with Dr. Dirk Baker, Worcester State College Head Baseball Coach; over 300 career baseball victories
Get ready for the ultimate baseball video for innovative, fun and competitive games for baseball coaching and players. In this instructional baseball 3- video DVD set, Coach Dirk Baker presents over seven hours worth of baseball drills, games and activities from his book, Baseball Drills for Young People.
Designed to help youth baseball players develop their skills in every area of the game, most of these baseball drills and games can be adapted for players of any age and skill level. Baker shares dozens of baseball activities in this video, covering all areas of baseball warm-ups, baserunning, bunting, catching, fielding, hitting, pitching and more. He even covers a variety of youth baseball activities to use during rain delays at the game. Baker uses his baseball players to show you nearly 150 baseball games and drills. Develop baseball technique, and encourage friendly competition among teammates and get players to interact with each other and their coaches, all while having fun and learning the game of baseball. These activities can be modified for any type of situation, including indoor baseball practice, baseball camps, baseball clinics, pre-game warm-up and PE classes. This baseball video is a "must have" for any baseball coach's collection.
with Britt Bonneau, Abilene Christian University Head Baseball Coach; Ranks fifth on the all-time Division II wins list among active Coaches (12th All-time) with Over 450 Career Wins
Learn to run effective baseball practices from one of the top coaches in NCAA Division II baesball. In this baseball DVD, Coach Bonneau shares his knowledge of planning baseball practices, organization and team drills that he has used to develop a successful program.
Bonneau covers four types of baseball practice plans: pre-season, conference season, conference tournament and national tournament. Each plan emphasizes specific baseball drills, methods and schedules to get the most out of your team. Bonneau diagrams each part of the practice plan, discusses, then demonstrates it on the baseball field. As you watch his team in a practice setting, Bonneau explains and teaches the finer points of each drill. Through his explanation, Bonneau offers tips on implementation, which includes rotation, frequency of drills, how "light" and "heavy" practices differ and how to be efficient. You and your athletes will benefit from the baseball instruction Bonneau provides.
with Mark Brew, Lee University Head Coach; 2008 NAIA National Runner-up, 2008 NAIA National Coach of the Year
Coach Mark Brew reveals how to get the most out of your team and staff through baseball drills and practice planning. Coach Brew's high intensity, pre-practice warm-ups will improve the conditioning, coordination, footwork and agility of your team with an assortment of ladder, hurdle and medicine ball drills. His athletes demonstrate form running and baserunning calisthenics that simulate game-like situations and will improve a runner's conditioning and decision-making. Brew's team offensive and defensive drill series covers more than 30 different situations including double plays, bunts, pitcher fielding practice, baserunning and more. Brew's drill series will have all of your players involved and prepared for any situation. Brew also includes a printable outline for a defensive series drill that you can use to design your practice.
with Mark Brew, Lee University Head Coach; 2008 NAIA National Runner-up, 2008 NAIA National Coach of the Year
Mark Brew's squad ranked in the Top 10 nationally in both ERA and batting average in 2008. In this instructional baseball DVD, Coach Brew shows you how to better utilize and develop your hitters' unique skills by implementing the fundamentals and mechanics of the swing. Brew walks you through tee, flip, and fungo hitting drills, as well as situational batting practice techniques for right- and left-handed batters. He also addresses 10 common mistakes that are made at the plate, including bat wrapping, over-striding, high elbows and more. Brew provides crucial, quick fixes that will improve your on-base percentage and increase your run production. Brew also includes a printable outline for a situational batting practice drill.
with Jim Dietz, former San Diego State University Head Coach, ABCA Hall of Fame 2002
In this baseball video, Jim Dietz lays out the practical steps of organizing a championship defensive practice that is efficient and keeps everyone involved. Coach Dietz strongly emphasizes the importance of a set daily routine so every player knows each drill and achieves continuity in each baseball practice. Dietz's goal for each defensive practice is safety, concentration, and pride, which he emphasizes in six defensive drills through discussion and on-field demonstration. His baseball drills start with the outfielders and work into the infielders, pitchers, and catchers. Areas covered include outfield/ infield communication, relays, spin-turns, rundowns, defending the running game, bunt defense positions and execution, pitch-outs and pick-offs. In addition, a game called "Speedball," invented at SDSU, shows how to add a little fun to your baseball practice while still maintaining the purpose. Dietz shows how to create and plan an effective and efficient defensive baseball practice that achieves a flow and a daily routine to help you be organized and get the most out of your practice and players at any level.
with Jim Morris, University of Miami Head Coach; over 1,000 career wins, 2x National Coach of the Year
Coach Morris brings together all elements of the game of baseball in this impressive DVD. Starting with developing a game plan, details out the essentials of the game. Morris presents a three-step plan for drills. First, drills are performed dry and slow without a ball. Next, drills should be executed with a ball and no runners. Next, they are performed live and game-like. Morris presents 10 drills for developing a winning team. These drills include the 3-minute drill, which is a ground ball and throw drill. Next, infielders turn double plays in a variety of situations in several 3- minute segments. The three-line pick drill is for pitchers to work on pick-offs. Run downs are covered with infielders and pitchers. This drill is a constantly moving drill involving all players in three lines. Pop up priorities expose players to every possible situation that may arise during a game. Cut-off and relays are covered in drills as well. Three different bunt defenses are discussed; crash, pick and regular bunt defense. Offensively, the base running drill presents multiple situations that are full speed and game-like. Every possible situation is covered, giving players the confidence needed to execute during the game. Reaction is a big part of baseball and these situation drills will test each player's ability to react properly.
with Frank Leoni, William & Mary Head Baseball Coach; 2005 Atlantic 10 Champion, 2003 & 2004 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year
This amazing DVD will show you how to implement 10 critical defense drills into your team practice setting. These drills will teach essential defensive skills and will help you to create an effective and efficient defensive practice. Coach Leoni begins his team drill progression using only the infielders. Next he incorporates the outfielders along with the infield and then adds the pitchers and catchers to the mix to create a full team workout. Leoni teaches you how to organize these drills, how to make them competitive and game-like, how to keep everyone moving at practice and how to keep practice challenging to your players. Leoni reinforces the importance of how good team communication, including relays, can improve your team's level of play. Any coach at any level can use the practice techniques in this DVD to create a team that is defensively sound and mentally tough!
See the workout that has made Alex Rodriguez a feared hitter
Learn to attack the baseball no matter where it's pitched
Create a more efficient swing by eliminating unnecessary movements
Features hitting insight and demonstrations from Alex Rodriguez
Now you can learn the same hitting techniques, strategies and drills that Alex Rodriguez uses every day!
In this sensational DVD from Championship Productions, New York Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long reveals techniques and strategies for becoming a successful hitter.
Coach Long covers six keys to becoming a great hitter:
Grip - Find the best grip to stay loose and increase bat speed.
Stance - Stay flexible to maximize the power in the lower half of your body.
Plate coverage - Use your best swing regardless of pitch location.
Load - How to put yourself in a stronger hitting position for each swing.
Knee drive - Learn how to level your swing and generate power.
Hip torque - Increase your bat speed using your hips.
Watch as Coach Long takes A Rod through a batting workout to fine tune hitting mechanics with soft toss and tee drills using a short and regular bat. These drills focus on balance and staying tight to your core to get your bat through the hitting zone quicker.
In addition, Long and A Rod sit down and discuss the key techniques from a hitter's perspective. This section includes:
Strategies to develop the best swing possible
Scouting the opposing pitcher
Guessing on pitches
Batting practice for success
Off-season work
What makes this video unique is that you can see how these drills are used at the Major League level and how they can be adjusted to work at any level: youth, high school, collegiate and professional.
Long goes through a number of errors that are common among younger hitters - and how you can correct them. Among the problem areas covered are:
Stride in - where the batter's hips won't get through the swing
Stride Open - which mostly occurs left handed batters
Flexed Front Side
Turning In - creates long bat path
Leaning Forward
Long closes with a Coach's Q&A session. He covers a number of topics including:
Absolutes of hitting
Strategies for left- vs right-hand pitchers
Scouting reports
Two-strike approach
Hitting when you're ahead in the count
Identifying pitches
Getting over the fear of being hit by a pitch
and much more!
This is the workout that helped A Rod to one of his best statistical seasons as a pro in 2007. Get help with your swing from one of the top hitting instructors in the world!
Create a practice mindset that translates to victories on the field
Learn how to make a detailed practice plan
Plan high-energy practices with a game-like atmosphere
with Jim Schlossnagle, Texas Christian University Head Coach; 5x MWC Coach of the Year (2003-09); over 350 career victories
Get all the tools you need to get on the field and have a great time, play with energy and get better in a game-like atmosphere.
From 2004 to 2009, TCU has won six straight conference championships and made six appearances to the NCAA tournament. This success is due in part to great practices. In this extensive instructional DVD from Championship Productions, TCU Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle will show you how to plan out a practice that suits your needs and achieve goals for your team.
Coach Schlossnagle explains the three absolutes that go into planning a great practice and 10 factors that need to be considered when planning practices.
Schlossnagle outlines an eight period daily practice structure, which he demonstrates on field. These periods provide time when players can work on areas in an individual setting, up-tempo drill work and more.
Schlossnagle includes a plethora of drills including fielding drills, bunting drills, baserunning drills, throwing progression and batting practice.
Ever wonder how much time you're putting into each facet of the game? Schlossnagel also explains how to use a practice index so you will have a running total of how many times you practiced specific techniques during the year.
Improve your practices this season. Get proven drills, techniques and practice philosophies from one of the most successful coaches in the country.
