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Emotional Youth Athletes: Reset, Reflect and Refocus

By |2021-05-24T12:28:38-06:00August 12th, 2015|BASEBALL MENTALITY, HITTING A BASEBALL|

One of the more difficult challenges for coaches and parents is helping emotional youth athletes recover after a mistake. Use "Reflect, Reset and Refocus."

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How to Throw a Slider by Garrett Richards [video]

By |2021-05-24T12:28:40-06:00July 9th, 2015|BASEBALL MENTALITY, HITTING A BASEBALL|

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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Swing Path and Hip Rotation

By |2021-05-24T12:28:42-06:00June 25th, 2015|BASEBALL MENTALITY, HITTING A BASEBALL|

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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Beware of the danger zone when playing 3rd base [video]

By |2021-05-24T12:28:42-06:00June 22nd, 2015|BASEBALL MENTALITY, HITTING A BASEBALL|

Minnesota Twins infielder Doug Bernier shares a pro tip for playing third base, a critical mistake that all 3rd basemen should know to avoid. This one minute video tip could make you a dramatically better third baseman.  Do you make this common mistake? Video Transcript:  Playing 3rd base, Beware the danger zone  Hey guys, Doug Bernier [...]

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Historical Hitter June 16, 1892: Hugh Duffy

By |2021-05-24T12:28:42-06:00June 20th, 2015|BASEBALL MENTALITY, HITTING A BASEBALL|

The Batter of Yesterday was Hall of Famer Hugh Duffy, Sir Hugh Duffy as the Royal Rooters knew him. In 1892 Duffy batted second for the Beaneaters, and statistics show he hit a legitimate .301/ .364/ .410 with an OPS+ of 124;  a worthy average.  Yet, 1892 was the last year of the shorter mound ...

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