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Baseball Practice Tips

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sharpen your team's skills with these practice tips for coaches.

5 Myths Baseball Coaches Shouldn't Believe

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We've all heard about the "unwritten" rules of baseball. But in this article Marty Schupak shares the five biggest myths of baseball strategy that every youth coach should ignore.

Hit and Run Checklist

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A proper hit-and-run requires more than just striking the ball with the bat. Here's a handy guide to help runners and hitters execute this highly effective play.

Directory of Active.com Baseball Guides

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

From hitting drills to arm injury prevention, here is a collection of resources to keep your young athletes productive and healthy.

Baseball Strength and Conditioning 101

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Make sure your team is hitting on all cylinders this season. Follow these tips and exercises designed to build strength, increase flexibility and improve performance in young baseball players.

Baseball Recruiting Tips

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Baseball Practice Drills

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Whether it's learning to hit a curveball or increasing a pitcher's velocity, keep your team sharp with these baseball practice drills.

Baseball Arm Injury Guide

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

How to avoid and remedy youth baseball arm injuries.

Spring Training Baseball Guide

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Baseball Hitting Drills

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Take your team's offensive game to the next level with these baseball drills.

Coach's Guide to Baserunning

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

From taking a healthy lead at first to deploying a delayed steal, here's how to teach your squad baserunning fundamentals and improve your team's offensive game.

Fastball Fact and Fiction

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Every pitcher wants to throw harder. Every professional scout and/or college recruiter will tell you that 90mph is a magic number. These findings may just challenge the way you think of fastball velocity.

Coach?s Guide to Tracking Pitch Counts

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mandatory pitch counts have changed Little League baseball forever. Here's an insider's look on how they work and what you can do to stay in compliance.

Learning the Deadliest Pitch in Baseball

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Fastballs get all the attention, but the chanegup might be the most effective pitch a hurler can throw. Here's how young pitchers can learn this devestating pitch.

Pitcher's Guide to Leg Mechanics

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Everyone knows how important the post leg is to a pitcher's strength and accuracy. Here's a drill to ensure your young hurlers land in the best possible leg position after a pitch.

Catching Drill for Defending the Steal

Keep runners from advancing bases with this drill to create proper technique in your young catchers.

How to Hit in the Clutch

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Don't let pressure situations on the diamond freak you out. Follow these mental tips to ensure you keep your head in the clutch and help you deliver at the plate.

'Quick Hitting' Drills

This is a great series of drills and points of consideration that can help your hitters elevate their game and keep them mentally sharp and focused during practice.

How to Teach the Sacrifice Bunt

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The bunt is an important part of any offensive arsenal. Employ this drill from IMG Academies to ramp up your team offense--and make your team fundamentally sound.

Baserunning Drill

To be a good base runner you don't have to be the fastest player on your team. But you do have to be aware of the play around you--thinking always two bases ahead and how am I going to accomplish it.