The goal is to be as relaxed and calm as possible because it leads to better performance at the plate. Relaxed muscles are much quicker than tense muscles. Have you ever watched your favorite MLB player’s routine when he’s on deck? Next time you turn on a game, pay attention to what different players do […]

Life is full of challenges, and playing a sport allows us the ability to strive, fail and strive again. If we don’t ever face disappointment or failure as a child in a safe environment like sports, we will never be prepared for adversity later in life. Goals, aspirations and physical abilities change over time. If we […]

Baseball is expensive, and that expense is having an adverse effect on the participation of Black and Latino Americans. Sports, for all their faults, are important for many. They’re important in a way we sometimes don’t talk about. One of my friends recently said to me, “Playing baseball as a kid probably saved my life.” […]

The defender versus blocker battles that used to occur inside the box have moved out to the flats and occur in space. If you want to win these battles it’s important that you work on the specific skills that are required. In modern football one of the most important parts of the field is the flats. Offenses […]

When the tossing arm doesn’t end up in a vertical position at the end of the loading phase, it means that the body is not at the right angle to accelerate the racquet upward. An accurate tennis serve toss that consistently reaches the right location and height can only be achieved with effective toss drills. […]

Are you that parent always screaming your two cents from the stands? “Elbows in, Johnny!” “Bend your knees.” “Shoot it!” “Pass it!” “Keep your eye on the ball!” Stop it already. Who are kids supposed to listen to? Four THINGs SPORTS PARENTS SHOULD CONSIDER ABOUT VOLUNTEER COACHES I’ve been known to peel into the parking […]

While we may use our favorite player as an example for some things, it is important that we as coaches or parents also include in our examples athletes in which that they can both admire and see aspects of themselves. What coach or parent has not used the talents of a famous player as an […]

If you’re a pitching coach teaching that stuff, it’s time to refresh your knowledge so you can be sure you’re helping your students become the best they can be. I can’t believe we’re still having this discussion in 2018 (as I write this, for those of you finding it in the future as you ride […]

Have your players start by standing diagonally across the net from each other, behind their right service box. Designate one player as the cross-court player and the other as the down-the-line player. Once young tennis players start playing on their high school team, beginner hand-eye coordination games and drills are no longer at their skill […]

Consider the space you have available and how you’re going to use it. Which drills will require the infield and which can be done using a patch of outfield grass? Being a baseball coach isn’t easy. And one of the biggest challenges is learning how to run a baseball practice. You’re often working with a […]