Throwing, catching, pitching, and batting are the many physical skills that are required in baseball. If you want to improve your game, you need to practice. Aside from focusing on making the most from your drills, you also need to use your best form while in practice. Here are some tips you need to remember in order to help improve your overall baseball game.
1st Tip. Throwing the Ball
Try gripping the ball with your index and middle finger along the long seams of the baseball and keep your thumb beneath for support. Square up your shoulders with your target, move towards the target, and then throw with a three-quarter arm action. Make sure that your follow through is a smooth arc down and across to the opposite side of your body. After releasing the ball, your arm will then be allowed to slow down.
2nd Tip. When You Field the Ball
For good balance and to keep the ball from going between your legs when fielding a grounder, keep your feet spread and squat down. Make sure to keep your glove before you so you can block the ball and watch it go into the glove.
Tip 3. When You Catch Fly Balls
Try to get under and behind the ball so you can see the ball and quickly get into your stride to throw to your target. With your glove thumb pointing up, lift your glove up. As the ball approaches, move your glove to where the ball will land. Then catch the ball above your shoulder with a bend in your elbow to help cushion the impact. Immediately close your glove once the ball hits it and put your other hand over the opening of the glove so the ball won't pop out.
Tip 4. Pitching
Focus on consistent strikes with good mechanics to reduce the chances of arm injury. Throwing every pitch with the same speed should be avoided. Be sure to keep the batter confused and their timing off. Learn to get late movement in your pitches. Proper throwing techniques will help you achieve your best performance while reducing your risk of injury.
Tip Five. Batting Stance
Generally, you want a parallel stance with your feet spread about six to eight inches wider than the shoulders, the front foot opened slightly towards the pitcher at about 45 degrees. It's important that your toes are pointed inward slightly in order to help your balance. Don't forget to check if your hips and shoulders are level with the front shoulder tucked in slightly toward the plate. Keep your head steady, eyes level and your chin tucked in on your front shoulder. Keep your bat angle about midway between horizontal and vertical. Experiment with different stances to see what works best for you.
But don't forget that the most important tip of them all is to practice, practice, practice!
These are tips that will only scratch the surface of the game but still, they will help your efforts in becoming a better baseball player. Good luck then.
1st Tip. Throwing the Ball
Try gripping the ball with your index and middle finger along the long seams of the baseball and keep your thumb beneath for support. Square up your shoulders with your target, move towards the target, and then throw with a three-quarter arm action. Make sure that your follow through is a smooth arc down and across to the opposite side of your body. After releasing the ball, your arm will then be allowed to slow down.
2nd Tip. When You Field the Ball
For good balance and to keep the ball from going between your legs when fielding a grounder, keep your feet spread and squat down. Make sure to keep your glove before you so you can block the ball and watch it go into the glove.
Tip 3. When You Catch Fly Balls
Try to get under and behind the ball so you can see the ball and quickly get into your stride to throw to your target. With your glove thumb pointing up, lift your glove up. As the ball approaches, move your glove to where the ball will land. Then catch the ball above your shoulder with a bend in your elbow to help cushion the impact. Immediately close your glove once the ball hits it and put your other hand over the opening of the glove so the ball won't pop out.
Tip 4. Pitching
Focus on consistent strikes with good mechanics to reduce the chances of arm injury. Throwing every pitch with the same speed should be avoided. Be sure to keep the batter confused and their timing off. Learn to get late movement in your pitches. Proper throwing techniques will help you achieve your best performance while reducing your risk of injury.
Tip Five. Batting Stance
Generally, you want a parallel stance with your feet spread about six to eight inches wider than the shoulders, the front foot opened slightly towards the pitcher at about 45 degrees. It's important that your toes are pointed inward slightly in order to help your balance. Don't forget to check if your hips and shoulders are level with the front shoulder tucked in slightly toward the plate. Keep your head steady, eyes level and your chin tucked in on your front shoulder. Keep your bat angle about midway between horizontal and vertical. Experiment with different stances to see what works best for you.
But don't forget that the most important tip of them all is to practice, practice, practice!
These are tips that will only scratch the surface of the game but still, they will help your efforts in becoming a better baseball player. Good luck then.
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