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Big League Baseball Field Drag $433.41 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY. This field drag will condition a 5' wide path on one pass. Designed to break up dirt on cinders on the baseball field or track. With bolts down, it tears up dirt - with angle iron down, it levels the playing surface. Features 46-1/2 diameter bolts that protrude 2 1/2 from frame. Bolts are staggered with 3 gaps, and can be easily replaced when worn. A heavy-duty chain trails the unit to break up dirt clumps. Designed to hold two cement building blocks (not included) for additional weight when necessary. Freight to Hawaii or Alaska, as well as expedited shipping costs, will be quoted to you by email for your approval before the order ships. Please note that this item cannot be shipped internationally.

Trigon 6x3 Steel Drag Mat - Baseball Maintenance $199.99 All steel drag mats come with drag bar and rope handle. Perfect for grooming and general field maintenance. Size x width.Baseball Maintenance - Baseball Maintenance

Trigon 3x5 Steel Drag Mat - Baseball Maintenance $159.99 All steel drag mats come with drag bar and rope handle. Perfect for grooming and general field maintenance. Size L x W.Baseball Maintenance - Baseball Maintenance

Big League Field Drag $632.04 Designed to break up dirt or cinders on the baseball field or track Features forty-six 4.5" steel cutting teeth Frame is hot dipped galvanized steel Heavy duty pull chain included Recommended to be pulled by a tractor Weighs 88 lbs.

Big League Field Nail Drag - Baseball Maintenance $399.99 - Conditions a wide path on one pass - Breaks up dirt with the hardened and sharpened nails down - Levels your playing surface with angle iron side down - Forty-six teeth (Easily replaced) - Heavy duty chain trails the unit to break up dirt clumps - Designed to hold up to cement blocks (not included) for added weight This item drop ships from the manufacturer, please allow - business days for delivery. Replacement Teeth availabe - BSDDRAGRTBaseball Maintenance - Baseball Maintenance

Mizuno GPL1102 11inch Utility Baseball Glove $44.99 Mizuno GPL1102 11inch Utility Baseball Glove. Mizuno's GPL112 11 inch Utility Baseball Glove is the perfect glove for a young, beginning baseball player and works great for any position on the field.

Rip-It Baseball Batter's Face Guard $19.99 Rip-It Baseball Batter's Face Guard. Blackout Techonology Glare Elimination NOCSAE approved for the largest selection of helmets The best field of vision and ultra-light weight design Designed to eliminate blind spots on drop, curve, and rise balls All hardware, instructions, and chin strap included

Mizuno Thermo Field Jacket $79.99 Mizuno Thermo Field Jacket. Water resistant fabric 2 side pockets Ideal for cooler night games Higher rib collar

Verdero Vistoso II Metal Baseball Cleats $89.99 Verdero Vistoso II Metal Baseball Cleats. Rule. Impose your will on the field. Dominate the game in the Verdero Vistoso II Metal featuring the V5 Hi-Performance System outsole. Maximum support allows you to roam the field with authority.

Reebok Vero IV Low MM Baseball Shoes $69.99 Reebok Vero IV Low MM Baseball Shoes. Reebok Vero IV Low MM Cleat features ToeTection durability in the toe area for sports specific activities including toe drag when pitching and hitting. It also features a breathable mesh collar lining with Play Dry that wicks moisture away and keeps the foot cool and comfortable, and an Ortholite anti-microbial footbed with ETC for excellent cushioning with a top cover to reduce friction and heat build up. The new six spike MM plate with full length EVA midsole offers excellent comfort and lightweight traction.

Reebok Vero IV Mid MM Baseball Shoes $74.99 Reebok Vero IV Mid MM Baseball Shoes. Reebok Vero IV Mid MM Cleat features ToeTection durability in the toe area for sports specific activities including toe drag when pitching and hitting. It also features a breathable mesh collar lining with Play Dry that wicks moisture away and keeps the foot cool and comfortable, and an Ortholite anti-microbial footbed with ETC for excellent cushioning with a top cover to reduce friction and heat build up. The new six spike MM plate with full length EVA midsole offers excellent comfort and lightweight traction.

Reebok 2010 Vector O Youth (-11) Baseball Bat $199.99 Reebok 2010 Vector O Youth (-11) Baseball Bat. O-TECHNOLOGY reduces drag through the entire swing pattern providing increased swing speed compared to more traditional bat designs. Designed with the patent pending, TLS Connection Technology System Engineered with the Reebok VR950 Alloy/Composite Performance Matrix offering unequalled power and performance. Equipped with an extended barrel profile, maximizing the hitting area. 1.15 BPF Certified and approved for play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie Youth Baseball, Pony Baseball and AABC Baseball. 2-1/4" diameter barrel with 11 and -9.5 length to weight ratio Comes installed with the Vector Texin End Cap for phenomenal durability. Comes standard with the Reebok tackified handle grip providing exceptional comfort and control. High-Performance Power bat designed for players between 8 and 12 years old who use speed and power to drive the ball.

Wilson 2011 A1000 1786-DB 11.5in Baseball Glove $89.99 Wilson 2011 A1000 1786-DB 11.5in Baseball Glove. Wilson A1000 has been improved again for 2011, with a focus on softness. It starts with our exclusive ECCO Leather article that was developed specifically for the A1000. The A1000 has full ECCO leather construction inside and out. Combine that with 2x palm construction, professional patterns, and extra break in time at the factory, and the A1000 is ready for game action the second you get it to the field.

Easton 2011 Typhoon LK71T (-11) Youth Baseball Bat $39.99 Easton 2011 Typhoon LK71T (-11) Youth Baseball Bat. TYPHOON -11 LK71T Quick Overview Storm the field with the Typhoon's -11 super lightweight length-to-weight ratio and ultra thin 29/32" handle with cushioned grip. Storm the field with the Typhoon's -11 super lightweight length-to-weight ratio and ultra thin 29/32" handle with cushioned grip. Made of 7046 alloy, the Typhoon features a powerful 2-1/4" extended barrel. The Typhoon is approved for Little League play, Babe Ruth Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, Pony Baseball, AABC and USSSA and conform to a 1.15 BPF performance standard. * -11 super lightweight * 7046 alloy * 2-1/4 extended barrel * Ultra thin 29/32 * Ultra-thin handle with cushioned grip * Complies with all current bat association performance standards

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Under Armour UA Pro Field Cap $29.99 Under Armour UA Pro Field Cap. Under Armour's UA Pro Field Cap is a professional style catcher's / fielder's cap with an impact resistant ABS plastic shell for superior protection. A soft moisture wicking dual density foam liner system absorbs impacts and keeps you dry and cool.

Rawlings 2011 SL51XP9 5150 X-Treme (-9) SL Baseball Bat $279.99 Rawlings 2011 SL51XP9 5150 X-Treme (-9) SL Baseball Bat. See how extreme your performance can be with an extended barrel and X-treme multiwall design. Through the use of aerospace grade aramid and carbon fibers, Rawlings engineers were able to deliver the largest, most responsive sweet spot that can be found on the field. Rawlings X-treme performance multiwall composite bats are a step beyond game changing. They have been created with a single goal in mind - maximize hitting performance.

Rawlings 2011 YB51XP 5150 X-Treme (-11) Youth Baseball Bat $199.99 Rawlings 2011 YB51XP 5150 X-Treme (-11) Youth Baseball Bat. See how extreme your performance can be with an extended barrel and X-treme multiwall design. Through the use of aerospace grade aramid and carbon fibers, Rawlings engineers were able to deliver the largest, most responsive sweet spot that can be found on the field. Rawlings X-treme performance multiwall composite bats are a step beyond game changing. They have been created with a single goal in mind - maximize hitting performance.

Reebok 2011 Vector O BBCOR Adult (-3) Baseball Bat $299.99 Reebok 2011 Vector O BBCOR Adult (-3) Baseball Bat. * O-Technology reduces drag through the entire swing pattern providing increased swing speed compared to more traditional bat designs. * Designed with the patent pending, TLS Connection Technology System. * Engineered with Reebok VR950 Alloy/Composite Performance Matrix offering unequalled power and performance. * Equiped with an extended barrel profile, maximizing the hitting area. * BBCOR Certified / 2 5/8 diameter barrel and -3 length to weight ratio. * Comes installed with Vector Texin End Cap for phenomenal durability. * Comes standard with the Reebok tackified handle grip providing exceptional comfort and control. * High-Performance bat engineered for players that use speed and power to drive the ball.

Reebok 2011 Vector O Senior League (-8.5) Baseball Bat $249.99 Reebok 2011 Vector O Senior League (-8.5) Baseball Bat. * O-Technology reduces drag through the entire swing pattern providing increased swing speed compared to more traditional bat designs. * Designed with the patent pending, TLS Connection Technology System. * Engineered with Reebok VR950 Alloy/Composite Performance Matrix offering unequalled power and performance. * Equiped with an extended barrel profile, maximizing the hitting area. * 2 5/8 diameter barrel and ultra light -8.5 length to weight ratio. * Comes installed with Vector Texin End Cap for phenomenal durability. * Comes standard with the Reebok tackified handle grip providing exceptional comfort and control. * High-Performance bat engineered for players between 13 and 15 years old as well as younger players whose leagues allow bat diameters larger than 2 1/4.

Reebok 2011 Vector O Youth (-11) Baseball Bat $199.99 Reebok 2011 Vector O Youth (-11) Baseball Bat. * O-Technology reduces drag through the entire swing pattern providing increased swing speed compared to more traditional bat designs. * Designed with the patent pending, TLS Connection Technology System. * Engineered with Reebok VR950 Alloy/Composite Performance Matrix offering unequalled power and performance. * Equiped with an extended barrel profile, maximizing the hitting area. * 2 1/4 diameter barrel and -11 length to weight ratio. * Comes installed with Vector Texin End Cap for phenomenal durability. * Comes standard with the Reebok tackified handle grip providing exceptional comfort and control. * High-Performance bat engineered for players between 8 and 12 years old who use speed and power to drive the ball.

Different Types of Bunts in Baseball and How to Do Them Right

When learning the sport of baseball, you generally learn that you have two kinds of bunts: sacrifice bunts, and bunts for a base hit. Actually, there are a few more varieties of bunts than merely those two. I like to call these kind of bunts specialty bunts, as they are only utilized in certain cases when a player feels it is appropriate. These kind of bunts are not as easy to carry outthan the basic bunt, but if you do so correctly, it may pay off big time. These kinds of bunts are almost always utilized in really important situations in a game and therefore they have to be learned to make sure that if you are at any time asked to perform, you'll be able to with certainty.

Drag Bunt: This sort of bunt is generally used by left-handed hitters only because it's way more effective. Nonetheless, you can certainly use this bunt if you're right-handed, however it won't be quite as effective. The purpose of this bunt is to get on base, not to sacrifice a runner to the next base. To perform this bunt, you need to wait until the very last second possible to show your intention to bunt and bunt the ball towards the same side of the field as you bat (left-handed batters to first, right-handed hitters to third). The secret (particularly for left-handed batters) is to start running in direction of first base at the same time as you bunt the ball, that is definitely a lot tougher than it seems! This motion will save you valuable time and may make the difference between you being safe and you being called out at first base on a bang-bang play.

Push Bunt: Typically, when a bunt is revealed, the 2nd baseman will go and cover first base while the pitcher, third baseman, and 1st baseman all charge to field the ball. The objective of a push bunt is to get a hit by bunting or "pushing" the ball hard past the charging fielders towards where the second baseman would generally stand (but remember, he's over covering first base, not covering his normal location). This leaves nobody to field your bunt in time to get you out at first base if you are a decent runner. To perform this bunt, you need to push the ball as you are bunting it. Usually this is a no-no when bunting because you are supposed to "catch" the ball with the bat, but in this case you need to put some power on the bunt to get it past the mound and in the direction of the second base position.

Suicide Squeeze: The goal of the suicide squeeze is to score a runner from third base, often done with one out. With this bunt, you don't care if you're out or safe at first so long as the runner at third scores. With this play, the moment the pitcher commits, the base runner at third needs to break to steal home after which it's the hitter's task to get the bunt down and away from home so the runner stealing home can not be tagged out. This bunt is a do-or-die. As the batter, in an effort to protect your teammate from almost certain doom, you will need to get the bunt down, even if it means bunting a bad pitch.

I hope, by learning (and practicing) these different types of bunts, you'll be able to execute them in a game whenever your team needs you to. Even though bunting isn't normally the glamorous part of batting, it can be if you perform during the right moments. It is all about doing what you are able to help your team win the game, and bunting is a important component of doing that. Knowing how to bunt properly is a tremendous asset that coaches and scouts search for in a baseball player. Always make sure you don't slack off and learn how to bunt well, as it's going to be worth it down the road!

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