Who covers second base and switching it on the fly

Today’s video tip is for second basemen and shortstops and it answers the basic question of who covers second base on the steal. More importantly, however, it explains when the middle infielders have to switch that up in the middle of a play. Enjoy! Coach McCreary’s Bio Page: https://www.BaseballByTheYard.com/bio Coach McCreary’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtli…  Coach McCreary’s Resource […]

Make him stop!

One of these days I will make a lengthy video or a series of videos on how to hold runners on base.  It would require a lot of work because there are so many little things that have to be done by multiple players simultaneously that I could not do it justice in just one or […]

Three things all runners MUST do when they arrive at first base

In today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains and demonstrates the three things that every runner needs to do when they arrive at first base. If you like it, please share it with someone! Coach McCreary’s Bio Page: https://www.BaseballByTheYard.com/bio Coach McCreary’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtli… Coach McCreary’s Resource page for Players and Coaches: https://www.BaseballByTheYard.com/res… Instructional eBooks and […]

Train to a standard, not a number

Player: How many swings should I take per day? Me: As many as you need to. I have had that type of conversation many times with players over the years regarding swings, pitches, ground balls, running, and weight training. My typical answer, “as many as you need to,” is usually not satisfactory to the player […]

Give your 3rd base coach a chance

In today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains another mental tip for base runners, this time at first base! If you liked this video, please share it with three people: one who will like it, one who needs to see it, and even someone who you think won’t like it! Thanks for watching! Coach McCreary’s Bio […]

5 Tips for Fall Ball

When I was growing up, there was no such thing as Fall-ball until I started playing in college. For most of my youth, I would get out my soccer ball after my last baseball game of the summer and put away my baseball stuff and not even look at it until around February. Today, Fall-ball […]

Why do first basemen point to the shortstop?

A runner gets to first base and like normal, the first baseman holds him on. While setting up, the first baseman points to the shortstop. The shortstop acknowledges but neither one says a word. What’s that all about? Well, in today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains what is going on here. If you liked this […]

High IQ first basemen do this!

In today’s video tip, Coach McCreary explains a high baseball IQ tip for all first basemen whenever there is a passed ball or wild pitch with a runner on third and another base as well. If you liked this post, please share it with three people: one who will like it, one who needs to […]