5 Different Types Of Off-Season Throwing For Pitchers

Baseball pitcher throwing programs encompass several types of throwing activities for developing location, pitch movement, and arm strength. The five most common types of throwing done by youth baseball pitchers include:
Flat Ground Work – Basic type of catch from the same distance as mound. Excellent for learning to throw with perfect mechanics.
Long Toss – Extended [...]

37 Tips For Playing High School Baseball

1. Persistence is more important than talent.
2. There is a reason that the word STUDENT comes first in student/athletes.
3. Respect the game as much as you want to be respected.
4. Don’t wear your hat backwards.
5. Practice hard because you play the way you practice.
6. It doesn’t take any talent to hustle.
7. Be a student in baseball. Learn the game – Study the [...]

5 Tips For Coaching Youth Baseball

Here are 5 tips for coaching youth baseball from a recent coaches clinic that I attended.
Jesse Barfield, the former Blue Jay outfielder, provided some valuable tips about fielding and hitting. Among these hints, he says that outfielders should get rid of the crow hop, catch the ball while turned sideways and shuffle their feet [...]

8 Hitting Mechanics Faults To Avoid

Here are 8 hitting mechanics faults that are common in youth baseball. When young hitters are taking their swings, coaches and parents should be on the lookout for the following:

Fear
Wrapping the bat (a long swing)
Hand hitch
Long stride
Sweeping the bat (dragging the bat)
Upper cutter
Head pulling
Dead bat (doesn’t get it started quick enough)

17 ‘Unwritten Rules’ For Youth Baseball

There are some baseball rules that have stood the test of time since the great game of baseball was invented over 125 years ago. Can you think of any? Here are 17 unwritten baseball rules to get you started. Share these maxims with your favorite youth baseball player or coach. What unwritten baseball rules can [...]

12 Tips For Becoming A Better Hitter

1. Selecting a bat that’s right for you: Not too heavy or too light and not too long or too short.
2. The Grip: Grip the bat with your fingers, not on the palms, and relax.
3. Where to stand in the batters box: Means to have complete plate coverage.
4. Batting Stance and Balance: Your batting stance [...]

Baseball Equipment: How To Choose A Good First Base Mitt

Playing first base is a difficult position. You must scoop, stretch, jump, and even dive. Having a good first base mitt is a necessity to play the position properly. There are several characteristics about a first base mitt that make them different from an ordinary baseball glove. Take these differences into consideration when you are [...]

Catcher’s Guide: How To Catch Pop-Ups At Home Plate

A baseball catcher has many responsibilities to take care of throughout the course of a baseball game. One of these is catching pop-ups hit behind and around the plate. These are some of the hardest plays to make in baseball, but remembering a few important tips will make the job a lot easier.
When a pop-up [...]

4 Baseball Pitching Drills To Improve Mechanics

The following drills are designed to break down the pitching motion into progressions that can be isolated. They can be done from shorter throwing distances.
Slow Motion Drill: Standing on the rubber, or a simulated rubber, or simply line in the dirt or grass and without a ball, the pitcher begins the pitching progression as slow [...]