Happy Holidays!

Today will be my last post until Monday, January 6, 2014.  Things are getting pretty hectic with school, the holidays, family gatherings, and such so I just won’t have time to create quality posts.  Here are some things to look forward to in the near future:   I will be posting another interview shortly after […]

No dimmer switches

In my house, like many houses, I have several dimmer switches that regulate how much light I want turned on.  These are great for homes but not so good for a player’s mentality on the field.  Unfortunately, many players play the game with a “dimmer switch” mentality.  In short, they are constantly stuck in between.  […]

Check for athleticism with a medicine ball

The other day I wrote a post about the importance of being athletic.  To read the post, click HERE. A reader asked in the comment section how a coach could drill for the things I mentioned in the post.  Below is my response.  I figured my response could be of benefit to everyone. Hi Coach […]

Baseball By Bruce Lee

“Advanced skills are the basics mastered.”  – Bruce Lee There are no gimmicks in baseball.  Everything we know about the game probably originated in the first 50 years of the sport.  I mean, how many ways can you really hold a curve ball? As the saying goes…  “If you want to learn something new, read […]

Holidays gifts for a Baseball Mom

  Ok, men.  This time of year can be pretty tough for us.  Us guys really don’t care what we get for Christmas.  At least I don’t.  But for the women in our lives … well, let’s just say this is one of those holidays you have to get right. Let’s face it.  The women […]

Never get picked off on a snap throw again

One of the Cardinal Sins of baseball is getting picked off after the pitch.  In today’s video tip you will learn the three things all runners should do so that they never get picked after a pitch.

Be athletic

If I had the ability to sprinkle pixie dust on any player and immediately change something, I think most times it would be to get the player to be more athletic in everything they do.  I’m not talking about improving their natural, God given athleticism. I’m talking about making sure every player becomes athletic before […]

Finish high and let it fly

The title of this post – “Finish high and let it fly” – is a popular phrase among hitters.  The thought is that why you finish with your hand(s) high after the swing, the batter will get more power.  I’m not so sure about that but if it works for someone, by all means do […]

College Baseball Information Night

A few high school coaches in my area who compete against each other during the season have created a Fall league for their teams as well.  The league has run for a few years now with a lot of success.  Another thing they have organized is a “Baseball College Night” so the players and their families […]

Angry hips

When I see young players hit, the biggest problem with regards to not hitting the ball with authority is an inability to use their midsection.  The strongest muscles in our body are located from the top of our knees to our chest.  That’s why core training is so important to developing good hitters.  If you […]