tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22059320774549734952024-02-07T01:10:46.370-08:00Baseball Parents Guide To Helping a Player Improve BlogThe Baseball Parent Guide Blog provides free youth baseball training drills and tips for helping young players succeed in youth baseball. Frequent post cover all topics related to baseball mechanics and fundamentals including how to hit a baseball and how to throw a baseball.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger472125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-25146954964097105372013-08-16T04:57:00.000-07:002013-08-16T04:57:30.356-07:003 Things You Must Avoid When Hitting - Baseball Hitting Secrets Exposed!Baseball Hitting Tips
By Guest Author: Justin Willman
In this article, I am going to be talking to you about the 3 most common things hitters do wrong and the 3 things you must avoid when hitting. If you avoid these things, you are definitely on your way to becoming a great hitter and smashing all your baseball hopes, dreams, and goals!
Alright, so the first thing in hitting that you Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-71203172038566479072013-08-14T04:36:00.000-07:002013-08-14T04:36:23.740-07:00The Secret to Helping Your Kid Be a Better Baseball Hitter in Little League or High School BaseballHelping Your Kid Be a Better Baseball Player
By Franklin Watts
Is your kid in Little League or high school baseball? Is he or she hitting the baseball as good as you want them to? Does it drive you crazy when you know they could be doing better up at bat, but you don't know how to show them how to hit the ball better? Do you want to know how to teach them how to connect with the baseball moreUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-3334468787449001562013-08-06T05:51:00.000-07:002013-08-06T05:51:41.021-07:00Baseball Parent Guide: One Player, One Season, Three Teams - How Much Baseball Is Enough?By Guest Author:Dr. Warren Bruhl
Youth baseball is a pastime shared by millions. In virtually every town in America on a summer evening, a baseball game is probably played. Perhaps, 10,000 or more games may be played even simultaneously and the outcomes while important to the participants ultimately have little significance in world affairs. Still, many young people and their parents devote Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-81269782481574555302013-08-04T15:05:00.000-07:002013-08-04T15:05:35.570-07:00Baseball Pitching Grips: Throwing a Splitter
Learning Baseball Pitching Grips: The Splitter
By Guest Author: Dan Gazaway
Yesterday I was approached by a gentlemen at a Baseball facility in Utah. He asked me to enlighten him a bit about the splitter and if his son should be throwing it or not. His son is not in high school yet and he is concerned about his son throwing the splitter because he has heard that it can cause damage to hisUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-19157977297710865712013-07-30T13:30:00.000-07:002013-07-30T13:30:14.390-07:00Baseball Parent Guide: Discussion: Mike Matheny Letter to Parents of Youth BaseballLetter to Parents of Youth Baseball
By Guest Author: Robert Thomas Brown
Mike is a man of strong character and is sharing his strong ethics with the players that he is coaching. I agree with about 80% of what he has stated in the letter to parents. I will give my opinion on a couple of issues that I think Mike might understand.
When I was in the dirt with my players, I had very few Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-23642726878970513512013-07-26T08:22:00.001-07:002013-07-26T08:22:48.004-07:00Baseball Parent Guide: Baseball Fielding Tips - Very Common Throwing Problems and How You Can Fix Them!Baseball Tips - Correcting Common Throwing Problems
By Larry Cicchiello
Here is a list of some common throwing problems, why they are happening and some baseball fielding tips that should solve these problems:
Throws Are Overthrown and Sailing High:
There is a very good chance that you are not raising your throwing elbow to shoulder height. I've witnessed this hundreds of times over the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-23915027138774345012013-07-23T06:03:00.000-07:002013-07-23T06:03:15.750-07:00A Simple Baseball Tip to Improve Youth Pitching VelocityHow to Improve Youth Baseball Pitching Velocity
By Guest Author: Jake Paul Johnson
Little league and youth baseball in general is an interesting phase of a child's experience. Some kids are naturals, and they adapt to the sport of baseball very quickly. Others may take a little bit longer to develop, and this is not a bad thing.
This article is going to revolve around a tip that can andUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-62957302643593659182013-07-15T09:43:00.000-07:002013-07-15T09:43:54.607-07:00Finding a Good Private Baseball InstructorMuch like if you want to raise your grade at a class in school it is a very good idea to get a private tutor, if you are looking to supercharge your baseball workouts, getting a private trainer may be one of the best steps you can take. I'm not going to lie...hiring a private baseball instructor isn't cheap so you ought to be sure to do your research before hiring anyone to protect your Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-79722904906873438232013-07-10T14:04:00.001-07:002013-07-10T14:47:38.369-07:00Baseball Parent Guide Article: The Top Key To Becoming A Promising High School Baseball Prospect
The Top Key To Becoming A Promising High School Baseball Prospect
By Guest Author: Michael J
If you talk to any high school baseball coach that has been a coach for any real amount of time they have seen and experienced enough to be able to make some good observations. This comes after seeing potential baseball players of every ability, shape and size. A general consensus among coaches withUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-33890103657735414142013-07-08T05:01:00.000-07:002013-07-08T05:01:59.500-07:00Youth Baseball: The Secret To Hitting
Baseball swing training video. The Secret To Hitting revealed! Find out what all the best hitters in baseball have done for decades.
The SECRET to reaching your full hitting potential.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-14511652964285187142013-07-07T12:08:00.000-07:002013-07-07T12:08:23.762-07:00How to Choose the Right Pitching MachineHow to Choose the Right Pitching Machine
By Kim R Caldwell
Choosing the right pitching machine comes down to a few different factors. The first question you have to ask yourself when choosing a new machine is whether it is going to be used in the backyard or for commercial use. Someone who is buying one for their backyard is going to choose a much different type of machine then a coach who Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-37728774044743117582013-07-03T15:55:00.001-07:002013-07-03T15:55:49.840-07:00Baseball Hitting Drills To Help Kids - Baseball Bat Twist Drill
http://acbaseballtraining.com - This video shows you how to fix some common mistakes that most kids make while practicing hitting. Visit http://acbaseballtraining.com for more Free video lessons.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-88457271625480110122011-12-13T07:09:00.000-08:002011-12-13T07:12:10.827-08:00Baseball Coaching Tips - Mind Games Between the Pitcher and Hitter!Baseball Coaching Tips - Mind Games Between the Pitcher and Hitter!By guest author: Larry Cicchiello As you advance to older levels of play, you will find that many baseball hitters will play certain mind games with the pitcher and pitchers will do the same with hitters. Personally, I would NOT recommend getting involved in any mind games until the high school level of play or higher whether you Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-62155838486043783972011-11-21T10:24:00.000-08:002011-11-21T10:28:13.521-08:00Learn How to Play Baseball While Playing FootballLearn How to Play Baseball While Playing FootballBy guest author: Dr. Chris Yeager Let's discuss some of the best movements (call them drills if you prefer) to help players ingrain a back-arm loading pattern for baseball while playing football. The back arm-loading pattern applies to throwing a football, throwing a baseball and hitting a baseball. It's a universal loading pattern for football andUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-13573254901278466882011-11-07T13:04:00.000-08:002011-11-07T13:07:48.788-08:00Baseball Pitching Guide for YouthsBaseball Pitching Guide for YouthsBy guest author: Jake Wyatt In order to be a good baseball pitcher, you must practice pitching baseballs regularly, even during off-season. You can't expect to take four or more months off then get on a team in the spring and start pitching well. The greatest baseball pitchers practice over and over, perfecting their techniques. Your coach can tell you the best Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-83444720205715369452011-11-02T08:49:00.000-07:002011-11-02T08:52:52.425-07:00Tips To Improve Your Baseball SkillsTips To Improve Your Baseball SkillsBy guest author: Harold Meidinger As an athlete, there is always a room for improvement. A dedicated baseball player will always continue to seek for skill improvement and development everywhere just to become a better player. There are several factors that could affect your capacity to play such as the trainings and programs you've been attending, physical Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-12065936953848672272011-10-27T09:19:00.000-07:002011-10-27T09:23:33.998-07:00Pitching Drills for young baseball playersPitching Drills for young baseball players Uploaded by TheStudentAthlete Jeff Grybish, Buffalo Grove, IL HIgh School head coach demonstrates effective pitching drills for training young pitchers, emphasizing strength, balance and focus. Grybish presented his expertise as part ot The Student Athlete Foundation's coaching clinic delivered to local volunteer youth coaches at no cost as part of TSAF"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-88943852713948290612011-10-14T08:54:00.000-07:002011-10-14T08:57:26.929-07:00Baseball Pitching Guide for YouthsBaseball Pitching Guide for YouthsBy guest author: Jake Wyatt In order to be a good baseball pitcher, you must practice pitching baseballs regularly, even during off-season. You can't expect to take four or more months off then get on a team in the spring and start pitching well. The greatest baseball pitchers practice over and over, perfecting their techniques. Your coach can tell you the best Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-37793278733792039702011-10-10T12:33:00.000-07:002011-10-10T12:38:02.862-07:00How To Run A Youth Baseball All Star TeamHow To Run A Youth Baseball All Star TeamBy guest author: Marty Schupak You've just completed an exhausting 20-25 game schedule complete with a few rain make-up games at inopportune times. The season had everything including controversies among other teams, your own parents, league board members, and other headaches. Your reward for coping with all of this, and leading your team to the league Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-57718327324475240092011-10-04T09:02:00.000-07:002011-10-04T09:08:21.980-07:00Coaching Youth Baseball - Tips to Be Successful Without Alienating ParentsCoaching Youth Baseball - Tips to Be Successful Without Alienating ParentsBy guest author: J Michael Wright Every parent wants their child to be successful in sports. Youth baseball is normally the first sport in which a child participates. After all, baseball is "America's Game". Youth baseball presents a unique challenge to those that choose to coach. In addition to the task of teaching young Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-9855686177478062452011-09-26T08:32:00.000-07:002011-09-26T08:35:12.288-07:00Coaching Youth Baseball - The Mental GameCoaching Youth Baseball - The Mental GameBy guest author: Jake Wyatt In youth baseball training, often the coach is just trying to make sure the players are able to hit and catch the baseball. Basic skills are taught first. As kids get older and are more serious, coaches, parents and players need to work specifically on the mental aspect of the game during baseball training. Kids need more than Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-73566049092235096902011-09-23T08:37:00.000-07:002011-09-23T08:39:54.016-07:00Baseball Coaching Tips - Some Are Simply Not TrueBaseball Coaching Tips - Some Are Simply Not TrueBy guest author: Larry Cicchiello Here is a list of 7 baseball coaching tips or beliefs that are overused and were either wrong from the start or have become totally obsolete:Come on Johnny, get your elbow up. The reference is to the height of the back elbow when hitting. You will very often hear this hollered to a young player by a coach, manager Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-25041104290729918412011-09-22T12:35:00.000-07:002011-09-22T12:38:42.997-07:00Youth Baseball Coaching Drill For Timid HittersYouth Baseball Coaching Drill For Timid HittersBy guest author: Chip Lemin I'm sure most of you have worked with batters who constantly bail out of the batters box no matter what. It seems that this player will begin his bail out before he even really knows where the pitch is going. Here is a drill to try that may have some impact; I'm not saying it is a cure for this problem. It will get the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-69014094413822992732011-09-19T08:51:00.000-07:002011-09-19T08:55:22.605-07:00How to Throw Strikes - Great Drill For Youth Baseball PitchersHow to Throw Strikes - Great Drill For Youth Baseball PitchersBy guest author: Jack Perconte If anyone could discover a guaranteed method of teaching youth baseball pitchers how to throw strikes, they would strike it rich. Obviously, youth baseball games would go a lot smoother if kids threw more strikes. More innings could be played in the allotted time span and umpires would be able to keep Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205932077454973495.post-20704844998475720642011-09-16T11:11:00.000-07:002011-09-16T11:14:34.168-07:00Top 3 Baseball Catcher DrillsTop 3 Baseball Catcher DrillsBy guest author: Dustin Peek Being a catcher in the game of baseball is one of the toughest jobs you can have on the baseball field. You need to have quick hands, quick feet, a strong arm, and good leadership skills to be successful. Many drills have been developed over the years to help develop these essential catcher skills. Continue reading to discover the top 3 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0