It is fall and high schools are back. Many aspiring young athletes, however, are already thinking ahead to one thing next spring: baseball tryouts. Unfortunately, making the school baseball team is no easy task and tryouts are a nerve-racking experience for most. There is only a limited number of spots available, so what can you…
To be a great first base coach you should not just understand the intricacies of the game, but you should also understand the players, stay alert, work on communicating with the team, while also be able to make wise split-second decisions under duress. Running between the bases is an essential part of the baseball game.…
One of the hardest skills to master if you play first base is to scoop up low balls and poor throws. However, if you are going to be a first base player, you need to master this skill so that you have a strong defense. It is essential and not being able to scoop low…
There are few things as exciting for a 13-year-old ballplayer as striking out the side, really bringing the heat and dominating batters in a way that they never could have expected. Toeing the rubber, staring in for a sign, and firing strike after strike (while pushing 70 to 80 mph) as a 13-year-old is a…
In the world of baseball, the “war” between players who prefer wooden bats and those who prefer aluminum bats rages on. The good news is, both aluminum and wooden bats offer many advantages that all types of players love, but if you’re curious about who wins the aluminum Vs. wood bats war, keep in mind…
If you don’t know anything about baseball bats, you should know that they come in a variety of materials, especially when it comes to the wooden ones. Since so many bats, including the ones used by professionals, are made out of either maple or ash, people often wonder which of these two kinds of wood…
Baseball may be the best sport in the world, at least in my opinion. But if there is one thing I cannot stand as a batter it is getting painful blisters on my hands. These blisters are not only sore, but also affect my performance. When there is a big game coming up, the last…
There are quite a few contenders for the most difficult position on the baseball field: the catcher, the pitcher, third baseman, and even shortstop! A lot of votes tend to gravitate towards “catcher” at first thought, but don’t be so sure! Each position has its fair share of troubles and we’d first need to completely…
Some of the best athletes on a baseball team play third base – and for good reason. Almost always an infielder with catlike reflexes, a cannon for an arm, and a plus bat with power at the plate, those that play the “hot corner” are quick on their feet, great baseball thinkers, and are always…
Joining a baseball team is a great way to stay active and participate in a team event. Many memories and friendships are made playing baseball. When you first start playing baseball, it is important that you purchase all of the necessary safety equipment. This might have you wondering, since baseball isn’t a contact sport do…
