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Baseball Velocity Training Program Reviews: Paul Reddick VIP Baseball 90 MPH Club vs. 3X Extreme Pitching Velocity Program

May 11th, 2017Ryan Basham10 Comments

Paul Reddick VIP Baseball 90 MPH Club, 3X Extreme Pitching Velocity Program, Brent Pourciau review

REVIEW: Paul Reddick VIP Baseball 90 MPH Club vs. 3X Extreme Pitching Velocity Program There is a trend in all levels of baseball toward an increased emphasis on pitching velocity. Pitching experts, coaches, and scouts may disagree on whether the increased emphasis is good for the future of the game, but the fact remains that how hard a pitcher throws is the primary factor used in evaluating them from the high school level, all the way up to the Major League level. Like any other subject, you can find loads of information on how to throw the baseball harder on the …

12 Perfect Gifts for Baseball Moms

May 4th, 2017Ryan Basham4 Comments

Don’t buy your baseball mom another cheesy mug or picture frame. These gifts for baseball moms include practical and stylish offerings that are sure to put a smile on her face. We’ve done the homework and found items with great reviews. Oh…and by the way…all these items ship quickly for the procrastinators out there! Practical gifts for weekends at the ball field Versatile Canvas Sling Bag / Travel Backpack This bag is perfect for a weekend travel tournament. Mom can store everything she needs in here and wear it how she wants. It can be worn as a …

What is a Baseball Made of?

April 26th, 2017Ryan Basham2 Comments

Overview of Major League standards for baseballs: Must be a sphere Must weigh between 5.00 and 5.25 ounces. Must measure between 9.00 and 9.25 inches in circumference. What is a baseball made of? Let’s start at the center of the ball and work our way out. The core of a professional baseball is called “the pill.” The pill is a small round object, smaller than a golf ball, that has a rubber outer casing and a cork center. Around the core, are several layers of tightly wrapped yarn and twine. Each layer of yarn and twine …

Knowing when to bunt the baseball…and when NOT to

April 20th, 2017Ryan Basham6 Comments

The bunt can be a great weapon. But how do you know when to bunt the baseball? As coaches and players we have to look at it as a strategic decision of give and take, and risk vs. reward. I’ve witnessed teams at the youth levels, all the way up to the collegiate levels over-utilize the bunt. When doing so, they are effectively taking the bat out of their hitters’ hands, and taking away the possibility of a big hit at times when it is not necessary. On the other hand, I’ve also seen teams that hardly ever use …

12 Essential & Fun Baseball Drills for Beginners

April 14th, 2017Ryan Basham2 Comments

These 12 Essential & Fun Baseball Drills for Beginners are a MUST HAVE for every tee ball and Little League coach. Make these drills a regular part of your practice plans and routines, and your players FIELDING, THROWING and HITTING skills are sure to improve. These are also great drills for moms and dads to work with their kids at home. They’re SIMPLE and FUN, and your player will enjoy working on them with you. Beginner Fielding Drills Bean Bag or Frisbee Toss Purpose: This drill is to improve a player’s glove hand skills and help them get better at catching a …

Overcoming the Fear of Getting Hit by the Baseball

April 7th, 2017Ryan Basham6 Comments

The fear of getting hit by the baseball is one of the most difficult things to overcome for many beginners. It can be evident when they are hitting, fielding a ground ball or fly ball, or even just playing catch. In each case, using softer balls, like a safety ball or tennis ball is the first step in helping the player overcome the fear. When Playing Catch You will see many beginners and young players who move their body away from the ball as it comes to …

Hitting Performance Lab: The Internet’s Best Baseball Hitting System for Youth Players

March 23rd, 2017Ryan Basham0 Comments

REVIEWS: Joey Myers, Hitting Performance Lab and the Catapult Loading System I’ve followed Joey Myers’ work for a while now, and honestly, I read more of his material on a weekly basis than I do from any other baseball hitting source online. As a hitting instructor for kids of all ages, I’m able to experiment with the Hitting Performance Lab principles on a daily basis, and I can tell you with 100% certainty…THEY WORK! Since I began following HPL, there has been a noticeable difference in the results I am getting with my hitters. I’m seeing consistent improvements within …

What is the World Baseball Classic? It’s Baseball’s March Madness – 6 Reasons You NEED to Watch It

March 16th, 2017Ryan Basham0 Comments

What is the World Baseball Classic? Here’s a quick rundown: In 2005 the International Olympic Committee decided to remove baseball from the Olympic Games. In response to the removal, later that year Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association, and other professional leagues from around the globe pitched the World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournament format to the International Baseball Federation (now known as the World Baseball Softball Federation). The tournament consists of the best players from each respective country and territory competing in a global, modified double-elimination tournament. With the championship round being a single elimination …

Baseball Position Numbers Explained

March 14th, 2017Ryan Basham6 Comments

Baseball position numbers are used primarily for scoring in a score book or for use on lineup cards. If you are relatively new to the game of baseball, you may be confused when you hear someone call the defensive positions by numbers. For example, you’ll often hear a play-by-play announcer say, “It goes down as a 1, 3 put out,” (ball went to pitcher and he throws to the first baseman for an out). Or you’ll hear, “That’s a 6-4-3 double play,” (ball went shortstop, then to second baseman, then to first baseman and resulted in 2 outs). Now …

What You Need to Know About Taking Private Baseball Hitting Lessons

March 10th, 2017Ryan Basham8 Comments

Private baseball hitting lessons, like other forms of private coaching, are becoming increasingly popular among athletes of all ages. There is a strong need for quality individual instruction in baseball today. The current trend is for teams to play more games and practice less. This does not bode well for learning and developing a skill as specialized as hitting. A great private instructor can make a huge positive impact on a kid’s impression of baseball, and on their future in the game. A bad private instructor…well see the video below from Domingo Ayala. As funny as the video is, it’s also sadly …