Inside the Game

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1. Know the opposing team Knowing the opposition can help a pitcher understand as to when the best times are to put more focus on the base runner(s). First things first, which is learning each hitter and the opposing teams’ batting order. Typically the middle of the...

As a Pitcher or a Fielder More players need to place a bigger focus on proper throwing mechanics! Throwing errors from the field lead to runners being put in scoring position and a potential of a run scored. Also Pitchers with poor throwing mechanics can lead to long...

(With no runners on first base) After you get your 5 second chat done with the shortstop and the second baseman – as a base runner you must first pick where your outfielders are playing and then where your middle infielders are playing. Are they playing up the middle?...

Who are the targets and what are the tips? Stealing third base in many instances is actually an easier theft than attempting to steal second base. It may seem like stealing second base would be an easier task given the distance of the throw is longer for the catcher...

For some of you who’ve found yourself struggling at the beginning of every baseball season, you need to really sit back and reflect on what you could have done differently during the off-season to prepare yourself for the season past. Some players still won’t do a...

Who do you as a coach give a steal sign to? OR when do you as a player know if you will usually get a steal sign or a Hit & Run? Run & Hit (similar to a straight steal)…is most times given to a baserunner that possess above average speed and can run in any...

First off…hitting a baseball isn’t easy to begin with and is has been stated many times it is the hardest thing to do in sports. Hit a ball squarely with a round bat and round ball, go figure! How to Hit the Outside Pitch I will start off by saying I’ve heard many...

To make this easy we will layout the following reasons in point form… Strength – Most young players do not have the strength to drive the outside pitch to the gap or for a base hit. Plate awareness – Since the outside pitch is further away from your eyes it is much...

Pitching a baseball to a target CONSISTENTLY with accuracy and velocity can be very difficult for most while it takes a lot training and perfect practice to perform the motion correctly. The trunk of your body is the main key in order to produce arm speed which then...