In this episode, you will learn:

My take on defensive shifting and why I think you're crazy if you don't use them

How to utilize defensive shifting intelligently in high school baseball and below.

How to not overreact to one swing and shift when you shouldn't.

When we shift and why.

Where right handed hitters generally hit groundballs/flyballs and where left handed hitters generally hit groundball/flyballs.

 

Resources:

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In this episode, you will learn: My take on defensive shifting and why I think you're crazy if you don't use them How to utilize defensive shifting intelligently in high school baseball and below. How to not overreact to one swing and shift when you shouldn't. When we shift and why. Where right handed hitters […]

In this episode, you will learn

Why so many players today are looking for a "quick fix."

How to handle the question "what do I need to do better?" so that your players actually improve.

Why mechanical changes usually aren't the answer to hitting slumps, and how to address them.

Why hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports.

A much better way to measure hitting performance than batting average.

 

 

 

 

Resources

Cornerstone Elite Membership - The Weighted Quality at Bat Spreadsheet is just the tip of the iceberg.

Opposite Field Drill Progression - These 8 drills will help players learn to DRIVE the ball to the opposite field

Maximizing Your Team's BP Session - Use these practical tips to get the most out of your team batting practice sessions

Handling Slumps - blog post adds to the topic of this podcast by identifying the "causes" of slumps, and helping players get out of them.

Preventing arm injuries - blog post that gives common sense solutions to decrease the number of arm injuries.

 

 

 

 

In this episode, you will learn Why so many players today are looking for a "quick fix." How to handle the question "what do I need to do better?" so that your players actually improve. Why mechanical changes usually aren't the answer to hitting slumps, and how to address them. Why hitting a baseball is the […]

In this episode you will learn:

The simple equation we use to determine how successful our baserunners will be stealing stealing second.

The system we have used to teach our players how to read pitchers and how to get great jumps.

The chart we keep to use to help our players get to know each pitchers and when they should and shouldn't run.

A simple tip you can use to increase the pitchers time to the plate, AND the catcher's POP (glove to glove) time on a stolen base.

 Resources/Show Notes:

Cornerstone's Elite Membership - $1 Trial membership, over 60 tactical games, 5 online course, weekly video/audio tips includes Weighted QAB Spreadsheet. 

Cheat sheet for stealing bases - Covers inside tips on stealing bases not covered in this podcast!

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Baserunning Chart - Helps your players learn when to run, and teaches them how to read pitchers in games.  Can also be used to help your pitchers vary timing and shut down the running game.

 

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In this episode you will learn: The simple equation we use to determine how successful our baserunners will be stealing stealing second. The system we have used to teach our players how to read pitchers and how to get great jumps. The chart we keep to use to help our players get to know […]

Oooooppppsss!  If you are looking for the shownotes for Episode 20, please click here.  For some reason, I said the show notes from Episode 20 were here... they are not.

 

In this episode, you will learn:

How to put decision making in your player's hands

When is it important to make sure of an out, and when is it important to keep the run from scoring

How to defend the early leave or "walk-off"

Why we don't have predetermined 1st and 3rd plays

 

Resources:

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If you enjoyed this podcast, you will LOVE our 10 Tips to Playing Great Team Defense email course.

 

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Oooooppppsss!  If you are looking for the shownotes for Episode 20, please click here.  For some reason, I said the show notes from Episode 20 were here... they are not.   In this episode, you will learn: How to put decision making in your player's hands When is it important to make sure of an […]

In this episode you will learn:

1.) How to eliminate the need to have catcher's shag balls during practice.

2.) How get catchers a full work load when you are understaffed and you don't have a coach to work just with catchers.

3.) The most valuable, often overlooked time your catchers can get game like practice.

4.) A great drill for catchers to get all of their throws in in a short period of time.

 

Resources:

Catching-drill-menu - This is a great resource for coaches to maximize practice time with their catchers.

 

Two Catcher Throwing Drill - This drill will let your catchers work on throwing to each base in a short period of time

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Practice Plan Series - For great info on running an entire practice series, check out our 10 practice plan series.

 

Cornerstone's Free Bronze Membership -  Totally free membership area includes all podcast and blog premium documents, ebooks, drill videos, and much, much more.

 

Cornerstone's Elite Membership - $1 Trial membership, over 60 tactical games, 5 online course, weekly video/audio tips

 

 

In this episode you will learn: 1.) How to eliminate the need to have catcher's shag balls during practice. 2.) How get catchers a full work load when you are understaffed and you don't have a coach to work just with catchers. 3.) The most valuable, often overlooked time your catchers can get game […]