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Ball is left in play?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Cicchiello Sep 9, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Okay, I was asked this question and don't have the answer. If a pitch is in the dirt in MLB, quite often the umpire will take it out of play. Then how come when a hard grounder is hit into the dirt…Continue
"Did He Go?"
Started this discussion. Last reply by bob oleary Jun 30, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I think the check swing is the second most controversial thing in baseball, with balks being the first. I didn't know what determined a swing or not and the reason was because MLB does not have a…Continue
Catcher's Mitt Advice Needed
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Cicchiello Dec 1, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All. Two very good friends of mine have a 12 year old son and they want to get him a good catcher's mitt and want some advice. I would greatly appreciate any advice or recommendations anyone can…Continue
Why are so many pitchers and pitching coaches in love with the circle changeup grip?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anthony Vontobel Jul 15, 2011. 17 Replies 0 Likes
I'm not a fan of the circle changeup grip and have at least two others I like better.Continue
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Larry Cicchiello posted a status"Baseball Pitching--It makes no sense at all to rush your windup or you may get sloppy. The windup is simply for gaining a little momentum."
rob earhart left a comment for Larry Cicchiello" Thanks Larry,I appreciate the welcome.I look forward to being a part of the conversations."
Larry Cicchiello commented on Larry Cicchiello's status"Good point Jackie. And the truly good infielders have a much better chance to come up with the "bad" hop. Even now, I can come up with the so called Sunday hop and I am way over the hill, way over! "
Jackie O'Dell commented on Larry Cicchiello's status"My high school coach, whenever someone would blame a bad hop, would invaiably respond, "Anybody can stop a good hop.""
Larry Cicchiello posted a status"Baseball---Before you blame it on a bad hop, make sure the real reason is not because you didn't read the baseball immediately off the bat!"
Larry Cicchiello commented on Larry Cicchiello's status"It's the rule but if the game is on the line and I'm umpiring and call the batter out, I have to prepare for war. When Coach comes out and tells me he's never seen that called before I'd tell him, "I agree, it hardly…"
Larry Cicchiello posted a status"If your baseballs got "ruined" in the rain, relax. Easy fix! Put them into a bucket of kitty liter overnight. As good as new!"
Larry Cicchiello posted a status"Baseball Hitting---Your front shoulder & elbows just might determine how much success you have as a hitter!
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Larry Cicchiello posted a status"Baseball Pitching--So what you made a very bad pitch. Allow yourself 5 seconds to be annoyed and then calmly get back to work. Practice it!"
Larry Cicchiello posted a status"Baseball Pitching--Be very careful if playing for multiple teams. Don’t let your competitive spirit come before the well being of your arm!"
Larry Cicchiello posted a status"Baseball Coaching--Is your pitcher getting tired? Watch if he’s striding longer than usual. May be using legs more because his arm is tired!"
James Wesson left a comment for Larry Cicchiello"Thanks for the b-day wish, Larry, I appreciate you taking the time. Been on the shelf ball wise with a sprained hip but the family got me a really nice Mizuno glove so I've been enjoying breaking that in! Hope to be back on the…"
Larry Cicchiello posted a status"Baseball Hitting---Short & quick is far superior to long and strong. You must be “short to the ball.” Quick hands!"
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- Bats:
- Right
- Throws:
- Right
- Height:
- 6 feet
- Weight:
- 258
- Position(s):
- P
- Type of hitter... Power? Average? Slap? Pull?
- Too old now to swing the bat!
- If you pitch, what type of pitcher are you... Power? Ground ball, Fly ball, Knuckleball?
- Had a decent fast ball and good curve ball that I changed speeds on.
- I currently:
- Coach Baseball, Am a Hitting Instructor, Am a Pitching Instructor, Umpire Baseball, Enjoy watching games, Am a Baseball Author, Am a Baseball Parent
- Baseball Playing Experience:
- Teeball, Little League, Babe Ruth, High School, 18+
- Baseball Coaching Experience:
- Teeball, Little League, Babe Ruth, High School
- Baseball Umpiring Experience
- Little League, Babe Ruth, High School
- Softball Playing Experience:
- Slow Pitch
- Who is your favorite hitter and why?
- George Brett---Looked like he was falling asleep at the plate and then would hit a seed up the alley. Albert isn't too shabby either.
- Who is your favorite pitcher and why?
- Sandy Koufax! Only two pitches but they were both unhittable.
- Additional Playing/Coaching Info (If applicable, include detailed info here such as - HS, College, Pro Leagues, Summer Leagues, Arm Speed, 60 Time, Catcher Pop Time, etc.):
- I'm currently a certified high school umpire and in the summer and fall seasons umpire games from 9 year olds through 18 year olds.(About 150 games per calendar year.) I've coached baseball from T-ball up to and including the high school level.
- More About Me:
- I was a guest on E.S.P.N. on August 13, 2011. I'm the author of "Excellent Baseball: 30 Seconds Away." My website is http://www.LarryBaseball.com. Have a question on playing baseball? Feel FREE to call me, at no charge, at 1-866-390-1919. I'll speak to you live or I'll show you the respect of a return call. I'm a real person and I answer my own phone.
I use a very down to earth approach and do NOT turn baseball into rocket science. Baseball parents who have wanted to help their son overcome any baseball "struggles" have benefited tremendously, with no risk whatsoever, as I unconditionally guarantee it. And players and coaches have also benefited, no matter what level of play, whether it's Little League or college level. Again, no risk whatsoever with my UNCONDITIONAL guarantee that you are 100% satisfied. I can't help but wonder why we don't see more guarantees like this, can you?
If you or someone you know may want to follow me on Twitter, I "tweet" 3 baseball tips a day http://twitter.com/#
Love to discuss baseball. I also like to write about playing and coaching good baseball & have hundreds of articles on line that I share for free on baseball websites, blogs and newsletters. (You can do a simple search on Google, using my name.)
- Website:
- http://www.LarryBaseball.com
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Greg Maddux Was Smart!
Posted on September 7, 2010 at 1:07pm 2 Comments 1 Like
In Leo Mazzone's book, he says that Greg Maddux was the smartest baseball person he's ever been around. (Includes players, coaches and managers.) He said that Bobby Cox went out to the mound to remove Greg from a game. Greg told Bobby that he believes that if Bobby allows him to pitch to the next batter, he thinks he can get the batter to pop up. You guessed it. He set up the hitter brilliantly and the third pitch was popped up to the infield. Inning over!
Comment Wall (115 comments)
- At 9:35pm on May 30, 2012, Brian Mitchell said…
- He is 13 left handed pitcher center fielder
- At 6:06pm on May 30, 2012, rob earhart said…
Thanks Larry,I appreciate the welcome.I look forward to being a part of the conversations.
- At 11:57am on May 25, 2012, James Wesson said…
Thanks for the b-day wish, Larry, I appreciate you taking the time. Been on the shelf ball wise with a sprained hip but the family got me a really nice Mizuno glove so I've been enjoying breaking that in! Hope to be back on the field by the beginning of next month!
- At 8:42am on May 23, 2012, James Bullen said…
Thanks for the birthday wishes.
- At 11:05am on May 21, 2012, Danny Cahill said…
- All baseball coaches/trainers know it all Larry. Ha Ha! I love that part of it. What separates the men from the boys is who can be humble enough to realize this..."it's what you learn after you know it all that counts". I am happy to be a part of this group, thank you for making me feel welcome.
- At 8:30am on May 18, 2012, Mike Goodman said…
Thanks Larry I'll take you up on the invite real soon
- At 2:21pm on May 14, 2012, rick ochoa said…
- Thanks Larry!
- At 2:18pm on May 14, 2012, rick ochoa said…
- Thanks Larry!
- At 2:43pm on May 13, 2012,
Michael Paes said… Andy:
Thanks for the message. I make and sell custom bats, but I hate spammers as well.
By the way, two good ways to dry out basebalsl, depending on the time of year. In the off season, I spread them around my wood stove on the stone hearth. Works great. In the summer, the microwave works really well. The problem with that is that sometimes the cover stretches some, and you get more pronounced laces, but for practice balls, who cares?
- At 11:01pm on May 9, 2012,
Mike Torres said… Wet baseballs? Put them in front of a dehumidifier.
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