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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Baseball Catcher Drills

Baseball Catcher Drills
By guest author: Kenny Buford

Crucial Catching Skills

In baseball, the catcher is one of the hardest working players on the field. Also the catcher's position on the field is unique, meaning that catchers require a separate set of drills that allow them to develop the skills that are exclusive to their position. Use any or all of the following baseball catcher drills to sharpen your catcher's abilities and focus, which in turn will aid your team's overall defensive position.

The first of the baseball catcher drills teaches catchers how to block pitches that bounce in the dirt in front of them. For this drill you will need two plastic cones set up on either side of the catcher, who should be equipped with full gear. The coach or assistant stands about 30 feet away from the catcher.

The coach begins throwing pitches towards the catcher, varying between pitches that bounce in the dirt and regular pitches to help the catcher work on their ability to read the pitches that come their way. Each time a pitch passes through the goal without being stopped by the catcher, it counts as a point. After 10 throws, count the number of points.

Repeat the drill twice more to see if catcher's scores improve. The purpose of the score is so that catchers can track their progress over a series of weeks.

Two for Flinching

If your catcher flinches as the batter swings at the oncoming pitch, try this two-part drill that helps tame the catcher's reaction to the ball. For the first part of the drill, have your catcher in full gear stand about 5 feet away from the coach. The catch interlocks their hands behind their back as the coach throws balls towards the catcher, aiming predominantly for their mask.

After catchers have mastered the first part of the drill, then have them try the second part, in which the catcher in full gear assumes their usual position on the field, behind the batter's box. The coach stands about 15 feet away, and another coach or assistant assumes the batter's stance with a bat and helmet.

The coach throws pitches towards the catcher, aiming again for the catcher's mask. Meanwhile the other coach swings the bat trying their best not to hit the pitch. Catchers are to catch the pitches without flinching.

Hit the Dirt

The next of the baseball catcher drills teaches catchers to follow the trajectory of the pitch to predict where it will end up. For this drill, have the catcher in full gear assume their position behind the batter's box. This drill also requires a full infield including pitcher. All other players are base runners that vary their positioning on the coach's instructions.

Have the pitcher throw a series of pitches at the catcher making sure to include at least one pitch that bounces in the dirt per five throws. When the pitch hits the dirt, the runners are to read the situation and react accordingly. For example, with a runner on first only, they are encouraged to run since this is usually an easy steal, even if the catcher successfully blocks the errant pitch.

However, with runners on first and second, the steals increase in difficulty, so your runners will need to decide how aggressively they'd like to act in their base stealing actions. This drill will help your catch at their blocking skills when pitches hit the dirt as well as give them a chance to work on their long throws to second and third base that can be crucial in a game-play situation.

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Monday, September 27, 2010

Baseball Tips: Taking a Lead



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Friday, September 24, 2010

Youth Baseball Pitching Drills: "Towel Drill"



Youth Baseball Pitching Drills: "Towel Drill"
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Coaching Baseball Pitchers - Multi-Purpose Baseball Pitching Drills to Improve Control

Coaching Baseball Pitchers - Multi-Purpose Baseball Pitching Drills to Improve Control
By guest author: Nick Dixon

Learning correct baseball pitching mechanics are the first step in the making of a pitcher. Once proper mechanics are mastered these two drills can be used to hone skill, increase concentration, build confidence, and improve control. Here are two drills that can bed used to help improve a pitchers control. The two drills are "Pitch Tracking" and the "20 X 4" Pitching Drill.

"Pitch Tracking"

Great Drill for Hitters, Catchers, and Pitchers!

The pitcher is throwing to a catcher as he normally would in pitching practice or bull-pen work. The pitcher is throwing at his normal pitching distance. The purpose of the drill is to increase a pitcher's level of concentration, to work a catcher, and to allow one batter or two batters learn to "track" every pitch.

Variation #1: One Batter - Right or Left handed

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Variation #2: Two Batters - One Right and One Left handed

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Variation #1 - One batter is standing in and tracking every pitch from the pitcher's hand to the catcher's mitt. The batter does not have a bat. The batter will assume his regular stance and imagine that he is holding a bat. The batter will "track" or watch the first three pitches out of the pitcher's hand until they hit the catcher's mitt, making sure to keep his head down and eyes on the ball all of the way. The batter must have a batting helmet on. The next steps to the drill are explained in the second paragraph below.

Variation #2 - Two batters are standing in the batter's box without bats. Each batter will assume his regular stance and imagine that he is holding a bat. The batters will "track" or watch the first three pitches out of the pitcher's hand until they hit the catcher's mitt, making sure to keep his head down and his eyes on the ball all of the way. The batters must have a batting helmet on. The next steps to the drill are explained in the paragraph below.

Next the batters will swing away with their "imaginary" bats. The batters will read the location of each pitch the pitcher throws and hit the ball where it is pitched. When two batters are tracking, they will do opposites. One will pull a pitch in a location that his tracking partner will hit to the opposite field.

The coach can call out a count such as 2-0, 3-1, 1-2, and 0-2 to allow the batters, pitchers, and catchers certain mind-sets in different situations. Read more.

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Monday, September 20, 2010

The Right Way Batters Practice Baseball

The Right Way Batters Practice Baseball
By guest author: Connor R Sullivan

Baseball is a sport and a game that requires constant practice. This is so the player can become more skilled at the sport and be able to surpass any difficulty he has on the field. When practicing, having a baseball pitching machine is a good idea. This machine can help mold the batter's skill at hitting the ball. Even softball pitching machines are advised in the game of softball. The result is a batter who is confident he can hit the ball thrown to him.

However, it is equally important that the batter takes care of his eyes and not only concentrate in practicing his pitches. The saying "you cannot hit what you cannot see" applies to the condition of a batter as it is his task to hit the ball pitched to him. Once he does not take good care of his eyes, he will not be able to see the ball clearly when it is thrown to him. As a result, he could get a strike.

When it comes to hitting, there are four main categories. These include the mechanics, adjustments, vision, and planning the approach for each bat. These all pay an important aspect to each time the batter hits the ball. For this, it is the role of the coach to train his players properly so they can become the best at the sport.

Although each of the categories is equally important, they cannot be performed well without the mechanical part of the hitter's approach. Especially if it is the beginning of the training, it is recommended to concentrate on this part of hitting as it pays a huge significance in the rest of the categories. During this time, the other three categories can be neglected as they will be carefully executed later on. For this reason, there are some exercises that need to be used to get acquainted with the mechanics of hitting the ball.

One of these exercises is to practice with color. Because there are a lot of batters who are visual learners, practicing with color can prove to be an ideal method of learning. This can be done by obtaining balls of different sizes. Then, each ball needs to be marked with a colored dot using a permanent felt marker. It is important though that this dot is medium-sized, not too big that it becomes too obvious and not too small for the drill to be complicated. The practice then occurs by doing some front tosses or flipping baseballs. Using the colored dots, coaches can instruct their batters to hit only the balls with the specified color.

Aside from practicing, coaches must also teach his players the importance of taking care of their eyes even when they are not on the field. In order to do so, here are the tips:

• Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables

• Sparingly use allergen reducing eye drops

• Refrain from using contact lenses for over 19 hours

• UV protective sunglasses should be worn

• Avoid spending so much time in front of the computer screen

• Rubbing the eyes needs to be avoided

• Make sure to get enough rest and sleep

• A visit to the optometrist every year is recommended

By following these tips, each player will be able to keep his eyes well rested when he plays baseball or softball. Not to mention, these tips can also help even ordinary people.

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Friday, September 17, 2010

4 Baseball Pitching Drills For Little League Players

4 Baseball Pitching Drills For Little League Players
By guest author: Nick Dixon

Teaching, training and developing young baseball pitchers takes a lot of time, patience, and practice repetition. Many young pitchers need to practice pitching skills daily. To keep the interest level high, it is best to use a variety of drills on alternate days to prevent boredom. Here are 4 baseball pitching drills that can be used to train youth and beginner pitchers.

Drill #1 - Up & Out Foot Drill Objective - To help pitchers perfect the proper back leg action. The purpose of this drill is to stop foot drag and prevent over striding.

Equipment Needed - A brick, block or wood or other suitable object. The object will be placed at a location just in front of the pivot foot of the pitcher. The pitcher will be working out of the stretch. The pitcher should be reminded to roll and pick his back foot up so that it clears the object.

Procedure - The pitcher throws using his normal motion and delivery. If the pitcher fails to clear the object, then his back foot is "dragging" or he is over striding. Young pitchers should be coached to step out of the "hold" and up and over the block.

Drill #2 - Dot Spot Drill Objective - The purpose of this drill is to build confidence, to teach young pitchers to hit their spots and to teach young pitchers to have great control.

Equipment Needed - Good balls, Catching equipment, and glove.

Procedure - The catcher has 4 dots on his gear. The 4 dots or spots are different colors or they each have a number on them. The dots are taped to each knee on the shin guards and one to the left shoulder and right shoulder. The catcher or coach calls a color or a number. The pitcher must hit the dot called. The pitcher has 6 pitches to hit all 4 of the dots. All dots should be called in different orders each time. If the pitcher fails to hit 4 dots correctly, the pitcher must do 10 push ups. Two pitchers can compete to see which finishes first. The dots may be placed lower on the catcher to stress keeping the ball low or down in the zone.

Drill #3 Long Toss - Power Building Drill - Pitchers should long toss several times a week to build strength and endurance. The two players should warm-up as usual and then move back a few steps after each 4 throws. Pitchers should be able to increase their strength and extend their distances within weeks. Pitchers of all ages should work out to a distance at least 3 times their normal pitching distance. Some coaches allow players to "crow hop" at the farthest distances. That is up to you.

Drill #4 - Front Side Drill Objective - This drill is used to teach and reinforce the proper front shoulder action during delivery.

The drill is performed as the pitcher kneels on the pivot-leg knee. The pitcher will begin the drill with the throwing arm in the "T -position" and the stride foot aimed at the plate. The pitcher begins the throwing motion by pulling and tucking his front arm and glove. At the same time he is bringing his throwing arm and shoulder around and toward the plate. The drill should be performed many times to give the pitcher the feel of proper mechanics and front shoulder movement. The front elbow should be used as the guide for the front side. The glove should be extended out and tucked as the pitcher rolls his lead shoulder and pulls it in. This deceptive move is used to distract and deceive batters. The drill should be finished with the throwing arm in proper finish position outside the stride leg knee.

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Monday, September 13, 2010

Little League Digest - 10 Base Running Tips For Little League Baseball Players

Little League Digest - 10 Base Running Tips For Little League Baseball Players
By guest author: Nick Dixon

There are several important coaching points that need to be remembered when teaching Little League players to run the bases correctly. This article presents 10 coaching points for little league baseball runners related to first baseball.

Coaching Points related to base running at 1st base:

1. The batter must sprint out of the batter's box and take a straight line path toward first base. The batter base runner must "honor" the base running box. The base running box allows the umpire to determine if a base runner is inside the base line. If a runner gets inside the foul line and a throw ball makes contact with the runner, the batter base runner is out. If a ball is a slow roller in the direction of first base, the batter base runner must avoid contact with the ball. Stepping on, contacting or touching the ball in fair territory will result in an out.
2. When a batter hits the ball his approach to first base is determined by the location of the hit ball as it travels into the field. If the ball is a fielded grounder, the base runner will run through the bag at 1st.
3. If the hit ball gets by the infielder, either as a hit or error, the batter base runner should do a "hook" path as he approaches first base to give him a straighter angle to advance to second base if the first base coach sends him.
4. The batter base runner should run hard through the bag when he is attempting to beat a throw to first. The runner should concentrate on running to a spot about 15 feet past the bag. When the runner touches the bag, the runner's foot should land on the front 1/3 of the bag.
5. The batter base runner should always look to the right when he crosses the bag on a close play. This look allows the batter base runner to see if the throw was missed by the first baseman.
6. If the base runner is sent to second, the runner should only contact the inner corner of the base as he makes the turn toward second base.
7. The runner should always run everything out as if the ball is fair. The runner should hustle and assume that all fly balls will be missed.
8. The runner must run out all foul balls because of the "roll back" rule. If a foul ball hits and kicks back into fair territory between home and 1st base or between home and 3rd base, the ball is fair. The ball will be fair as long as the ball does not contact a bat, fence, dugout, or fielder.
9. The batter base runner that sees an errant throw should not immediately advance to second. The runner must listen to his coach. The coach will make sure that the catcher is not trailing the play.
10. Older or advanced runners may be taught to read the firstbaseman's footwork to detect a possible catch ad tag play. If the throw from the fielder pulls the first baseman off the bag, the only possibility for getting the runner out is a tag. If the runner sees the first baseman coming off the bag toward him, he should slide to avoid the tag.

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Friday, September 10, 2010

Coaching Baseball : How to Coach Baseball



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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Coaching Baseball : How to Hit a Home Run



Coaching Baseball : How to Hit a Home Run
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Friday, September 3, 2010

Baseball Coaching Tips - Running A Baseball Tryout

Baseball Coaching Tips - Running A Baseball Tryout
By guest author: John Peter

If you need a tryout format for your league, All-Stars, or for an individual team, here are some good guidelines that are flexible and give coaches a good idea of the players' abilities.

Make sure you run them. Whatever distances your bases are, make sure they run a dash from home to first and a dash from home to second. Time and log everything!

HINT: Run them side by side if you are running in the outfield. The competition makes for better times.

Hitting will make or break a team. Have a coach or a consistent pitching machine throw about 10 pitches to every player. Giving only 3 or 4 pitches may eliminate some good hitters. Don't always look for the guy who can knock one over the fence if he strikes out a lot. Look for the guys who hit the ball hard, hopefully gap doubles. While some players are hitting, make sure you have other groups doing something else, such as running or fielding. Don't put all the guys on the field and have them play a game.....yet. When picking your team, always pick the guy that may hit for average and hopefully, some power. Remember, base hits will win you more ball games than the occasional long ball.

Fielding.... When hitting to them, make sure you hit pop ups, grounders, line drives, slow rollers, and make them go right and left. I would take a guy who is a below average hitter and an above average fielder rather than a good hitter and a poor fielder (you just run out of places to hide them on defense, especially if you have more than one of this type of player). Offense wins games but pitching and defense prevents losses. Another potential problem to avoid is the guy that is very limited to one position. This absolutely will hurt you more than you can imagine. You will find yourself realigning an entire team's defense when that one catcher-only or 1st baseman-only player is on your roster.
Let me list what positions need what attributes:

Catcher- Needs to be a very loud, aware take charge guy; May be even the smartest and most baseball-knowledgeable player on your team. You can't have a slow catcher, he must be agile and quick. If not, sooner or later it will come back to haunt you.

1st baseman- Also can't be very slow or it will hurt you. He must be able to cover some ground as more infield errors occur from bad throws than missed balls!

2nd baseman- Quick hands and quick feet. Doesn't have to be very big so he needs to be able to make contact at the plate especially if he is small and doesn't bring too much pop with the bat. Read more.

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The Delayed Steal in Little League Baseball

The Delayed Steal in Little League Baseball
By guest author: Marty Schupak

The delayed steal is one of the better strategic and fun plays in youth baseball. Players on your team will love this when it works correctly. It is an aggressive way of advancing to an extra base. It is a strategy that should be practiced, but is unfortunately disregarded by many coaches. And though it is not full proof, I'll go over some key things to look for to keep the odds in your favor of succeeding. Let's go through the key indicators for the delayed steal to succeed.

As a coach, there are usually three key indicators I look for to determine if we should try the delayed steal. Any one, two, or all three that a coach observes being done, plus, depending who the base runner is, will determine if the coach should attempt the delayed steal. The first thing and probably the most important thing to look for is to see where the pitcher stands to retrieve the ball when there is a man on base. If the pitcher stands on the spot where he released the ball or goes back to the top of the mound to retrieve the ball from the catcher, this is a great indicator for a possible delayed steal. The further the pitcher is from the catcher when retrieving the ball, the more time the base runner has to steal a base. The second thing we look for is if the catcher drops to his knees when he throws the ball back to the pitcher with a man on base. The catcher that drops to his knees will not have a lot on the ball, and it is not moving very "speed like" back to the pitcher. This will also give the base runner more time to get to the next base. The third thing we look for, similar to the pervious, is if the catcher throws a rainbow type of throw back to the pitcher instead of a line drive. The looping throw, just like throwing from his knees, will not have a lot on the ball. Now, in a lot of situations you will have a catcher who does both, throws from his knees and also throws rainbows back to the pitcher. This is really a great advantage.

The base runner is also a determining factor. Youth coaches must be able to grasp the fact that the fastest player on your team is not necessarily your best base runner. I've had players that were among the fastest in the league but were not great base runners. Conversely, I've had players with only above average speed who were terrific base runners, and at 11 and 12 years old, had instincts beyond their age.
The job of the base runner is to not make his move too obvious to the other team. He kind of sneaks off the base in a subtle manner with his knees bent, and once he sees the catcher let go of the ball, he should turn toward the base he is running to, and once it is within reach, he must slide.

We practice the delayed steal at almost each practice. When your team gets a reputation for doing this, other teams will become very aware and make certain adjustments. This isn't to say that as a team after a few games with successful delayed steals, you shouldn't try it. But you should pick and chose your moment. Another residual benefit is that spending time practicing this will make your players pay more attention to the field of play when they are on base and this can result in getting extra bases via an overthrow from the catcher to the pitcher or a wild pitch.
The delayed steal is one of the more exciting plays that will help your team gain base running awareness and result in getting extra base running. But this must be practiced rather then just instructed your team to do it during the game.

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