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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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,

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.

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

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.

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