Fielding for Pitchers: The Glove Only Flip
This baseball fielding drill is known as the Glove Shuffle, or the bare hand scoop. It is used when you need to charge the ball and throw to home plate for a force out, and sometimes for a tag. It doesn’t happen often, but it’s a great skill for all pitchers to learn for those [...]
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Baseball Fielding: Fielding Down 1st and 3rd Base Lines
In this baseball fielding drill, we’re going to work on fielding the ball down the third base and first base lines. The ball is going to be considered “non-moving”, and we’re going to work on using the bare hand. It’s very important to practice fielding in this method from both the first and third base [...]
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How to Throw a Slider by Garrett Richards [video]
Major League pitcher Garrett Richards shares 4 tips for how to throw a slider. Typically we publish our own original content here on PBI. However, from time to time we like partner up with friends who share the vision to make awesome baseball instruction available to everyone. This video is shared courtesy of ProTips4U, where you [...]
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Pitcher Fielding: Two Handed Fielding for Ground Balls
In this pitcher fielding drill, you practice simulating a throw off the mound, setting up the body in the proper position to be able to come off and field the ground ball with two hands, and then being able to properly set the feet up. The emphasis is on catching the ball and getting the [...]
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Baseball Fielding: Catching Technique for Outfielders
There is a recommended baseball fielding technique for outfielders to use when receiving the ball, in order to achieve maximum success in the field. In today’s article, we break down the basic mechanics your fielders need to understand and implement in every practice or game. When the outfielder receives the ball, it’s important for the [...]
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Swing Path and Hip Rotation
Bat Path Every time I work with a new hitter, I ask “How would you describe your swing to me?” I like to get their thoughts and see if they match the actions of their swings. I can honestly say most kids say, “Swinging down to create backspin.” It’s really frustrating for me to watch ...
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