CELEBRATION AS A CLICHÉ

Let’s put this article under the heading of Dugout Demeanor. It’s another one of those ‘little things that I feel add up to success on and off the baseball field.…

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The Role of The Pitching Coach

This is our view of the role of a pitching coach. The team with a knowledgeable and competent pitching coach will be able to compete in any game they play.…

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Warm-up between Innings

OK your team has just taken the field for their defensive half of the inning. How do they use that time? Do they walk onto the field or do they…

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The Winning Hitter

To be successful, a hitter must always be aggressive in his approach. (Coaches should help instill this in all their hitters.) A young hitter learns to hit by swinging the…

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Become a Student of Baseball Game

You’ve heard us make that statement over the years. What does it mean? We’ve said if you're going to coach baseball become a student rather than a fan. Put aside…

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THE MENTALITY OF THE SACRIFICE BUNT

From Little League to the Major Leagues all championship teams bunt and bunt well. The sacrifice bunt is a great weapon in certain situations and when called upon every player…

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How To Be A Good Situational Hitter?

A team that can execute sound, intelligent situational hitting will be a successful team. They move runners into scoring positions and drive them in. To be a good situational hitting…

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