Coaching

The official rules of high school baseball are established by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) based in Indianapolis. According to the NFHS website, the association...

Success in just about anything in life requires a good deal of practice and preparation. Baseball is no exception. Many types of drills can improve the performance of an individual or a team, but...

The world of fast pitch softball is a competitive place. Teaching girls proper techniques for hitting, running and catching is sometimes difficult without the use of drills. Drills can...

Many believe that speed is the key to success on baseball's basepaths. The reality is that good preparation and technique can make the average -- or even below-average -- runner more successful...

Making a batting order in little league is not like making a batting order at higher levels of baseball. Read on for some tips to avoid making the mistakes that a lot of little league coaches...

As little league teams become more competitive, baseball becomes more interesting. There are many opportunities to show your young players the intricacies of the game, like the double steal. ...

Coaching the bases is a very important part of little league, because you have to prepare the runner for several situations that may occur. It’s not my years as a college baseball player (UCLA...

The cut-off throw is one of the most essential ingredients in sound baseball defense. The maneuver allows for an outfielder with a weak arm to place the ball in the infield with greater accuracy,...

Learn tips, techniques and information about the difference between the bucket and the zone steps in this free how to video clip.

Learn tips, techniques and information on how to maintain a good base stance in this free how to video clip.

Learn how to slide head first to a base in this free baseball coaching video from our high school.

Learn technique for sliding thru the base in this free baseball coaching video from our high school.

Learn how to read the pitcher before stealing a base in this free baseball coaching video from our high school.

A baserunner's job is to run, so a third base coach needs to tell them when to tag up on a fly ball. Learn how to coach a runner at third base in this free video on baseball coaching.

Sometimes a third base coach has to deal with runners on second and third bases. Learn how to coach multiple baserunners in this free video on baseball coaching.

Speaking loudly and making animated movements will help a base coach to communicate with a runner. Learn how to communicate as a first or third base coach in this free video on baseball coaching.

First and third base coaches don't have time to wait and think about every decision they make. Learn how to make quick decisions as a base coach in this free video on baseball coaching.

One of the responsibilities of a first or third base coach is to encourage their players. Learn how to motivate baseball players in this free video on baseball coaching.

A first or third base coach should review every game to learn from their decisions. Discover why reviewing games as a base coach is important in this free video on baseball coaching.

Speaking clearly and communicating effectively is the most important aspect of coaching first or third base. Learn how to communicate clearly as a first or third base coach in this free video on...

Coaching third base is all about making quick decisions. Learn how to react to the ball in this free video on baseball coaching.

Make sure a runner at third base knows when to advance and when to stay. Learn how to coach a runner at third base in this free video on baseball coaching.

As a first or third base coach, communication with runners is all about clarity and consistency. Learn how to communicate as a first or third base coach in this free video on baseball coaching.

Make sure a runner at second base knows when to advance and when to stay. Learn how to coach a runner at second base in this free video on baseball coaching.

The third base coach instructs a runner at third base. Learn the responsibilities of a third base coach during a pickoff attempt of third base in this free video on baseball coaching.

A third base coach needs to keep an eye on the opposing team's fielders. Learn to stay alert and observant as a third base coach in this free video on baseball coaching.

The third base coach instructs a runner at second base. Learn the responsibilities of a third base coach during a pickoff attempt of second base in this free video on baseball coaching.

Help a runner at first base decide what to do in various scenarios. Learn the responsibilities of a first base coach in this free video on baseball coaching.

Don't let your runner get picked off of first base. Learn the responsibilities of a first base coach during a pickoff attempt in this free video on baseball coaching.

A first or third base coach needs to know the capabilities of the opponent's defense. Learn how to scout as a first or third base coach in this free video on baseball coaching.

Know the athletic abilities of the opponent's catcher and outfielders. Learn about scouting catchers and outfielders as a first or third base coach in this free video on baseball coaching.

A first or third base coach helps runners to make decisions on the basepaths. Learn the responsibilities of a first or third base coach in this free video on baseball coaching.

A good first base coach is something that every baseball team needs. While a first base coach doesn't make the same decisions as a third base coach, the first base coach still instructs both...

A third base coach is instrumental to any baseball team. While that coach may not make the decisions a manager makes, he can either create or cost his team runs based upon split-second decisions...

The third baseman position in baseball is a very important position. Typically a third baseman is a power hitter on a baseball team. This ability to hit homeruns often results in their defensive...

Many baseball fans know that the pitcher is an extremely important position in the game of baseball. They generally accept this due to the pitcher being the player that throws the ball to the...

When people think of a first baseman in baseball, they may typically think of a power hitter who has limited defensive ability. They fail to realize all the defensive responsibilities a first...

A successful fastpitch softball team applies constant pressure on opposing defenses. This is true at the lower levels of the sport, where opponents may lack defensive polish, and at the highest...

What makes some catchers in baseball great at throwing out base runners? Having played the position for many years, I know a thing or two about the subject. Here is how you become great at the...

Sliding headfirst is the quickest way for a base runner to get to a base, particularly when trying to steal second base. The headfirst slide can also be dangerous, if done incorrectly. It's worth...

As a female base squad, it may feel like it takes longer to master a stunt than it should. Poor technique is usually to blame in such stunt groups in addition to injuries. Simple exercises will...

The Three Person is an advanced and very difficult stunt commonly seen in co-ed squads. These directions are meant to incorporate single gendered squads as well. This stunt will earn a very high...

The "squeeze play" is one of baseball's ways of "manufacturing" a run. For example--a team gets a runner on base with a walk. The player steals second base. He is then sacrificed to third. The...

The game of baseball is one America's favorite pastimes. The skills required to play the game are maintained only by consistent practice. Baseball drills are the best and most effective ways of...

The hit and run is a play where a runner on first base attempts to steal second while the batter attempts to hit the ball into play to help the runner advance. This technique eliminates the...

A well executed hook slide will enable you to avoid a fielder's tag while reaching base. And you don't have to knock anyone over to do it. Just follow these steps.

The game of baseball began on the streets of Hoboken, New Jersey in the nineteenth century. Organized rules and formal techniques were not introduced until years later. Professional coaches and...

Offensive skills such as base stealing are essential to help advance the runners during a game, but some baseball fans say that base stealing is a lost art. The Baseball Hall of Fame in...

Baseball games are not won on game day, they are won during practice. If you can teach your team good defensive fielding, you have the best chance that your players will repeat the plays during...

A common infield misconception is that the second baseman always stands on second base. Young players think that that their job is to stay glued to the bag. In fact, a second baseman's job is to...