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One of the biggest misconceptions in baseball is how to throw a proper curveball. Coaches, particularly at the youth and high school level, put young athletes at a great risk by teaching and...
When you've got this pitch under control, hitters have no idea when to swing. When it's out of control, though, even the pitcher doesn't know where the ball is going! Here are a few easy steps to...
Many baseball players will tell you that leather fielding gloves and mitts need a lot of tender loving care. Try the following for a great start in your relationship with your glove.
Are those old boxes full of baseball cards taking up precious space? Don't toss them; you might have a Sammy Sosa rookie in there! Here are a few steps to help you make money while getting rid of...
It's a deep fly ball ... heading way, way back ... to the wall and over. It is outta here! Oh, the sounds of baseball. Follow these steps to hit a baseball successfully.
You don't have to be a screwball to throw this pitch, but not knowing how to do it properly may screw up an otherwise perfect arm. If you have the arm maturity to try advanced pitches, though, you...
As the ball approaches the plate, a slider seems like a fastball but suddenly trails off to one side, baffling hitters and making them slide right back into the dugout. Follow these steps to...
Take a look at the picture of baseball gloves from the past and you will have to agree with me that baseball gloves are now more sophisticated and advanced. There are now a variety of decisions to...
As a mom of three with two small children and one older one who loves to play baseball it can sometimes get to be a real challenge keeping the smaller children occupied. But through the years I...
The great Yogi Berra once said, "Ninety percent of baseball is mental, the other half is physical." He may have meant many things, but one thing's certain: Mental preparation is key to baseball...
In the past 25 years, the value of sports memorabilia has only gone up. Because of that, this collecting category offers some good investments. It can also quickly become a very costly hobby.
Looking for the most valuable baseball cards? A lot of people are, so the competition is stiff. Here are some ways to find cards that are likely to be the most valuable in the long run.
With Spring here and baseball season on the way you might be interested in signing up your child to play on a baseball league. If this is going to be the first year that your child joins a...
Spring is here and with that comes baseball season. Baseball season is a great time to get your child and yourself involved with the community and neighborhood organizations. It is a time for new...
Collecting baseball cards can be an investment, but more importantly, it can be fun! Dive in and explore America's Pastime!
If you're "scoring at home" or at the ballpark and the play "6-4-3" doesn't ring a bell, then follow these steps to enjoy America's national pastime even more.
The summer breeze is blowing the warm air through the stands. It's the last inning, your kid is up to bat. It's the last out. He swings, he misses, he's out! You go bonkers. WRONG!
While there are lots of versions of 'stick & ball' games, millions of people world-wide agree that one of the greatest interpretations ever devised is the game of baseball. Baseball...
In the Broadway musical "Damn Yankees", a frustrated wife of a rabid baseball fan bemoans, in song, the six months of the year she's a baseball widow. With the post season now stretching...
Trading baseball cards can be a great hobby for an avid baseball fan or an avid memorabilia collector. The ability to trade baseball cards online has revolutionized the way people can collect...
A little special attention will keep that sweet spot smooth and clean so you can continue swinging for the fences.
Choosing a bat is one of the more important choices a hitter makes before stepping into the batter’s box. An inch either way or an ounce too heavy can throw off a hitter’s rhythm and sense of...
Measuring for the correct fit of a baseball glove or mitt is super simple once you have the knowledge of what you are doing. A child or an adult with a glove that is too small or too large will...
Composite baseball and softball bats are the new standard for youth and adult leagues. A composite bat is made out of carbon fibers that are interwoven into a bat. Composites can be durable and...
Hitting begins with your hands, or more specifically your fingers. When you pick-up a baseball bat there are several key parts in mastering the how to of gripping a bat in order to be a...
Many different Major League Baseball games can be found on cable TV throughout the week. However, what can you do if your favorite Major League Baseball team isn’t on? What if you want to watch...
What could be a more perfect getaway for a huge baseball fan than a trip built around a World Series? Here are a few pointers for arranging the dream baseball vacation.
Many kids every spring are in a panic to break in a baseball glove quickly. Here is the fast method to break in your baseball glove in the oven.
A pitchback is a net that is used to rebound baseballs back at you when you throw one. Depending on how you throw the baseball, the pitchback will bounce it back to you a certain way. I'll teach...
In these economic times, many of us are going to be staying home (even more!) and watching TV (even more!) instead of going out to dinner, movies and live sporting events. We'll be cutting back...
So you have collected baseball card since you were younger, or you have inherited you dads old baseball cards? So what you have on your hand is some antiques? Are these antiques or collectible...
Is your baseball glove a relic from your youth, purchased back when digital watches were expensive and gas was cheap? If so, it probably needs some new lacing. You could buy a new glove, of...
Selling your baseball card collection may be something you are interested in. Where can you find people who are interested in buying your collection? Here are some tips of places to look for...
A youth baseball bat can make a wonderful present for a kid whether it is for backyard play or serious league play. To make the bat an appreciated, lasting, and safe purchase, check out these tips...
Spring sports tryouts are coming up! Here's an old sports training trick that has turned poor or average players into great ones. This method works for favorite spring and summer sports: baseball...
Children and adults love writing Alphabet Poems. The steps are simple, there is no rhyme, and there are no hard fast rules to follow in the layout of your poem. Unlike the most common idea of...
In this article I will provide you with the information needed to select the correct size baseball for your child. There are many different kinds of bats and many different sizes of baseball bats,...
Maybe you have a baseball card collection that you'd like to find the value of. Here are the best ways to do that.
A baseball player hits a home run. As he reaches home plate the umpire signals the run doesn't count. This because the player illegally altering his bat using cork. Ever wonder how baseball...
Believe it or not, spring training is just around the corner. Grizzled veterans and bright-eyed rookies are busily getting into shape. Soon, the sport magazines will start covering the teams and...
A major league baseball stadium begins with an empty lot and ends up an entertainment facility that attracts major league baseball teams and their fans. When it is time to ‘go out to the ballpark’...
Baseball season is upon us and for some, that means it's time for a new glove. Breaking in a baseball glove takes a little work, here are a few tips before the season starts.
Growing up in the United States it's hard to imagine anything more American then baseball. We'd idolize our favorite baseball players and emulate their mannerisms. Dreaming of the day we'd take...
The boys of summer are coming back and it's time to get ready for your fantasy baseball draft. Fantasy baseball mock drafts and fantasy baseball cheat sheets are all over the place, but what kind...
If you've dreamed of taking the mound, the mound behind the catcher that is, you can train to be a major league baseball umpire. If any of these things thrill you--the crack of the bat, the...
Ever wish you could be that fan they show on camera catching the foul ball or home run? This article will give you a few its and some advice to increase your chances of going home with a souvenir...
Yankee Stadium is a historic place in baseball history. No matter if you love or hate the Yankees, you have to admit that Yankee Stadium is a big part of baseball history. "The House That...
As America's pastime, baseball needs a few necessary tools to allow a player to showcase their skills on the diamond. The key to any player's game is the piece of equipment they use every time...
It's almost time for another baseball season and that means getting your fantasy baseball team ready for another season. Looking for some of the best fantasy baseball information on the web? Here...
Tired of filling Easter baskets with the same old Easter toys and candy? This year, why not make a personalized Easter basket for your baseball fanatic? Find ideas and tips on how to score a...