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The big benefits of small ball

The big benefits of small ball

I spoke to two experienced high school coaches from different parts of the country a couple of weeks ago. Neither had a big bat, a home run threat in their lineup. Both coaches had hard working players who hustled and practiced what the coach told them to do, which was smart pitching, clean defense, effective … [View Details]

Should a pitcher ice after a game?

Should a pitcher ice after a game?

Like many questions in baseball, this one has stirred many a passionate response. Pitchers, coaches, and even surgeons disagree about applying ice to a pitcher’s arm after a game. Many in baseball will shout in your face if you disagree with them about this. But you can cut through the noise with what you already … [View Details]

Getting Further In The Playoffs

Getting Further In The Playoffs

This is a wonderful time of the year for baseball. Every age group has great things going on right now. Youth leagues like your local Little League and Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, and PONY are finishing up their local seasons. They have or will soon be starting their playoffs. Then they’ll be selecting their summer … [View Details]