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Coaching Baseball Technical and Tactical Skills $16.46 Numerous coaching books cover the bases on the skills and drills of baseball...

Coaching Baseball For Dummies $18.23 Packed with batting, pitching, and fielding drills Get the score on coaching youth baseball Volunteering as a baseball coach can be a fun, rewarding experience...

Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Baseball $11.91 Featuring a nuts-and-bolts approach, the lighthearted and often humorous Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Baseball focuses on all-inclusive skills, practice plans and drills that will make an immediate difference for first-time coaches or parents who hav

Offensive Baseball Drills (book) $17.95 Help your team score more runs! In Offensive Baseball Drills, Rod Delmonico, Baseball America's 1995 NCAA Division I College Coach of the Year, shows you 68 offensive drills he uses to take his teams to the top. These drills help players develop important offensive skills, like maintaining proper body and bat control, hitting to the opposite field with a runner on first, deciding when to take the extra base, and many more. The book includes drills that coaches can use in practice and athletes can use to practice on their own, including * 35 hitting drills, * 20 baserunning drills, and * 13 team drills. Each drill features a full-page explanation of the drill's purpose, equipment needs, and proper procedures as well as coaching points. And the facing page has either a photo that shows the key skill in the drill being performed correctly or a diagram of the field that shows how to set up and conduct the drill. In the last section are the five keys to using drills effectively and information on how to incorporate them into practice. The section also includes sample practice plans for youth, intermediate, and advanced players. Offensive Baseball Drills will help your team develop solid hitting, bunting, stealing, and running skills and score more runs in every game. AUDIENCE Reference for baseball coaches and athletes. CONTENTS Dedication Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Hitting Drills #1 One-Hand LAD Bat Drill #2 No-Hitch Drill #3 Two-Hand LAD Bat Drill #4 Diamond Demon #5 Long Tee Drill #6 Pivot-Rotation Drill #7 Bunting for a Hit #8 Bunting Technique #9 No-Stride Drill #10 Two-Hand Toss #11 Inside-Out Swing Drill #12 Tee Drill #13 Trigger-Stride Drill #14 Hip-Rotation Drill #15 Hitting Fungoes #16 Soft-Toss Drill #17 Tracking the Baseball #18 Bounce Drill #19 One-Knee Drill #20 Opposite-Field Hitting #21 Weight-Shift Drill #22 Inward-Rotation and Stride Drill #23 Pepper Game #24 Short-Toss Station Drill #25 Hit-by-Pitch Drill #26 Hit-Stick Drill #27 Hit-Rite Quick or Die Drill #28 Hit-Rite Off-Speed Drill #29 Swing King #30 Swing Trainer Drill #31 Solar Hitter #32 Towel Bat Drill #33 Double-Tee Inside-Out Swing Drill #34 Double-Tee Swing-Down Drill #35 Swing Hit Trainer Chapter 2: Baserunning Drills #36 Reading Pitchers' Moves #37 Getting a Jump #38 Reaction Drill #39 Advancing to Second #40 Advancing from First and Third #41 Crossover Drill #42 Reads in the O

Coaching Baseball: Skills & Drills (3rd edition) (book) by Bragg Stockton $22.34 Coach Bragg Stockton presents an updated and revised 3rd edition to his best-selling classic. In the first section, offensive play, Dr. Stockton offers in-depth analysis of hitting, bunting, baserunning, and sliding. The second section, defensive play, covers individual infield skills, infield skills by position, infield play, outfield play, team defensive play, pitching, and catching. The third section, planning, touches on drill systems, multipurpose drills, and strategies. Additional appendices address training aids and strength, flexibility, and endurance drills for baseball conditioning. Large 8 x 11 format with dozens of illustrations. 2002, 264 pages.

Baseball Skills & Drills $14.89 Baseball Skills & Drills

Youth Baseball Drills $12.65 Youth Baseball Drills

Offensive Baseball Drills $18.95 Offensive Baseball Drills

Coaching Baseball Successfully $14.89 Coaching Baseball Successfully

A Youth Baseball Coaching Guide $16.95 A Youth Baseball Coaching Guide

Complete Book Of Drills For Winning Baseball $26.95 Complete Book Of Drills For Winning Baseball

Coaching Youth Baseball the Ripken Way $12.65 Coaching Youth Baseball the Ripken Way

Coaching Baseball: Technical And Tactical Skills $17.13 Coaching Baseball: Technical And Tactical Skills

Coaching Youth Baseball-4th Edition $13.64 Coaching Youth Baseball, Fourth ...

Fielding: Baseball Skills & Drills Video (Copyright 2001) (VHS) $24.95 With the ABCA's new Baseball Skills & Drills video series, you can learn how to organize better practices, gain a better understanding of what drills you need to develop fundamental baseball skills, and improve your chances at a winning season! Developed in conjunction with the American Baseball Coaches Association -- the world's leading baseball coaching organization -- the Baseball Skills & Drills video series features coaches from three of the nation's top collegiate baseball programs: Mark Johnson, the on-camera expert in Hitting and Baserunning, is a successful coach at Texas A&M University's baseball program and a highly respected clinician and teacher. Pitching and Catching features Mississippi State University's Pat McMahon, who was considered one of the top collegiate pitching coaches in the nation before being named head coach. Fielding features Jack Leggett of Clemson University. Since taking over the Clemson program, Leggett has consistently had his team in the hunt for the ACC and regional titles, and he is highly sought on the clinic circuit throughout the country. These three videos cover all the essential skills a baseball player needs to compete successfully. On each tape an expert teaches key techniques for improving execution and provides a selection of the best drills for mastering the primary skills. Special coaching points provide insight into learning or performing certain skills and correcting common errors. Together these videos are the most complete instructional resource of their kind, with information for coaches and players at the youth summer league, high school, and collegiate levels.

Pitching and Catching: Baseball Skills & Drills Video (Copyright 2001) (VHS) $24.95 With the ABCA's new Baseball Skills & Drills video series, you can learn how to organize better practices, gain a better understanding of what drills you need to develop fundamental baseball skills, and improve your chances at a winning season! Developed in conjunction with the American Baseball Coaches Association -- the world's leading baseball coaching organization -- the Baseball Skills & Drills video series features coaches from three of the nation's top collegiate baseball programs: Mark Johnson, the on-camera expert in Hitting and Baserunning, is a successful coach at Texas A&M University's baseball program and a highly respected clinician and teacher. Pitching and Catching features Mississippi State University's Pat McMahon, who was considered one of the top collegiate pitching coaches in the nation before being named head coach. Fielding features Jack Leggett of Clemson University. Since taking over the Clemson program, Leggett has consistently had his team in the hunt for the ACC and regional titles, and he is highly sought on the clinic circuit throughout the country. These three videos cover all the essential skills a baseball player needs to compete successfully. On each tape an expert teaches key techniques for improving execution and provides a selection of the best drills for mastering the primary skills. Special coaching points provide insight into learning or performing certain skills and correcting common errors. Together these videos are the most complete instructional resource of their kind, with information for coaches and players at the youth summer league, high school, and collegiate levels.

Hitting and Baserunning: Baseball Skills & Drills Video (Copyright 2001) (VHS) $24.95 With the ABCA's new Baseball Skills & Drills video series, you can learn how to organize better practices, gain a better understanding of what drills you need to develop fundamental baseball skills, and improve your chances at a winning season! Developed in conjunction with the American Baseball Coaches Association -- the world's leading baseball coaching organization -- the Baseball Skills & Drills video series features coaches from three of the nation's top collegiate baseball programs: Mark Johnson, the on-camera expert in Hitting and Baserunning, is a successful coach at Texas A&M University's baseball program and a highly respected clinician and teacher. Pitching and Catching features Mississippi State University's Pat McMahon, who was considered one of the top collegiate pitching coaches in the nation before being named head coach. Fielding features Jack Leggett of Clemson University. Since taking over the Clemson program, Leggett has consistently had his team in the hunt for the ACC and regional titles, and he is highly sought on the clinic circuit throughout the country. These three videos cover all the essential skills a baseball player needs to compete successfully. On each tape an expert teaches key techniques for improving execution and provides a selection of the best drills for mastering the primary skills. Special coaching points provide insight into learning or performing certain skills and correcting common errors. Together these videos are the most complete instructional resource of their kind, with information for coaches and players at the youth summer league, high school, and collegiate levels.

Coaching Fastpitch Softball: Championship Drills, Tips, And Insights $24.95 A Fastpitch Coaching Guide packed full of fresh ideas to rejuvenate and build programs, drills that win championships, and insights that go beyond traditional thought...

The Baseball Coaching Bible Book (Copyright 2000, 384 pages) $24.95 Much more than a book on skills, strategies, or drills, The Baseball Coaching Bible represents a landmark work for the sport. Many of the greatest coaches the game has ever known -- including Coaches of the Century at the high school, junior college, NAIA, and Division I, II, III levels, as named by Collegiate Baseball -- combine to cover all aspects of coaching. The 27 contributing coaches share their keys to championship baseball, something they know well, having won 50 national titles and nearly 25,000 games. The Baseball Coaching Bible covers every facet of coaching, with each coach addressing the subject he knows best. From Bobby Winkles' chapter on instilling hustle and Ron Polk's chapter on organizing a winning program, to Ed Cheff's chapter on innovative practices and Rod Dedeaux's chapter on establishing pride and tradition, The Baseball Coaching Bible transcends the Xs and Os. The book's varied and vast amount of information allows you to pick and choose what you implement in your program in any particular season, but you will learn from and be entertained by it all. The wit and wisdom of baseball's sharpest minds shine through in their memorable stories and valuable insights. Jerry Kindall and John Winkin organized and edited the contents. The Impact of a Coach by Dave Keilitz is a strong and fitting introduction. From there the book flows logically and swiftly through six sections: Coaching Priorities and Principles with chapters from John Scolinos, Chuck Bobo Brayton, Hal Smeltzly, Bob Smith, and Winkles. Program Building and Management with entries from Ken Schreiber, Mark Marquess, Ron Fraser, and Polk. Creative and Effective Practice Sessions composed of works by Ed Cheff, Danny Litwhiler, Winkin, Gary Pullins, and Tom House. Individual Skills and Team Strategies taught by Charlie Greene, Gary Ward, Jack Stallings, Bob Bennett, and Cliff Gustafson. Player Motivation and Leadership includes Skip Bertman, Gordie Gillespie, Andy Lopez, and Dedeaux. Off-the-Field Opportunities, Challenges, and Pressures, includes chapters from Glen Tuckett, Richard Itch Jones, and Kindall. Endorsed by the American Baseball Coaches Association, The Baseball Coaching Bible is sure to be a staple in every serious baseball coach's library. And like coaching and the game itself, the book's appeal will keep drawing you back again and again. About the Author Bob Bennett has amassed a 1190-685 coaching record in his 31 years at Fresno State University. Coach

Baseball Defensive Drills $5.99 Rod Delmonico, national Division I coach of the year, shares the drills and skills that he has used to take the University of Tennessee baseball team to Southeastern Conference championships in 1994 and 1995, and the College world Series in 1995. Baseball Defensive Drills is divided into sections of pitching, catching, infield, and out-field drills, and concludes with a chapter on drills for the whole team. Drills are outlined in a step-by-step format and are highly illustrated with a wealth of photos and diagrams. Players and coaches interested in improving their defensive skills and training techniques will find this one of the vest visual-aid books available.

John T. Reed''S Youth Baseball Coaching $17.86 John T. Reed''S Youth Baseball Coaching

Baseball Clinic: Skills and Drills for Better Baseball - A Handbook for Players and Coaches $12.95 Baseball Clinic: Skills and Drills for Better Baseball - A Handbook for Players and Coaches

Baseball Coaching: How To Help Your Player End His Hitting Slump!

Very simply, a baseball hitting slump occurs because of something that you are NOW doing that is mechanically incorrect when swinging the bat (or) it can be something that you were doing correctly and NOW you are not doing it. In other words, either you have developed a bad habit or have gotten away from a good habit.

The reason we have hitting coaches is because even the great hitters, some who are professionals, occasionally get off track. No matter how good a hitter you are, it can be a very common problem to fall into the much dreaded hitting slump. That's one of the reasons a very good hitting coach is extremely valuable.

Rather than focus on the entire swing, focus on specific areas to narrow it down as to where the problem is. It's very helpful to divide a player into two sections, his lower half of the body and his upper half. Use a clip board and block your view of the player's upper body and focus solely on the lower part, to make sure the hitter's "foundation" is okay. If all seems okay with the lower half, block the lower half with the clip board and focuses on the upper half. Sometimes changing the angle that you are watching the batter will help also. When advising the hitter, always remember that visual is better than verbal.

Hard work, practice and several repetitions are the best remedies for curing a mechanical slump. Some hitters try different methods to end their slump as quickly as possible. Some try to hit the ball the opposite way. The theory is that they will have to wait on the ball and let it come to them, instead of being too anxious and not "staying back" on the pitch. Some try to hit the ball right up the middle of the field. The theory here is that usually, if you hit the ball up the middle, a lot of things have to be done properly, such as your timing.

Common Causes For Hitting Slumps:

1. Check your swing from Point "A" to Point "B." Point "A" is where you load up, cocking the wrists and the hips. Point "B" is where you make contact with the ball. Make sure that you are going A to B in a straight line. You must swing directly to the baseball! The slightest loop in your swing causes you to lose a fraction of a second. A fraction of a second is an eternity when it comes to hitting a baseball. The very start of the baseball swing is a downward movement and is not level at all. The BACK of your bottom hand faces the pitcher at the START of the swing and only at contact should you have one palm up and the other palm facing down.

2. Make sure that your front hip is staying closed and NOT opening up too early.

3. Make sure that your front shoulder stays closed until the pivot foot and hips open the front shoulder.

4. Make sure that your back shoulder is NOT collapsing and going lower than your front shoulder.

5. Make sure you are getting good pitches to hit. When in a slump, it is a very common problem to swing at bad pitches. The very natural tendency is to get a hit and have your slump be a thing of the past. Looking for that all important hit can easily cause you to be too anxious and chase bad pitches.

When you have figured out what the mechanical problem is, you can make good use of the "soft toss drill" so you can repeat the rediscovered proper way many, many times. You can get many repetitions without even being at the ball park and making good use of the "soft toss" will speed up the time it takes to get back on the right track. You can hit a hundred balls in no time at all.

One of the better baseball coaching tips to remember is that ALL players go through hitting slumps. Hang in there, get to work and you will get back on the right track.

 

About the Author

You CAN improve and overcome any of your baseball weaknesses if you are a player, a coach, or if you are a parent and your child is struggling. Larry has some FREE baseball tips on hitting and FREE baseball pitching tips available at http://www.larrybaseball.com. You will be raising more than a few eyebrows!