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Mariners creative pick at 1B.

Mariners creative pick at 1B.

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Catcher as a “meeter” verses a “receiver.”

Catcher as a “meeter” verses a “receiver.”

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Challenging two ball receiving drill. Big time distraction & focus exercise. Use your lite-flight balls & not baseballs.

Challenging two ball receiving drill. Big time distraction & focus exercise. Use your lite-flight balls & not baseballs.

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Pretty much every MLB team is using a dropped glove pick at 1B to combat the “movement before action” steal. In this case it works to perfection in this early break scenario.

Pretty much every MLB team is using a dropped glove pick at 1B to combat the “movement before action” steal. In this case it works to perfection in this early break scenario.

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The other night Patrick Bailey converted 5+ stri-balls into strikes. Here is an example of three high balls with 10% or lower strike %’s called strikes. 1) Still body. 2) Extension. 3) Let’s ball sit after catching it. 4) Karate chop glove angle.

The other night Patrick Bailey converted 5+ stri-balls into strikes. Here is an example of three high balls with 10% or lower strike %’s called strikes. 1) Still body. 2) Extension. 3) Let’s ball sit after catching it. 4) Karate chop glove angle.

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A historic swing from the past. Glenallen Hill hits one of the longest home runs ever at Wrigley. Notice the low finish & how quickly he puts the breaks on & stops his swing.

A historic swing from the past. Glenallen Hill hits one of the longest home runs ever at Wrigley. Notice the low finish & how quickly he puts the breaks on & stops his swing.

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Another value of the hockey mask. You don’t have to take it over to see & catch pop ups. Same deal on bunted balls.

Another value of the hockey mask. You don’t have to take it over to see & catch pop ups. Same deal on bunted balls.

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From the Arkansas-Florida game today. With a runner on 3B tagging the Arkansas CF dekes an early catch before he really catches the ball. It triggers the Florida runner to leave early & then return to 3B to retag the base. That gives Arkansas time to throw him out at HP.

From the Arkansas-Florida game today. With a runner on 3B tagging the Arkansas CF dekes an early catch before he really catches the ball. It triggers the Florida runner to leave early & then return to 3B to retag the base. That gives Arkansas time to throw him out at HP.

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PROFESSIONAL CATCHERS GET READY FOR THIS AA game between Rockies & Angels yesterday. Catcher sets up in front of HP w/o the ball. Additionally the catcher doesn’t have to move to that position to catch the ball. This new rule that is directed at infielders who prematurely

PROFESSIONAL CATCHERS GET READY FOR THIS AA game between Rockies & Angels yesterday. Catcher sets up in front of HP w/o the ball. Additionally the catcher doesn’t have to move to that position to catch the ball. This new rule that is directed at infielders who prematurely

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TWO BALL MACHINE DRILL Focus & vision drill for your catchers. Catch the second ball & occasionally only release one ball. It’s a problem solving exercise. Use foam balls & offset in or out so they do not get hit by the 1st ball. Increase the volume as they become more adept.

TWO BALL MACHINE DRILL Focus & vision drill for your catchers. Catch the second ball & occasionally only release one ball. It’s a problem solving exercise. Use foam balls & offset in or out so they do not get hit by the 1st ball. Increase the volume as they become more adept.

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Yankee’s Max Fried has a number of ways to control the running game at 1B. This is his slow leg lift read move.

Yankee’s Max Fried has a number of ways to control the running game at 1B. This is his slow leg lift read move.

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Pretty textbook opposite field swing by Gabby Moreno. Notice even though the ball is hit to the opposite field, it is still contacted in front of HP.

Pretty textbook opposite field swing by Gabby Moreno. Notice even though the ball is hit to the opposite field, it is still contacted in front of HP.

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Simple BHB to 3B in sac situation( No outs & runner on 1B) by Rockies Ezequiel Tovar. 1) Bat out in front & pointed at the 1B coach. 2) Elbows pointed down. 3) Sees ball down before running.

Simple BHB to 3B in sac situation( No outs & runner on 1B) by Rockies Ezequiel Tovar. 1) Bat out in front & pointed at the 1B coach. 2) Elbows pointed down. 3) Sees ball down before running.

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This pick before set if very effective especially verses base runners who extend their primary lead as the pitcher is looking in for signals or as they are coming to a set position.

This pick before set if very effective especially verses base runners who extend their primary lead as the pitcher is looking in for signals or as they are coming to a set position.

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How to win awareness(HWA) play by Manny Machado. On this potential 3-6 force play Manny runs into Rojas glove & takes Freeman’s throwing lane away.Totally legal until rules committee changes the rule. Runner establishes his own running lane & is only out

How to win awareness(HWA) play by Manny Machado. On this potential 3-6 force play Manny runs into Rojas glove & takes Freeman’s throwing lane away.Totally legal until rules committee changes the rule. Runner establishes his own running lane & is only out

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Cubs Carson Kelly trails Nolan Arenado on a pop fly hit down the RF line with no runners on base that both the 1st & 2nd basemen go for. He is in position to take a back door throw from Kyle Tucker when Arenado falls down on his aggressive turn.

Cubs Carson Kelly trails Nolan Arenado on a pop fly hit down the RF line with no runners on base that both the 1st & 2nd basemen go for. He is in position to take a back door throw from Kyle Tucker when Arenado falls down on his aggressive turn.

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Once again, this time on baseball’s biggest stage, a base runner gets doubled on a line drive because he did not REACT BACK.

Once again, this time on baseball’s biggest stage, a base runner gets doubled on a line drive because he did not REACT BACK.

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Mets Francisco Alvarez creating angles on either edge & moving the ball fast.

Mets Francisco Alvarez creating angles on either edge & moving the ball fast.

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Ball beats you to HP, think about sliding inside. Catcher’s natural tendency is to turn to his left to make the tag. This play was a little different since the throw took the catcher into foul territory.

Ball beats you to HP, think about sliding inside. Catcher’s natural tendency is to turn to his left to make the tag. This play was a little different since the throw took the catcher into foul territory.

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These three bunts(Safety/Non directional sac/Directional sac bunt) all occurred in the 7th inning of yesterday’s game between the Reds & Padres.

These three bunts(Safety/Non directional sac/Directional sac bunt) all occurred in the 7th inning of yesterday’s game between the Reds & Padres.

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TAG PLAY FROM LAST NIGHTS TEXAS & GEORGIA CWS GAME. 1) Texas catcher initial set up is inside the 3B line & in fair territory. 2) When he reads the SS’s throw from down the LF line, he takes a big drop step to get a more favorable hop. Unfortunately the drop step takes him behind HP which allows the runner to score before being tagged. 3) In today’s game with replay review as part of the process, it is best to make the tag before the runner gets to HP. Most successful tag outs are made up the 3B line on the slider’s midline before he gets to HP. 4) In this situation the catcher was probably not far enough up the line & took too big a drop step. ( Most likely a combination of the two) IMO the ideal initial set up on throws from LF/CF is 17” up the line & 17” inside the line. From that position a good throw legally takes you into the line & keeps you from getting behind the plate. It also allows the catcher to work back towards the plate on a wide throw on the 1st base side. 5) Ideally on a close play like this one you are making a quick one handed sweep tag while pivoting through the runner while sliding & pivoting on both knees.

TAG PLAY FROM LAST NIGHTS TEXAS & GEORGIA CWS GAME. 1) Texas catcher initial set up is inside the 3B line & in fair territory. 2) When he reads the SS’s throw from down the LF line, he takes a big drop step to get a more favorable hop. Unfortunately the drop step takes him behind HP which allows the runner to score before being tagged. 3) In today’s game with replay review as part of the process, it is best to make the tag before the runner gets to HP. Most successful tag outs are made up the 3B line on the slider’s midline before he gets to HP. 4) In this situation the catcher was probably not far enough up the line & took too big a drop step. ( Most likely a combination of the two) IMO the ideal initial set up on throws from LF/CF is 17” up the line & 17” inside the line. From that position a good throw legally takes you into the line & keeps you from getting behind the plate. It also allows the catcher to work back towards the plate on a wide throw on the 1st base side. 5) Ideally on a close play like this one you are making a quick one handed sweep tag while pivoting through the runner while sliding & pivoting on both knees.

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Immense baseball IQ play here from three of the best HWA(How to win awareness) guys in baseball) Very subtle play. 1) With 2 outs & a runner on 1B Hoerner keeps the ball in the infield & makes 180 spin throw to 3B. 2) Bregman realizes that there is no play at 3B & comes out to get the ball & redirects it to 2B. 3) Swanson fake cuts the throw to 3B & slows the runner(Wiemer) down enough to have a play at 2B. 4) After the fake cut Swanson retreats to 2B in time to get Bregman’s redirected throw for the 3rd out of the inning. BE SURE TO EXPAND & SLOW THIS VID TO EXPERIENCE THE FULL AFFECT OF THIS PLAY

Immense baseball IQ play here from three of the best HWA(How to win awareness) guys in baseball) Very subtle play. 1) With 2 outs & a runner on 1B Hoerner keeps the ball in the infield & makes 180 spin throw to 3B. 2) Bregman realizes that there is no play at 3B & comes out to get the ball & redirects it to 2B. 3) Swanson fake cuts the throw to 3B & slows the runner(Wiemer) down enough to have a play at 2B. 4) After the fake cut Swanson retreats to 2B in time to get Bregman’s redirected throw for the 3rd out of the inning. BE SURE TO EXPAND & SLOW THIS VID TO EXPERIENCE THE FULL AFFECT OF THIS PLAY

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237,786 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

Two ball distraction drill. FOCUS!!! Use lite flight balls.

Two ball distraction drill. FOCUS!!! Use lite flight balls.

Jerry Weinstein

305,995 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

This play with 2 K’s on Crawford should have been caught for strike three. It probably cost them a run. Kirk made a cursory effort to catch it. It looks as if it goes off the glove & into the mask. I’m not 100% sure under current rules that it even has to touch the glove 1st as long as it doesn’t get lodged in the catcher’s gear. Umpires weigh in.

This play with 2 K’s on Crawford should have been caught for strike three. It probably cost them a run. Kirk made a cursory effort to catch it. It looks as if it goes off the glove & into the mask. I’m not 100% sure under current rules that it even has to touch the glove 1st as long as it doesn’t get lodged in the catcher’s gear. Umpires weigh in.

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420,025 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

FUNDAMENTAL BASEBALL AT IT’S BEST From the 9th inning of last night’s Dodger-Phillies game. 4-3 game with no outs & a runner on 2B. LHP vs. LHH & Phillies choose to sac bunt the runner over to 3B. Bunter executes a sac bunt to 3B with great direction & speed to force the third

FUNDAMENTAL BASEBALL AT IT’S BEST From the 9th inning of last night’s Dodger-Phillies game. 4-3 game with no outs & a runner on 2B. LHP vs. LHH & Phillies choose to sac bunt the runner over to 3B. Bunter executes a sac bunt to 3B with great direction & speed to force the third

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374,930 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Austin Hedges is one of baseball’s best receivers. The night before last he converted 20 pitches into called strikes. Alex Tosi was the umpire & he rarely expands the zone. Notice how aggressive his moves are.(Especially on pitches up in the zone)

Austin Hedges is one of baseball’s best receivers. The night before last he converted 20 pitches into called strikes. Alex Tosi was the umpire & he rarely expands the zone. Notice how aggressive his moves are.(Especially on pitches up in the zone)

Jerry Weinstein

561,058 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

This video from Xan Barksdale is an example of a low bridge pick at 3B. Throw the ball right at the base runner. He will duck or fall down & he will be out.

This video from Xan Barksdale is an example of a low bridge pick at 3B. Throw the ball right at the base runner. He will duck or fall down & he will be out.

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Juan Soto stole 38-42 bases in 2025. He averaged 7 a season the previous 7 years. His raw sprint speed is well below average (25.9 f/s-13th percentile). His average HP to 1B time is 4.58. He credits 1st base coach Antoan Richardson for freeing him up to run. Certainly he had good info, but more importantly IMO Richardson created a “no fear” environment. He coached caution out of Soto & not caution in to him. He unlocked Soto’s great feel for timing which he utilized to the max with his “momentum steal” approach. Too often we place barriers in front of our base runners in the form of base running rules & restrictions which takes away their aggressiveness.

Juan Soto stole 38-42 bases in 2025. He averaged 7 a season the previous 7 years. His raw sprint speed is well below average (25.9 f/s-13th percentile). His average HP to 1B time is 4.58. He credits 1st base coach Antoan Richardson for freeing him up to run. Certainly he had good info, but more importantly IMO Richardson created a “no fear” environment. He coached caution out of Soto & not caution in to him. He unlocked Soto’s great feel for timing which he utilized to the max with his “momentum steal” approach. Too often we place barriers in front of our base runners in the form of base running rules & restrictions which takes away their aggressiveness.

Jerry Weinstein

192,783 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

When you have a 6-12 spin axis the ball has greater in line carry. Distance magnifies bad rotation.

When you have a 6-12 spin axis the ball has greater in line carry. Distance magnifies bad rotation.

Jerry Weinstein

289,981 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

On a steal of HP & a pitch is thrown, if the catcher steps up & catches the ball in front of HP the pitcher is charged with a balk & runners advance. The batter is also awarded 1st base on catcher’s interference.

On a steal of HP & a pitch is thrown, if the catcher steps up & catches the ball in front of HP the pitcher is charged with a balk & runners advance. The batter is also awarded 1st base on catcher’s interference.

Jerry Weinstein

273,747 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

POP UP DAY IN MESA Last catch is a must see.

POP UP DAY IN MESA Last catch is a must see.

Jerry Weinstein

246,356 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

No play,arm fake. Costs you nothing & can produce a big return.

No play,arm fake. Costs you nothing & can produce a big return.

Jerry Weinstein

131,262 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

This is how you run balls out. Cubs Ian Happ with two outs in the bottom of the 8th inning ahead 6-2.

This is how you run balls out. Cubs Ian Happ with two outs in the bottom of the 8th inning ahead 6-2.

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51,984 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

Extremely high HWA(How to win awareness) by Yadi on this 4-2-4 DP.

Extremely high HWA(How to win awareness) by Yadi on this 4-2-4 DP.

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89,491 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Interesting how,in this BP session, Bonds is initiating his swing before/as he is planting his foot. He was known to have said ”if you are early,you are on time.”

Interesting how,in this BP session, Bonds is initiating his swing before/as he is planting his foot. He was known to have said ”if you are early,you are on time.”

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101,975 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Cubs Ari Armas leads all AA catchers in catching metrics( Catch/Block/Throw) by a large margin. Here are some very low percentage strikes that he converts to strikes. NOTE; 1) Speed of movement(Glove hand) 2) Smooth one piece glove move. 3) Minimal body movement. 4) Hold timing.

Cubs Ari Armas leads all AA catchers in catching metrics( Catch/Block/Throw) by a large margin. Here are some very low percentage strikes that he converts to strikes. NOTE; 1) Speed of movement(Glove hand) 2) Smooth one piece glove move. 3) Minimal body movement. 4) Hold timing.

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25,378 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

LHP’S this is what your move to 1B should look like. A key on your move to 1B is that your head,glove & shoulder should be moving towards HP as it does on the pitch.

LHP’S this is what your move to 1B should look like. A key on your move to 1B is that your head,glove & shoulder should be moving towards HP as it does on the pitch.

Jerry Weinstein

239,332 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

Probably not the 1st time Drew Gilbert layed down a safety squeeze bunt with runners on 1st & 3rd. Takes him back to his UT days. 1) Very tough to defend especially with a LHH who can also target the 4 hole. 2) Challenges the 1st baseman to shuffle off & cover the 4 hole or charge & close the gap on the bunt. 3) Freeman initially starts to shuffle off & then breaks to the plate when he sees the bunt show. Slows him down enough to keep him from getting to the bunt soon enough. (Ball backs up some when hits the ground & rolls away from him. Might have been able to catch the bunt in the air if he breaks early & aggressively. 4) Good read albeit a little delayed( Based on initial trajectory of bunt) by the runner at 3B when he sees that Freeman is not going to be able to catch it in the air & the pitcher has no play.

Probably not the 1st time Drew Gilbert layed down a safety squeeze bunt with runners on 1st & 3rd. Takes him back to his UT days. 1) Very tough to defend especially with a LHH who can also target the 4 hole. 2) Challenges the 1st baseman to shuffle off & cover the 4 hole or charge & close the gap on the bunt. 3) Freeman initially starts to shuffle off & then breaks to the plate when he sees the bunt show. Slows him down enough to keep him from getting to the bunt soon enough. (Ball backs up some when hits the ground & rolls away from him. Might have been able to catch the bunt in the air if he breaks early & aggressively. 4) Good read albeit a little delayed( Based on initial trajectory of bunt) by the runner at 3B when he sees that Freeman is not going to be able to catch it in the air & the pitcher has no play.

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22,486 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten