by Jack Perconte | Aug 24, 2022 | Fielding Tips, Fielding Videos, Tools & Resources, Video of the Week
How to Catch A Baseball Teaching young players how to catch a baseball can be done in a short time frame, when people know what to do and the principles of catching a ball. This process should begin when players are young to avoid them getting plunked by the...
by Jack Perconte | May 22, 2022 | Baseball Tips, Fielding Tips, Fielding Videos, Tools & Resources, Video of the Week
How to Catch a Baseball – Wall Ball Style When I think of my younger days of playing baseball, years 5 to 12 years old, two memories come to me. Both have to do with how to catch a baseball. The first is having a baseball catch with my dad. I remember it being...
by Jack Perconte | Feb 11, 2022 | Baseball Tips, Pitching and Throwing Tips, Pitching/Throwing Videos
Coaching Throwing Fundamentals are Key As with all baseball skills, coaching throwing fundamentals is not easy and patience is key. Few kids will pick up a ball at a young age and just throw the ball correctly. What’s important to know though is that when kids...
by Jack Perconte | Jan 10, 2022 | Hitting Tips, Hitting Videos, The Perfect Swing, Tools & Resources, Video of the Week
Bat Speed Hitting Drills for Success The following bat speed hitting drills develop bat speed and should only be performed by an experienced coach. The dropped ball drill is more challenging than the traditional side flips that most coaches use. This drill...
by Jack Perconte | Jan 2, 2022 | Hitting Videos, Video of the Week
Compact Swing for Baseball Video These three hitting drills develop a compact swing for baseball. All hitters should strive for a compact swing for baseball because it allows hitters to wait for the ball as long as possible, while still providing the necessary power...
by Jack Perconte | Dec 18, 2021 | Hitting Videos, The Perfect Swing, Tools & Resources, Video of the Week
These Coaching Drills for Bat Speed Work These three hitting drills develop bat speed, along with a compact, fundamentally sound swing. These drills are mostly self-explanatory and build hand, wrist, and forearm strength, all vital for gaining bat speed. Though not...
