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Baseball is the arguably the most strategic of all sports played. Play and coach baseball with tips from a former professional baseball player in this free video series on the game of baseball.
There are 13 videos in this series:
Baseball is a game played with nine players on offense and nine on defense. Learn how baseball is played with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Baseball glove sizes are calculated by measuring the base of the glove to the tips of the fingers. Figure out the right size baseball glove with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Pick a baseball bat by swinging it to see if it feels right or by gripping the top of the bat with one hand and the bottom with the other. Choose a baseball bat with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Pitching a baseball is done by stepping towards the target and stepping forward with the opposite foot of the throwing hand. Throw a baseball accurately with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Baseball-bat size is determined by size in inches and weight in ounces. Determine baseball-bat length and weight with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
When buying a baseball bat, make sure to test out several bats with different weights and sizes. Test a baseball bat before purchasing one with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Teaching baseball fundamentals is best done with repetitive practice and studying baseball mechanics. Teach baseball fundamentals with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Making a baseball bat is done on a lathe with ash or hard-rock maple wood. Carve a baseball bat with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Coaching a baseball team is best done by concentrating on preparing the team and giving positive and negative feedback. Manage a successful baseball team with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Gripping a sinker ball is done by holding a baseball on the seams and rotating fingers so they are on the inside or outside of the ball. Throw a nasty sinker ball pitch with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Switch hitting in baseball is the ability to hit both left- and right-handed and incorporating the same fundamentals from either side of the plate. Gain an advantage on the baseball pitcher through switch hitting with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Baseball batting cages are constructed with wood or metal and require two vertical and horizontal poles and netting. Construct a baseball batting cage with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Hitting a home run in baseball is done by working on the proper swing, hitting the baseball with backspin and power and practicing with repetition. Blast a home run with tips from a professional baseball instructor in this free video on baseball.
Baseball, the great American pastime, is actually considered the official sport of the United States, though it is enjoyed by many fans in several countries throughout the world. Developed in the late 18th century, the game of baseball was probably derived from older British bat and ball games and then brought over to America. Today, baseball teams consist of nine or 10 players and a pitcher. In some leagues, the pitcher is the ninth player and must bat for the team, while other leagues allow a designated hitter--a 10th player--to bat in place of the pitcher. Baseball enjoys great popularity as both a professional spectator sport and an amateur or youth league sport. In this free video series, get instructions on playing and coaching baseball from a professional baseball player. First, he explains the basics of baseball, how to measure baseball-glove size, how to pick a baseball bat and how to pitch a baseball. Next, he talks about determining the right bat size for a player, buying a baseball bat and coaching baseball. Finally, learn about gripping a sinker-ball pitch, switch hitting and hitting a home run.
Mickey Hiter Mickey Hiter played baseball at Lipscomb University. In addition to being a professional baseball instructor at Hit After Hit Baseball Academy, Hiter's baseball teams have won more than 500 games in 15 seasons, and played in six World Series. In 1998, his team won the NABF High School World Series. Hiter is president of SANDLOTT Baseball, an organization that develops elite travel leagues with more than 200 teams in the US and Canada.dkdk
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