It comes to us when we most need it and it will fill our days and nights with familiar sounds. It will fill the spaces in our lives when we need it most. It will get us through the last couple of months of school. It will get us through the hot, humid months of...
Spring training has arrived and so has the hope for every fan that this is their year. There is something special about baseball and spring training. Spring symbolizes life and rebirth. The flowers start to bloom and the grass starts to yearn for a mow. The days...
Have vision over visibility. The rock band U2 has a line in their last album that states “vision over visibility” This line was not intended to relate to a baseball player’s life but upon further inspection, it definitely does fit perfectly. Often in baseball,...
Rarely if ever does a baseball player make a throw in a game flat footed and stationary. But watch most teams play catch. Most of the time you will notice players catching the ball flat footed and take two or three steps and throw the ball back in a flat...
Playing catch before a game or practice is not just an activity to get you warmed up; it might be the most important aspect of your pregame or practice. I had a freshman coach who loved the phrase “Play Catch, Not Shag!” I always thought the phrase was funny and...
9 Keys to Playing Long Toss Playing loss toss can be one of the most effective ways to strengthen your arm. Long toss occurs after you have played a good game of catch and your arm is properly loose. Depending on your age, long toss can occur anywhere from...
