The mental game in baseball is just as important as the physical game. Players need to be dedicated to their craft in order to be successful. The mental game can help players overcome obstacles and perform at their best when it matters most. By being dedicated to the mental game, players can put themselves in a position to succeed both on and off the field. The Mental Game: What Separates the Best From the Rest in Baseball When it comes to baseball, the best players know that it’s not all about physical skills. Sure, motor skills are important, but the mental game is what really separates the ..read more

What is the Mercy Rule in a Baseball Game? The objective of the game baseball is to score more runs than the opposing team. At the professional level or college level, a baseball game is over when one team has scored more runs than the other and nine innings have been played – or 8 1/2 innings when the home team has scored more runs than the visiting team. There are a few differences in youth baseball games including the mercy rule. There are games where one team has scored a lot more runs than the other team and the mercy rule may become a factor. The game can be ended early and the team with ..read more

Travel sports have expanded across all organized sports. It is not uncommon for young athletes to play multiple travel sports growing up. Youth travel baseball can be quite different from high school travel baseball. There are youth travel leagues for baseball… Contrary to what some organizations promise, playing travel baseball will not guarantee your player a college baseball scholarship let alone a professional baseball career. It doesn’t even guarantee they will make their high school varsity baseball team.  And if a player is truly talented, college baseball scouts will find that pla ..read more

Three Week Resistance Band Workout for Baseball Players Week One “All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.” Day 1 Week 1 Chest & Arms • Resistant Band Push-Ups ◦ 1 Set of as many as you can do • Band Chest Press ◦ 3 Sets of 12 Reps • Band Chest Fly ◦ 4 sets of 10 Reps • Concentration Curl ◦ 2 Sets of 15 Reps • Overhead Triceps Extension ◦ 4 Sets of 10 Reps Day 2 Week 1 Legs & Shoulders • Front Squat ◦ 15 Reps ◦ 12 Reps ◦ 10 Reps ◦ 10 Reps • Lateral Band Walk ◦ 3 Sets of 10 Reps • Leg Extension ◦ 2 Sets of 12 Reps • Overhead Press ◦ 3 Sets of 8 • Lateral Raise ◦ 2 Sets of 10 R ..read more

Registration. Divide responsibilities among all families. Can get in at 6pm Friday. You drive in and drop gear and drive out. Bring all Dragon clothes etc. represent at practice nights etc. Cheap flip flops for shower only. No lunch Saturday Uniform line moves really slow. Go early or late. Try uniforms on Friday night. Exchange Sat first thing. Bring heavy duty lock for team equipment. Keep cleats in there too because they smell. Just need one 3×6 banner to walk and display. Nowhere to hang on dugouts. Bring hooks for bunk beds. Something warm to sleep in. Bring hangers and camp chair. Play p ..read more

It has often been said that hitting a baseball is one of the toughest things to do in sports. Trying to hit a round ball with a round bat makes it definitely hard, and the more the player advances to different levels, the tougher it gets. As pitchers begin throwing the ball harder and learn different pitches, such as curveballs and off-speed pitches, the more a hitter has to enhance their skills as well. At an early age, players are taught the basic fundamentals of hitting, and those are things they should try to remember for as long as they play the game. As they advance, coaches will introdu ..read more

There a lot of rules in baseball and it’s safe to say that even coaches may not know all of them. I mean, isn’t that for the umpires to know and enforce? Well, the answer is no. In fact, coaches should have a good understanding of as many of the most important rules as possible so that in a game situation they know the right call. And it shouldn’t be just the coaches. Among their many other duties, a good coach should be sharing information regarding the rules to their players. The primary reason is that the player and the team are affected by the rules of the game. There are many circumstance ..read more

Clear assignments for assistant coaches can help make sure all aspects of the game are managed and supervised allowing the head coach to manage the team. Bench Coach Pregame Check starting Pitcher/Catcher Give starting pitcher and catcher time to warmup – depends on home or away Warm up infielders During Game Defense In – Check next inning and grab ball Announce first three hitters Help track defensive plays Primary Assistant Pregame Run pregame hitting or fielding During Game Coach first or third Call out number of outs and defensive alignment Position Infielders See: Infield Defensive S ..read more

Back to back flips – barehand Goalie Drill – with glove Foot down and throw Outfielder Drop Back, Glove Side Spin & Throw   Three Ball Zig Zag Drill Two Bat Grounder Drill Also can be done with extension cord Timing Hop Single Rotation Forehand Backhand Short Hop Popup Drill Neutral Rapid Fire Drill Rapid Fire Drill   ..read more

How to Run a Catching Camp for Catchers 88-8-4 Do receiving/stance & transfer, blocking each camp, work in tags, throws Stances, Receiving Drills, Blocking Drills, Transfer Drills,Tagging Drills Power V Throw, Four Seam Grip Tags Receiving Receiving off wall Walk Up Walk Back Receiving BB Drill Sitting Receiving RHP Slider Receiving Drill Also do start up, throw low. Catcher Partner Drill Receiving Underhand Fake Ball in Hand Use Tennis Ball Table Top Receiving Drill Just do part where hand starts on plate Rapid Fire Receiving Drill Get closer to receiver with each throw. Three An ..read more