Matching Results: Tips

Long Distance Runaround Comments (0)

If you want to help your pitchers throw faster, stay healthier, and have less soreness, you should not let them run long distances. That’s correct, no poles, no long distance running of any length at all. The reaction I usually get to this is indignation from coaches, perplexed stares from parents, and cheering from ballplayers. … [View Details]

Matt Harvey and Tommy John surgery Comments (0)

The New York Mets experienced a big blow to their short-term fortunes today. Their ace, the pitcher that earned the start for the National League in this year’s All Star Game, Matt Harvey, was diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his elbow. The surgery to repair, actually replace that, is commonly … [View Details]

My Coach Just Won’t Stop Talking Comments (0)

Last week I wrote about taking responsibility for things you see as a coach. Besides teaching your ballplayers about working together as a group, ballplayers need to learn that the skills you need to succeed in baseball are largely individual. A good coach should want not only what is good for his team today, but … [View Details]