Sometimes the right words will put your team over the top. Here are over 200 motivational and inspirational quotations to increase your effectiveness and success. 136 pages, size 4.5" x 6". By Dave Altopp. CATEGORIES: COACHING, MENTAL GAME / LEVEL: ALL / TYPE: BOOK
An extensive collection of baseball signs and signals for every game situation. Covers offensive and defensive gestures and coaching signs that make up baseball's silent communication system. Some of the topics include the history, philosophy, and evolution of plays and signs -- even a guide to umpire signals. Lots of the details of sign systems that will help you as a coach get your message across.Author Stu Southworth is a former college ballplayer and high school and American Legion coach. He has compiled a lifetime winning percentage of 78% during his 31 years as a coach in California, Washington, and Oregon. 274 pages. By Stu Southworth. CATEGORIES: Coaching, Mental Game / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: Book
Bennett’s follow-up to "Pitching From the Ground Up." A comprehensive collection of drills to develop and enhance all basic skills essential to successful pitching. 136 pages. By Bob Bennett. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: Book
A comprehensive collection of drills for all positions that are proven game winners. Includes black and white photos and diagrams. 112 pages. By Ceccini and Walker. CATEGORY: Coaching / LEVEL: Intermediate / TYPE: Books
A complete and relevant review of all fundamentals and techniques needed to coach effective hitting. Also includes a hitting model that covers the mental aspects of hitting. 96 pages. By Jake Boss and Kevin Ziesman. CATEGORY: Hitting / LEVEL: Intermediate-Beginner / TYPE: Book
An invaluable youth baseball coaching guide for any coach or parent. Covers all basic skills, practices, even how to get cooperation from parents. Highly recommended for new coaches! Forward by veteran slugger Frank Thomas. 192 pages. By John Mayer & Steve Hayward. CATEGORY: Coaching / LEVEL: Beginner / TYPE: Book
When to run and when not to run? This book details 28 different baserunning plays to keep you ahead of the competition. Each play is diagrammed and discussed in detail. Every possible baserunning situation is shown on the Play Selector Chart. High Percentage Baserunning is an essential coaching tool! Author is a veteran coach and math professor who has calculated the odds for each of these 28 baserunning plays. 206 pages. By Stu Southworth. CATEGORY: Baserunning / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: Book
Quotes and insights from the famous and not-so-famous. Chapters covering Leadership, Guiding Principles, Pride, Communication, Motivation, Persistence, and Positive Attitude. Inspiring, witty, fun. Study these! 198 pages, size 7" x 10". By Bruce Brown. CATEGORIES: Coaching, Mental Game / LEVEL: All / TYPE: Book
For all ages. Diagrams show exactly how ideal mechanics are achieved, and plentiful photos of Big League pitchers demonstrate this information in action. Easy reading. Great visual guide. 76 pages. By Tom House and Paul Reddick. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Beginner / TYPE: Book
A humorous, informative and entertaining look at the colorful and unique language of the national pastime. Whether you’re a coach, player, umpire or fan, The Language of Baseball is a book you'll read through and then reference time and again. Perfect gift for the avid baseball fan of any age. 2002. 108 pages. CATEGORY: General Baseball Interest / LEVELS: All / TYPE: Book
Invaluable insights and effective techniques for every coach, parent of a pitcher, and pitchers themselves at all competitive levels. 223 pages. By Bob Bennett. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: Book
This inspiring and engaging book examines virtually every aspect of the world of baseball through a mother’s eyes. She provides first-time insight and problem identification, as well as “what-to-do” solutions to many factors that often cause frustration and failure at the ball park. Broad and comprehensive enough for moms with players at all levels with chapters on T-Ball to Travel Ball, High School, Recruiting and Scouting Process, Coping with Injuries and Nutrition. Helpful chapter on common pitfalls parents can find themselves in. Written naturally by a baseball mom, who wound up co-founding a company that develops training devices for pitchers. 2006. 183 pages. CATEGORY: Coaching & Parenting / LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate / TYPE: Book
They say catching is a fast-track to the majors; good catchers are always in demand. Whether playing youth, high school, or college ball, this will put you ahead of the others! This book and DVD combo includes selecting and using the proper equipment, selecting players for the position, developing the fundamental catching skills, proper practice habits, drills, and psychological factors and their implications for the catcher. This book is not about shortcuts. It is about coaches helping catchers develop the skills that promote consistency and accuracy. The fundamentals taught in this book require commitment and persistence. 101 pages, DVD: 56 minutes. By Bob Bennett. CATEGORY: Catching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPES: Book + DVD
A nice overview of rehearsing before a game, including warm-ups, batting practice, stretching and infield/outfield drills. Good way to ensure your team is prepped and ready to go at game time. Specific topics include:
* Game Responsibilities * Warm-up and Stretching * Sprinting * Batting Practice * Bullpen Observation * Situational Running * Away-game Rituals
Producer Larry Price is an associate scout with the Boston Red Sox and a head coach of a Boise, Id., high school team that has won 7 state championships in 10 years. 42 minutes.
Hitting Drills from A to Z features a comprehensive set of proven developmental drills that are designed to enhance the key components of sound hitting. In an easy-to-understand and “hands on” approach, the DVD shows how to properly perform each drill, including towel bat; power trigger; pro cut; seeing the ball; flat bat; inside pitch; strike zone; hit stick; lad bat; reverse grip; split hand; heavy ball; inside-outside; curveball flip; bottle cap; drop ball; mojo; and thunder stick. For ages 13 and up, competitive players. Author is a great teacher. 43 minutes. By Rod Delmonico. CATEGORY: Hitting / LEVEL: Intermediate / TYPE: DVD
Expert level hitting drills for serious and competitive youth, high school and college players. Give you a detailed overview of the absolutes of hitting. Broken down into 3 sections -- the stance, the stride, and the swing. Gives you some great drills to practice with. 54 minutes. By Rod Delmonico. CATEGORY: Hitting / LEVEL: Advanced / TYPE: DVD
Great info that should be taught in every high school and college program. Shows how to gain a "winning edge" by playing smarter on the basepaths. This DVD will tell you how and why aggressive baserunning is a key strategy toward a winning season. 61 minutes. By Rod Delmonico. CATEGORY: Baserunning / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: DVD
Detailed overview of key skills for superb infield play. A series of drills is included. 56 minutes. By Larry Simcox. CATEGORY: Fielding / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: DVD
This DVD showcases fundamentals and techniques for developing essential motor skills for baseball. The producer, John Graham, is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, of which he is a former board member. Topics covered include:
* Movement Preparation * Dynamic Warm-up * Assisted/Resisted Acceleration Training * Plyometric and Speed Training * Static Stretching
The DVD also offers a number of drills including Line, Cone and Agility Ladder drills. 38 minutes. CATEGORY: Training & Conditioning / LEVEL: Advanced / TYPE: DVD.
A detailed study of the factors involved in successful pitching. Each factor is broken down and explained in simple, easy-to-understand language. Many drills to review proper mechanics. Topics include importance of mechanics, signature factors, wind-up checklist, position on the rubber, developmental drills and delivery factors like front-arm action and follow-through. 76 minutes. By George Horton. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Beginner / TYPE: DVD
Comprehensive instruction on skills required to be a good catcher. In simple language, Coach George Horton of Cal State Fullerton breaks down the position step by step. Topics include what it takes to be a catcher -- both mentally and physicallly, basic fundamentals of the positon like sign stance, receiving stance, throwing stance and blocking. The DVD reviews tag plays, force plays, double plays, fielding bunts, popups and pickoffs. It's got it all. 69 minutes. By George Horton. CATEGORY: Catching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Beginner / TYPE: DVD
A compilation of drills to develop youth players. All positions included! Easy viewing! In simple to understand language, the DVD covers topics like pitching drills, fundamentals of fielding ground balls, first base play, middle infielder play, third base play, outfield play, fielding drills and coaching pointers. Great overview for the defensive side of the game. 55 minutes. By Dave Altopp. CATEGORIES: Pitching, Fielding / LEVEL: Beginner / TYPE: DVD
Step-by-step info on hitting skills, swing mechanics, bunting, more! Comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of sound hitting. Topics include basic hitting fundamentals, basic swing mechanics, bunting techniques, putting it all together and coaching pointers. 40 minutes. By Dave Altopp. CATEGORY: Hitting / LEVEL: Beginner / TYPE: DVD
Infield Play is a comprehensive overview of the basic fundamentals, techniques and skills involved in sound infield play. Topics covered include playing catch, getting jumps, assuming the proper field position, strategic positioning, pivoting, and fielding fly balls. Presented by George Horton, head baseball coach at Cal State Fullerton. 82 minutes. CATEGORY: Fielding / LEVEL: Intermediate-Beginner / TYPE: DVD
Full review of the proper mechanics required to become a great pitcher. Each phase of the pitching sequence is explained and demonstrated in a simple to understand manner. Topics include the downhill plane, pitching sequence, rocker step, balance position, hand separation, the glide and stride toward home plate, the power position, the pitch, follow-through, and pitching out of the stretch. 85 minutes. By Jerry Weinstein. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate / TYPE: DVD
This DVD features a series of 25 dry-run drills that are designed to develop the key factors in volved in each phase of sound pitching mechanics. Topics include push-off drill, stride-foot drill, balance-hop drill, leg-lift drill, arm-lift drill, chest drill, chin-up drill, eyes drill, heel-over drill, trajectory drill, rotation drill, pads-for-stride drill, target-catch drill and goal-post drill. For pitchers who want to take their game to the next level. 55 minutes. Bob Bennett. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: DVD
Great info that should be taught in every high school and college program. Shows how to gain a "winning edge" by playing smarter on the basepaths. This VHS will tell you how and why aggressive baserunning is a key strategy toward a winning season. 60 minutes. By Rod Delmonico. CATEGORY: Baserunning / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: VHS
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Detailed overview of key skills for superb infield play. A series of drills is included. 56 minutes. By Larry Simcox. CATEGORY: Fielding / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: VHS
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This video presents a detailed overview of the more than 50 defensive plays and signs that are an integral part of a coach's defensive plan. About 71 minutes. CATEGORY: Baserunning / LEVEL: Intermediate / TYPE: VHS
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They say catching is a fast-track to the majors; good catchers are always in demand. Whether playing youth, high school, or college ball, this will put you ahead of the others! This book and VHS combo includes selecting and using the proper equipment, selecting players for the position, developing the fundamental catching skills, proper practice habits, drills, and psychological factors and their implications for the catcher. This book is not about shortcuts. It is about coaches helping catchers develop the skills that promote consistency and accuracy. The fundamentals taught in this book require commitment and persistence. 101 pages, VHS: 57 minutes. By Bob Bennett. CATEGORY: Catching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPES: Book + VHS
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Infield Play is a comprehensive overview of the basic fundamentals, techniques and skills involved in sound infield play. Topics covered include playing catch, getting jumps, assuming the proper field position, strategic positioning, pivoting, and fielding fly balls. Presented by George Horton, head baseball coach at Cal State Fullerton. 82 minutes. CATEGORY: Fielding / LEVEL: Intermediate-Beginner / TYPE: VHS
This video presents a great overview of how to practice various defensive situations involving the pitcher and the other defensive positions. It emphasizes the value of proper communications and the need for covering and backing up bases. CATEGORY: Coaching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Beginner / TYPE: VHS
Topics include: * Pitcher covering first base * Pitching-infielder communication * Bunt defense and communication * Pick-offs and backing up third base * Communication and covering home plate
This video presents a thorough overview of the 28 possible plays of baseball offense. The video features an on-the-field demonstration of each play. About 39 minutes. By Stu Southworth and Tim Onofrei.
Topics covered include: * Steal plays -- before, on, and after the pitch * The 11 types of bunts * When to employ each type of bunt *The 9 types of delayed steals *Hit-and-run possibilities * fake bunts (with steals and slash hits)
Step-by-step info on hitting skills, swing mechanics, bunting, more! Comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of sound hitting. Topics include basic hitting fundamentals, basic swing mechanics, bunting techniques, putting it all together and coaching pointers. 40 minutes. By Dave Altopp. CATEGORY: Hitting / LEVEL: Beginner / TYPE: VHS
A compilation of drills to develop youth players. All positions included! Easy viewing! In simple to understand language, the DVD covers topics like pitching drills, fundamentals of fielding ground balls, first base play, middle infielder play, third base play, outfield play, fielding drills and coaching pointers. Great overview for the defensive side of the game. 55 minutes. By Dave Altopp. CATEGORIES: Pitching, Fielding / LEVEL: Beginner / TYPE: VHS
Invaluable insights and effective techniques for every coach, parent of a pitcher, and pitchers themselves at all competitive levels. 58 minutes. By Bob Bennett. CATEGORY: Pitching / LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced / TYPE: VHS
How Bats are Made Choosing the Right Bat 'Little League Elbow' - Prevention and Cure Tommy Lasorda Interview "When I Was a Kid": Rookie of the Year Todd Hollandsworth 10 Year Old AAU National Championship Pitching Tips Baseball Safety Study Parents: Do You Push Your Kid Too Hard? Card Collecting Test: Louisville Slugger TPX C405
Bunting: 10 Tips to Bunt Like a Pro! "When I Was a Kid": Ken Caminiti Avoiding Common Ankle Injuries Hitting Off the Tee Correctly Playing First Base Little League in Saudi Arabia Product Test: Easton Redline C-Core
Baseball Equipment Buyers Guide How to Choose a New Glove Plus Break-in Tips How to Hit With Power "When I Was a Kid": Cal Ripken Jr. One-Handed Pitcher Safety: Head Injuries Hot Sox! 10 Year Old Traveling Team Coaches: 7 Tips for Problem Players Baserunning
Off-Season Pitching Program The Blast Hitting System "When I Was a Kid": Darin Erstad Weight Training for High School-Age Players Fielding Footwork for Ages 5-8 Hitting the Low Pitch Staying Closed; Hit Hard! Collecting Record Breaker's Cards Product Test: DeMarini 'Double Barrel' Bat
Holiday Gift Buyers Guide '98 League Championships Little League World Series "When I Was a Kid": Matt Williams How's Your Baseball Vision? Tidewater Drillers Club Teams Correct Way to Field Grounders Hitting the High Pitch Backing Up Plays
We Test the New High School Bats - Which is Best? Holiday Gift Buyers Guide "When I Was a Kid": Chicago's Kerry Wood One Player's Journey From Little League to the College World Series All 2000 Youth League Championships A High School Pitcher Learns How Its Done in The Pros Rating the Energy Drinks Playing First Base
Tips for Tryouts: How to Do Your Best! "When I Was a Kid": Scott Rolen Hand Strength: Why You Need It, How You Get It! Middle Infielders' Setup Garner Pirates Win Three 13U Championships in 2000 Busting Out of a Batting Slump Collectors: Card Condition & Value Tested: Wilson EZ Catch Glove
5 Rules of Perfect Pitching The True Story of Wee Willie Keeler "When I Was a Kid": Eric Karros Collecting Autographed Cards Building Explosive Power! Hit the Dirt Safely! - How to Slide 2001 new Equipment Buyers Guide Manhattan Wildcats Youth Club Team Creatine: Yes or No? Product Test: Zooka Pitching Machine
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What the Scouts Look For: Pitchers How to Overcome Fear of the Ball "When I Was a Kid": Jason Kendall Pitchers: Importance of Great Mechanics Building Your Core Power Super Series Baseball of America Inside-out Hitting Baserunning Product Test: MetalWood Bats
Pitchers: How to Field Your Position "When I Was a Kid": Tino Martinez How's Your Baseball Attitude? Take our Test! Speed Training - Faster Means More Hits, More Plays! PONY Baseball Celebrates 50 Years! Three Consecutive AAU Championships For These Kids! Hitting Training With the Tee Product Test: Akadema Reptilian Glove
5 Hitting Secrets! Plus Break-in Tips The Number One Mistake in Pitching "When I Was a Kid": Craig Biggio How to Take Great Baseball Action Photos! Pro Bullpen Warmup A Young Man's Lesson in Humility How Do You Track Fly Balls? Coaches: When to pull your pitcher Collecting Autographs at the Ballpark Tested: Bushnell Speedster Speed Gun
5 Hitting Secrets! The Power Bat Drill Youth Baseball to High School: Can You Make the Cut? "When I Was a Kid": Jeff Kent Pre-game Snacks that Improve Performance Gold Glove Outfield Tips Focus: The Key to Winning! Should Your Kid be a Catcher? Collecting Cereal Boxes Zing Bat tested
One of the Nation's Most Winning Youth Teams Reveals Secret for Success Baseball Slang 101 "When I Was a Kid": Rookie of the Year Paul Lo Duca Pitcher's Special Warmup can Add Pitches to Your Game! Using the Batting Tee to become Terrific! Want a College Scholarship? How to Get Recruited Collecting Future Hall of Famers Fielding Tips
Holiday Gift Guide Edition World Series Recaps for Little League, Pony, and Cal Ripken Baseball Paintin' the Black: Learning How to Pitch to Corners Hitting Workout for the Off-season "When I Was a Kid": Shannon Stewart Ten Rules To Follow When Dealing With Umpires Adopting a Bunting Style Bobblehead Mania! Parents: Raising a Good Sport
Baseball Brain Teasers & Fun Stories A Story About Leaving Little League "When I Was a Kid": Mark Mulder Pre-Season Workout For Catchers Interview with Former Top 100 H.S. Prospect, Sam Fuld Wiffleball Field Earns Money for Jimmy Fund Wooden Training Gloves
Baseball Equipment Buyer's Guide Cooperstown Dream Team Welcome Letter from Coach to Parents "When I Was a Kid": Gabe Kapler Six Steps To a Sweet Swing Coaching Your Son Correct Way to Field Grounders
Pitch Like a Pro: Discovering the Arm Circle Agility Drills for Position Players The Most Fun MLB Ballparks "When I Was a Kid": Adam Kennedy Avoiding Elbow Injuries Parents: Teachable Moments
Nine of the Coolest Youth Fields in America Hitting and Pitching with Balance Team Story: North Alabama Vipers "When I Was a Kid": Sean Burroughs Pitching with Perseverance Throwing Accuracy Drill
Private Instruction: Can It Make the Difference? Mojo Training: Build Ball-Crushing Forearms "When I Was a Kid": David Eckstein Baseball Video Game Review The Other Side of the Plate: The Story of a 15-year old Umpire Fuel (Food) for Champions
Perfecting Your Hitting Practice “When I Was a Kid”: Pat Burrell How to Build a Cannon Arm! Holiday Gift Buyer’s Guide ‘04 League Champions Playing First Base
Beaver Valley Baseball: How a small town tournament team competes at the national level “When I Was a Kid”: St. Louis Cardinals’ Jeff Suppan Pitchers: How to shut down your opponent’s running game Strength and Conditioning for Youth Ball Players Catchers: Blocking the Plate Fielders’ drill for accurate throws across the diamond Hitters: How to get YOUR pitch Collecting Boston Red Sox stuff