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A player
with the strength to hit for the fences is something any coach lies
awake at night hoping for. During those intense, close games in late
innings, nothing is better than having your number one power batter step
to the plate with a confident and determined look in his eyes.
While having a few power baters is not necessary to be a winning team, it certainly helps clinch a few of the tighter contests.
Developing
a slugging average in young players can be tough because at this age
many youth ball players typically grab the most comfortable bat…which is
usually also the lightest bat. Sure, it’s easier at first to swing a
light bat much faster than a heavy bat. But getting your players used to
heavier lumber will likely improve your team’s overall performance.
Understanding the optimal bat weight for each player
Choosing
the right bat is a top component to ensuring your player hits for the
fences. However, it can also be the most difficult factor to determine.
According
to research from Penn State University, optimal bat weight depends on
the league in which the player competes. Hmm, well, what if there were a
handy rule of thumb a coach could use? There is! Those great
researchers at PSU have come up with just the equation: For junior
leaguers aged 13 to 17 years, the bat weight in ounces is the player’s
height divided by 3 plus 1.
PSU researcher Terry Bahill even takes this general formula a step further in determining optimal power potential.
Along
with his team, Bahill studied the relationship between bat weight and
bat speed. His data reveal that players are not able to swing heavy bats
as quickly as lighter ones, but the specifics vary considerably from
player to player. The specific bat speed is also determined by the
player’s abilities.
He determined that the measurement of bat
speed among junior leaguers is made clear by a straight-line equation,
also developed by the team at PSU. Now, this equation is for math geeks
and maybe those who take finding the perfect bat weight a bit too
seriously, so don’t be dismayed if you can’t capture the essence of this
equation immediately.
This calculation assumes an average height
and weight of the player, as well as an average pitch speed.
Essentially, it is important to measure your player’s bat swing with a
device like the Bat Chooser. This device is like a radar detector for
your bat. Knowing your player’s bat speed with a given bat is a major
factor in the equation.
Here’s what Terry writes: “[B]atted ball
velocity initially increases as the bat weight increases until the bat
swing speed drops below a certain level after which the batted velocity
begins to decrease again.” The result is choosing a bat that allows your
player to have the optimum bat swing.
So, only by looking at the
more complicated calculation can make choosing the right bat weight
complicated. However, the section “Understanding Bat Weight for Your
Player” simplifies the equation. [this previous sentence is a bit clunky
and awkward…rephrase.]
Calculating the specific optimal bat speed
will never be easy without conducting a full-scale bat velocity test on
your players. However, just follow the more straightforward equation of
the bat weight (in ounces) of the player’s height divided by 3 plus 1.
This will give each player on your team the best bat weight, in turn
most likely leading to a better slugging average for each player and for
your team as a whole.
There
goes the old saying that when life throws you a curveball, hit it out
of the park. However, as easy as that sounds, hitting a curveball is one
of the toughest tasks that every batter will face over the course of
the game. The movement on a curveball differs from pitcher to pitcher.
The way the pitcher grips the ball, and their delivery of the pitch has
an effect on the trajectory, and the aerodynamics on the way to the
plate. The 12-to-6 curve is one of the most common curveballs fans are
familiar with, which references the vertical movement from starting high
and ending low. Another breaking pitch is the 11-to-5 curve, which
entails more horizontal movement but not as much as vertical. There are
also curveballs called “slurvy” curves, or sliders, that do not have
much vertical movement, but have a strong amount of horizontal movement.
One of the hottest pitchers right now who throws a nasty 12-to-6 curve
is Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zach Greinke, who has completely left
batters stone cold and motionless at the plate. One memorable at bat
came against White Sox second-baseman Yomer Sanchez, where he threw his
65mph eephus curveball, which is defined as a very low-speed junk ball.
The end result was Sanchez completing his swing before the pitch even
got there. Click here to watch to admire this devastating and demoralizing pitch.
Do
you want to become the next person who looks as lost as Yomer Sanchez
at the plate against someone who has an outstanding curveball? I doubt
anyone wants to look like a fool at the plate and this is why I have
produced my top 5 steps of hitting a curveball.
1. Study the pitcher:
While he is throwing in-game, or in the bullpen, analyze the pitcher’s
movements in his windup. See if the pitcher changes up his release
points depending on the pitch he is throwing. It is essential to find
out if there are any potential tells in his windup of when he will throw
a curveball. For example, a twitch in the glove or an adjustment in the
windup. Every advantage will count because batters have under a second
to determine the pitch, whether the pitch is a ball or strike, and the
speed of the pitch. Watch the pitchers arm and observe whether or not it
snaps downward, this is an indication a curveball.
2. Recognize the pitch early: As
mentioned before there are various trajectories with a curveball that
have the ability to throw off batters and lead to an off balanced swing.
Curveballs with a lot of topspin will create high pressure on the top
of the ball, which leads to a downward and sinking trajectory for the
ball. Knowing how strong the topspin is will help you identify if the
pitch is a 12-6 curveball versus a slider. Read the ball out of the
pitcher’s hand, and never anticipate a curveball will be thrown. It is
much harder to think curveball, and react to a fastball. There simply
isn’t enough time to change your approach mid-pitch when the pitcher is
throwing heat. When a curveball is thrown, the spin creates a small red
dot from the laces, which indicates a breaking pitch. Pick up on this
early, and react to the movement.
3. Analyze previous at-bats: Were
you out in front and completely whiffed in your first at bat against a
curveball. Think about the type of stance and approach you came up to
the plate. The best stance that I recommend is having your feet shoulder
apart and keeping your hands and body back. Make sure your weight stays
at least 70% back. The most common mistake batter make when hitting a
curveball is having your weight out front, anticipating an off-speed
pitch. Keep your weight back, and react to the ball as it leaves the
pitcher’s hand.
4. Practice and Utilize Multiple Curveball Drills: One
of the best drills for a batter is the underhand recognition drills,
which requires having a partner 15 feet behind a screen tossing you
pitches underhand. This partner will constantly mix up the speeds and
locations of these pitches in order to help the batter get used to the
hesitation that is typical of batters when they face breaking pitches.
You can also find baseball coaching drills focused on hitting by great coaches such as hall of famer Tony Gywnn.
5. Enhance patience at the plate with lobs: Similar
to the underhand recognition drill, have someone behind a screen, but
instead have them throw just lobs over the screen. This will allow you
to build the mental strength to understand where the ball enters the
hitting zone so that you can rocket the ball straight up the middle. It
also allows you to stay inside the ball, meaning waiting longer on the
pitch to get deeper in the zone for the batter to turn on it and go
opposite field. You do not want to be out in front of the plate, because
there will be minimal power behind the swing since the hips have
already opened up and the bat is already in mid-swing when the pitch
isn’t fully at the plate yet.
Sources:
Bahill, Terry. “Bahill's Science of Baseball Research.” Bahill's Science of Baseball Research, 11 Aug. 2011, sysengr.engr.arizona.edu/baseball/index.html.
When you know how to move swiftly, you can dominate virtually
any sport you play. Whether you play football, run track, play soccer
or basketball, increasing your speed and agility will dramatically
improve your game. Learning the techniques for getting faster is not
just for running sports. Sure, when an individual thinks about getting
faster, he or she normally thinks of running. In the majority of popular
sports, a player will use his or her legs the most, but other sports
exist where running is not prevalent, but speed is still important.
Swimming
In this sport, you are using almost all your body parts. You also
need to constantly work against the resistance of the water, and this is
not an easy task. Swimmers who learn to get faster will discover
strength training techniques that will help them glide through the
water. These techniques will also help them improve their starting time
so they can have a serious advantage over their opponents.
Self Defense
Any athlete involved in a sport where defending yourself is the main
objective will benefit from getting faster. This includes boxing and
wrestling along with the martial arts. Being fast will allow the person
to stay on their feet and dodge attacks effectively. If the fight goes
to the ground, the person will be fast enough to remain in a dominant
position.
Gymnastics
Most gymnasts need a running start in order to do certain handsprings
and somersaults. correctly. They also need to develop strength to
perform on pommel horses, parallel bars, and trampolines. Speed training
methods can help gymnasts improve their performances so they can be
much more entertaining. This is particularly good for rhythmic gymnasts
who need to be entertaining and accurate as well.
Hitters
Any player involved in a hitting sport can benefit from becoming
faster. These sports include baseball, golf, tennis, racquetball, and
even ping pong. Players who have fast swings will usually be very tough
to defeat. In baseball and golf, a fast swing will allow the ball to
travel far distances. In tennis and similar games, fast swings and
movements allow players to dominate their opponents.
Speed is a great strength for a player to have, no matter what type
of sport they play. Learning the techniques for getting faster is not
just for runners, soccer players, and football players. If the sport
involves moving in any way, the athlete can benefit from becoming
faster. It is an asset that can turn any player into a consistent
winner.
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"Right field, it's easy, you know. You can be awkward, and you can be slow. That's why I'm here in right field. Just watching the dandelions grow."
-Right Field By Peter, Paul & Mary
How true is it that we coaches almost always put our weakest players in the outfield during the season? We may have a good player in center field but left and right field are kind of "get the innings in" positions for part of the team. And for the players, it can get kind of boring. The three biggest threats to baseball are: soccer, lacrosse and boredom in the outfield. Coaches may not be able to make right field as popular as shortstop, but there are certain things we can do to help keep players' heads who reside beyond the infield dirt into the game.
Backing up is huge, and if explained correctly to all the team members, they will realize that the outfield can prevent one, two, or more extra bases if the outfield backs up correctly.
One of the first things I teach my right fielder is if the batter squares into the bunting position, he should immediately get into a position to back-up the throw to the first baseman to field a possible errant throw. Say the batter is a righty and squares to bunt, the pitcher goes into his wind-up, the right fielder will immediately sprints toward the right field foul line. He then sprints forward to first base with his head up. He must see who will be fielding the bunt and then adjust the angle of his back up. The correct angle to back-up is extremely important and I always have one practice before the season starts just on the best angles to back-up the different situations and locations on the field. In this case, if the pitcher fields the bunt, the back-up angle by the right fielder will depend on whether the third baseman or catcher fields the bunt. In youth baseball, I cannot express how important it is that the back-ups don't position themselves too close to the target fielder receiving the baseball. I've seen it time and again that players backing up are too close. The ball will go over the head of the target fielder as well as the back-up. Many times if the back-up is too close, he is screened out by the infielder and loses track of the baseball.
Just as the right fielder backs up on a bunt with no one on base, I have my left fielder back-up the third baseman if a player is on second and tries to steal third base. Like the previous situation, the left fielder must run to the foul line and come in, but not too close. The importance of running to the foul line and not at an angle is to get the backup's shoulders squared as soon as possible toward home plate so he can follow the flight of the baseball. This back-up has saved my team runs and games over the years. Coaches have to practice this and reinforce it in games yelling out and reminding the left fielder, "Tim, if the baserunner tries to steal third base, you have to back up up the throw. Remember not to come in too close."
The center fielder must be involved backing up when a player tries to steal second base. Like the two previous examples, it is even more important here that he does not come in too close. With the shortstop covering the base and the second baseman backing him up, now there are two possibilities of being screened out of the play. lay. The center fielder has to really give enough space so he is able to follow and react to the baseball.
When there is a force out at second, my left and right fielder must back up according to who throws the baseball. If there is a player on first base and there is a grounder to the shortstop with the second baseman covering the base, the right fielder must move in quickly and position himself at the correct angle in case there is an over throw. If the ground ball is to the second baseman and the shortstop covers the bag, the left fielder now must back up the throw from the second baseman. As you can see, I am not only involving my outfielders in these back up situations, but I am keeping them more involved mentally.
Another situation that occurs is when there is a baserunner on second base and the batter gets into the bunting position, but it is only a fake. A strategy used by coaches when the third baseman rushes in to cover the bunt and if the shortstop doesn't rotate (or "wheel" over) is to have the baserunner on second steal third easily with nobody covering the bag. The defensive coach can keep his third baseman at the base and instruct his pitcher to field the bunts, or he can put on the "wheel", having his shortstop cover third in order to prevent the stolen base. The other option is to have the left fielder sprint up when he sees the batter square and cover third base. This is another situation involving the outfielder more.
In my book, Baseball Coaching: A Guide For The Youth Coach And Parent, I spend a whole sections on rundowns. On rundowns, all the outfielders must move in closer in case of an overthrow. And in some rundown situations, the baseball hits the baserunner's helmet and goes into a crazy direction. Outfielders who are closer rather than further from the action can help in this situation.
With these situations mentioned, it is extremely important to convince youth players that when they are backing up in the outfield, just stopping the baseball and not necessarily catching can be just as effective. Keep reminding your fielders of this, telling them they must always try to keep the baseball in front of them. Like everything else in coaching, it is much better to practice it than just reminding players in the field what to do if the situation comes up. Coaches must also evaluate their talent level and decide how much and how quickly to teach all the back up situations necessary for the outfielders. Remember, it is always better to under coach rather than over coach. The outfield in youth baseball can be boring, but coaches can instill the importance of playing any of the outfield positions and practice getting them more involved in as many plays as possible.
Marty Schupak coached youth sports for 30 years. He is the founder and president of the Youth Sports Club, a group dedicated to improving coaching and youth sports practices. He is the creator of 28 sports instructional videos and 12 books.
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