Baseball Drills, Tips, and Workouts For The Break
This is a page with links to baseball related information and drills that you can do while our seaso
At home pitching mechanics workout day 5. On day 6 do something non-baseball related that forces you to focus on a small spot at a distance (play co****le, go shooting,...,etc.). On day 7 rest.
At home pitching mechanics workout day 4.
At home pitching mechanics workout day 3. You need your glove, a hand towel, and a chair or a couch.
At Home Pitching Mechanics Workout Day 3 10-15 Minutes. You need your glove, a towel, and a chair or couch.
At home pitching mechanics workout day 2.
At Home Pitching Mechanics Workout Day 2 This workout should take 10-15 minutes.
Over the next few weeks, I will be posting short workouts I have found designed for little leaguers through high school varsity players that can be done now and through the off season by yourself or with a parent/sibling. This week I will be posting workout videos designed to improve mechanics for pitchers.
This is a free 4-week course with separate sessions for coaches and players. It looks like it might be good.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjdMZjrzEUm_fYmEHgV5S5X14fM6mT5tq4HJoIjambJFQewA/alreadyresponded
In my opinion, the mental aspect of baseball is the most important single factor to success. Everybody can throw a ball or hit a ball to some degree. Yes, working on mechanics is important and will help with improvement. BUT, if a player does not believe they will succeed in a situation, they won't. I have seen players with terrible mechanics decide that they will hit the ball or make a play and they have against good pitchers and teams. I have also seen players with great mechanics who were very athletic let self-doubt sneak in and they failed miserably because of if. Here are a few baseball videos focused on mental training and visualization.
Pitching:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juqHMllCyWQ&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=3&t=35s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No3VSbLF0Ho&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=2&t=25s
Hitting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9XZu63dLoY&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=6&t=73s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn4T5jwKJXo&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=7&t=193s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z6J1Sw-fUI&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=4&t=86s
Team first and third defense and offensive strategies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5d6zbJOv3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjQjv3j4r78
Tips for pitchers on how to pick of baserunners at each base.
Pick off moves to first base:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLB8m_Cd6DQ&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=2&t=5s
Pick off moves to second base:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-9zBGMMg3M&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=4&t=21s
Pick off moves to third base:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35v92MHGCQ&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=3&t=0s
Here are some more drills and exercises you can do while staying at home.
Exercise routines:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMqbi7hmWJk&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=3&t=0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz59jqCL9a4&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=6&t=0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOapY7RMnOo
Hitting drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJqy2cpxBaM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=easrmVyGm8A
Pitching drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SZjnu4dJvQ&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=2&t=0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KtXcDkQwMg
Fielding drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMqbi7hmWJk&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=3&t=0s
Hitting/Fielding/Throwing drills combined:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ryqETo5ZN8&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=5&t=5s
Here is a core workout that is baseball specific, but would be helpful in all sports. You can always adjust it to your particular level to make it more or less challenging.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz59jqCL9a4&list=LL&index=2&t=218s
Our high school baseball team steals A LOT of bases. Here are some videos with base stealing tips as well as some speed and agility drills.
General base stealing tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3oeVyvIWGU&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=3&t=21s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXfbP6x3iXI&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=6&t=0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdVx7F1z8GU&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=7&t=25s
Reading the pitcher:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnWUhO07ucI&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=5&t=0s
Stealing third base:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNZcZ6Jezng&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=4&t=10s
Speed and agility:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4prDX-Z-Ho&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=12&t=28s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyCWe-SIW6M&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=13&t=0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGetp1-TwKI&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=14&t=9s
Here's some drills to do while at home.
Drills to do at HOME (Get Better without LEAVING YOUR HOUSE!) Thanks for Watching! In this video we go over 4 SIMPLE DRILLS to help develop better hands for all defensive positions. Each drill is specifically talked abo...
This was posted today on one of my coaching groups. It looks like it might be beneficial to coaches and players stuck at home.
****
Join former MLB veteran and current Oakland A's coach, Adam Rosales tomorrow night for a FREE hitting webinar! He'll discuss ideas on keeping skills sharp while practicing at home. ⚾️
https://www.baseballutility.com/free-webinar
FREE Baseball Hitting Webinar Major League Baseball player, Adam Rosales, teaches hitting drills and instructs players, parents and coaches in Baseball Utility's free online baseball hitting webinar. Improve your baseball IQ today!
Hitting drills and information. There is a lot that goes in to hitting that you can work on. However, at the end of the day, the majority of your success is mental. I recommend paying particular attention to the on deck (and in the hole) routine and practicing the mental attitude that every pitch is going to be a strike and you are going to swing. That way the only adjustment decision you will have to make is not to swing if it is a ball. As always, listen to your body and don't hurt yourself. Finally, remember these are just ideas, find what works best for you and go with it.
On deck and in the hole routine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOB322qAAMg&t=214s
General drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iRFFuA0jQM&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=4&t=39s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnwSP9ZNZCE&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=3&t=65s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU11jWWQCA8&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=2&t=13s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkLvrOJQQHc&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=11&t=192s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY-SW4Faw9I&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=12&t=62s
Bat speed improvement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBTG35F82vk&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=7&t=21s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAHDbrJh-zQ&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=8&t=45s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6p0kHF2l1Q&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=9&t=33s
Things that hurt bat speed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDA-n8CP-jI&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=10&t=52s
Timing and rhythm:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKYBIx0Nf2s&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=6&t=30s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mILG-UAPScI&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=5&t=25s
Throwing drills. As always, listen to your body and don't hurt your arm. Find out what works best with you and go with that.
Throwing progression drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmFSIUWnAEI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85HarYOV5JI
Long toss:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgXyJRgaOJ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH3iVqqGr4Q
Other throwing drills and information:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiP1YDgbztI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6XTVk7FPfI
Catcher information and drills. As always, listen to your body and don't hurt yourself. These are only some ideas, find out what works best for you and go with that.
Drills and techniques:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjOZJuQUciw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgq-8NKHytQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vChQfN4S8g
Footwork and throwing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1na4TJ6W0GY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4Ep5hji9TI
Pop time improvement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNV6MdFUalo
Blocking drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ETBfV76Jc
Framing and receiving drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwo1k2i-tSE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1erh6UVR_w
Tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxAlOA4VZYM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJHK4QMJnMI
Infield information and drills. As always, listen to your body and do not hurt yourself. These are only some ideas, find out what works best for you and go with that.
General drills to improve hands, footwork and feeds:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZtJ9JNPE2k&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=109&t=0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WBsPN7F7gc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bda0sQy7OIc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDbBKG6mUok
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9tIZIzJHtc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WooHXTLs1A
Infield footwork:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD5FBGs6jMY
Long and short hops every day drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO6tTxEADLw
Speed and agility drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpvIfweNd4s&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=110&t=0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNinJgH2JTs&list=LLfvF4PDHptnJzvvzDie9MDw&index=111&t=0s
Outfield drills and information. As always, listen to your body and don't hurt your arm. These are only some ideas, find what works best for you and go with that.
Outfield information and mindset:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPW20vYN5Ss&t=38s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8AdYiWJWiI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWp9h8X6kEc&t=71s
General outfield drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUIM8NqNETg&t=195s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMuVnmUY2CI&t=45s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iACta4vIKyI&t=16s
Tracking fly balls:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rAdbVEWEik&t=32s
Situational fielding in the outfield:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AquPjo3lMS0&t=15s
Pitching drills and information. As always, listen to your body and don't push yourself to the point that you hurt your arm. These are just some ideas. In the end, find what works best for you and go with that.
How to pitch for beginners:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHid0hnc4_M&t=46s
General pitching drills:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg4x1RkPMxQ&t=32s
Pitching drills to improve accuracy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRaAZwX_dEg
Pitching drills to improve velocity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wYB_2YB0tE&t=62s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhWzajBMSkY
Things you may be doing that may hurt your velocity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZQKsPt_g_Q&t=2s
Pitching grips and mechanics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDO4wIbpSeQ&t=131s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h81WmhioWgg&t=154s
This page will provide a list of links and pictures with baseball drills and information as well as general athletic workout ideas you can do during while our seasons are suspended. If you can only do one thing during our off time, play catch and condition your arm. If we wind up having a season this year, there will be limited time to condition arms, so the you do while we are away, the more effective our teams will be. As always, follow state and federal policies being implemented during this time and abide by the guidance of the medical agencies as they try to deal with this COVID-19 outbreak.