Outfield: Back Up Plays

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Outfielders: While back-ups may not eliminate errors, they will certainly limit the number of extra bases a team gives up. On each ball put in play, outfielders should run to back up either the infielders or their fellow outfielders.

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Fake Bunt & Steal 3rd

Break down a Fake Bunt and Steal 3rd. With a Runner on 2nd (take the lead)the Batter will Square up and get ready to lay down a bunt toward the 3rd base line, this will draw the 3rd baseman in and the defensive corners. As the Pitch comes in, With the Runner taking off from 2nd to head to 3rd, pull back the bat and allow the runner to advance to 3rd on the stolen base. 

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"Working With Youth Pitchers"

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Strength Training for Youth Pitchers is an essential way to prepare the Players and make sure they are ready for the progression to larger field. Watch the video to learn more. Check out strength, training, conditioning drills, and workouts the Pitchers can do to maximize performance.

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Communicate With Your Players

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Each personality, along with life experiences and the environment in which we live plays a part in how we socialize and communicate with others. The ability to relate to others is a key topic in effective communication. #USABFirstPitch #USABDevelops #USABaseball

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"Opposite Field Single"

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Today is all about staying inside of the Baseball and having situational awareness when at the plate. 

We break down the importance of an opposite field RBI-single with two outs and a runner on third.

 In this situation you don’t want to be a Pull-Hitter and end up eith flying out, or grounding out to the pull side of the infield.

 Work on being able to shorten up your swing and hitting or driving the ball to the opposite field. 

The same approach is key if the defense decides to shift on you when you are at bat. 

 🇺🇸: https://usabdevelops.com/USAB/Blog/Oppo_Single.aspx

"Pitch Recognition" 🇺🇸

"Pitch Recognition" 


In this edition of USA Baseball Develops, We talk about the importance of pitch recognition, specifically looking for the fastball down the middle and adjusting on the off-speed. Recognizing the spin on the Ball, looking for the seams, & Rotation. Work on recognition of the Pitchers Arm Slot, Release Point, and the Spin on the Ball. This will help you when trying to pick up if the Pitch is a Fastball, 4-Seam or 2-Seam, a Sinker, a Changeup, Slider, or Curveball. Continue to work on this every chance you get. ⚾

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