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Sep 17, 20204 min read

Baseball Coaches: How to Get Your Pitcher to Avoid the Balk

There are many different interpretations of how and when a balk is called in youth baseball. Here's how to prepare your pitcher.

Sep 17, 20204 min read

The Mystery of the Knuckleball

The knuckle ball is seldom thrown by youth pitchers but can be effective. Here's how to throw it.

May 28, 20201 min read

CHECK OUT THE MAY/JUNE 2020 ISSUE

Sneak peek at the latest issue of Junior Baseball Magazine - America's Favorite Youth Baseball Publication.

May 26, 20203 min read

3 KEYS TO MASTER THE MENTAL GAME OF COMPETITIVE YOUTH BASEBALL

There are three keys to helping youth baseball players of all levels take control of their mind to become better ballplayers.

May 26, 20204 min read

Baseball Coaches Clinic: Teaching the 3 F's

Youth baseball coach Joshua Guptel shares his teaching plan "The 3 F's" to improve your baseball team's defense.

May 26, 20204 min read

20 TIPS TO BECOME A GREAT BASEBALL HITTER

Youth baseball hitting tips from former ASU standout Jeff Phelps

Apr 30, 20202 min read

Do You Know the Difference Between Hitting and Offense?

Learn the 3 components to a good team's offense from Hall of Fame Coach Andy Lopez.

Apr 30, 20203 min read

Bryce Harper: How to Put Energy Into Your Game

MLB All-Star Bryce Harper reveals his tips on how to put more energy into your game.

Mar 20, 20203 min read

How a Baseball Coach Should Manage a Youth Pitching Staff

Tips for youth baseball coaches on how to manage their pitching staffs.

Mar 20, 20203 min read

Gimme 5! A 5% Boost in Your Baseball Skills Can Grab the Attention of Scouts and Recruiters

A mere 5% improvement in basic baseball skills could make the difference in getting a college scholarship or a baseball scout's attention.

Jan 23, 20203 min read

Youth Baseball Parents: Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in a Travel Ball Program

Questions you should ask if you're considering a Travel Ball program for your youth baseball player.

Jan 23, 20203 min read

Youth Baseball Coaches: Teach, Not Talk, Baseball

If you're coaching youth baseball players, make sure you are ready to teach them, not just bark at them.

Jan 23, 20204 min read

Shhh! Don't Tell Pitchers This!

Pitchers in youth baseball are often not aware of what hitters know. Here's 5 hitters' secrets that will improve your game.

Jan 23, 20204 min read

Better Baseball: The Approach to Hitting with Two Strikes

With two strikes at the plate the hitter has to be twice as sharp. Here's a drill to help you improve.

Sep 19, 20194 min read

9 Ways to Play Well Under Pressure in Baseball

How do you let your talent shine and avoid having your performance sabotaged by nerves and anxiety? Here's 9 tips!

Sep 18, 20192 min read

3 AREAS FOR YOUTH BASEBALL PITCHERS TO FOCUS ON FOR NEXT SPRING

Here are three things baseball pitchers can do during the off-season that will help them throw harder with better control.

Sep 18, 20193 min read

HOW YOUTH BASEBALL PLAYERS CAN FIELD LIKE A PRO

Playing infield at the high school level is more than the “funnel” to your belly button. Here's how to field like a Major Leaguer.

Sep 18, 20192 min read

TIPS FOR OFF-SEASON BASEBALL WORKOUTS

With the regular baseball season over there's more time for working out on your own, or with some friends. Here's some tips.

Jul 18, 20194 min read

Coaches: Trouble Talking to Your Team? Try a New Language

There is a plague out there. A failure on the part of coaches to teach the fundamentals of fielding in a way that makes sense to the players

Jul 18, 20197 min read

The Cardinal Rules of Baseball

Do You Know The Finer Points of the Game?