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Learn how to catch a baseball in this free video series on sports techniques.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Learn how to stretch out before playing baseball in this free video series.
Learn how to warm up for catching and throwing baseballs in this free video series.
Learn how to do a drill to help field ground balls in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn how to position the glove to catch high or low balls in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn how to move once the ball is in your glove in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn how to charge a slow moving ground ball in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn how to stand properly to field a ball in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn the fundamentals of the grounder in the outfield in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn how to get the ball in your throwing hand properly in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn the fundamentals of catching with both hands in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn how to play a fly ball or pop-up in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn how to deal with a fly ball in the sun in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn how to break in a glove to fit your hand in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn how to get the glove down for the tag on second base in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn tips for turning the double play at both second base and short stop in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn how to call the ball and who has preference in this free video series on baseball tips.
Learn a drill to work on your fielding and catching skills as well as hitting in this free video series on baseball tips.
Baseball came into its own in North America in the 18th century, deriving from common stick and ball games, like Rounders, brought over from England and Ireland. Until recently, baseball had been recognized as "America's Pastime," but without a high-profile collegiate system in place, and after a series of player strikes, the game has waned in popularity slightly and given many fans reason to doubt its place in American culture of the 21st century. The “baseball card” industry was a popular phenomenon that took off in Post-World War II America, where kids, usually boys dreaming of one day playing ball professionally, would buy packs of trading cards featuring their favorite players and a stick of chewing gum. In a rush of nostalgia, baseball card collections began garnering huge prices at auctions, and a new generation of kids began collecting cards as financial investments with little success.
In this free video series, watch our expert Bill Rogan show you the best ways to catch and field baseballs. Bill shows you the fundamentals to catching and scooping grounders and flies and how to turn those into outs for your team. He covers positioning the glove, breaking in your glove, catching a ball in the sun, tagging out a runner, and how to turn a double play. He also tells you the way professionals call a catch and communicate on the field. After watching this series, you will be playing like a pro. Go Detroit!!
Bill Rogan Bill Rogan has had a lifelong passion for baseball. After playing in high school (Spring Valley, New York) Bill played at the collegiate level for Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. He then played semi-pro baseball for the Pearl River Salty Dogs in New York for 12 seasons. During that time, Bill coached high school and summer league baseball. He has broadcast five seasons of minor league baseball and currently covers the Colorado Rockies in his role as Sports Director at KNUS Radio in Denver, CO. He hosts a sports talk show called Artificial Turf, where baseball is a frequent topic.dkdk
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