Happy Holidays!

My holiday schedule is getting pretty nuts so today’s post will be the last until Monday, January 5th! So … from all of us at Baseball By The Yard (actually it’s just me), have a wonderful holiday season and a great start to your new year!  I wish you and your family all the best! If you […]

Pros and cons of knee drills for pitchers

Every baseball drill known to man has a set of pros and cons.  As I explain in today’s video tip, there is no perfect drill.  A frequently used knee drill for pitchers is a great example.

Who is your cornerman?

Every boxer has a cornerman.  The cornerman’s job is to offer instruction and guidance during the bout.  He motivates the boxer to keep going in times of trouble.  He pats the boxer on the back when he thinks it is needed but he’s also willing to give the guy an earful as well.  He doesn’t […]

How NOT to throw a curveball

Today’s video tip is for high school and above pitchers who have already had training on how to throw a curveball.  It is not for kids at the younger levels since I do not believe they should be throwing anything but a fastball and a change-up. This tip is actually two tips that can help […]

Are we coaching our kids correctly?

Below is an article that was written for a physical therapy journal. As you will see, it deals with youth sports. I highly recommend spending the time to read it through. The author is not only an accomplished physical therapist in the Philadelphia suburbs but also a very good baseball guy. He agreed to allow […]

Third basemen: How to field bunts more easily

Today’s video tip is for third basemen who want to make it easier for themselves when it comes to fielding bunts.  It’s a little thing you do not see taught very often but if it is done, it can make a world of difference in getting the out the offensive team is giving you.

Three drills to keep your head still when throwing

The following is a question I received in the comment section of a post called Throwing on the run . “Do you recommend any drills for fielders that turn their head when they throw to a target?” To be honest, nothing came to my mind so I checked in with a couple good baseball friends of […]

How to round a base and improve your angles

Today’s video tip is for base runners of any age who want a quick way to improve their angles around the bases.  Like so much in the game, little things can make a huge difference when it comes to separating the good players from the great ones.  Here is one of those little things that […]

Practicing baseball and rehearsing baseball

When people in a play are getting ready for the performance, they don’t say, “I’m going to practice.”  They say, “I’m going to rehearsal.”  Many people would use those two words interchangeably and would see any difference between the two as just purely semantics.  But they would be wrong. Practice is the step by step procedure […]

Do NOT do this on a double play

Stick around long enough and you’ll hear some pretty bad things coming from people in the game.  One of them is brought out in today’s video tip.  It involves something middle infielders are told to do that not only makes it tougher to do their job, it’s unsafe as well.  Watch the video to see […]

How to steal bases: three options for jumps

Stealing bases is truly an art form and just like any artist, a base stealer is going to develop their own style.  This is why coaches should be reluctant to force every base stealer to take leads and get jumps the same way.  Ideally, players should learn as many options as possible and eventually pick […]

Another myth about how catchers throw

A couple years ago I created a short video detailing the “Ball to Ear Myth” for catchers and the way they throw.  Another myth about how catchers throw goes like this – Catchers must be taught to throw straight over the top in order to prevent the ball from tailing to second or third base. […]

“Minor League Experience” – Camp

Some buddies of mine renovated and reopened an indoor facility in King of Prussia, PA.  The facility is called Diamond Baseball Academy. They have created a series of workouts called the Minor League Experience.  They are accepting 25 middle school players.  They already have several players signed up so act quick if you are near the […]

Private Instruction: Simple is repeatable

For many players, private instruction has either begun or soon will be.  A gigantic tip for players and parents who are searching for an instructor is to look for instructors who keep things simple.  I have heard many parents talk about baseball instructors and a common complaint from many of them is that the instructor […]