By Darin Simon I had plenty of great coaches in my career. One of my favorite coaches was Tony Pena. It was when I was with the New York Yankees. Tony was showy. He was exciting. He is one of the best catchers to ever play this game. He's regularly remembered for one of his one catchers stance. He'd have a means of being on the ground, leg out to the side on a knee. And when he would set up like this, you questioned how he'd...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Mattingly Balistk BTKYB Approved For Little League
By Jeff Wise Mattingly Sports has released a new bat for the 2012 season and it's called the Mattingly Balistk BTKYB youth baseball bat. Owner and former MLB player, Don Mattingly knows that you need great bats to hit well and that's why this bat is so highly acclaimed. This bat has been approved for 2012 in the following leagues: Little League, Babe Ruth, Pony and Dixie Youth. It is a -12 bat that has a composite frame and an...
How Did the Texas Rangers Become One of Baseball's Best?
By Bernie Rawlings The Philadelphia Phillies is the oldest Key League Baseball team in US. The team began playing from 1883. The Phillies are associated with the Eastern Division of Big League Baseball's National League. The Citizens Bank Park has been the residence ground of the team since 2004. The Phillies have been victorious twice- when in 1980 and 2008. They defeated the Kansas City and Tampa Bay and won the Globe Series...
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Pitching Gear: Choosing the top
By Allan Smith Pitching equipment is an essential part of helping a baseball pitcher complete his job successfully. Being a pitcher is among one of the hardest jobs in the world; not only do you need athletic and durable, but you also require the smarts, competitive nature and tough mentality that all World Series pitchers can claim. It can take a rare person to feature all of these traits, but they are all necessary to be a great...
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Transform Into A Better Baseball Hitter
By Judy Miller How do you transform into a better hitter in baseball? Hitting the ball is one of the most difficult things to do in sorts because you have to hit a ball that is moving towards you at a fast speed. In order to hit the ball you must be able to have balance, speed and patience. In this article we will examine a some ways to make your hitting game better. In relation to hitting, one of the most crucial aspects is...
Friday, February 24, 2012
Important Baseball Safety Principles
By Scott Kerns Everbody knows we can't help but be intrigued about everything to do with sports. Although a different topic, this is a followup to our previous Sports Interaction review article. While baseball is not usually considered as dangerous as contact sports such as football, many players of all ages do get injured while playing this game, so it's important to follow some sensible policies for safety. Being hit by a ball...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Beginners Need To Have Batting Basics
By Danelle Calloway The sport of baseball is undoubtedly a sport indigenous to the US and it's also loved all over the United States. It's even becoming more popular abroad, such as Australia. From a young age, kids wind up with a passion for baseball so they start joining organizations. Just like all things in life, the many annual beginners need coaching. A balanced hitting pose is important to master in the beginning. A youngster...
Monday, February 20, 2012
Top 10 Ways Baseball Coaches Ruin Their Players
By Jeremy Meachum How to Play Left Field Left field is 1 of the hardest positions to play in baseball. It takes a specific skill set to play left field well. You have to be quick, have fantastic range, be in a position to make truly difficult plays and have a robust arm. Most fly balls hit to the outfield are hit to left fielders and they are expected to catch pretty much each and every ball hit out. Read on to discover how to...
Tips To Get Better At Hitting In Baseball - Developing A Nice Swing Movement
By Glen Rude There are plenty of issues a coach or baseball player should be aware with regards to hitting. Striking the ball requires every part of the entire body. Practice will be the best way to get better. We will take a look at a number of steps in how to establish a great swing action. Many people do not realize there exists a proper and improper technique to hold the baseball bat. Your two hands need to be against each...
3 Tips for Being a Great Hitter in Baseball
By Scott Kerns Everbody knows we can't help but get fascinated about anything to do with sports. Although not the same topic, this is a followup to our Bet Islands review report. A better hit is every baseball players dream. However, this can be harder than the major league players make it look. It's not easy to hit a small object being thrown at you at amazing speeds especially when the person throwing it doesn't want you to...
MLB And The World Series
By Tim Reynolds As the Baseball season starts to wrap up many people are looking forward to what the trades are going to bring over the winter conferences. However , what you may not get is that many groups are going to look to better themselves, it is going to be a challenge each one of the teams will face and have to beat. Here's what each team should look for when they are attempting to find a player for the positions that...
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Some Baseball Hitting Basics For The Baseball Player Just Starting Out
By Jeffery Berberich Baseball is definitely a sport indigenous to the US which is adored throughout North America. It is actually even becoming very popular abroad, for example down under. When they are young, little ones develop a a passion for this sport and so they start joining teams. Just like everything in life, the many yearly first-timers need to have coaching. A well-balanced batting posture is important to learn very...
Marucci Cat 5 Baseball Bat Approved for USSSA play
By Jeff Wise If you're looking for a -8 USSSA bat that is great quality at a fair price, you should consider the Marucci Cat 5 Senior League bat. This bat first debuted in 2011 but it has become increasingly popular and can contend with other big name bats in this league. It has been approved for the 2012 season. As the name says, this bat is for Senior League only. It is not allowed for high school players and the USSSA 1.15...
Baseball Trophies- Here Are A Few Suggestions From American Eagle Trophies
By Ryan Kelly Is it time to start your search for some baseball trophies and awards? Where do you begin? There are countless designs and styles of baseball trophies to select from these days that it can quite easily become confusing. This post from American Eagle Trophies really should assist you to with the process. The initial thing you have to take into consideration as you start you research would be to determine specifically...
Friday, February 17, 2012
How to Find Baseball Gear That Lets You Play Your Best
By Grant Tand Shipley The baseball gear you choose is important when it comes to being comfortable and giving your best effort. You want to be sure that all of your equipment is just right for you personally, and also for your position in the field. You don't want to be concerned about your gear on the field, so if you make sure everything is right ahead of time you can give your full attention to the game. In this article we'll...
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Selecting The Best Tool For Baseball
By George Simon So have you ever thought about it? Does the bat really matter? Does the length, the size, the colour, does it really count in the success of the hitter? The answer to all those is yes. All of them can matter. Yes the size can matter. Yes the length will matter. And infrequently, for some hitters, the colour will matter also. That's right the colour will matter. When we are looking down at this bat, we received...
Choosing Baseball Gear that Brings Out the Best in You
By Scott Kerns It's essential to have the right gear when you play baseball so you can play your best. You will need to consider several factors, like the position you play, your age, and size when buying your equipment. You should also consider you budget as well as how much you're willing to invest in your gear. The following guidelines will help you choose the appropriate baseball equipment. We've received loads of questions...
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Expert Baseball Principles Every Player Should be Familiar With
By Scott Kerns Baseball is a sport that blends physical skills with a lot of complex techniques that are different from one game to the next. How you play will depend on many factors, such as the score, who's on base or at bat, even whether the pitcher is left or right handed. No matter what position you are in, when you play baseball you must concentrate of the littlest of details. The following are some strategies that will...
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Transform into a Superior Baseball Batter
By Ryan Pounders Like lots of other baseball players, you almost certainly need to become a better hitter. Hitting can be a little tricky, particularly if you are in a downward spiral or you are not making the positive steps you want to make. Although there's not a magic formula for improving at hitting, there are a few things you can practice so as to improve over time. Here are some tested tips for getting your batting average...
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
DeMarini CF5 Youth Boasts Springboard Hitting Surface
By Jeff Wise Of all the Little League bats for 2012, one of the best is the DeMarini CF5 Youth bat. It is made of composite materials and is a two piece bat. Many players own and love this bat and they say it hits really well. Most leagues in the youth category are approved to use this bat, including Little League, AABC, Pony, Dixie, Babe Ruth and USSSA baseball. It has -11 length to weight ratio so a high school or college player...
Baseball's Best Position
By Kyle Fowler What is the best position on the baseball field ? I am going to give you a hint. He's the sole player that sees the whole field. Some say he's got the best seat in the stadium. He has his back to no one, and is concerned in every pitch. That's right the catcher. What does it take to become A Baseball Catcher? So what does it take to become a catcher? Eagerness. Catcher is a really demanding position on the...
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Expert Baseball Strategies You Should Be Knowledgeable About
By Scott Kerns We all know that a high level of skill in something like baseball is difficult to do. There is no secret that you need to devote your life to it. On the other hand, someone can gain quite a bit by knowing expert knowledge that is hard to come by. The more you know and experience, it only follows that you will improve your game. If you love baseball, then you will naturally want to play it as much as possible. If...
Friday, February 3, 2012
Louisville Slugger Z1000 BBCOR Brings Lots of Pop To The Field
By Jeff Wise High school and college players rant about the Louisville Slugger Z1000 BBCOR bat for 2012. This composite bat offers high performance and lots of pop and more players want to get their own. Keep reading to see if this is the bat for you. This -3 BBCOR bat is easy to swing according to those who have used it. It is only meant for high school or college players, but there is also a Louisville Slugger Z1000 bat for...
The Correct Way To Choose The Proper Baseball Bat
By Jim Jones So have you ever thought about it? Does the bat really count? Does the length, the size, the colour, does it really matter in the success of the hitter? The answer to all those is yes. All of them can matter. Yes the size can matter. Yes the length will matter. And sometimes, for some hitters, the colour will also matter. That's right the colour will matter. When we're looking down at this bat, we were given to make...
Having A Better Baseball Throw
By Zach Dover Hey guys, I got a throwing tip for you guys and you do not have to be a catcher. This is for pitchers. This can be for position players. This is simply a general technician. We want to work on keeping our hand on top. We are going to use this fence, very like we probably did it for hitting, where we used a fence in our drills. We want to use this fence to keep us on top of the ball. This is one of...
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