There’s pressure on the catcher to call the right pitch. There’s pressure on the coaches and manager of having their players in a position to succeed. It can make or break your reputation. If you can do it, they’ll talk about you in awe long after you’ve left. If you can’t you’ll always have that […]

Pitchers and hitters will constantly try to outsmart each other. A good pitcher will mix up their pitches with different speeds and types of spin to confuse the batter. A good hitter will wait for a pitch in their zone instead of chasing after bad pitches. By picking up on the type of spin a […]

It really only takes a few times of doing these mirror drills with focus before they start to get it. From there, we work on mastering our mechanics with repetition. In baseball, mechanics are everything. I often compare our mechanics as baseball players to that of a dancer’s choreography. They must be refined day in and […]

Every team needs a sound defensive catcher behind the plate, and a plus defensive catcher is a major asset. Every team needs a sound defensive catcher behind the plate, and a plus defensive catcher is a major asset. With the emphasis on developing consistent, effective play behind the plate, Brockton (Mass.) Little League coach James […]

The best swing mechanics in the world are not of much value if contact cannot be made because of bad timing.

One of the most neglected aspects of coaching is that coaches need to practice baseball skills themselves more often. 

Athletes and people learn skills best by having them taught using more than one learning modality. Learn the key good communication for teaching consistent play.

Here's what you should know on how to make a safe return to play.