Drills for Effectively Backhanding Ground Balls
Duke Baxter from Zoned Sports Academy provides drills for infielders to learn how to backhand a ground ball in three different locations.
How to Pitch When A Key Runner is in Scoring Position
Dan Blewett explains how a pitcher's strategy changes when there is a key run on base in scoring position.
How to Effectively Use a Batting Tee
Batting tees aren't just for tee ball. Many top college players and even pro players use them to refine their hitting mechanics. Matt Antonelli explains how you can get the most out of your sessions with a batting tee.
How The Count Affects What Pitchers Should Throw
Dan Blewett discusses the change pitchers need to make in their pitch type and location, based on the count.
How to Pitch to Batters with a Closed Stance
Dan Blewett explains the most effective way to pitch to a batter who has a closed stance.
Pitchers - How to Get Batters to Pop-Up
Dan Blewett explains the best way for a pitcher to get a batter to pop a pitch up.
Sneak Peek Inside Bat Path Hitting Lesson
Zoned Sports Academy provides a sneak peek inside a hitting lesson, teaching the softball player how to create the proper bat path with proper shoulder movement.
Pitchers - Why Pitching "Backwards" Can Be Very Effective
Dan Blewett explains what pitching backwards means and why it can be really effective for pitchers who have excellent control of a variety of pitches.
Pitchers - The Importance of Three Pitch Efficiency
Dan Blewett explains what "three pitch efficiency" is and why it is important for a pitcher.
Why Pitching Inside to Hitters is Important
Dan Blewett explains why it is important to pitch inside to hitters.
The Four Biggest Pitch Calling Mistakes
Dan Blewett explains the four biggest mistakes that coaches, pitchers and catchers make when calling pitches.
3 Infield Drills You Can Do All By Yourself
Matt Antonelli demonstrates three infield drills you do by yourself using a rebounder that will help you with your timing and put you in the proper fielding position to make a throw to the bag.
Pitchers - How to Get Out of a Bases Loaded, No Outs Jam
Dan Blewett outlines the best strategy for pitchers who find themselves in a jam with the bases loaded and no outs.
How to Pitch with a 2-2- Count
Dan Blewett explains what pitcher's strategy should be on a 2-2 count.
Coming Back From a Major Sports Injury
Dan Blewett explains how it is tough to go 100% after a major sports injury, not because you physically cannot, but because mentally you are not prepared to do so and how you overcome the fear or getting re-injured.
When Should Pitchers Bounce a Curveball to a Hitter?
Dan Blewett explains the best times to bounce a curveball to a hitter.
Try This Pipe Drill for a Better Swing Path
Brett from Baseball Rebellion demonstrates a drill for creating a better swing path using a PVC pipe.
Why Some Pitchers are Better High Ball Throwers
Dan Blewett explains why some pitchers are better throwing fastballs up or down in the zone and what characteristics make pitchers better for throwing high vs. low.
Should You Swing a Wooden Bat?
Dan Blewett explains why swinging a wooden bat can make you a stronger and better hitter.
Can You Throw a Righty-Righty or Lefty-Lefty Changeup?
Although changeups are extremely effective when thrown to a batter who hits from the opposite side of the plate that you throw from, Dan Blewett explains why throwing a lefty-lefty or righty-righty changeup can also be very effective.
Pitchers - Ways to Keep Hitters Off-Balance
Dan Blewett provides a variety of methods that pitchers can use to keep hitters off-balance.
An Important Baseball Rule You May Not Know ...
Matt Antonelli shows a video of a baseball rule infraction that many people may not know. The penalty for not knowing it is quite severe!
Should You Ever Choke Up on the Bat?
Dan Blewett discusses why you normally do not want to choke up on the bat and when it might be a good idea to do so.
Pitchers - The Ideal Ratio of Fastball to Other Pitches
Dan Blewett provides the ideal pitch ratio for pitchers of different ages and abilities (i.e. the percentage of fastballs to other pitches).
How to Pitch with First Base Open
Dan Blewett explains what your pitch strategy should be when other bases have a runner but first base is open.