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Baserunning Tips & Drills
 "Getting 'em to run" - Chip Baker, Florida State UniversityDrills to help
players improve their 'running game'
Agressive - Barry TraynorDiving and sliding practice
Baserunning Situations - Hank Golaallows the coach to check running mechanics
and proper turns in every baserunning situation
Batting practice base running - Nick DixonOne of my favorite ways to teach and develop
great base runners is to incorporate base running into batting practice.
Between Home and First - Bob Watsondrill for teaching correct baserunning and
listening to the base coach
BURMA's - Dan PastorBaserunning with strategy in mind
Dirt Ball - Jerry BerksonTeaches players how to read the trajectory
of a pitched ball that will bounce in the dirt
Home and First x2 - Douglas Murdochbasic baserunning drill with several
variations
Lead-Off - Ken Gamblegets the baserunner to come off of the base
aggressively as soon as the pitch crosses the plate
Leads and Breaks - Coach Colberthelpful drill for divisions in which players
lead off
Relay Races - Jerry DeGuzmanA baserunning relay race that's fun for
the players
Wolverine - Mike De Vitogives players a feel for their leads and
the way different coaches coach bases
PHILOSOPHY
Delayed Steal - Jerry BerksonTips on the delayed steal
Stealing Home - Jerry BerksonStealing home plate
Stealing Second - Jerry BerksonStealing second base
Stealing Third - Jerry BerksonStealing third base
STRATEGY
First to Second - Tom CollinsBaserunning basics moving from first base
to second base
Home to First - Tom CollinsBasics out of the batter's box
Second to Third - Tom CollinsBaserunning basics between second and third
bases
Third to Home - Tom CollinsBaserunning basics from third base to home
plate
TIP
Baseball Tip -
Safe Sliding Practice - Marc Mazzoccotip for making sliding practice safer
for the players
Slow Down - Kevin NickelsonKeeps younger players from slowing down
before reaching first base
Tryout Tips & Drills
 Quick - Allan Weavertryout with the goal of getting players
home within an hour & a half
Two Drill - Stephen Rogersa great deal about a players athleticism
and fundamentals can be determined by just two drills
TIP
Player Workout - Mike Welbornwork out before your tryout time to combat
nerves
Tryout Organization - Bob Saxmanmake players in tryouts easier to identify
by assigning them numbers
The workout is a guide to preparing your players physically. Please use these examples as
guidelines and modify or tailor them for your own players.
Preseason Workout
Here is the workout....it is done with a warm up and then done in three
phases...first phase is 6 weeks...second is 4 weeks...third is 2 weeks...meant for preseason workout, but can certainly be
modified for anything else.
 Warmup
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Weight Training
In
talking about weight training, you have to be careful to add baseball to the discussion. It is my belief that if you train
too hard, you can hamper your ability to play effectively.
The first thing to remember is that you need to lift for
endurance and not for size or muscle mass. In essence then, you need to lift less weight with more reps compared to more weight
with less reps. If you develop too much muscle mass, your body will have less functionality in agility and flexibility. You
definitely do not want too much tension in your muscles.
We also need to discuss another situation, which comes into
play at the high school level. You may have the problem of an insistent football coach wanting your kids to be lifting during
the spring and summer...during your season. As discussed above, this could be detrimental to your pitching staff. You do not
want to lift much during the season. Why? First of all when you tend to lift in the off season of another sport and/or during
baseball with tough schedules, chances are you won't lift but a few times a week. Your muscles lose their tone after 72 hours
of off time. So every time an athlete lifts during this time he has the tendency to get sore.
Here are some suggestions
pitchers (as well as the rest of the team) can do during the season:
Have your players get two tennis ball cans and
fill them to the rim with sand and proceed to tape them up completely. These can be used to lift.
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Drills Tips & Drills
 21 Outs Drill - CoachBPlaying the perfect game...21 outs in a row
 Focus Practice - CoachBDeveloping focus within your practices for games
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Conditioning Tips & Drills
Around-the-World - Coach Culpconditioning drill that will allow your players
todevelop physically
Dive Backs - Justin Copelandrun around bases, diving back at each
bag
The Glove - Coach Bplayers run back and forth setting balls down
and picking them up from a glove
PROGRAM
Speed Quickness and Power - Karlos Pattersonvoluntary program to improve a player's
physical or talent area
TIP
Dealing with Little League arm - Tracy Wheeler, Akron Beacon JournalLittle League arm
injuries
Throwing Tips & Drills
 5 Star - Dennis Wainwrightforces the players to follow their
throw
8-Ball - Coach Bruns through all aspects of the throwing technique
Hit one and Cover - Renee Richardsonhelps get the infielders set and used
to making good throws
Lengthen - Kurt Murdockstrengthens the players arms to lengthen
out all throws made
Machine Gun Throwing - Rod Schwarzexcellent drill for developing quick hands
and quick feet
One Knee - Jamie Robertsdevelops the player's arm and shoulder
strength for throwing
Relay Race - Dennis Wainwrightpractices turning on the glove hand
as players turn to throw
Throw and Go - Ed Smallwoodteaches young players to follow their throws
in the right direction
Defensive Situations Tips & Drills
 Hitting and Defensive Rounds - Coach Colbertdrill that works your hitters, baserunners,
and defensive players in a game-like situation
FORMATION
Tandem Cuts - CoachBInfield cuts from outfield to minimize error...
SITUATION
First and Third Rundown - Brett Burtonplay that can catch the runner at first
in a rundown when there are runners on first and third
Runners on first and third - Coach Bplay that prevents a third base runner from
scoring
Infield Tips & Drills
 Backpeddle - Jim Bonfiglioground ball fielding drill that aids in
conditioning
Beginning of the Season - Damian Judydrill to judge which players are outfielders
and which are infielders
Bucket - Chris Morinteaches quick release, fielding and throwing
accuracy to first base
Catch...NOT Fetch - Ron Dronkersdrill for improving the quality of warm-up
throws
Charging - Jamie Robertsimproves the player's ability to charge
a softly hit ground ball
Countdown - Kevin Nickelsonfun drill to help 1st and 2nd graders
develop good hands, quick release, and hustle to a loose ball
Double Play - David Blattenbergerallows the coach to see fielding
and throwing skills
Fence - Unknown quickens reaction time to grounders and line
drives using lateral movement
Field Throw and Run - Niklas Grundstromhelps with getting into a proper fielding
position, lateral movement, throwing, and running
Fungo - Jamie Robertsprovides players with an opportunity to
field a large number of ground balls
Get it Out! - Coach Colberthelps ensure proper extension when fielding
ground balls
Hat in Mouth - CoachBForces to push hands to field ball
Hoover - Blake H Lyonsgets players to feel like a vacuum and
suck up all ground balls.
Is it Ball #1 or Ball #2? - Gary CraftUse numbered balls to teach kids to keep
their eyes on the ball
Lateral Movement - Jamie Robertsimproves the player's ability to react
and move laterally in fielding a ground ball
Lateral Pick-up - Jamie Robertsimproves the player's ability to assume
a good defensive position in fielding a ground ball
Lateral Pick-up with mimic - James Laudategets fielders involved and enables the
coach to watch the fielding fundamentals of the players
Over The Shoulder Catch - Jamie Robertsimproves the player's ability to catch
a fly ball over the shoulder
Paddle - Tom R Collinssimulates the underhand and overhand flips
used by 2nd basemen and shortstops
Partner Short Hop / Long Hop - Coach Bwork on reading short vs. long hops
Perfection Game - Joey Hectormakes infielding fun and competitive and
puts the players in pressure situations
Relay Speed Drill - Greg Waldorf, LaSalle-Peru Tws.H.S.Teach and practice
catching and turning to glove side when relaying throws
Soft Hands - Coach BEmphasizes the use of the top hand to ensure
the ball doesn't become loose
Soft hands - Quick release - Niklas Grundstrom
Split Infield - Thomas Uretskygrounder fielding and throwing drill
for 8-adult
Three Bag - Coach Colbertgives your infielders to maximum reps
on ground balls and throwing to first in a short time
Two Hands When You Can - David CombsTeach youngsters to field with two hands
GAME
Point - Troy P Garlandgame that teaches the importance of backing
up one another when fielding a ground ball
The Pit - Troy P Garlandindividual competition that gives players
practice fielding ground balls
PHILOSOPHY
2 Triangle Method - CoachBBody formation for fielding groundball
Hands staying together - CoachBKeeping hands together until right before throw.
TIP
Catching - Coach Dontips for developing the proper technique for
catching any ball
Don't Dance - Jeff Smithtip for fielders to improve their chances
of tagging a baserunner
Glove Work for Fielding Ground Ball - CoachBProper glove work for fielding a ground ball
Groundball Approach - CoachBFormation for fielding groundballs
Making an Infielder - Coach Bthe proper way for an infielder to field balls
Rundowns: Slam Dunks of Offensive Baseball - Brian Priebearticle outlining strategies that make
rundowns
The Crucial First Base Play - Coach BMake sure that the 1B can get to the bag without
having to run and catch at the same time
The Double Play Throw - Coach BTechnique for speeding up the throw that leads
to a double play
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Hitting Tips & Drills
 4 Corners - Coach Bpractice for drag, squeeze, and sacrifice bunts
Badminton - Paul Faubertfine tune weak areas of a player's swing
by using a smaller
Bat Speed - Denny McCrottyincreases a player's bat speed
Broomstick - Coach Becklerincreases concentration on point of contact
Bunting Technique - Jamie Robertsimproves a player's bunting technique
Colored Ball - Mike Coleimproves reaction time and critical thinking
at the plate
Hip Turner - Jamie RobertsDevelops quicker hips and the relationship
of hip speed to the entire swing
HIT OR DIE!! - Marshall Ericksonhelps the hitter to stay back and
wait in order to hit the outside pitch
Hitting to All Fields - Dave Marshallhelps younger players learn to hit inside
and outside pitches
Hitting to the Opposite Field - Greg Dennismakes the hitter stay behind the ball and
hit to their opposite side
Hula Hoop Bunting - Coach Rick, Mesquite SkeetersIncorporate learning with
fun and competition
Lead and Follow Hand Swings - Jamie Robertsallows a hitter to establish proper timing
and power for proper ball contact
Low Outside Tee - Niklas Grundstrommakes players aware of the clubhead's
position and the importance of keeping their eyes on the ball
One Handed Bunting - Karlos Pattersonimproves grip and bat angle when bunting
Pitch Behind - Randy Wertprevents timid hitters from backing out to
avoid being hit by a pitch
Roll Away - Fence - Joel Stedfordhelps players overcome fear of the ball
by teaching them how to roll away from a pitch
Shortscreen - Jim Plinerforces the hitter to think about the hitting
situation by using a count
Stay Back - Jerry Berksonteaches the players to
T-Drill - Coach Donhelps hitters to gain a level-compact smooth
swing
Two-ball soft toss count drill - Coach Nick DixonAnother drill to improve a hitter's
vision
PHILOSOPHY
Separation - CoachBCreating a short swing without separation
PROGRAM
Hitting Improvement - Peter DiGaudiosituations, tips and drills to improve
hitting and awareness at the plate
PRO CUT - Marshall Ericksondevice that adds weight to the handle
of the bat, improving hitting technique
Soft Toss Drills - Chad Chenevertseries of drills to improve bat speed,
motor skills, awareness, concentration and power
Teaching Hitters - Coach Ba collection of drills and tips run at 3 stations
for improving hitting techniques
TIP
Baseball Swing vs. Golf Swing - Kevin JohnstonWill golf affect the baseball swing?
Better Vision at the Plate - Greg Dennisencouraging an "open" stance improves vision
of the pitch
Bunting for Hits - Wayne MazzoniTips for the base hit bunt
Correcting Step Out - Mike Welborntip to correct a player's stepping away
from a pitch during a swing
Fences - David Meachergets a player to bring his hands first
when hitting, improving bat speed and power
Hanging Wiffle Ball - Chris Frederickuse a hanging ball as an alternative
to the tee to improve hitting skill and coordination
Shorter Stroke - Greg Dennistips for decreasing the length of the batter's
stroke
Using Wood Bats - Jon DoyleHow wood bats can make you a better hitter
Youth Hitting Technique - Larry GoodwinStepping out or away from flight of ball
Outfield Tips & Drills
 Baseball Outfield Drill - Tim
Incoming Line Drives - Coach BPractices the always tough line drive hit right
at you
Monkey in the Middle - Brandon BallTeach your outfielders to throw through
the cutoff man
OH-MAN! - Ralph LunsfordOutfield Drill
Play 500 - Dan Fagerfun competitive drill for outfielders that
combines many fielding skills
Stride Drill - CoachBDrill to help outfielder catch balls at full
sprint
Tag-Up Throw Drill - Coach Vilelateaches the outfielder the proper step
forward as he catches the ball to set up for the throw
The Bounce - Coach Vileladevelops the outfielders ablitiy to throw
low and put the correct backspin on the ball
The Rebound - Coach Vilelahelps outfielders with fielding a ball
that hit the fence then turning and throwing 100-125 feet
TIP
Attack the Ball... - Tim
Outfielder's Stay Loose - Jack tips for outfielders to stay loose while waiting
and avoid injury
Pregame Rituals Tips & Drills
 Infield with Two Fungos - Josh Donelsontime effective and skill intensive warmup
ritual involving 14 players
Intrasqaud Games Special Situations - Jamie Robertspractice specific game situations and
improve concentration during these situations
Long-Toss - Coach Bbasic fundamentals on throwing at increased
distances
Opportunities - Fred Kampradgives the players many opportunities to
excecute plays
Taking Infield - Coach BRitual for taking infield with two fungos at
once and outfield with one fungo
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Welcome to The Art of Catching by Jason Vittone, the Head Baseball Coach of Brescia University.
Jason has put together this clinic to give catchers of all ages a place to hone their skills.
The Art Of Catching
One of the most important positions on the
baseball field is the catcher. A catcher needs to be the team leader. The role of a catcher is to be able to anticipate all
situations before they occur and react appropriately. Catching is a very cerebral position. All beginning catchers should
be made aware of the responsibilities that go along with the position. The final piece of a championship puzzle could depend
on how solid the team is behind the plate.
The objective of this clinic is to take a beginning or experienced catcher
through all the steps necessary in becoming a proficient, well rounded catcher. This step-by-step approach will leave no stone
unturned. It is my hope that this will provide a complete teaching base for catchers of all ages.
-Jason
 The Role of a Catcher
Giving Signs - Drills
Setting Up for Pitches
Stance
Framing - Drills
Blocking - Drills
Throwing Footwork - Drills
Fielding Bunts - Drills
Plays at the Plate
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Welcome to Rob Doss's Coaching Tee Ball Clinic. If you're a parent who's coaching Tee Ball
for the first time, Rob has some great tips and answers to keep you from going insane!
Tee Ball Faq
Q: Although my
son's still tee ball age, I think he's ready to step up an age group and play machine pitch ball with the older kids.
What do you think?
Q: I'm having a lot of problems getting my players to pay attention to me.
HELP!
Q: I need to learn some fun drills for my players to get them interested in the game.
Can you help?
Q: I've had a problem with a parent all season long who think his child should be a starter. I'm giving
it my best shot and only have so much room on the field for starting players.
What do you suggest?
Q: We have an umpiring crew that seems to forget its responsibilities. Quite often, they'll call a play
in favor of the team that's behind or for the player who never makes a play but finally nearly makes one (but not quite).
What do you do?
Tee Ball Tips
Tips for Tee Ball Coaches
More Tips for Tee Ball Coaches
About Rob Doss
Rob managed and coached a tee ball team for three years in one of the premier tee ball programs in the country with
the Youth Association of Northeast Pensacola (NEP) in Pensacola, Florida, capping his tenure as a coach of the Tee Ball Baseball
World Series Champions. (The team also won the tournament Sportsmanship Award that year.) He has also coached in the 9-10
year old age group, is the past-NEP President, and served as the Florida Dizzy Dean Vice President.
His book, "How
To Coach Tee Ball Without Going INSANE" has been a popular internet selection since 1997 and can be found on the Bullhorn Media Group web site and on the Amazon.com web site. |
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