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2 comments 1112 viewsHow To Avoid Being Hurt By A Pitch
When a child recognizes the ball it coming at him, many times he instinctively wants to turn toward the ball and many time...
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Calling the Pop Fly Communication Drill
By: Matt Wurst
This requires more than one player. Two or more players are separated in the outfield and a fly ball is hit between them. ...
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Short Hops
Practice all kinds of short hops: Straight-on, backhand, glove side, hot potato in the hole. Focus drills on the fundament...
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Hands Blocking Drill
The catcher should start in the down position with a ball placed in front of them. When the coach says go, the catcher f...
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Medium Toss Blocking Drill
Coach stands halfway between the mound and home plate. The catcher assumes their stance. Coach will throw balls in the...
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Outfield Approach Drill
By: Dan Keller
To work on taking a proper approach on a ground ball, place cones in an arc in the outfield. The semi-circle represents ...
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Catching Stances
By: Dan Keller
1. SIGN-GIVING STANCE When giving signs, the catcher's job is to allow only the pitcher (and middle infielders) to see th...
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Catching Fly Balls
Geeting a Good Jump When the ball is hit, get a good jump on the ball. A good jump depends on your reaction time, which ca...
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The Four Seam Fastball
The key points to throwing the 4-seam fastball, from grip to rotation and release mechanics
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Bring-It-Forward Drill
By: Matt Wurst
The purpose of this drill is the increase of bat speed. The batter hits a ball that is coming from his back side going tow...
