Smart baserunning can make the difference between winning and losing a game. Coaches David Newhan and Rich Hill give detailed instruction to better your chances of getting on base and earning more runs for your team.
Former Major League player David Newhan talks about the importance of first step quickness after making contact with the ball and reaching full speed as quickly as possible.
USD Head Coach Rich Hill describes the essential mechanics of taking a lead off first base, including distance from the bag, alignment, and body mechanics.
Footwork in the long toss routine is important for timing, rhythm and direction. Coach Buckley explains how to coordinate the feet while not becoming overly robotic.
The finishing mechanics of the long toss routine can be tiresome, so it's vital to monitor your mechanics, your commitment to the finish and your looseness.
In this series, USD Head Baseball Coach Rich Hill and former MLB player David Newhan break down the mental and physical aspects of an at-bat so that you can best prepare for any game time scenario.
Coach David Newhan explains two major factors that go into pitch recognition: getting into position slow, early and easy, and making the right observations to enhance your understanding of what pitch is coming next.
Long Beach State Head Coach Troy Buckley gives a detailed breakdown of 4 key pitches: the cutter, slider, curve ball and change-up as well as some tips for maintaining arm health.
Coach Buckley demonstrates two main grips for the change-up including the pitchfork and circle and describes a successful change-up which will mimic a fastball.
There are a lot of moving parts to teaching youth athletes how to turn a double play. ABC Camp Instructor Bill Mosiello gives sound advice on how to teach (or perform) the 6-4-3 and 4-6-3 double plays.
Step by step, watch to see what it means to: field middle to glove side, follow your feed, move glove to hip, stay low, throw from where ball is fielded, and throw uphill and firm.
Turning a double play requires sound decision making and taking the play one step at a time. Learn best practices for what to do and what not to do when fielding the ball and attempting a double play.