2010 to September 6, 2010 – Rhodes College
18+ Labor Day Tournament in Memphis, TN Details: Entry Fee $350 Dates: September 3-6 2010 Three game guaratee, Top 4 teams advance to Championship Round.
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Independent Baseball League Placement Service Tryout Camp
September 4, 2010 from 12pm to 4pm – WL Bill Evans Field
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IFL Fall League Sept. 22-Oct. 9 Hampton, VA
September 22, 2010 at 12pm to October 9, 2010 at 7pm – War Memorial Stadium in Hampton, VA
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Michigan Cup Tournament
September 23, 2010 at 6pm to September 26, 2010 at 7pm – Metro Detroit
This is an 18+ wood bat tournament in the Metro Detroit area. Last year we had 12 teams and look at have another 12 solid teams from Michigan and other states! Teams will play one game on Thursday or…
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Grab your glove and dust off those cleats…Legends Fantasy Camp is hitting the streets. The Joe Niekro Foundation and Character and Courage Foundation have teamed up to bring you a baseball camp unlik…
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