http://articles.getacoder.com/recreation_and_sports/baseball.htm Free Content For Your Website http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ You've all seen the scenario dozens of times. A ball is hit into the outfield with a runner on first base. The outfielder picks the ball up and tries to get the base runner at third base. The ball sails over the heads of the infielders and on to third base. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:08:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Drills_-_Teaching_the_Relay_Process_1552112x1222891689.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Drills_-_Teaching_the_Relay_Process_1552112x1222891689.htm So three years ago, on July 13, 2005, Herrera paid someone everything he had in the world for a place on a small boat with a rickety motor headed for Florida. (The Castro government confiscates the property of defectors anyway.) He found himself risking his life with eighteen other persons, including two children. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:51:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Strike_For_Freedom_at_Pittsburghs_PNC_Park_1556059x1222876315.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Strike_For_Freedom_at_Pittsburghs_PNC_Park_1556059x1222876315.htm What betting system works out of all the rubbish out there? Is there one you can make some money on? Sports betting champ system is the best one out there. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:23:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Sports_Betting_Success_1551512x1222154607.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Sports_Betting_Success_1551512x1222154607.htm Aggressive play is very important baseball especially when it comes to offense. One thing you can do to increase your team's aggressive play is to use aggressive hitting strategies. Here, are few gems that can raise your team's offense to whole new level. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:58:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Aggressive_Hitting_Strategies_That_Will_Make_Your_Team_Better_1553306x1221832735.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Aggressive_Hitting_Strategies_That_Will_Make_Your_Team_Better_1553306x1221832735.htm I might have a slightly different approach for hitting a baseball with two strikes than most coaches, especially at the younger level. The short of it is that I work with hitters in being offensive producers, since that is their job in the first place when they step into the box. Having said this, a hitter obviously gets three chances to produce something valuable for his team each and every at bat. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:16:48 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Swing_Mechanics_Tip_-_A_Different_Two-Strike_Approach_1551805x1219378608.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Swing_Mechanics_Tip_-_A_Different_Two-Strike_Approach_1551805x1219378608.htm If you are a true blue baseball fan, you need cheap baseball tickets, as you are actually looking forward to watching as many games as you can, without having to pay the earth for it. Here are my five reasons why you should book your tickets to this season's baseball games in advance. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:52:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Major_League_Baseball_Tickets__-_5_Reasons_Why_You_Should_Book_Yours_1543371x1219139557.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Major_League_Baseball_Tickets__-_5_Reasons_Why_You_Should_Book_Yours_1543371x1219139557.htm Three of my four teams are in first place in their divisions on this morning of the 2008 All-Star Game. The Angels are a respectable 6 games up in the A.L. West. The Cubs lead the N.L Central by 4.5 games, and the White Sox lead the A.L. Central by a game and a half. Even the Dodgers are only a game behind the Diamondbacks in the N.L. West. For the first time in memory, all of my teams could make it to the post-season and we could even see an El-Train World Series featuring the Cubs and Sox. So, I'm happy, right? Sort of. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:34:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/At_the_2008_All-Star_Break,_I_Should_Be_Happy_1555812x1217936054.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/At_the_2008_All-Star_Break,_I_Should_Be_Happy_1555812x1217936054.htm I'm sure you have heard the words, "practice makes perfect". Or, "perfect practice makes perfect". And while I enjoy the utopian view that someday I'll get to coach the perfect team, or the perfect player, it's just not going to happen. Especially not in a sport where failure is a common and frequent occurrence. It is vital that our athletes understand failure and be taught how to employ a strategy to use failure as a positive and not as a negative. It takes some rewiring in the minds of athletes, but it's well worth the time spent. What I would like to explore here is how failure can be utilized during youth baseball drills and during practice in order to create more fundamentally solid baseball players. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:45:04 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Allowing_Failure_In_Youth_Baseball_Drills_1403231x1217871904.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Allowing_Failure_In_Youth_Baseball_Drills_1403231x1217871904.htm To get 400 swings in the 60 minutes of practice allocated to batting, a coach must divide the players into smaller groups and utilize multiple hitting stations. This article describes the mechanics of dividing the players and picking the specific hitting drills that isolate the different mechanics of hitting. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:44:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hitting_Mechanics_-_400_Swings_Per_Hour_1403266x1217749489.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hitting_Mechanics_-_400_Swings_Per_Hour_1403266x1217749489.htm There is no shortage of information on baseball instruction within the millions of pages on the internet. Before the web days, baseball instructional information itself was greatly more valuable than that same information today. Why? Because the supply has increased dramatically. I can do a search for "baseball instruction" on Google and today I get 440,000 pages that contain pages that may have the information I'm looking for. The challenge now for the athlete, parent, or coach looking for training information is not where the information can be found, by what information should be accepted and used. Here are some general guidelines. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:13:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Instruction_-_How_to_Find_Good_Information_1418499x1217664807.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Instruction_-_How_to_Find_Good_Information_1418499x1217664807.htm Athletes at any level should avoid sports drinks if they want to perform at peak performance. Find out why Gatorade should never be in an athletes hands. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:48:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Improve_Your_Pitching_Performance_-_Stay_Away_From_Sports_Drinks_1403213x1217602118.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Improve_Your_Pitching_Performance_-_Stay_Away_From_Sports_Drinks_1403213x1217602118.htm Good curveballs are tough to hit, period. The best piece of advice I can give for becoming a good curveball hitter is to become a good fastball hitter. Let that sink in for a minute. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:33:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Swing_-_The_Best_Way_To_Hit_A_Curveball_1403209x1217576029.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Swing_-_The_Best_Way_To_Hit_A_Curveball_1403209x1217576029.htm If I asked you to give a five minute lecture on hitting mechanics start to finish, could you do it? If the answer is yes, then you've undoubtedly done some research on the baseball swing. If the answer is no, then there is some work to be done, and you'll want to read this article especially if you're in a role where you provide any type of baseball instruction. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:21:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Understanding_the_Baseball_Swing_1403246x1217438485.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Understanding_the_Baseball_Swing_1403246x1217438485.htm Does your son play in a youth baseball league. Does he wear a protective cup? Don't make a mistake and send him out there without one. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:54:45 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_-_Boy_Meets_Cup_1403195x1217436885.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_-_Boy_Meets_Cup_1403195x1217436885.htm Top ten reasons why a coach or parent should purchase a pitching machine. Note: They are not what you might think! Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:23:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pitching_Machines_-_Ten_Great_Ideas_For_Why_Parents_And_Coaches_Should_Own_One_1403247x1217391814.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pitching_Machines_-_Ten_Great_Ideas_For_Why_Parents_And_Coaches_Should_Own_One_1403247x1217391814.htm Base ball spring training schedules are of two types and they are called as Grape fruit league and Cactus league. These names were named after the plants in the respective states. Most of these baseball spring training schedules happen in Florida and Arizona. In these matches, Florida team will be playing with other batch of Florida training players during the exhibition games. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:29:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Spring_Training_Schedules_1403226x1217370565.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Spring_Training_Schedules_1403226x1217370565.htm You look down at your glove only to see the a torn or broken lace hanging out of the back of the glove. And now, every time you field a ball, there's a hole or gap that gets bigger and bigger with every ball... Worst yet, the ball goes right through your glove! Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:56:20 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Glove_Repair_-_Why_Do_it_Yourself_1403196x1217336180.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Glove_Repair_-_Why_Do_it_Yourself_1403196x1217336180.htm T-ball is a wonderful way for young children to play and learn about the sport of baseball. Having fun is the most important aspect of t-ball, and there are many fun t-ball drills that will keep children entertained while teaching them the fundamentals of the game. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:32:32 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Fun_T-Ball_Drills_1403207x1217230352.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Fun_T-Ball_Drills_1403207x1217230352.htm You can find a wide range of discount priced baseball bats on the internet and there is nothing stopping you from buying them online. Depending on your need, you can find traditional wooden baseball bats, all-new aluminum bats and even used ones if your budget does not allow you to buy them new or you are merely searching for a spare bat for your practice sessions. This article tells you why you should buy baseball bats online. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:28:26 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Discount_Priced_Baseball_Bats_-_Buy_Them_Online_1418502x1217179706.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Discount_Priced_Baseball_Bats_-_Buy_Them_Online_1418502x1217179706.htm Choosing a baseball bat can be a daunting task these days with the wide selection of bats and types of bats available. The good news is with a few basic tips you can find a bat that will meet your needs and get you back on the field in no time. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:59:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Equipment_Starts_With_a_Good_Baseball_Bat_1403251x1217059152.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Equipment_Starts_With_a_Good_Baseball_Bat_1403251x1217059152.htm Sacrifice bunts are not supposed to be a secret. But somewhere in the entanglement of some (not all) baseball instruction, the sacrifice bunt became as top secret as the development of the Atomic Bomb. Well... not quite, but you get the idea. What evidence do I have for this you say? Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:10:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Instruction_-_The_Not_So_Secret_Bunt_Defense_1403215x1216951825.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Instruction_-_The_Not_So_Secret_Bunt_Defense_1403215x1216951825.htm Baseball strength training is one area of the sports world that's a bit behind in terms of training methodology. Thoughts of training with light weights, emphasizing stretching only and performing long slow bouts of endurance training are still around today. It's my opinion this idea leads to more opportunity for injury and reduced performance. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:39:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Strength_Training_-_The_Right_Way_1403250x1216791550.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Strength_Training_-_The_Right_Way_1403250x1216791550.htm Ever want to find out why your softball league has an illegal bat list? This article will explain the two main reasons that your softball league commissioner issues such a list. Outlined in the article will be reasons that you have an illegal softball bat list and why your league needs one. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:53:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Illegal_Softball_Bats_1403201x1216731201.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Illegal_Softball_Bats_1403201x1216731201.htm Talk about Major League Baseball, and there's no stopping the fans from gabbing about their favorite teams and the intriguing superstar managers. You'll spot the baseball blue bloods - they are the ones with MLB team logo watches, banners, and sports jackets. They really love to show off what they got. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:43:18 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/MLB_Team_Logo_Watches_-_Its_Always_Time_To_Show_Off_1524661x1216640598.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/MLB_Team_Logo_Watches_-_Its_Always_Time_To_Show_Off_1524661x1216640598.htm Rocky Colavito was one of the most popular and spectacular baseball players in history. The Italian-American star may be the most popular Cleveland Indian of all time. Why isn't "The Rock" in the Hall of Fame? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:27:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Dont_Knock_Rocky_Colavito_1403230x1216625242.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Dont_Knock_Rocky_Colavito_1403230x1216625242.htm Teaching younger athletes the art of hitting can sometimes be challenging. However, the joy and excitement seen on their faces when they learn how to hit is far worth the time and effort spent learning some new youth baseball drills. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:53:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Drills_-_Teaching_Younger_Hitters_A_Good_Baseball_Swing_1403262x1216583617.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Drills_-_Teaching_Younger_Hitters_A_Good_Baseball_Swing_1403262x1216583617.htm Throwing different off speed pitches requires knowledge about wrist and forearm angles at the release of the baseball. Many pitchers make learning pitching grips more difficult than it really is. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:40:59 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pitching_Grips_-_Wrist_and_Forearm_Angles_1403203x1216507259.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pitching_Grips_-_Wrist_and_Forearm_Angles_1403203x1216507259.htm Certainly you're aware of the importance of strength & conditioning for baseball. Long gone are the days of the 155 pound shortstop that barely hit above the Mendoza line. Today's game has dramatically turned into a blend of power, speed and explosiveness and if you're not performing the correct baseball exercises you'll be left behind faster than a Josh Beckett fastball. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:35:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Exercises_for_Strength_and_Flexibility_1403263x1216402507.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Exercises_for_Strength_and_Flexibility_1403263x1216402507.htm In most leagues 14 hitters and only 9 pitchers count towards the scoring but this is because you need 8 positions to fill and usually some utility. Simple math shows you have 55% more hitters to produce your offensive stats. The actual ratio of players who are hitters to players who are pitchers is 61:39, so perhaps this is why experts give more money to hitting, but why? This line of reasoning is completely wrong. Since there are fewer pitchers and 50% of the scoring comes from pitching, the average price of pitchers should be more than the average price of hitters. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:42:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Truth_About_Pitching_1403254x1216165359.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Truth_About_Pitching_1403254x1216165359.htm Baseball cleats are shoes specifically designed for optimal performance in baseball. A player can run as easily on dirt or grass thanks to the unique design of the shoe. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:57:50 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_Looking_For_Baseball_Cleats_1403234x1216151870.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_Looking_For_Baseball_Cleats_1403234x1216151870.htm The fastest way to become a better baseball player is to find an excellent instructor. We provide a number of tips on how best to find one. With these tips, you should be able to up your game in no time. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:51:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Instruction_Tips_On_Finding_The_Best_Instructor_1403236x1216115482.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Instruction_Tips_On_Finding_The_Best_Instructor_1403236x1216115482.htm I know the uniform does not make the player, however, if kids are proud of their appearance, feel like a Professional, that attitude will carry over into their game. They'll be proud of their team, proud of what they represent, and with that pride comes passion for the game and a winning attitude. It's that winning attitude that truly makes the team, even if they lose the game, as long as they keep their pride and passion, then they are already winners. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:56:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Uniforms_-_They_Do_Make_a_Difference_1553277x1215975411.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Uniforms_-_They_Do_Make_a_Difference_1553277x1215975411.htm Use these tips and make sure that you get the best fitting helmet for your child. When you have a properly fitted batting helmet, you may just find you have the opposite problem and you can't get your kid to take it off - even to go to sleep at night! Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:38:15 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Proper_Batting_Helmet_Sizing_1403270x1215920295.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Proper_Batting_Helmet_Sizing_1403270x1215920295.htm Did you know that collectible batting helmets are not only just the right size to display on a shelf, mantle or display case, but they are also better for displaying autographs than smaller counterparts such as baseballs? Once you add to that the fact that they are complete with the identifiable team logos, it should be easy to see just why they make such incredible gifts for just about any fan. It also helps that they are extremely well priced! Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:57:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Collectible_Batting_Helmets_For_The_True_Fan_1403243x1215827874.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Collectible_Batting_Helmets_For_The_True_Fan_1403243x1215827874.htm Spring training baseball tickets can be sought after commodities although this does often depend on the teams that are playing, and also where they are playing. Spring training is a chance to see established players from your favourite team in a different environment. It is also a time to see up and coming players who might be making their way into the team. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:46:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Spring_Training_Baseball_Tickets_1403229x1215740774.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Spring_Training_Baseball_Tickets_1403229x1215740774.htm The hands are the only physical connection you have with the bat as the baseball swing begins. While other parts of your body are responsible for generating the power in hitting a baseball, your hands and how they grip the bat play a large role in how fluid the bat passes through the hitting zone. Therefore, it stands to reason that some time and attention by paid into understand the quick and easy fundamentals of gripping the bat. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:03:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Swing_-_The_Grip_1403187x1215734593.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Swing_-_The_Grip_1403187x1215734593.htm The assumption here is that you have either found the title of this article amusing to some extent, or you are looking for information on how to become more mentally tough as an athlete. Maybe both, which would be a bonus for you. Now, a little group participation... I want you to stop reading for a minute after you read the following question. Don't read past until you have an answer. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:12:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Mental_Baseball_Instruction_-_Becoming_a_Mentally_Tough_Baseball_Player_1418497x1215612734.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Mental_Baseball_Instruction_-_Becoming_a_Mentally_Tough_Baseball_Player_1418497x1215612734.htm An article about weight training for baseball and softball players. You will learn what areas should be emphasized for pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:19:03 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Should_Baseball_And_Softball_Players_Participate_In_Weight_Training_Programs_1403253x1215595143.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Should_Baseball_And_Softball_Players_Participate_In_Weight_Training_Programs_1403253x1215595143.htm Baseball parity has finally moved front and center in every league of play around our nation. Gone are the days when boys of lesser talent or skills would through pure work and determination move from the bench to the dusty diamond of play. The Benchmark of .500 win and loss record is becoming the accepted norm with no instilled pride of practice to gain excellence. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:30:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Parity_1553362x1215437430.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Parity_1553362x1215437430.htm Baseball terminology should be a class taught in college. Maybe I'm more aware of all of the different terms because it's a game I'm most familiar with, or maybe there is just an extraordinary amount of verbage to learn. Nevertheless, I'd like to discuss a couple important hitting terms that should be understood as you're working on your various baseball drills. The difference between bat lag and bat drag are immense. And because of the similar sound, they ofter get mixed up. Bad mistake. Let me help explain them both by developing a definition for each. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:07:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Drills_-_Creating_Bat_Lag_Vs_Bat_Drag_1541073x1215349627.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Drills_-_Creating_Bat_Lag_Vs_Bat_Drag_1541073x1215349627.htm When I teach hitting (or pitching for that matter) there are a few important core movements that if accomplished will lead to a greater chance that other movements further in the baseball swing process will be successful. Keep in mind that there are quite a few significant movements within the complete baseball swing. Please don't think the below is an exhaustive list. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:07:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Swing__-_Three_Core_Movements_1403178x1215079671.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Swing__-_Three_Core_Movements_1403178x1215079671.htm Ever year during the playoffs, you always start to hear stories about high school pitchers being overused by throwing a high pitch count. Find out how you can ensure this doesn't happen to your son and not impact the team's play. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:37:50 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Biggest_Problem_With_Baseball_Pitching_-_High_Pitch_Count_&_How_to_Avoid_It_1403184x1215056270.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Biggest_Problem_With_Baseball_Pitching_-_High_Pitch_Count_&_How_to_Avoid_It_1403184x1215056270.htm Two players of the New York Yankees and five Boston Red Sox teammates are presently in the lead in the primary American League balloting results for the 79th All-Star Game, to be played on July 15th at Yankee Stadium. The two players of the Yankee infield, the shortstop Derek Jeter and third baseman Alex Rodriguez, are in the peak of their positions. Derek Jeter is an eight-time A. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:22:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_2008_Balloting_MLB_All-Star_Game_1403200x1215033754.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_2008_Balloting_MLB_All-Star_Game_1403200x1215033754.htm Every Red Sox fan is aware that there is a wide variety of broadcasting options tailored to the fanatics. For those who arent aware, this article details some of the most popular media related broadcasting for the Sox. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:36:32 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Red_Sox_Television_1403220x1214987792.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Red_Sox_Television_1403220x1214987792.htm There is nothing more frustrating for a hitter than having a mechanical problem with the baseball swing and not knowing what the issue is or how to find a solution. While I don't have the ability here (nor do you have the patience to sort through it) to discuss all of the root causes to the countless mechanical failures of a baseball swing, I will give you one for today. Of course, you will need to consult with your hitting instructor for more depth and practical baseball drills to help solve the problem I discuss. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:09:20 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hitting_A_Baseball_-_Finding_The_Root_Cause_Of_A_Mechanics_Problem_1403241x1214863760.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hitting_A_Baseball_-_Finding_The_Root_Cause_Of_A_Mechanics_Problem_1403241x1214863760.htm Oh boy, coach Joe is working late and the team needs a first base coach. Would you know what to do? Well, don't worry, we've got the answers! Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:08:52 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Be_a_First_Base_Coach_1403199x1214816932.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Be_a_First_Base_Coach_1403199x1214816932.htm Have you even been up to bat or on the mound and wanted to hide? Just maybe crawl under the plate, or peel back the pitching rubber and slip underneath for a bit and let someone else deal with the situation? This article addresses how to manage the thoughts that pass through the mind quickly during any given performance. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:19:47 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Instruction_-_Is_it_Just_Your_Imagination_1403256x1214659187.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Instruction_-_Is_it_Just_Your_Imagination_1403256x1214659187.htm The discrepancy in spending amongst Major League Baseball teams is startling. According to USA TODAY, the top spending team in 2007 spent nearly 8 times as much as the most frugal. There are a number of inferences that could be drawn from that. One is that the luxury tax is really not a deterrent at all. Teams are going to spend what they want to, whether it is seemingly excessive or seemingly underwhelming. But given the resurgent proclivity for the sport, with four straight years of attendance records being shattered, it can be inferred that fans do not care either. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:50:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/MLB_Baseball_Underdog_System_1403191x1214517021.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/MLB_Baseball_Underdog_System_1403191x1214517021.htm Spring training baseball Arizona style is the alternative venue for professional teams to Florida. Every spring half of the professional baseball teams will transfer all of their staff and players to Arizona in order to get some practice in following the winter period. Spring training baseball Arizona and Florida all have a long association, and ever since 1959, all professional baseball teams have had their spring training in one of the two states. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:54:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Spring_Training_Baseball_Arizona_1403223x1214510095.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Spring_Training_Baseball_Arizona_1403223x1214510095.htm A lot of fantasy players go into their draft and evaluation of a player from their previous years statistics and trends, but important changes happen to a player through their off season conditioning and improvements or lack there of. Something MOST fantasy magazines (which hits the stands in early January from production in November and December) fail to take in account for in their draft cheat sheets. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:34:04 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pre-Season_Weight,_Body_and_Strength_Changes_1442217x1214228044.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pre-Season_Weight,_Body_and_Strength_Changes_1442217x1214228044.htm I really love sports and sometimes I think I expect too much from todays players. I still love to believe that those privileged enough to play sports professionally work their tail off for all the right reasons. That being a baseball player means, baseball is your PRIMARY focus. To work on being the best that you can be and to help the team WIN games. All that financial stuff will take care of itself later on. But as long as I've been following sports its ALMOST like clock work when it comes to players performing on a contract year. The following is a list of potential free-agents after the 2007 season. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:33:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/2007_Contract_Year_Players_1442216x1214228035.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/2007_Contract_Year_Players_1442216x1214228035.htm Speed never goes into slumps? Don't mention that to Juan Pierre. Off the top of my head, the approximate batting average range for a fantasy team that leads their league in AVG is roughly .285 and up to .305 (for 5x5 based leagues and depending on your league dynamics). Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:33:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Juan_Pierre_-_Dont_Draft_Him_Higher_Than_90_And_Thats_Only_If_You_Need_Sbs_1442215x1214228017.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Juan_Pierre_-_Dont_Draft_Him_Higher_Than_90_And_Thats_Only_If_You_Need_Sbs_1442215x1214228017.htm Hats off to Morneau who beat out my Yankee captain for the Most Valuable Player award. Justin Morneau hit .321 with 34 HRs and 130 RBIs in 2006, after having previously hit .248 with 45 HRs and 153 RBIs in 876 previous major league at bats. So what's the story? Did he have a breakout year or did he just have a tremendous June and July last season? Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:23:20 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Justin_Morneau_-_MVP_or_Mirage_1442214x1214227400.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Justin_Morneau_-_MVP_or_Mirage_1442214x1214227400.htm I've always been disappointed with the lack of risk fantasy publications take when projecting numbers for the upcoming year. While you can certainly understand the position they have to take, it makes a lot of the information indifferent. At the same time, I would absolutely agree that to be able to successfully project such numbers for the entire baseball universe would fall under the category of impossible. I do believe this is where the separation begins between the consistent winners and the consistent losers. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:23:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Understand_How_To_Seperate_Yourself_From_The_Rest_Of_The_Pack_1442213x1214227391.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Understand_How_To_Seperate_Yourself_From_The_Rest_Of_The_Pack_1442213x1214227391.htm Now that Red Sox Spring Training has wrapped up over at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, I've had some time to reflect on the games I attended. Baseball may be Americas' Past Time, but Red Sox Spring Training games will always be my guilty pleasure. I'm not one of those face-painting fanatics, shouting obnoxiously from two rows behind you. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:38:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Red_Sox_Spring_Training_Reflections_-_City_of_Palms_Field_-_Fort_Myers,_Florida_1541651x1213688302.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Red_Sox_Spring_Training_Reflections_-_City_of_Palms_Field_-_Fort_Myers,_Florida_1541651x1213688302.htm Luke Skywalker took training from Yoda in the epic series, Star Wars (like I had to mention what movie Yoda was from). To put it bluntly, Luke was horrible at it for the first while! He didn't see many results. What Luke chose to do that many baseball players don't do is continue to figure things out until they work. This article addresses the lesser trained part of the game of baseball, the mental side and applies it to the art of hitting a baseball. Thu, 15 May 2008 02:04:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hitting_a_Baseball_Using_the_Yoda_Secret_1552378x1210831497.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hitting_a_Baseball_Using_the_Yoda_Secret_1552378x1210831497.htm My wretched hometown San Diego Padres have limped into the seasonal All-Star break with a terrible 'first half' now complete accentuated by Sunday afternoon's July 13th pounding by the Atlanta Braves ending in a score of 12 - 3. Actually, with a record of 37 wins and 58 losses, a winning percentage of a paltry .389, nearly 60% of the season is over. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:08:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/San_Diego_Padres_End_Their_Dismal_First_Half_of_2008_Season_1555587x1209017297.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/San_Diego_Padres_End_Their_Dismal_First_Half_of_2008_Season_1555587x1209017297.htm When trying to teach a young, developing player the difficult skill of hitting, you want a drill that delivers maximum benefits quickly. In talking with parents and fellow coaches, I've devised a method that accelerates the learning curve for youth players striving to improve their hitting skills. This innovative, new hitting drill called "Quick Toss" will produce dramatic improvements. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:14:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/New_Baseball_Hitting_Drill_Gets_Youth_Players_Into_the_Right_Swing_1514247x1208304873.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/New_Baseball_Hitting_Drill_Gets_Youth_Players_Into_the_Right_Swing_1514247x1208304873.htm T-ball batting drills teach players how to properly swing the bat and practice their hitting techniques. There are many fun t-ball batting drills that players will enjoy, and the key to all these drills is repetition. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:03:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/T-Ball_Batting_Drills_1536574x1208243021.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/T-Ball_Batting_Drills_1536574x1208243021.htm Major League Baseball has revoked Little Leaguers' right to use professional ball clubs' names. This article seeks to explain why, in terms that kids can understand. You're welcome. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:53:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Our_National_Pastime_-_Taking_Dreams_Away_From_Small_Children_1543482x1207943594.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Our_National_Pastime_-_Taking_Dreams_Away_From_Small_Children_1543482x1207943594.htm Baseball has been America's favorite sport for decades. Whether you have a child playing Little League, or you are part of a community team, there are types of certain baseball gear that are simply essential in order to get the most out of the game. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:32:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Gear_Must_Haves_For_the_Current_Season_1550372x1207675961.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Gear_Must_Haves_For_the_Current_Season_1550372x1207675961.htm This is not your typical form of baseball instruction. There will be no information on the detail mechanics of some part of your game. None on developing that sweet baseball swing to aid you in hitting a baseball better. Instead, I want to write a little bit on the importance of developing your own unique brand as a baseball player. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:01:45 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Instruction_For_Branding_Yourself_1549741x1206939705.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Instruction_For_Branding_Yourself_1549741x1206939705.htm When teaching baseball or any other sport regardless of age, the players in ability to understand what the coach is trying to express is sole responsibility of the coach. Teaching involves respect, clarity, organization, motivation and context. People learn by example, Coaches who are respectful of children are not just modeling a skill or behavior, they are meeting the emotional needs of those children, and create the conditions for children to respond whole heartedly. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:07:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_and_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Teaching_1346537x1206702458.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_and_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Teaching_1346537x1206702458.htm MLB ex-star Jose Canseco may be involved in the ongoing Roger Clemens perjury case. IRS investigators are said to want to interview Jose Canseco with concern to the Roger Clemens fiasco. The saga continues, with now Jose Canseco of all people involved in the Roger Clemens story. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:08:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Roger_Clemens-Jose_Canseco_Connection_1509108x1206421718.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Roger_Clemens-Jose_Canseco_Connection_1509108x1206421718.htm Thursday, December 13th, 2007 will be a date that I will never forget when it comes to Major League Baseball. The Mitchell Report sent shock waves through our national pastime that hasn't been felt since the infamous "Black Sox" Scandal of the 1919 World Series. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:06:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_We_Hold_Bud_Selig_Responsible_1304288x1206212779.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_We_Hold_Bud_Selig_Responsible_1304288x1206212779.htm Batting off of a tee is the best practice for your swing and it doesn't require anybody else but you. Of course, the point of this drill is to get the baseball bat from a comfortable resting point to the point of contact as quickly and as accurately as possible. The ball is always placed at the ideal point of contact in the strike for an inside, down the middle, or outside pitch. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:55:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Begin_With_The_Basics_To_Become_A_Better_Hitter_1513181x1206046510.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Begin_With_The_Basics_To_Become_A_Better_Hitter_1513181x1206046510.htm Hitting slumps in softball are just part of the game like Gatorade or sunflower seeds. You can't avoid them. Isn't it one of the reasons what we call softball a sport of failure and that we all agree that it is such a mental sport? In this article, I share 6 tips to help you get out of these hitting slumps. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:59:03 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Softball_Hitting_-_6_Tips_to_Get_Out_of_a_Slump_1544641x1206039543.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Softball_Hitting_-_6_Tips_to_Get_Out_of_a_Slump_1544641x1206039543.htm Is it a chore for you to be positive with your players as a youth baseball coach?Are you always finding something to complain about. Would you like to be a better coach? Read on, this may be for you. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:07:42 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Im_Positive_You_Will_Want_To_Read_This!_1381912x1206014862.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Im_Positive_You_Will_Want_To_Read_This!_1381912x1206014862.htm Mix these two known ingredients and you have gained some information worth the knowing. Ball playing women and music have added much to our sports scene for many years and now the in vogue recognition for more and more women. Ladies and sports and playing softball has taken the field like gang busters. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:48:50 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ladies_and_Sports_1508190x1205880530.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ladies_and_Sports_1508190x1205880530.htm The Yankees limp out of Fenway Park, dropping 2 of 3 to their hated rivals, the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees were spanked 8-5 in the series finale, out pitched and out hit over the 3 game set. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:23:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Yankees_Hit_Basement_Better_Than_Red_Sox_Pitching_1515369x1205868237.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Yankees_Hit_Basement_Better_Than_Red_Sox_Pitching_1515369x1205868237.htm Batting slumps can do far more that merely divot the batting averages. It is important for Players and Coaches to recognize these slumps and do all they can to get their player, teammate back on track. Baseball Players in batting slumps have great difficulty in observing their actions objectively. . Get back to the basics, the batting slump is a simple result, the bat is not being put on the ball. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:33:18 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_and_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Batting_Slumps_1375726x1205807598.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_and_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Batting_Slumps_1375726x1205807598.htm Abner Doubleday, a Union civil war general has been credited as the inventor of baseball. But there is strong evidence to suggest that baseball was invented 4,000 years earlier. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:37:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseballs_Origin_-_Facts_and_Myths_1353721x1205476636.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseballs_Origin_-_Facts_and_Myths_1353721x1205476636.htm As a pitcher you must be prepared in any given situation. You should know as soon as the ball is hit, what to do or where to go Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:38:53 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pitchers_Fielding_the_Baseball_-_Situational_Pitching_1253950x1205073533.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pitchers_Fielding_the_Baseball_-_Situational_Pitching_1253950x1205073533.htm Why is my team making mistakes during the game? I told them to be ready for that hitter! I guess I'll have to yell louder next time. Try having good instructional practices first, then look for results. Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:12:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/My_Youth_Baseball_Team_Doesnt_Need_Any_Stinkin_Practice!_1297512x1205071949.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/My_Youth_Baseball_Team_Doesnt_Need_Any_Stinkin_Practice!_1297512x1205071949.htm We've seen it happen all too often; players that are cut down early in their careers, in their prime, or even when they are approaching the twilight of their careers. The list is lengthy and the reasons for their demise are varied. The causes of death include plane crash, disease, murder, surgical complications, heart attacks, boating accidents, car accidents, and drowning just to name some of them without getting into the specifics. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:28:01 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/An_Unlucky_Seven_-_Careers_That_Ended_Way_Too_Soon_1304290x1204878481.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/An_Unlucky_Seven_-_Careers_That_Ended_Way_Too_Soon_1304290x1204878481.htm How important is location to a pitcher? Taking a look at the pitching motion of C.C. Sabathia during the 2007 ALCS made it clear how important location and mechanics are to a pitcher. A look at a high school pitcher's mechanics and focusing on posture, single leg strength, hip and hamstring flexibility to not only improve accuracy, but increase in speed and confidence. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:47:14 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Location,_Location,_Location_-_A_Look_At_Lower_Body_Exercises_For_Enhanced_Pitching_Performance_1369871x1204735634.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Location,_Location,_Location_-_A_Look_At_Lower_Body_Exercises_For_Enhanced_Pitching_Performance_1369871x1204735634.htm For years, we've all heard that overused cliché, "records were made to be broken." I want to dispel this by citing a handful of records that will never be broken. And, just so I don't sound like a mindless windbag, I'm even going to cite my reasons, backing them up with facts to substantiate my feelings. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:14:31 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Records_In_Baseball_That_Will_Never_Be_Broken_1304292x1204704871.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Records_In_Baseball_That_Will_Never_Be_Broken_1304292x1204704871.htm The bragging player is perhaps the most difficult to deal with. Bragging is the loudest and most obvious call for Attention. He can really cause problems in a team that must work as a team. You better work fast with this guy because the rest of the crew doesn't understand him and they can get sick of him and his act real quick - it's a good thing you know what to do. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:46:35 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#15_-_Benny_the_Braggart_1332680x1204551995.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#15_-_Benny_the_Braggart_1332680x1204551995.htm Good Youth Baseball Coaches stress fundamentals, such proper fielding techniques. Here are a few drills to make a better fielding practice for your team. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:35:16 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_a_Good_Youth_Baseball_Coach_1217871x1204551316.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_a_Good_Youth_Baseball_Coach_1217871x1204551316.htm Join the ranks of the elite coaches with these base running secrets. There is much more to coaching youth baseball than having players run around the bases a couple times. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:32:37 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Do_You_Let_Your_Kids_Steal_1346535x1204360357.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Do_You_Let_Your_Kids_Steal_1346535x1204360357.htm In the 2006 season, we watched Barry Lamar Bonds pass Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list. Then this past season, we watched him overtake Hammerin' Hank Aaron for the top spot on that list. Now that he has eclipsed both Aaron and Ruth for sole possession of that cherished record, I have to ask "who really is the greatest home run hitter of all time?" Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:52:35 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ruth,_Aaron,_Or_Bonds_-_Who_Really_Is_The_Greatest_1304294x1204253555.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ruth,_Aaron,_Or_Bonds_-_Who_Really_Is_The_Greatest_1304294x1204253555.htm This is Bessie, the Boss. She likes to order people around. Hey. isn't that your job? I mean, aren't you the one with 'COACH' in big letters on your jacket? Golly, what can we do about her? What Bessie wants is to be in charge of things. You can't let her do that. No player can serve two head coaches. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:46:20 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#5_-_Bessie_the_Boss_1203644x1204209980.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#5_-_Bessie_the_Boss_1203644x1204209980.htm Base running is another overlooked part of coaching youth baseball.Most of it is from not having fun instructive drills that will teach kids proper base running techniques.All Youth baseball players can become good base runners regardless of speed or size. As a youth baseball coach don't forget about your slow guys, they can also help your team with good base running. Here's a couple drills that you can use this upcoming season. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:37:30 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Base_Running_Tips_for_Youth_Baseball_Coaches_1203643x1203997050.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Base_Running_Tips_for_Youth_Baseball_Coaches_1203643x1203997050.htm San Diego Padres team of destiny 2008. Baseball teams with strong solid down the middle players have the magical ingredients needed to winning leaders. Catcher, pitcher, 2nd baseman, Shortstop and Center fielder is where it all happens defensively for winning baseball. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:04:35 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/San_Diego_Padres_Team_Of_Destiny_2008_1253948x1203905075.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/San_Diego_Padres_Team_Of_Destiny_2008_1253948x1203905075.htm We all want to see our kids hit the ball. What can our kids / youth baseball players do to improve hitting, getting on base, generate runs, hit home runs? Here are 2 simple tips youth baseball players can do without doing drills or exercises to help improve your youth baseball hitting. This is great for coaches and parents of youth baseball to know. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:44:29 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Tips_For_Hitting_In_Youth_Baseball_1511631x1203817469.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Tips_For_Hitting_In_Youth_Baseball_1511631x1203817469.htm We are hearing more and more cases of Tendinitis developing in our youth pitchers. The normal recommendations or treatments for recovery are Ice, rest and a lot of Ibuprofen. How does all of this relate to the recovery process on the pitching arm? Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:04:01 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Effects_Of_Ibuprofen_On_Youth_Pitching_Arms_1532768x1203732241.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Effects_Of_Ibuprofen_On_Youth_Pitching_Arms_1532768x1203732241.htm So you have decided to become a baseball coach, maybe because your child had a team but no one was willing to step up to coach or maybe you just have a passion for working in this field. Whatever the reason is really is not the important factor. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:18:49 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Things_You_Need_To_Know_If_You_Are_Considering_Coaching_Baseball_1485348x1203448729.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Things_You_Need_To_Know_If_You_Are_Considering_Coaching_Baseball_1485348x1203448729.htm The biggest acquisition of the off-season so far for thr Los Angeles Dodgers hasn't been getting Andruw Jones from the Atlanta Braves, impressive as he could turn out to be. Jones, as you know, is a perennial Gold Glove outfielder, and though his home run production was relatively low last season, it would have put him at the top of the Dodger charts. The biggest find of the off-season was incoming Manager Joe Torre, who may end up being the greatest bargain, as well, "flies notwithstanding," says this top conference, convention, and sales meeting speaker and popular TV and radio expert commentator. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:29:29 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_Joe_Torre_Catapult_the_Dismal_Dodgers_into_the_Postseason_1332679x1203420569.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Can_Joe_Torre_Catapult_the_Dismal_Dodgers_into_the_Postseason_1332679x1203420569.htm What?! You have Freddie the Fake Professor on your team. No matter what you say, Freddie will disagree and straighten you out with the 'right' information. "Coach, that's not how my Uncle George in Boise says to ....' Then he will remind you again, "And he played on a team in the Olympic Festival Tournament." Here's how to deal with him -- nobody gets hurt. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:23:56 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#10_-_Freddie_the_Fake_Professor_1250411x1203391436.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#10_-_Freddie_the_Fake_Professor_1250411x1203391436.htm As our long winter begins up north, my coaching buddies and I where talking about youth baseball pitchers along with some tips we all have used in baseball. I hope you may find some help in the following article. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:18:51 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Pitcher_Tips_For_Coaches_And_Players_1165714x1203351531.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Pitcher_Tips_For_Coaches_And_Players_1165714x1203351531.htm Your child gets a new baseball glove for Christmas, is all excited, then throws it to you to get it broken in. Do you really know how to properly break in a baseball glove? Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:05:50 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/So_Your_Kid_Got_A_New_Youth_Baseball_Glove_For_Christmas,_Now_What_1363645x1203102350.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/So_Your_Kid_Got_A_New_Youth_Baseball_Glove_For_Christmas,_Now_What_1363645x1203102350.htm Here are baseball thoughts and some quotes that I thought all you youth baseball coaches would appreciate. There are far too many hot dog players and coaches in youth baseball today. I believe we must honor the game baseball by example. Most of it is just common sense and courtesy. I'm not giving you any secret formula to success. Let's behave like mature adults and remember we don't have a team full of future professional baseball players even though others may think otherwise. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:36:26 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Heres_Some_Baseball_Thoughts_And_Quotes_For_Youth_Baseball_Coaches_And_Players_1053749x1203035786.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Heres_Some_Baseball_Thoughts_And_Quotes_For_Youth_Baseball_Coaches_And_Players_1053749x1203035786.htm It still feels like Alex Rodriguez is the unexpected guest on the New York Yankees. High-priced and controversial, has he finally put in enough Pinstripe time to have it be his Yankees? Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:10:40 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Yankees_A-Rod_or_Jeters_Team_1512349x1203034240.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Yankees_A-Rod_or_Jeters_Team_1512349x1203034240.htm Baseball coaching is different for every position on the field. With nine different positions, have you ever thought about all the baseball coaching and baseball drills that goes into each position? There are several, and you will find that positions like the "pitcher" is subject to more training then just pitching the ball. This is why, when children are growing up, they are encouraged to play several different places on the field to interact in all baseball drills and learn all aspects of the game. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:04:21 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Positions_And_Baseball_Coaching_1490091x1202940261.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Positions_And_Baseball_Coaching_1490091x1202940261.htm What many people don't know is that in these countries, baseball is not only a past-time; it's what everyone talks about - at the job, at school, with friends and family. Especially at the end of January, when things are heating up and each country's league is playing the final games to determine who will carry the flag and represent the country in the Caribbean Series. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:26:30 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/For_the_Love_of_the_Game_1521609x1202937990.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/For_the_Love_of_the_Game_1521609x1202937990.htm Some members of out teams are not ready to play the game, or they don't have the ability to play, or they don't really want to play. We coaches must work with every child in a caring, positive way -- nothing less is acceptable. He must do the best we can for Harry. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:08:19 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_Number_3_-_Harry_the_Hopeless_1165713x1202810899.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_Number_3_-_Harry_the_Hopeless_1165713x1202810899.htm As a Boston Red Sox fan it pains me to see Warren Buffet advising A-Rod how to negotiate his contract with the New Your Yankees. Buffet is an interesting fellow. He has a long history of giving financial advice to celebrities. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:33:19 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Warren_Buffet_Helped_A-Rod_Save_The_New_York_Yankees_1304291x1202758399.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Warren_Buffet_Helped_A-Rod_Save_The_New_York_Yankees_1304291x1202758399.htm The Tampa Bay Devil Rays (now just the Tampa Bay Rays) ownership are possibly turning the corner with this franchise. I'm a die hard fan of the Rays and throughout their short existence I have pretty much, each season we have started, had come to the conclusion it wouldn't be a good one. Though, the tides may be turning. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:16:38 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Tampa_Bay_Devil_Rays!_New_Look,_New_Name,_Making_Some_Deals_And_Possibly_A_New_Field!_1210788x1202706998.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Tampa_Bay_Devil_Rays!_New_Look,_New_Name,_Making_Some_Deals_And_Possibly_A_New_Field!_1210788x1202706998.htm Smack, the ball is driven low, on the ground right at the third basemen. He is ready, knees bent, bottom down and both hands out. Alignment is perfect as the ball skips along the grass. Just one more little hop and the ball is in the glove, but wait, it bounced out and what began as a likely easy out is now a scramble for control followed up with a frozen rope to first. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:21:11 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_And_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Soft_Hands_1353720x1202700071.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_And_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Soft_Hands_1353720x1202700071.htm People will argue where the sport was originated but the real origin of baseball lies here in the good old United States. The game was played here back to the early part of the 19th century, but back then it was all white baseball no other players could play. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:05:21 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Brief_Look_At_The_History_Of_Baseball_In_America_1272290x1202504721.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Brief_Look_At_The_History_Of_Baseball_In_America_1272290x1202504721.htm Baseball stands four square at the four corners of the World and smack dab in the middle of the Bulls Ring. Problems Yes! Problematic Yes! Just answer this question: "Are Baseball Leaders as smart as a fifth grader." Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:02:27 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_Baseball_Smart_As_A_Fifth_Grader_1250407x1202443347.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_Baseball_Smart_As_A_Fifth_Grader_1250407x1202443347.htm Ever dreamed about the day you smashed that home run to win for your favorite team? I know I certainly have. Even today, the thought of swinging for the ball and making that sweet connection before sending it soaring into the crowds is very appealing. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:06:55 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Becoming_a_Home_Run_Hero_1225231x1202425615.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Becoming_a_Home_Run_Hero_1225231x1202425615.htm From the Bash Brothers to the George Mitchell Report, Jose Canseco has left his mark on baseball. No statements made by any baseball player in its history have been so truthful yet so damaging as those made by Canseco. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:10:26 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Vindicated_by_Jose_Canseco_-_Baseball_Will_Never_Be_The_Same_1487748x1202332226.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Vindicated_by_Jose_Canseco_-_Baseball_Will_Never_Be_The_Same_1487748x1202332226.htm Every other team, apart from the Red Sox and Yanks should be demoted to the minors, where they belong. They might be allowed to play exhibitions against each other, and the very best might qualify to play the two star teams, but only on occasion, where all in attendance know the outcome, yet still cheer their hearts out in the remote hope their amateurs can beat the pro's, says this top speaker, sales and negotiation guru, and TV commentator. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:29:04 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_-_Why_Not_Cancel_Every_Game_Except_The_Yanks_Versus_the_Red_Sox_1175398x1202156944.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_-_Why_Not_Cancel_Every_Game_Except_The_Yanks_Versus_the_Red_Sox_1175398x1202156944.htm The ability to swing at a baseball hurling at speeds of 60+ miles per hour involves a mixture of talent, skill, and good equipment. While the player can't buy talent and skill, he or she acquire equipment that can help optimize his or her game. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:51:45 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Importance_Of_Wearing_Batting_Gloves_1250409x1201924305.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Importance_Of_Wearing_Batting_Gloves_1250409x1201924305.htm Sometimes we coaches forget that some of our kids really want, and may need, to join up with a group of their peers. The activity itself may be secondary to their having good, non-threatening experiences in a controlled situation. Or maybe they need to have some identity with a group. That seems to be the case with Judy -- let's see what this is all about. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:13:21 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Charactder_#14_-_Judy_the_Joiner_1262324x1201914801.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Charactder_#14_-_Judy_the_Joiner_1262324x1201914801.htm As the All-American sport, many of our children grow up learning to play the extremely popular game of baseball. And all baseball players know baseball trophies and baseball go hand in hand. If you are shopping for the best trophies for Little League players, keep the following idea in mind: When children begin to play sports, winning should not be everything. We must teach these young children about sportsmanship and a love for the game. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:09:36 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Little_League_Baseball_Trophies_Should_Go_To_All_Players_1492865x1201914576.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Little_League_Baseball_Trophies_Should_Go_To_All_Players_1492865x1201914576.htm Youth baseball players must learn balance is the key to hitting. Youth baseball coaches need to know how to teach balance with fun baseball drills. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:13:23 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Balance_Of_Power_Hitting_Tips_For_Youth_Baseball_Players_949810x1201756403.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Balance_Of_Power_Hitting_Tips_For_Youth_Baseball_Players_949810x1201756403.htm A timely bunt can be one of the most effective weapons in baseball. The art of bunting has not been mastered by too many. If a bunt is placed in exactly the right spot it cannot be defended easily, if at all. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:05:10 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Bunt_-_A_Little_Bit_Goes_A_Long_Way_1489625x1201590310.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Bunt_-_A_Little_Bit_Goes_A_Long_Way_1489625x1201590310.htm Now that the Mitchell Report has surfaced and a wave of names has been released is anyone actually surprised? Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, and Miguel Tejada are the newest marquee names to be raked across the steroid controversy coals but the name that suprised me most was Chuck Knoblauch. What the heck, Chuck Knoblauch? Really? When people look back at most of the big home run hitters of the 90's and early 2000's they have already made the association of those players taking steroids - Frank Thomas, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa. Sure that era will be tarnished forever by the notion that players were on the juice, even if they were not. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:58:14 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Baseball_Needed_Steriods_1262323x1201489094.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Baseball_Needed_Steriods_1262323x1201489094.htm Baseball memorabilia belongs to the sport that is played by every single person in the United States of America. Baseball, the game where there are a striker and a pitcher and is played on a unique shaped pitch is the national sport of America and there are many teams that are world champions in this. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:09:22 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Memorabilia_-_Bats_And_Balls,_Maketh_A_Difference_908980x1201399762.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Memorabilia_-_Bats_And_Balls,_Maketh_A_Difference_908980x1201399762.htm Easton has been on the forefront of many advances in sporting good technology. It is a company that was started in the 1930's by Doug Easton initially because of his ambition to crafting better quality arrows made of aluminum that would improve traditional archery. Easton has evolved into a leader in making sporting goods because of their advances in the use of aluminum and that has carried into many sports such as baseball, softball, hockey and biking over the last 5 decades, all while standing behind the quality of what they sell in the market. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:16:29 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Eastons_Prominence_in_Baseball_1511827x1201367789.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Eastons_Prominence_in_Baseball_1511827x1201367789.htm Who's to blame for giving outfield a bad name? Youth baseball coaches mostly.Try giving outfield more attention this year, in a positive light,and reap the benefits. Nothing like some solid outfield play to take wind out of the others team's sails. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:26:24 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Do_Kids_Hate_Playing_Outfield_1256963x1201271184.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Do_Kids_Hate_Playing_Outfield_1256963x1201271184.htm Johnny Evers was a gangly kid from Troy, N.Y., who was plucked from a minor league field in that city by a desperate Chicago scout, rushed down to Philadelphia to join the visiting Cubs as a last-minute replacement for a bum-legged shortstop and rather loosely outfitted (the 19-year-old Evers weighed only 115 pounds) for his first big league action-a doubleheader-that same day, Labor Day, 1902. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:31:12 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Evers_to_Cubs_to_Cooperstown_1130141x1201231872.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Evers_to_Cubs_to_Cooperstown_1130141x1201231872.htm A Pitcher cannot expect to perform at peak performance if he ignores what he puts in his body. I want to help young athletes understand that they need to develop good nutritional habits early on in life, so they can perform to the best of their abilities and enjoy a great lifestyle for years and years to come. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:59:04 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Pitchers_Nutrition_Plan_1297514x1201222744.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Pitchers_Nutrition_Plan_1297514x1201222744.htm Many athletes don't know how to set and achieve goals. The following are a few simple steps to ensure your goals are met. Remember, no professional athlete gets where they are without having both a clearly defined goal, and a clear plan of action to accomplish it Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:43:49 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Smart_Pitchers_Set_Goals_1253949x1201214629.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Smart_Pitchers_Set_Goals_1253949x1201214629.htm Evidently, we have come to a crossroads in professional baseball with regards to the quality of umpiring in the league. It is no secret that the quality of umpiring has declined considerably over the past twenty years. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:00:24 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_There_a_Need_for_Instant_Replay_In_Major_League_Baseball_1304293x1201125624.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_There_a_Need_for_Instant_Replay_In_Major_League_Baseball_1304293x1201125624.htm Overcoming a fear of the baseball is a big obstacle for both player and coach. Here is a drill that may your young hitters over the hump. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:04:46 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Coaching_Drill_For_Timid_Hitters_1040292x1201097086.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Coaching_Drill_For_Timid_Hitters_1040292x1201097086.htm Kids know how to do some part of what is being asked of them. Use what they know to help them learn what they don't know. Praise and Encouragement together are a great team for moving your crew along. Communication, Communication, Communication for Coaches is the equivalent of Location, Location, Location for Realtors. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:41:47 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Coach,_I_Dont_Know_How_To_797250x1200933707.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Coach,_I_Dont_Know_How_To_797250x1200933707.htm Everyone knows that strength and conditioning is becoming a major factor in your success on the baseball field. There are no two ways about it, if you want success on the diamond you MUST participate in a baseball-specific strength & conditioning program. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:14:10 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Maximize_Baseball_Strength_&_Conditioning_785484x1200878050.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Maximize_Baseball_Strength_&_Conditioning_785484x1200878050.htm Ah, now for that encyclopedia in sports clothes; Larry, the Little Professor. He knows how many homers Ted Williams hit, how many no-hitters Kathy Arendsen has, and when and where softball was invented. Larry knows every rule and interpretation and the 'correct' skills used in running the bases, sliding, holding the bat while bunting. But, he'll drive you crazy by correcting you whenever your information or advice isn't 100% accurate. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:55:00 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_Number_7_-_Larry_the_Little_Professor_1203645x1200819300.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_Number_7_-_Larry_the_Little_Professor_1203645x1200819300.htm When you are in a game situation as a pitcher, one of the worst things that can happen to you is overthrowing the ball when you are trying to hold a runner close to the bag. It is important that you keep your throwing mechanics when during your pick offs. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:42:46 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pitching_Mechanics_-_Maintain_Proper_Throwing_Mechanics_With_Your_Pick_off_Moves_1520501x1200631366.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pitching_Mechanics_-_Maintain_Proper_Throwing_Mechanics_With_Your_Pick_off_Moves_1520501x1200631366.htm Attitude is so important, this a lesson we must show are young players. In world filled with examples of bad attitude people, we must be an example of how a good attitude will benefit your players on and off the youth baseball playing field. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:21:13 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Its_All_in_Your_Attitude_in_Coaching_Youth_Baseball_999737x1200576073.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Its_All_in_Your_Attitude_in_Coaching_Youth_Baseball_999737x1200576073.htm Here's how to avoid a long boring tryout that requires too much help to put on. Get the same results with a 90 minute tryout. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:32:00 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Have_A_Super_Youth_Baseball_Tryout_In_90_Minutes_1346536x1200562320.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Have_A_Super_Youth_Baseball_Tryout_In_90_Minutes_1346536x1200562320.htm Running Bases, protecting the bag, pitching; what is the level of aggression players should utilize when playing baseball? Does it make sense for a 12u team to have a player round third when the catcher has the ball under control and then dig a bee line to knock the ball out of the catchers glove? Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:58:09 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_And_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Aggression_1332678x1200423489.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_And_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Aggression_1332678x1200423489.htm Last month I had the opportunity to go to one of the Arizona Diamondbacks playoff games here in Phoenix. This is the first time I can honestly say that it was a horrible and uncomfortable experience. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:02:34 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/When_Did_It_Stop_Being_About_The_Game_869103x1200380554.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/When_Did_It_Stop_Being_About_The_Game_869103x1200380554.htm Based on the Mitchell Commission's revelations, more than 90 ballplayers, including pitching aces Roger Clemens and Andy Pettite, are presently implicated in having used performance enhancing drugs. Does this fact mean their achievements will also bear the stigma of an asterisk next to them? Will all records be subject to revocation or redefinition? When is this silliness going to stop? Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:09:46 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hey_Mitchell_Commission_Fans_-_Go_Stick_Your_Asterisks!_1250408x1200269386.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hey_Mitchell_Commission_Fans_-_Go_Stick_Your_Asterisks!_1250408x1200269386.htm To be an effective fun youth baseball coach you should be a builder. No player likes to be shown up in front of his peers. Here are some timeless tips for players and coaches to keep the mental edge needed to make it through an entire season having fun and learning no matter what your record may be Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:52:43 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/More_Youth_Baseball_Coaching_Tips_for_You_-_Be_a_Positive_Example_999734x1200239563.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/More_Youth_Baseball_Coaching_Tips_for_You_-_Be_a_Positive_Example_999734x1200239563.htm Winnie is a good player -- lots of potential, but she is always complaining about something. Usually she gives you that "Poor Me" business which drives you straight up the wall. What to do? What to do? Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:22:40 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_Number_12_-_Winnie_the_Whiner_1256962x1200201760.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_Number_12_-_Winnie_the_Whiner_1256962x1200201760.htm Like how Chopsticks is to China, Baseball is to any die hard sports fan and memorabilia baseball cards are what they cherish the most. Baseball is much more than a sport. It's almost a religion and Baseball memorabilia, Baseball cards, hats, jerseys, bats, baseballs and any other item that a player might have swiped his pen across, that might have been hit and dropped and stained and might smell of a million sweaty hands are bought and collected by Baseballs Fans and Fanatics alike, even when they are auctioned for prices high up in the thousands. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:36:04 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Memorabilia_-_Truly_Priceless_908978x1199896564.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Memorabilia_-_Truly_Priceless_908978x1199896564.htm It's that time of year again known as the off-season in pro baseball and as always free agency was one of the hottest topics at the GM meetings this past week (November 5-8, 2007). The other two were instant replay and trying to approve the wearing of batting helmets for first and third base coaches. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:00:37 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Five_Biggest_Free_Agent_Busts_Of_The_Last_Ten_Years_1304289x1199851237.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Five_Biggest_Free_Agent_Busts_Of_The_Last_Ten_Years_1304289x1199851237.htm Are you the kind of coach who starts off the game by whining about the first pitch? Do you keep your spectators in line? Sportsmanship has never been more in demand than now in youth baseball. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:55:57 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_An_Umpire_Hater_1232761x1199796957.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Are_You_An_Umpire_Hater_1232761x1199796957.htm Last week, former Senator George Mitchell revealed his long anticipated anti-steroid report. In it were the names of players past and present, superstars and nobodies. In the 409-page report, 86 players were named as having used steroids. Included were 7 MVPs and 31 All-stars. The proverbial boat has been rocked leaving baseball fans in quite a predicament - is baseball credible anymore? Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:17:54 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Mitchell_Report_-_A_Call_to_Action_1256960x1199683074.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Mitchell_Report_-_A_Call_to_Action_1256960x1199683074.htm Terry the Terror -- he has the name. but is that what he really is? He stands up firmly for what he thinks is right. What we coaches sometimes call backtalk is Terry's way of maintaining his self image and finding his place in the outfit. As a result, his relationship with you is not what you would call friendly; you just seem to lock horns at the drop of a hat. Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:32:40 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_Number_6_-_Terry_the_Terror_1203646x1199633560.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_Number_6_-_Terry_the_Terror_1203646x1199633560.htm The Chicago Cubs start to the postseason. The goals of the team and what they need to do to win. Sun, 06 Jan 2008 01:01:56 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/October_Baseball_736706x1199599316.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/October_Baseball_736706x1199599316.htm Baseball vision is quite likely the most overlooked aspect of developing skills. Much is written about Eye - Hand coordination and the need for repetitive drills to develop those skills for peak performance in Baseball, Fast pitch and Softball. But little is written on how to correctly use your vision. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:13:54 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_and_Remember_About_Baseball_-_The_Eyes_Have_It_776262x1199592834.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_and_Remember_About_Baseball_-_The_Eyes_Have_It_776262x1199592834.htm Baseball entrenched in a publicity downturn and suffering a humiliating negative public opinion in the eyes of the world. There is a well worn phrase which goes something to this effect "when the going gets tough the tough gets going." Baseball we are depending on you to bow your neck get tough and lets play "Capture The Flag." Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:32:23 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_And_Capture_The_Flag_1297513x1199590343.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_And_Capture_The_Flag_1297513x1199590343.htm The perfect baseball bat for everyone! Eliminate the guesswork with one simple formula to select the perfect stick to take your batting average to the stars. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:24:00 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_And_Remember_About_baseball_-_Bat_Selection_1332681x1199579040.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_And_Remember_About_baseball_-_Bat_Selection_1332681x1199579040.htm Connie wants to win, win, win regardless of the game, the opponent, the stakes, the circumstance. She does really energize the team. She is a great cheerleader and she is always urging everyone to do their best. She adds a terrific dimension to your team. Unfortunately, she also causes some problems. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:09:27 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#8_-_Connie_the_Competitor_1225232x1199477367.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#8_-_Connie_the_Competitor_1225232x1199477367.htm The costs to see a Major League Sports Competition is getting to be too high and as the United States dollar slips to all time lows, it is much harder on a family to frequent these events. Many fans are upset that their tickets cost so much and they realize that a percentage of the tickets that they pay for goes to the athletes, many of which are obviously worth seeing. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:11:51 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/New_York_Yankees_Throw_A_Rod!_807927x1199455911.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/New_York_Yankees_Throw_A_Rod!_807927x1199455911.htm Beautiful photo frames housing Baseball wall art can be seen in many baseball fans' houses. Babe Ruth, Ted Williams to the recent players is all considered equal to God and are nearly worshiped in America. Baseball is a sport that is played by one and all right from when they are small children. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:50:57 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Wall_Art_-_Adorn_Your_Walls,_Not_With_Paint_908981x1199328657.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Wall_Art_-_Adorn_Your_Walls,_Not_With_Paint_908981x1199328657.htm Everyone has seen first baseman stretch for the ball to make a tag on the bag. What you probably did not notice how he was prepared to make the stretch Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:31:09 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_and_Remember_About_Baseball_-_First_Base_Reach_797251x1199273469.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_and_Remember_About_Baseball_-_First_Base_Reach_797251x1199273469.htm Chances are you're looking for some baseball drills to help improve the ability of either a team of youth baseball players that you coach or your own son. Either way, in this article I'll explain how to select the best baseball drills that will maximize time, effectiveness and instill proper muscle memory. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:27:38 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Select_The_Most_Effective_Baseball_Drills_776260x1199125658.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Select_The_Most_Effective_Baseball_Drills_776260x1199125658.htm To successfully coach a young baseball team of players 12 or under is no easy task. To any of those who have done so you certainly know what I'm referring to. However, it's not all bad. The rewards can be great and the positive effects you can have one kids is priceless. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:18:36 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Coaching_-_How_To_Coach_Baseball_For_Players_12_and_Under_776258x1199085516.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Coaching_-_How_To_Coach_Baseball_For_Players_12_and_Under_776258x1199085516.htm This article is about when an offensive basketball player (preferably the pivot-post man) takes a position at the foul line. He faces mid-court with his back to the basket It is important for the pivot man to have good balance, with his feet apart, butt out, and arms away from the body to protect the ball. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:01:29 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Scissors_Off_Post_Or_Pivot_1187290x1199084489.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Scissors_Off_Post_Or_Pivot_1187290x1199084489.htm Adequate baseball coaching can be a great way to empower the self esteem of baseball players. Especially young participants seems sensible to the way they are treated during their baseball training sessions. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:46:34 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Coaching_For_Better_Self_Esteem_1500315x1199079994.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Coaching_For_Better_Self_Esteem_1500315x1199079994.htm Barry Bonds wants to boycott the Baseball Hall of Fame over their use of his record-breaking home run ball. My feeling is that he needs to boycott the Hall and refuse entry. If he doesn't, I will. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:36:34 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Barry_Bonds_Needs_to_Boycott_the_Hall_of_Fame_894288x1198985794.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Barry_Bonds_Needs_to_Boycott_the_Hall_of_Fame_894288x1198985794.htm When is the best time to give your players feedback about the game, Coach? That is right, right after the game. Take them to a quiet place; out in left field, and talk to them about what went well and what needs improving. Those are the only two issues. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:28:35 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_After_Game_Meeting_791312x1198970915.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_After_Game_Meeting_791312x1198970915.htm The Houston Astros recently announced a Houston Baseball Media Wall of Fame and announced that the first inductee would be famous Houston broadcaster Anita Martini. The Wall, which will form a display on the broadcast level of the Minute Maid Park press box in Houston, will have one inductee added each season. Those eligible for induction are a former or current Houston Media member who has made a significant impact on sports broadcasting in the city. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:59:45 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Astros_announce_Houston_Baseball_Media_Wall_of_Fame_741511x1198951185.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Astros_announce_Houston_Baseball_Media_Wall_of_Fame_741511x1198951185.htm Many moons ago, in Major League Baseball, there were only two prizes awarded along with one grand prize. The National League and the American League awarded pennants to the teams with the most wins, and then those teams played each other in a series of seven games with one emerging as the World Champion. Only if there was a tie between two teams as the season ended, was there a playoff game to determine the pennant winner. Now, as you know, there are three times as many prizes, totaling nine, in all. With three divisions in each league, there are six division champs, two wild card teams, and one World Champion left standing after all of the eliminations. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:04:35 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Major_League_Baseball_-_Too_Many_Champs_and_Too_Few_Real_Winners_1094326x1198904675.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Major_League_Baseball_-_Too_Many_Champs_and_Too_Few_Real_Winners_1094326x1198904675.htm Loyal South Side fans have something to party about since their beloved White Sox finally won another World Series. The White Sox have been less than inspiring in the last fourscore and eight years, but they have finally pulled out of their record-breaking slump. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:03:30 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Chicago_White_Sox_Sweep_the_World_Series_after_Eighty-Eight_Years_1086365x1198879410.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Chicago_White_Sox_Sweep_the_World_Series_after_Eighty-Eight_Years_1086365x1198879410.htm The Phillies opened up a weekend block party last night by kicking dirt on John Smoltz and the Braves season. Kyle Kendrick should be getting consideration for NL Rookie of the Year. The Phillies would be dead and buried without his contributions. Consider his stats. 10-4 with a 3.87 ERA in 121 innings pitched. The best move Pat Gillick has made as Phils GM was to bring him up, and that was only due to dire circumstances. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:42:00 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Phirst_Place_Phils!_695532x1198824120.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Phirst_Place_Phils!_695532x1198824120.htm We Adults, Parents and Coaches, have set goals for our Kids as they play their games. Let's take a look at a set of goals that parents and coaches may agree are important. Later we'll see what the Kids have to say about this. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:52:35 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Goals_of_Parents_and_Coaches_830306x1198770755.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Goals_of_Parents_and_Coaches_830306x1198770755.htm The shift from 1974 to 2007 has been dramatic. Baseball once relegated to the dreams and comforts of summer is now a year round ambition for a surprising large number of players. Not only for paid players but for the amateurs as well. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 03:42:26 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_and_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Seasons_869104x1198744946.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_and_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Seasons_869104x1198744946.htm There are no personal attributes that can or should keep us from building strong, caring individuals and a strong team that nurtures each of its players at the same level. Any kind of prejudice destroys the concept of Team and cannot be allowed. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:30:40 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_Number_13_-_Ollie_the_Outsider_1256961x1198708240.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_Number_13_-_Ollie_the_Outsider_1256961x1198708240.htm It can be very challenging as a parent to coach your child in youth baseball. It could be one of the toughest tasks you ever take on. But parenting can very rewarding, and coaching your own child can be very rewarding also. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 06:28:02 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Coaching_Your_Child_In_Youth_Baseball_797249x1198668482.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Coaching_Your_Child_In_Youth_Baseball_797249x1198668482.htm Lester has been labeled a "hard-headed kid". You now have him on your team. Will you choose to pre-judge him and treat him as a problem or will you withhold your judgment and treat him as fairly as you treat all of your other players? Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:56:23 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#11_-_Lester_the_Labeled_1250410x1198522583.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#11_-_Lester_the_Labeled_1250410x1198522583.htm Baseballs Black Eye - true there is no skirting the issue baseball has been hit square between the running lights and both eyes are black. The game is addled but no knockout blow. Like a young bull steer it will continue to grow and will be stronger for the stinging blow to the noggin. Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:36:13 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseballs_Black_Eye_1238635x1198416973.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseballs_Black_Eye_1238635x1198416973.htm When we introduced the Falcons, we mentioned that Darla wasn't on the field. I guess it's time to tell her story because, in its own way, it is a success story. Darla had been on the team for the last two years; we used to call her Darla the Disconnected. After your battle with her high achieving Mom, Darla is doing what her interests and gifts have led her to. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:14:53 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#9_-_Darla_the_Gifted_1250412x1198350893.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player-Character_#9_-_Darla_the_Gifted_1250412x1198350893.htm Baseballs walk off win is just that! When a hitter in the bottom of the ninth inning of a tied game pelts little hosshide over the fence. No need to run lickity split because the hitter can take his time and walk around the bases if he so desires for the win is sealed by the blast. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:32:37 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseballs_Walk_Off_Win_678782x1198301557.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseballs_Walk_Off_Win_678782x1198301557.htm A used baseball glove can be a great money saver and time saver instead of buying a brand new one. With a little cleaning, conditioning and a little baseball glove repair, you can have yourself a pretty good glove for only the fraction of the cost of a brand new baseball glove. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:41:42 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Used_Baseball_Gloves_1143649x1198104102.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Used_Baseball_Gloves_1143649x1198104102.htm To help parents and coaches find the best youth baseball bats for the money. To help eliminate guilt over not spending more than than anyone else on the team. It's not the bat, it's the hitter. Baseball coaches can teach how to hit a baseball, then it is up to the player. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:59:03 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Bats_-_How_Coaches_Can_Help_Find_the_Right_One_894287x1198069143.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Bats_-_How_Coaches_Can_Help_Find_the_Right_One_894287x1198069143.htm From the outfield to the bag, the motions of the relay man are likely the most difficult in Baseball. Catch and control on one side then get it moving again to the target. Get it right and everyone can see how it is done when its posted to Myspace. Get it wrong and the consolation Sunday just is not as sweet. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:15:26 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_And_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Relay_949812x1198008926.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_And_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Relay_949812x1198008926.htm Baseball memorabilia is for those fans who are passionate about baseball and enjoy collecting items that reflect this love of theirs. If one were to spend time searching the Internet, they would find that most of the baseball memorabilia is available right here and at a cheaper price. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:12:11 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Memorabilia_-__Support_Your_Team_And_Add_To_Your_Collection_1040293x1197889931.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Memorabilia_-__Support_Your_Team_And_Add_To_Your_Collection_1040293x1197889931.htm Kyle Kendrick had a 3-2 lead in the 4th inning, with a man on 2nd and 2 outs. The next 2 batters got on to load the bases. The next batter was rookie Seth Smith, pinch hitting for the pitcher. Kendrick jammed him with a pitch that became a slow roller to 3rd base that Wes Helms could not handle, and it ended up as a hit. With the bases loaded, manager Charlie Manuel decided to switch pitchers and bring starter Kyle Lohse in from the bullpen to face Kaz Matsui. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:12:07 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Was_Charlie_Manuel_Right_to_Yank_Kyle_Kendrick_in_the_4th_Inning_731177x1197738727.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Was_Charlie_Manuel_Right_to_Yank_Kyle_Kendrick_in_the_4th_Inning_731177x1197738727.htm Pete Rose made a mistake in betting on baseball. But at least when it came to the actual games, he didn't cheat. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:51:36 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Clemens,_Bonds_and_Rose_-_Who_is_Deserving_of_the_Hall_of_Fame_1499180x1197647496.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Clemens,_Bonds_and_Rose_-_Who_is_Deserving_of_the_Hall_of_Fame_1499180x1197647496.htm We Coaches have met a lot of different characters (and I do mean characters) in our coaching careers. Our fictional team, the Falcons, is made up of some of these boys and girls. Let's see if we can get some new insights and methods for dealing with each of them. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:29:16 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Here_Are_The_Players_On_Your_Team_-_Lets_Meet_the_Falcons_938849x1197610156.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Here_Are_The_Players_On_Your_Team_-_Lets_Meet_the_Falcons_938849x1197610156.htm Have you ever considered coaching youth baseball? Please step up to the plate and help out this great game. You are in dire need to coach. Don't let video games take over our children's lives completely. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:17:45 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Should_Coach_Youth_Baseball_1169666x1197587865.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Should_Coach_Youth_Baseball_1169666x1197587865.htm Off Season Training - Things players should be doing to prepare for the upcoming season. The best time to get ready for next season is the off season. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:49:01 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Spring_Training_-_Tips_For_Off_Season_Training_In_Youth_Baseball_650623x1197506941.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Youth_Baseball_Spring_Training_-_Tips_For_Off_Season_Training_In_Youth_Baseball_650623x1197506941.htm Clara the Clown is the second of our Player/Characters. She is a delight, except when her antics are misplaced and/or misused. But we can put up with her and work things out because we know what her goals are and we know how to deal with them. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:18:45 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Player_-_Character_#2_-_Clara_the_Clown_1094325x1197469125.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Player_-_Character_#2_-_Clara_the_Clown_1094325x1197469125.htm The Red Sox players did a wonderful job against the Colorado Rockies in becoming the world champs for the second time in 4 years. But the real credit should go to Theo Epstein and the Red Sox front office. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:13:16 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Boston_Red_Sox_-_Deserving_World_Series_Champions_807928x1197331996.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Boston_Red_Sox_-_Deserving_World_Series_Champions_807928x1197331996.htm Just when you think Major League Baseball is getting smarter, that's its teams' managements are becoming more sophisticated and enlightened, one of them becomes so blissfully boneheaded that you feel you're watching sandlot play and the year is 1899. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:41:29 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Lets_Buy_The_Chicago_White_Sox!_652541x1197297689.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Lets_Buy_The_Chicago_White_Sox!_652541x1197297689.htm Irregardless of which baseball club you belong to, Little League Baseball to Major League Baseball proper throwing is your ticket to lifelong participation. Why risk being able to change an overhead lightbulb when you are 40 on a irregular throwing style that is hard to glove. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:22:33 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_And_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Do_Not_Throw_Like_A_Girl_704952x1196839353.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_I_Know_And_Remember_About_Baseball_-_Do_Not_Throw_Like_A_Girl_704952x1196839353.htm Baseball as therapy from the daily grind or life's challenges. As a pastime, baseball has mountains of statistics to ponder, miles of 'what if' scenarios and the warm glow of summer all year long. Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:54:57 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_-_Fans_Link_to_Zen_is_More_Than_Fantansy_672797x1196610897.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_-_Fans_Link_to_Zen_is_More_Than_Fantansy_672797x1196610897.htm When Joe Nuxhall was fifteen years old he was offered and accepted a contract with the Cincinnati Reds. In his major league debut he would pitch against the legend Stan Musial of the Cardinals. Sat, 01 Dec 2007 11:16:36 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Joe_Nuxhall_1928-2007_Cincinnatis_Yes_Man_1027324x1196525796.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Joe_Nuxhall_1928-2007_Cincinnatis_Yes_Man_1027324x1196525796.htm Now, there are a lot of things involved in throwing a baseball. Several people talked about the grip and the grip is extremely important. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:36:54 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Throwing_Part_Two_-_The_Grip_631989x1196473014.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Throwing_Part_Two_-_The_Grip_631989x1196473014.htm Last night I watched the Colorado Rockies clinch their first World Series berth ever with a 6-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. And boy did the crowd go wild! Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:32:40 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Colorado_Rockies_-_Can_Cinderella_be_the_Bell_of_the_Ball_776261x1196425960.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Colorado_Rockies_-_Can_Cinderella_be_the_Bell_of_the_Ball_776261x1196425960.htm The Rockies - Padres do-or-die thriller proves why the MLB needs instant replay. To all you sports fan out there, here is the question of the day - Should the MLB use instant replay like the NBA and NFL? Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:58:22 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Instant_Replay_in_Baseball_-_Ruinous_or_Reasonable_700980x1196330302.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Instant_Replay_in_Baseball_-_Ruinous_or_Reasonable_700980x1196330302.htm A professional baseball team that is popular for the various Yankee memorabilia available in the market. Yet another team that plays in the National league and has won many championships is the Yankees and whose Yankee memorabilia is equally popular. Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:15:27 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Yankee_Memorabilia_-_Close_To_Your_Heart_1027325x1196028927.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Yankee_Memorabilia_-_Close_To_Your_Heart_1027325x1196028927.htm How do you get your players to improve on their throwing technique? Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:16:49 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Throwing_Part_Six_-_Throwing_Technique_631985x1195949809.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Throwing_Part_Six_-_Throwing_Technique_631985x1195949809.htm Self-fulfilling prophecy theory is similar to the expectancy-value model. Self-fulfilling prophecy suggests that coaches form expectations of players' abilities and that those expectations can "prophesize" the development and achievement of the players. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 20:11:37 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Rightfield_Syndrome_Part_Five_-_Models_of_Behavior_Continued_631992x1195780297.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Rightfield_Syndrome_Part_Five_-_Models_of_Behavior_Continued_631992x1195780297.htm As the MLB post season draws near, the competition between the top four American League teams heats up. Check out who has almost certainly made the cut. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:15:00 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Hunt_For_October_-_Post_Season_AL_Matchups_665663x1195773300.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Hunt_For_October_-_Post_Season_AL_Matchups_665663x1195773300.htm Baseball is often referred to as the Great American Pastime and it is funny to think that the exact history of baseball is vastly unknown. General historians mostly believe that it is roughly based on an English game called rounders. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:17:57 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/History_of_Baseball_665660x1195712277.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/History_of_Baseball_665660x1195712277.htm Today was the first day of a new era in Yankees baseball. Out is Joe Torre, one of the most loved and successful managers in Yankees history. In, Joe Girardi, a main component of the Yankees dynasty in the late 1990's and manager of the year in 2006 for the Florida Marlins Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:27:46 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Manager_for_One_Day,_and_Already_in_Trouble!_817770x1195550866.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Manager_for_One_Day,_and_Already_in_Trouble!_817770x1195550866.htm This article is about the baseball playoff races as August comes to an end, and there about 40 games left for each team in the season. Which teams will make the final push and be successful in their goal in making the playoffs? Will the New York Yankees repeat history and accomplish what they were able to do in 1978 - that is overtake the Boston Red Sox who had built up a large lead over the Bronx Bombers? In any case, September promises to be an exciting month as the baseball season begins to wind down. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:35:32 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Playoff_Races_Heating_Up!_613116x1195493732.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Baseball_Playoff_Races_Heating_Up!_613116x1195493732.htm Of all the collectors in the United States of America, the Boston red sox memorabilia would be the majority. This team being the leader in the sport of Baseball has more than a million fans in this country and at least half of them would have some piece of Boston red sox memorabilia in their homes Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:40:14 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Boston