The throwing program utilizes weighted baseballs weighing 4, 5, and 6 oz. We sell these balls, but you can substitute a tennis ball for the 4 oz ball, and a softball for the 6 oz ball. This was how we did the program years ago and you will get excellent results this way. The throwing program spells out the number of throws to make each workout, number of days per week to throw (3), and some important strength and flexibility work...more
So you're ready to perfect your baseball swing by learning how to do a proper finish with good timing, bat speed, and accuracy to the ball. Finish is as important to hitting as any of the other batting steps. In fact, a good finish usually tells us that the previous action was correct. So if you're finish is off, so are the preceding steps in the hitting process. This brief, easy to learn baseball-hitting technique will help!The...more
Baseball: Coaching the Youth of TomorrowCoaching our youth is a delicate practice that needs to be taken with the kids self confidence at the heart of the teaching. These days, parents and coaches alike want to win so bad, they put undue stress on the kids that can have a negative effect.We over criticize when we are talking to them instead of building up their self confidence. I once heard a parent yelling at his kid from the stands, "If you don't get a hit, you will not be eating dinner tonight!" Needless to say, I went up and spoke with the parent about this approach. Some people may think this is harmless, and it may have been said in a joking fashion. But think of the kid on the field who is playing in front of all the parents and friends who hears this as he is strolling up to the plate. Talk about stress and the feeling of rejection and humiliation if this kid doesn't come through.Remember, we are building more than just ballplayers here. We are building people who are going to go out in the world someday. We are building character, pride, self confidence. We do this through encouragement and a nourishing attitude. Not through pointing out failures and...more
Baseball Q & A: Baseball Facts You May Not Have KnownWhat is the difference between baseball and softball?Baseball is team sport where a player on one team attempts to throw a hard, fist- sized ball past a player on the other team, who attempts to hit the baseball with smooth, tapered, cylindrical stick called bat.A team scores only...more
Yes, the Philadelphia Phillies are the NL East champions for the fourth consecutive year – and Halladay is heading to the playoffs for the first time. Fittingly, the right-hander helped seal the deal. Halladay allowed only two hits to earn his 21st win with his fourth shutout and ninth complete game – all highs in the majors this...more
Baseball betting usually tends to slip under the radar for a month or so when the college football and NFL betting seasons get underway but there is something about the MLB postseason that's hard to describe.Almost everyone can remember a historical playoff baseball moment. From "The shot heard 'round the world" to Kirk Gibson's heroic ninth inning home run in Game 1 of the `88 World Series. Or even Joe Carter's blast that helped the Blue Jays to back-to-back titles.It makes postseason betting an annual tradition for wagering enthusiasts and this year's lineup is a dandy, with the sportsbook posting their lines for all the series.The action begins Wednesday with Tampa Bay's David Price facing this year's MLB batting champs, the Texas Rangers (.276). The Rays (-132), who were 49-32 at home this season are no longer playoff novices.The books have listed Tampa Bay as -145 favorites to win the best-of-five series and even though Rangers' Game 1 starter Cliff Lee could become a major factor in this series, the 12-point difference in Game 1-to-series pricing actually presents decent line value on the home side.Texas is the only Major League franchise never to win a playoff...more
Learning how to become a great baseball hitter is a task that all players wish to accomplish, but not that many are successful. Very often, making small changes in how you swing the bat or stand at the plate can make big differences in...more
How do you turn into a better hitter in baseball? Hitting the ball is one of the most difficult things to do in sorts because you have to hit a ball that is moving towards you at a fast speed. In addition to being patient, you also must...more
If you want to be a great hitter, you have to practice as much as possible and you also have to think about your strategy. All of the best hitters learn how to adjust their stance and swing so that they get the results that they need....more
How do you turn into a better hitter in baseball? Hitting is one of the hardest things to do in sports because you have to deal with a ball that is coming at you very fast. In order to hit the ball you must be able to have balance,...more
Learning to be a good hitter in baseball is something all players desire but not that many succeed at. Many times, when you make a little adjustment to the way that you swing the bat or stand at the plate, this can make a huge impact on...more
Learning how to become a great baseball hitter is a task that all players wish to accomplish, but not that many are successful. Many times, making a small change in the way you swing the bat or stand at the plate can create huge...more