INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS - SEASON 1
HITTINGHITTING PITCHINGPITCHING THE BATTER'S BOX PITCHING FROM THE FULL WINDUP THROWING MECHANICS
Learn how being properly Learn the di erent steps of Pitchers must have good positionned in the batter's pitching from the windup, throwing mechanics and be box will allow a hitter to from the starting position all able to repeat these mechan- attack all pitches. the way to the follow ics every time they throw a through. pitch.
HITTING LOAD 4-SEAM GRIP COVERING FIRST BASE
A proper loading phase and Learn how a pitcher must a good launch position are This video takes a look at the four seam grip and how to always be ready to cover the essential when initiating a rst base bag on any ground swing. This video will show position your ngers on the you some of the key baseball. ball hit to the right side of elements. the in eld.
HITTING CONTACT POINT PITCHING FROM THE STRETCH POSITION
The hitting contact point When runners on base, will determine the ight of pitchers will pitch from the the ball. Learn how to stretch position. This video handle pitches throughout covers the stretch position the strike zone and drive the ball to all elds. mechanics. CATCHINGCATCHING CATCHER'S THROW TO 2ND BASE BASE RUNNING To make an accurate throw to BASE RUNNING second, a catcher needs to focus on his/her throwing ROUNDING 1ST BASE HOME TO 1ST mechanics. This video teaches catchers the proper When a hitter puts the base footwork and exchange. Once a hitter hits a baseball to in play, they become a the out eld, they know they have a base hit. The important runner. Learning how to thing now is rounding 1st leave the batter's box base e ciently. e ciently. BLOCKING
When a pitch ends up in the dirt, it becomes about blocking the ball rather than trying to TOUCHING 1ST BASE FIGURE 4 SLIDE catch it. This video shows catchers the proper technique The gure 4 slide is a for blocking balls in the dirt. This video teaches base runners how to touch the 1st common slide used by base bag without slowing baseball players. This video down as they approach the teaches players how to get base. momentum going into the RECEIVING WITH RUNNERS ON BASE base.
With runners on base, a catcher needs to be ready to block a ball or throw out a SECONDARY LEAD LEAD OFF AT 1ST BASE base stealer. Learn how to position yourself accordingly. A secondary lead will either This video discusses the key help a base runner advance elements of a lead o and to the next base or, if the ball how to determine how far is not hit, get back to their you should be from the bag. base quickly. RECEIVING WITH NO RUNNERS ON BASE
With no runners on base, a catcher needs to be in a balanced and relaxed stance. Learn how to be comfortably positionned in this situation. FIELDINGFIELDING SAFETY CATCH DOUBLE PLAY 4-6-3 GROUND BALL STRAIGHT
As the last line of defense, A common double play in One of the most common out elders may want to baseball is the 4-6-3 double plays for an infielder is employ the safety catch. play. Learn the process for fielding a ground ball. This video provides tips on Learn how to make sure the completing this exciting play fielding a ground ball that ball doesn't get past the in this video. out elder. is hit directly at an infielder.
CATCHING A FLY BALL TAG PLAY BACKHAND
This video covers some of Receiving a throw from the Not every ground ball is hit the key elements for in eld- catcher while avoiding right at an in elder. This ers and out elders when contact with the base runner video shows you how to is a di cult play. Learn catching a pop-up or a y move to your backhand and ball. proper position for middle in elders in this video. eld the baseball.
SLOW ROLLER CATCHING A BALL THROWN BY AN INFIELDER REST AND READY POSITION
One of the most di cult One of the 1st baseman's Position players must learn plays for any in elder is main responsabilities is the rest and ready position, elding the slow roller. Learn elding throws at the 1st to be ready to react to a ball how to charge the ball base bag from his in elders. in play. This video shows aggressively while keeping Here are the key points to players how to prepare to the body under control. consider. make a play.
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