As the American Pastime, baseball has played an irreplaceable role in the country’s history. At times, it defined the nation and helped lead us through social change. During times of war and tragedy, it acted as a great distraction from the horrors afflicting the world. While our focus on baseball may not be the same as […]
Top Tips to Follow to Become a Great Ballplayer
Baseball is a deceptively easy-looking sport when you watch it on television. For one, the game has a slower pace than sports such as basketball, hockey or soccer, which is a big drawback for some spectators who feel it is not physical or fast enough. However, to the trained eye, this slow rhythm and pace […]
Strength, Agility and Speed Training for Baseball Players
Being a five tool player means that you’re great at five different parts of the game. Typically, these are contact, power, fielding, throwing, and running. These are all important pieces of making a great player, but we are going to focus on strength, agility, and speed. For the purposes of this blog, “strength” will mean […]
How to Care for Your Baseball Bat
So, you recently purchased a new baseball bat. Now, you need to know how to take care of it. What are the best practices to protect your investment? How do you keep it clean? We’ll look at the best ways to care for your bat, whether it is aluminum or wooden. Aluminum bats Aluminum bats […]
Comparison between Demarini vs Marucci Bats
Selecting a right bat means you are halfway through – rest remains on your practicing and playing. There are many brands in the market that offer high-quality bats with amazing performance. Which one to go for! It is a matter of ratings and personal choice. Here is the comparison between DeMarini vs Marucci bats; which […]
What’s The Difference Between A Drop 10 And Drop 11 Bat?
Not sure about whether to choose a drop 10 or drop 11 bat? Here are all the differences you need to know about the two. Baseball bats come in a range of sizes and weight. One of the easiest ways to differentiate bats is through their drop weight. This is the difference between the length […]
5 Amazing Drills To Warm Up And Hone Your Skills
While we all love the game of baseball, sometimes the drills can get dull and monotonous. I like to keep my skills sharp, but also want to have a good time while warming up. I want to be able to do drills and exercises that can be picked up between games, or while waiting for […]
How to Practice Softball Batting and Pitching by Yourself
If you want pursue a career in softball then you obviously need proper training under the supervision of a coach and a dietician. But sometimes you are unable to get any of these trainings because you are too young or the trainer is too busy or you live in an area where softball isn’t quite […]
The Right Ways to Hold a Softball Bat for Hitting Effectively
Gripping the softball bat right is a vital part of hitting well. If you grip the bat right, you will be able to swing it confidently and hit the ball with optimal force. On the other hand, if your grip isn’t right, your swing will be unstable and you won’t be able to channel most […]
Why Do Awesome Batting Helmets Protect Just One Ear?
The safety practices in many sports have changed a number of times throughout history. Luckily baseball is not as dangerous as many other sports, so it does not have to have as many changes as others such as football. The only real changes have been to pitchers and batter helmets. Batter helmets are necessary because […]