Is a Slider Worse for a Pitcher's Arm Than a Curveball?

Dan Blewett says that a pitcher is no more likely to hurt their arm throwing a slider vs. a curveball. In fact, a fastball may be more injurious than either of those pitches!

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Infielder Movement Drills

Matt Antonelli takes you inside a practice, providing a wide range of movement drills for infielders.

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When Should Young Pitchers Start Throwing a Curveball?

Dan Blewett provides a variety of reasons why pitchers should wait until they are 14 years old to start throwing a curveball.

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How to Make Your Game Swing the Same as Your Practice Swings

Many hitters crush the ball in practice but during a game, they cannot make solid contact. Matt Antonelli says that is because practice is too easy.
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How Much Slower Should a Pitcher's Changeup Be?

Because different players have different fastball speeds, Dan Blewett says the prevailing thought that a changeup should be 10 MPH slower isn't necessarily correct. He says it should be 10% slower.

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What Size Glove Should You Buy for a New Baseball Player?

Dan Blewett says a twelve inch glove is the ideal size for a new baseball player because it works well for almost every position.

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Fastpitch Rules for Pitchers

Ken Krauss from Life in the FastPitch Lane provides a quick primer on rules for fastpitch softball pitchers that some players, coaches and even umpires sometimes get wrong.

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Should You Use a Wood or a Metal Bat in Games?

Dan Blewett says that young hitters should only use metal bats in games and explains why.

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How to Field Ground Balls and Apply Tags

An inside peek at a Matt Antonelli practice where he instructs players how to field ground balls and apply tags.

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How to Get Better at Hitting Sliders

Dan Blewett provides the simplest answer for how to get better at hitting sliders ... practicing hitting them repeatedly with a pitching machine that can throw sliders.
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How to Get Better at Hitting a Sweeping Curveball

Dan Blewett says that the only way to get better at hitting sweeping curveballs is getting lots of practice seeing them so that you get used to figuring out which pitches are going to end up in your sweet spot hitting zone.
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How Much Does the "Pop" of your Bat Really Matter?

Dan Blewett says that parents are spending too much money on bats because they think the extra "pop" will make a big difference. Working on your swing and timing are the real difference makers!

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When Should a Hitter Start to Load?

Matt Antonelli demonstrates how your stride affects the time you have to load, which is why it is a little bit different for every hitter.

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In a Slump? Work on your Bunt!

Dan Blewett says that if you are in a hitting slump, the best thing you can do is work on your bunting - something that Ty Cobb said he always did.
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Perfect Pickoff Moves for Lefthanded Pitchers

Dan Blewett shows lefthanded pitchers how to perfect their pickoff move to first bases, discussing some of the challenges and how to overcome them.

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Detailed Tips and Drills for Fielding Double Plays

Matt Antonelli provides drills and demonstrates the proper techniques for quickly fielding ground balls and throwing to second base for better success at turning double plays.

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Use the "Pendulum Drill" for Improving Your Timing as a Hitter

Dan Blewett demonstrates the "Pendulum Drill" - something that will help young hitters improve their timing and body control.

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Best Glove Position for Fielding Double Play Balls

Matt Antonelli explains why fielding the ball under your armpit puts shortstops in a better position to start a double play.

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Practice Fielding Grounders with One Hand and Two Hands

Matt Antonelli discusses why infielders need to learn to field grounders both one handed and with two hands. Proper body and glove position are also demonstrated.

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Best Pickoff Moves to Second Base

Dan Blewett demonstrates the best pickoff moves to second base and discusses the strategies for when to use each type of move.

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Simple Tips for Better Hitting to the Opposite Field

Keeping it simple, Matt Antonelli tells his players to keep their chest over the plate and nose on the ball in order to hit the ball to the opposite field. He also instructs them how to adjust their timing for faster pitchers,

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The Secret to Softball or Baseball Success ...

Ken Krause from Life in the Fastpitch Lane outlines the secret to rapid growth and success on the softball or baseball field. Practice, practice practice, and not just with your team.

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Coaching 3-0, Bases Loaded - Baserunning and Fielding Tips

Matt Antonelli breaks down what to do when the bases are loaded with nobody out, both from a baserunning and defensive perspective.

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Should Hitters Take a Big Stride or a Small One?

Dan Blewett discusses whether hitters should have a big leg kick or a short stride and how a big one could affect a hitter's timing.

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Hitting Drills For Proper Body Position

Dan Blewett provides three easy hitting drills that help players get into the proper hitting position before they swing.

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