1/15/13

Please contact Don Stauffer for interview time that will be conducted Feb 6th and 7th for Midget, Junior and Senior. dstauffer15@gmail.com

Please include the following information in your request: Name, phone number, level to coach and head or assistant coach

59 Minute Baseball Practice

• Shows coaches and parents how to run a practice in under one hour
• Has over 30 creative, easy to follow drills
• How to run a practice when no field is available
• How to get 1-3 more runs per game through baserunning strategies
• Pitching, Bunting and Hitting Drills
  
  
  
  How to Run a Youth Baseball Practice
  
  The coaches from Baylor University in Texas, lead by Steve Smith, team up to cover time spent on each practice area, using groups and stations to keep things moving, varying routines and being creative. Also covered are player positions, batting orders, and sign systems for your style of coaching. (54 minutes)
  
  
  
  Teaching T-Ball Skills
  
  Proper fundamentals are the key to player success - not just in T-Ball, but in their entire baseball career. This 35 minute video will show you how to teach those fundamentals in 5 key skill areas - Throwing, Catching, Fielding, Hitting and Base running. Dozens of drills, tips, hints, and instruction for teaching players correct movements and knowledge of the game. Good for both parents and coaches.
  
  
  
  ALL-AMERICAN BASEBALL SERIES
  
  
  Preseason Pitching Program and Drills with Steve Smith, Baylor University Head Coach
  
  Smith's teams have consistently produced an effective, durable pitching staff thanks to the program and drills outlined in this video. His program includes weight training and plyometric exercises to increase flexibility/fitness and a 'progressive throwing program' (flat ground to mound) to increase arm strength. The preseason pitching drills presented include game-like situation pitching drills and a series of drills to develop arm strength and improve mechanics. A great video to aid increasing performance while decreasing chances of injury! (1999. 60 minutes)
  
  
  
  Pitching Drills for Total Body Control with Lazer Collazo, Pitching Coach, University of Miami
  
  To improve your pitcher's velocity and placement on every pitch, Collazo presents drills that will help develop 'total body control'. The drills included will aid in strength development in the upper and lower extremities and will help develop sound mechanics (consistent balance, stride, delivery) for right and left handed pitchers. (1999. 41 minutes)
  
  
  
  Maximizing the Fastball with Steve Dryer, former Texas Ranger pitcher
  
  This video is full of great information for improving the more sophisticated mechanics of fastball delivery and placement. Tips are provided for maximizing extension upon release, improving arm speed through extension, controlling location, and developing an effective pitch variety. Instruction includes a towel drill to improve extension and arm speed and grips to develop movement on both a 2-seam and 4-seam fastball. Great for any pitcher or team looking to improve upon fastball mechanics! (1999. 41 minutes)
  
  
  
  The Power Curve Ball with Jamey Shouppe, Florida State University Pitching Coach
  
  FSU's program is consistently among the top programs in collegiate baseball. One of the 'weapons' that FSU has mastered is the 'power' curveball. Unlike your typical curve ball, the power curve begins in the strike zone and tails down and away; it combines 12-6 rotation with fastball-like speed! Shouppe shares the drills used daily at FSU practices that will help your pitching staff develop a consistent, effective power curve! (1999. 49 minutes.)
  
  
  
  Fielding for Pitchers with Steve Dryer, former Texas Ranger pitcher
  
  Dreyer teaches the fundamentals for being a great infielder while on the pitching mound. Proper techniques and responsibilities for fielding ground balls, bunted balls, and covering first base when the ball is hit directly to the first baseman are covered. Pick-off moves to first and second base and methods for keeping the runner from getting a comfortable lead are discussed and demonstrated. Using the instruction of this former Texas Ranger will provide you and your team with the necessary fundamentals to improve the fielding skills of your pitching staff! (1999, 57 minutes)
  
  
  
  Contact Hitting and Plate Coverage with Mitch Thompson, Baylor University Hitting Coach
  
  The Baylor hitting system focuses on putting pressure on the defense with every at-bat. Coach Thompson demonstrates hitting drills to increase players' ability to hit line drives and hit opposite field. While demonstrating each drill, Thompson includes valuable tips for correcting swing errors. Also included is a short explanation of correct hitting procedures during given counts. This video is great for helping coaches teach their players to put the ball in play. (1999. 48 minutes)
  
  
  
  Power Hitting Drills with 'Turtle' Thomas, Louisiana State University coach
  
  Do you need a player who can open up a game with one swing of the bat? Do you wish your team's batting average could see marked improvement the next season? In this video, Thomas shares body mechanics tips and the drills needed to help your players maximize their swing power and efficiency. Included are critical drills to improve balance, triggering, rotation, and follow-through during a 'power swing'. Pitch-read drills will help players learn to hit from the 'inside of the plate out', wait for their pitch, and read pitch rotation. (1999. 55 minutes)
  
  
  
  Bunting Drills and Techniques with Mark Wasikowski, Hitting Coach, University of Florida
  
  Finally! An instructional tape on the critical technique of bunting! Coach Wasikowski provides great instruction to help you prepare your team for those strategic situations! Proper lower and upper body mechanics are demonstrated to teach players how to control any bunt (sacrifice, drag, or squeeze). Drills included in this video will allow you to teach batters to bunt the ball into correct 'anes' in the infield. Learn the techniques of one of the most successful bunt-and-run programs in the country! (1999. 41 minutes)
  
  
  
  Baserunning Strategies and Drills with 'Turtle' Thomas, Louisiana State University coach
  
  Getting out of the batter's box quickly, beating out ground balls, turning at first base, the lead-off (primary and secondary), returns, reading pick-off moves, and sliding are all covered and demonstrated in this innovative video from 'Turtle' Thomas. Steals are also covered from each base including fakes and delays. Thomas also teaches skills for tagging, avoiding a double play, and reading balls (in the dirt vs. line drives). From the batter's box to home plate, Thomas' drills will show you how to put the pressure on your opponents immediately! (1999. 61 minutes)
  
  
  
  Individual Drills for Infielders with Steve Johnigan, Baylor University Infield Coach
  
  Coach Johnigan introduces the Baylor Baseball method for developing infielders with quick hands, quick feet, strong technique, and an aggressive attitude. Agility drills include horizontal ladder drills, shuffles, pick-ups, zig-zags, and jump ropes for improved hand and foot speed. Ground ball mechanics are taught including approach, fielding position, and foot position for proper throw. Ground ball drills follow a progression from stationary ball, to slow rollers, then finishing with balls hit with a fungo bat. Ground ball drills include balls hit into the glove, balls hit to the infielder's right, and to their left. Specialty drills focus on developing good hands and feet through rapid catch and throw simulations, fielding ground balls from kneeling position, and short-hop drills. (1999. 56 minutes)
  
  
  
  Double Play Tactics and Drills with Jim Morris, Miami University Head Coach
  
  Beginning with the double play, Morris teaches strong positioning for double play combinations of shortstop to second, second to shortstop, third to second, and first to second. Techniques are taught for balls hit to the right, to the left, or right at each infielder. On the back end of the double play, Morris teaches the positioning, proper footwork, and release time for both the shortstop and the second baseman. Drills are demonstrated for improving the flip, back hand, short arm, and quick release. All techniques and drills are demonstrated using top former Miami players. Teach your team how to end potentially big innings and gain momentum with this great video! (1999. 45 minutes)
  
  
  
  Catching Drills & Mechanics with Steve Johnigan, Baylor University
  
  This video is filled with drills to improve your catcher's technique, anticipation, and conditioning. Demonstrated are proper techniques for stance, receiving, blocking, and throwing. Johnigan demonstrates each technique, then presents drills to reinforce each skill. Drills include: bare hand and glove receiving, blocking pitches (to the right, left, or short of the plate), blocking and framing, pitchout footwork, and throwing to second. Each drill begins basic, then increases in intensity to simulate game-like situations. The Baylor program uses these drills every day to improve the performance of their catchers! (1999. 61 minutes)
  
  
  
  Outfield Drills with Rick Jones, Tulane University Head Coach
  
  Coach Jones covers essential drills for successful outfield play. Ground ball drills reinforce proper technique for catching balls hit to the left, to the right, or directly at an outfielder. Drills also cover catch-and-throw techniques for throwing out a base runner during early innings and when the winning run is attempting to score. Fly ball drills include: catches and throws with no one on base, catches and throws when a runner is attempting to advance or score, moving in on fly balls, moving back on fly balls (glove and back-hand), fence drills, and 'fighting the sun' drills. Also included are lay-out drills for diving to catch fly balls. Communication drills cover outfield/infield priority and assignment on shorty fly balls and long pop flies. Cut-off and relay drills reinforce proper throws to infielders. (1999. 49 minutes)