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Art of the Catch
Fielding a ground ball is something often taken for granted when watching a college or professional game. The truth, however, is that it requires many years of practice to perfect the mechanics of fielding a ground ball.
Confidence
Confidence is an important aspect of the game of baseball. Since the game has such a high failure rate, you have to be mentally strong to be successful. This brings up some questions. How do you become mentally strong? How do you become confident? How do you gain confidence?
The Relationship of Coaches & Players
There is a special relationship between coaches and players that goes beyond baseball, which plays a part in the game.
Hitting in Favorable Counts
The majority of players can improve their hitting by taking their at-bats when the count is in their favor. There are certain counts that are more advantageous for hitters than others.
Executing A Hit and Run Play
Baseball players can advance their game by using the hit-and-run play, which benefits both the batter and the runner. As a hitter, it is your responsibility to ensure that you make contact with the ball, unless the pitch is intentionally sent low to the ground. The batter's primary objective should be to hit a ground ball to the opposite field,
Pitchers Guide to In Season Throwing Programs
Pitchers not following an in season throwing program is a common worry. We recently explained how to undertake a throwing program for the off season and how to prepare for the new season. If you've improved arm strength and endurance in the offseason, a well-executed in season throwing regimen will keep your arm healthy.
How To Hold Runners On Base
Learning how to hold runners on base is an essential component of the game for pitchers, since they do not want to allow runners to advance to free bases. The fact that their back is turned to the runner makes this task more difficult, in my opinion, for right-handed throwers. This disadvantage can be overcome. The ability of a pitcher to successfully detain runners can be achieved in a variety of ways.
How to Perfect a Backhand Throw
Learning how to perfect a backhand throw is challenging. Most young players are taught to get in front of the ball no matter where the ball is hit. When the fielder tries to get in front of a ball that Is hit to his right he cannot control his body to throw the ball back to first base.