Do you use the same infield warm-up drill over and over for pre-game warm-ups?
If you line up your infielders and hit groundballs at them during pre-game warm-ups you’ll want to discover this improved version.
We’ve all done this drill before –...
Infielders of all skill levels can struggle fielding ground balls. Sometimes the poor quality of the infield is to blame, but usually it’s something simple that the fielder is doing wrong that causes the first few misses and then everything...
A play that is seared in my mind is in the 2008 World Series, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett made an unbelievable play fielding the ball beyond 2nd base, and while moving toward centerfield he threw the Phillies runner...
Having great infielders during practice isn’t enough to help us win games – we need those players to play great under pressure and this drill really helps with that!
Learn a great drill called the Around the World drill to help...
In regards to catching a ball with 2 hands, there are some definite advantages: things like getting rid of the ball faster on a throw, or fielding balls with a lot of crazy spin.
But do you know the times when...
The fielding yips can happen to anyone, no matter their skill level, and when they do players suddenly find they can’t field easy groundballs.
The next time it happens to one of your players, make sure you know how to help...
On defense we can’t have everything. Either you play in so you can get to balls faster, or you play back so you can get to more balls on either side of you.
Read on to understand how your positioning on...
Getting your infielders to bend their knees, or to get down under the ball, can be a relentless pursuit and hard to teach.
If you’ve ever struggled getting your infielders to bend their knees or to get below the ball then...
Here’s a great drill to improve your infielder’s movement, quickness and
short throws.
Maximize reps while
minimizing throws.
Arms get tired and sore this time of year so increasing defensive reps while limiting throws is a challenge. Having the right touch on throws...
If you're playing
that super-fast team and looking to speed up your infielders, I’ve got just the
drill for you.
Check out
a great way to help your infielders get faster without rushing.
Anybody who’s ever played a fast team knows how difficult it is...
Florida pitcher Kelly Barnhill warms up using an “insect looking thing”. Are you missing out on using what the WCWS teams use?
While you might not have all the players the teams in OKC do, you can certainly give your players...
Even with incredible pitching, tight games will come down to a single play resulting in the difference of a single run. Is your defense ready?
Check out 3 ways to improve your defense and win more close games.
When your defense boots...