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I know this may not be a big deal to some but I noticed it immediately. The eye contact. One thing that was instilled in me at a young age was the importance of making eye contact when someone is speaking to you. It’s a simple habit, but it says a lot. It shows respect. It shows that you’re present and paying attention. That’s why it’s something I emphasize at every clinic I run. When I’m teaching, I expect athletes to look me in the eye. Not because I’m trying to be super strict, but because learning how to communicate, listen, and show respect will take them much further than anything I can teach them about fielding a ground ball or swinging a bat. While I don’t know Coach Murphy or Jocelyn Briski, the fact that this is something she naturally does tells me a lot about her character and the program that helps shape her. Softball is about so much more than softball.

I know this may not be a big deal to some but I noticed it immediately. The eye contact. One thing that was instilled in me at a young age was the importance of making eye contact when someone is speaking to you. It’s a simple habit, but it says a lot. It shows respect. It shows that you’re present and paying attention. That’s why it’s something I emphasize at every clinic I run. When I’m teaching, I expect athletes to look me in the eye. Not because I’m trying to be super strict, but because learning how to communicate, listen, and show respect will take them much further than anything I can teach them about fielding a ground ball or swinging a bat. While I don’t know Coach Murphy or Jocelyn Briski, the fact that this is something she naturally does tells me a lot about her character and the program that helps shape her. Softball is about so much more than softball.

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This swing from Skylar Wallace🤩

This swing from Skylar Wallace🤩

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Ball at the letters, hands above the baseball 🤩 A thing of beauty. A baseball swing = a softball swing. Can’t convince me otherwise.

Ball at the letters, hands above the baseball 🤩 A thing of beauty. A baseball swing = a softball swing. Can’t convince me otherwise.

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A fantastic visual from Luna Taboas 2026 👏🏼 •Attacks the ball in an athletic position. •Stutter steps right before fielding to get proper footwork and timing down. •Presents glove early. •Plays to the right of the ball. •Stays loose & follows the throw. Dance with it!

A fantastic visual from Luna Taboas 2026 👏🏼 •Attacks the ball in an athletic position. •Stutter steps right before fielding to get proper footwork and timing down. •Presents glove early. •Plays to the right of the ball. •Stays loose & follows the throw. Dance with it!

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Throwing on the run. Catch on left, throw on right. If you’re going one hand, field outside of left foot. If you’re going two hands, field inside of left foot. When throwing, clear the hips and chest before throwing, meaning hips and chest are open to target before releasing.

Throwing on the run. Catch on left, throw on right. If you’re going one hand, field outside of left foot. If you’re going two hands, field inside of left foot. When throwing, clear the hips and chest before throwing, meaning hips and chest are open to target before releasing.

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Prep step isn’t just for infielders! So many great things about this one clip: •Both players are on time to where a split second after the ball hits the bat, they are landing and reacting. •Both land, punch step to drop step and open up. For example, left fielder lands, punch steps with his right foot which allows him to drop step and GO. •Centerfielder communicates with the left fielder the entire time.

Prep step isn’t just for infielders! So many great things about this one clip: •Both players are on time to where a split second after the ball hits the bat, they are landing and reacting. •Both land, punch step to drop step and open up. For example, left fielder lands, punch steps with his right foot which allows him to drop step and GO. •Centerfielder communicates with the left fielder the entire time.

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Prep step/pre pitch hop •Getting your timing down perfectly allows you to get to balls quicker and more efficiently •Land a split second after ball hits the bat •You should always be in motion. You don’t want to land and be flat footed for even a half second.

Prep step/pre pitch hop •Getting your timing down perfectly allows you to get to balls quicker and more efficiently •Land a split second after ball hits the bat •You should always be in motion. You don’t want to land and be flat footed for even a half second.

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Situations❗️Runners at 1st and 2nd, hitter shows bunt and runner at 2nd steals 3rd. I am sure this was just a miscue but it’s a great lesson to show for this type of situation. If a hitter shows bunt and 3rd baseman breaks in, SS should be getting the bag. I always hated this scenario as a SS because you can’t shade too far up the middle incase a runner steals 3rd like this scenario but you also can’t be shaded too far towards 3rd incase a ball is hit on the ground to the right and you have to cover 2nd. If a 3rd baseman breaks in for the bunt but tries to get back to cover the bag on the steal, 9 times out of 10 they will be late getting there. Now, 3rd baseman can decide to stay back and cover the bag which is totally fine. It would just need to be communicated to the SS and catcher/pitcher before the pitch because SS can shade a little more up the middle and pitcher/catcher/1st would have to cover the bunt if it’s laid down. Every coach will have their preference depending on the game situation at hand.

Situations❗️Runners at 1st and 2nd, hitter shows bunt and runner at 2nd steals 3rd. I am sure this was just a miscue but it’s a great lesson to show for this type of situation. If a hitter shows bunt and 3rd baseman breaks in, SS should be getting the bag. I always hated this scenario as a SS because you can’t shade too far up the middle incase a runner steals 3rd like this scenario but you also can’t be shaded too far towards 3rd incase a ball is hit on the ground to the right and you have to cover 2nd. If a 3rd baseman breaks in for the bunt but tries to get back to cover the bag on the steal, 9 times out of 10 they will be late getting there. Now, 3rd baseman can decide to stay back and cover the bag which is totally fine. It would just need to be communicated to the SS and catcher/pitcher before the pitch because SS can shade a little more up the middle and pitcher/catcher/1st would have to cover the bunt if it’s laid down. Every coach will have their preference depending on the game situation at hand.

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Drag bunt from left side. 1) show the bat before left foot hits 2) let the ball travel 2) try and catch the ball more towards the end of the barrel 4) master getting the ball down the 1st base line and you’re on 98% of the time. I’ll stand by that until I die.

Drag bunt from left side. 1) show the bat before left foot hits 2) let the ball travel 2) try and catch the ball more towards the end of the barrel 4) master getting the ball down the 1st base line and you’re on 98% of the time. I’ll stand by that until I die.

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When saying “stay behind the ball” or “stay back” it doesn’t mean sit and spin. You do want to fire forward but when driving forward, you have to go up against a strong front side. Doing so will allow you to stay behind the ball to drive it.

When saying “stay behind the ball” or “stay back” it doesn’t mean sit and spin. You do want to fire forward but when driving forward, you have to go up against a strong front side. Doing so will allow you to stay behind the ball to drive it.

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Choppers. The goal is to get the ball close to the plate so it goes straight up. The longer it’s in the air, the harder it is for the defense to throw you out. I put a bucket a couple feet in front of the plate so it gave me a visual on where to place the ball. Hands go straight down while barrel stays straight up on the way to contact. The goal is to hit completely on top of the ball and drive it straight down.

Choppers. The goal is to get the ball close to the plate so it goes straight up. The longer it’s in the air, the harder it is for the defense to throw you out. I put a bucket a couple feet in front of the plate so it gave me a visual on where to place the ball. Hands go straight down while barrel stays straight up on the way to contact. The goal is to hit completely on top of the ball and drive it straight down.

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On routine ground balls, play to the right of the ball to get momentum going to your target and to get the ball more on your glove side.

On routine ground balls, play to the right of the ball to get momentum going to your target and to get the ball more on your glove side.

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A bunting visual. My goal is to get the ball to die before the equipment.

A bunting visual. My goal is to get the ball to die before the equipment.

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Outfield drop step drill. As the athlete is about to land, throw the ball in either to the right or the left. This works on the drop step and reacting quickly. I am forcing her to jump forward because I want to overemphasize the deep drop step. Because she had to jump forward over cones, it forces her to take a deeper drop step, avoiding the cones as she’s going back.

Outfield drop step drill. As the athlete is about to land, throw the ball in either to the right or the left. This works on the drop step and reacting quickly. I am forcing her to jump forward because I want to overemphasize the deep drop step. Because she had to jump forward over cones, it forces her to take a deeper drop step, avoiding the cones as she’s going back.

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Beating the rise ball 😮‍💨

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Megan Rembielak

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There is a right way to play this game and a wrong way and this is 100% in the wrong. I don’t care that the batter moved back out of the box- you don’t intentionally step back to throw at her head, as hard as you can, from about a foot away. I don’t want to hear “you don’t know it wasn’t intentional.” Save it. The runner at 3rd is about a half step off 3rd. The way the catcher is positioned to throw, that throw is going towards the 3rd base fence. The most telling part though? No one checks on that batter and catcher gets a high five right after from her coach. The batter ended up with a concussion. This is completely unacceptable and has no place in this sport.

There is a right way to play this game and a wrong way and this is 100% in the wrong. I don’t care that the batter moved back out of the box- you don’t intentionally step back to throw at her head, as hard as you can, from about a foot away. I don’t want to hear “you don’t know it wasn’t intentional.” Save it. The runner at 3rd is about a half step off 3rd. The way the catcher is positioned to throw, that throw is going towards the 3rd base fence. The most telling part though? No one checks on that batter and catcher gets a high five right after from her coach. The batter ended up with a concussion. This is completely unacceptable and has no place in this sport.

Megan Rembielak

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Garage work. Knees to standing. I’ve got a tennis ball, a wall, a glove and net to help me work hands.

Garage work. Knees to standing. I’ve got a tennis ball, a wall, a glove and net to help me work hands.

Megan Rembielak

564,521 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

This is a first that I’ve ever seen: challenging a call and you end up getting 3 strikes against you😅 Call on the field was out. Alabama challenged the call (obstruction on catcher) and ending up confirming the call was out, the runner at 3rd was ruled out because of the interference and then finally the runner going into home got a warning issues. You usually always see the catchers getting the short end of the stick but this time it’s the runner plus some.

This is a first that I’ve ever seen: challenging a call and you end up getting 3 strikes against you😅 Call on the field was out. Alabama challenged the call (obstruction on catcher) and ending up confirming the call was out, the runner at 3rd was ruled out because of the interference and then finally the runner going into home got a warning issues. You usually always see the catchers getting the short end of the stick but this time it’s the runner plus some.

Megan Rembielak

146,940 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Call on the field is obstruction because her left foot was in the baseline. In my opinion, the obstruction rule is getting way out of hand and too nitpicky. The SS has to get the ball to make a play. Let them play! And let the runners be the D1 athletes that they are and figure it out.

Call on the field is obstruction because her left foot was in the baseline. In my opinion, the obstruction rule is getting way out of hand and too nitpicky. The SS has to get the ball to make a play. Let them play! And let the runners be the D1 athletes that they are and figure it out.

Megan Rembielak

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Since we are on the topic of rules, here’s one. This came up recently in the LLWS. I will be honest, I had no idea that was a rule so I figured this would help some of you coaches and players out! Someone tagged me on TikTok and when going through the comments, I saw Brittany McKinney (who was calling the game) state the rule as follows: After overrunning the base or returning to the base, the offensive player must return to the fair portion. Should they stand on the foul portion only, it is considered not in contact with the base and they will be called out if: a. they are tagged with the ball; or b. they stand on the foul portion of the base while the pitcher has possession of the ball within the pitcher’s circle.

Since we are on the topic of rules, here’s one. This came up recently in the LLWS. I will be honest, I had no idea that was a rule so I figured this would help some of you coaches and players out! Someone tagged me on TikTok and when going through the comments, I saw Brittany McKinney (who was calling the game) state the rule as follows: After overrunning the base or returning to the base, the offensive player must return to the fair portion. Should they stand on the foul portion only, it is considered not in contact with the base and they will be called out if: a. they are tagged with the ball; or b. they stand on the foul portion of the base while the pitcher has possession of the ball within the pitcher’s circle.

Megan Rembielak

277,609 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

Picture perfect do or die fundamentals👏🏼 She kept her momentum moving forward while using one hand on the outside of her foot to stay fluid and pushed out into her crow hop (not up) to throw a laser. Outie fundamentals are just as important as any other position!

Picture perfect do or die fundamentals👏🏼 She kept her momentum moving forward while using one hand on the outside of her foot to stay fluid and pushed out into her crow hop (not up) to throw a laser. Outie fundamentals are just as important as any other position!

Megan Rembielak

169,418 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

2 base running situations this past weekend and one throwback. Only one player was ejected (second clip) but was there malicious intent on all 3? Last clip is for fun. I know back then it was fair game on almost everything haha

2 base running situations this past weekend and one throwback. Only one player was ejected (second clip) but was there malicious intent on all 3? Last clip is for fun. I know back then it was fair game on almost everything haha

Megan Rembielak

35,190 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Great visual of letting the ball travel to apply a tag. Let the ball travel baseline before catching. Don’t reach.

Great visual of letting the ball travel to apply a tag. Let the ball travel baseline before catching. Don’t reach.

Megan Rembielak

132,728 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

Clips from my latest YouTube video “4 infield drills you can do alone with a glove, a bucket + balls.” When I was younger, I was always throwing a ball off a wall or hitting rocks with sticks. Now that I’m older, I still find ways to get in some reps with minimal equipment/help. No, it’s not perfect but it gets the job done and allows me to work on transfers and arm slots. To be honest, I love the random unpredictable bounces from this because that happens in games and can help work hand eye coordination. I am using my Valle Sporting Goods K47 7in trainer. Code: megrem Find a bucket lid that is foam so the ball bounces.

Clips from my latest YouTube video “4 infield drills you can do alone with a glove, a bucket + balls.” When I was younger, I was always throwing a ball off a wall or hitting rocks with sticks. Now that I’m older, I still find ways to get in some reps with minimal equipment/help. No, it’s not perfect but it gets the job done and allows me to work on transfers and arm slots. To be honest, I love the random unpredictable bounces from this because that happens in games and can help work hand eye coordination. I am using my Valle Sporting Goods K47 7in trainer. Code: megrem Find a bucket lid that is foam so the ball bounces.

Megan Rembielak

256,542 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

PARENTS. Start holding your kids accountable and allow coaches to do their job.

PARENTS. Start holding your kids accountable and allow coaches to do their job.

Megan Rembielak

217,147 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

If you can’t play catch, you can’t play. Plain and simple. If you didn’t know by now, Morgan Stuart and I keep it real. No tiptoeing around subjects to avoid hurting your feelings. When you reach a certain age, balls should be thrown consistently in the chest every single time when you’re playing catch. If not, you’re not focused/working on it enough.

If you can’t play catch, you can’t play. Plain and simple. If you didn’t know by now, Morgan Stuart and I keep it real. No tiptoeing around subjects to avoid hurting your feelings. When you reach a certain age, balls should be thrown consistently in the chest every single time when you’re playing catch. If not, you’re not focused/working on it enough.

Megan Rembielak

160,323 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

For the parents! This is a small clip from our recent coaches clinic in WV. Associate head coach at Bowling Green State University, Matt Rembielak , keeps it honest on other factors they look for when recruiting a future student athlete.

For the parents! This is a small clip from our recent coaches clinic in WV. Associate head coach at Bowling Green State University, Matt Rembielak , keeps it honest on other factors they look for when recruiting a future student athlete.

Megan Rembielak

140,919 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

My dad, former D1 head baseball coach, touching on the importance of playing catch at our latest coaches clinic. If you’re wondering where my no nonsense attitude when throwing comes from, here you go 😬😂 And to be clear, he isn’t talking about young kids who are just learning. He’s talking about the kids who CAN throw but are lazy when doing it.

My dad, former D1 head baseball coach, touching on the importance of playing catch at our latest coaches clinic. If you’re wondering where my no nonsense attitude when throwing comes from, here you go 😬😂 And to be clear, he isn’t talking about young kids who are just learning. He’s talking about the kids who CAN throw but are lazy when doing it.

Megan Rembielak

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Winter is here and space is limited/we aren’t seeing coaches as much. Because of that, I’ll be posting old and new videos showing drills you can do all by yourself with limited space. Here are a handful of drills you can do at home. All you need is a glove, balls, tennis ball and a net. I am using my Valle Sporting Goods K47 trainer because I like training with a smaller glove but you can use a regular glove. Remember- it’s good to do the same things over and over every single day. It doesn’t have to be glamorous or a bunch of crazy looking drills every time you go work on your own. Working on the small “boring” things consistently will make you a great player.

Winter is here and space is limited/we aren’t seeing coaches as much. Because of that, I’ll be posting old and new videos showing drills you can do all by yourself with limited space. Here are a handful of drills you can do at home. All you need is a glove, balls, tennis ball and a net. I am using my Valle Sporting Goods K47 trainer because I like training with a smaller glove but you can use a regular glove. Remember- it’s good to do the same things over and over every single day. It doesn’t have to be glamorous or a bunch of crazy looking drills every time you go work on your own. Working on the small “boring” things consistently will make you a great player.

Megan Rembielak

119,372 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

If there’s an issue with playing time, let the athlete handle it!

If there’s an issue with playing time, let the athlete handle it!

Megan Rembielak

16,865 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

How your glove is presented when fielding a ball is very important. Fingers are down and wide open and wrist is flat.

How your glove is presented when fielding a ball is very important. Fingers are down and wide open and wrist is flat.

Megan Rembielak

76,985 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten

A good couple examples of a do or die situation. In the first clip, the shortstop took the long hop, fielded it cleanly but wasn’t able to throw the speedy runner out. Normally, sitting back to play the good hop is ideal but because there is speed at the plate, going in to attempt to get it on the short hop would have been the move on this play. In softball, these are incredibly hard decisions to make because the decision needs to be made in a matter of a second. This SS is a stud so no negativity at all - this is just a good visual to show sitting back in softball sometimes isn’t always the best decision, even if it’s the “better hop.” If I actually had footage of me and my playing days (🥴), I could show a handful of times where I decided to play the long hop and the runner was safe. Second clip shows a good example of reacting quickly and going in to get the short hop. I will say though, I always teach if you hesitate for even a second after your pre pitch hop and don’t move in to get the ball, you do have to sit back or the ball really will eat you up.

A good couple examples of a do or die situation. In the first clip, the shortstop took the long hop, fielded it cleanly but wasn’t able to throw the speedy runner out. Normally, sitting back to play the good hop is ideal but because there is speed at the plate, going in to attempt to get it on the short hop would have been the move on this play. In softball, these are incredibly hard decisions to make because the decision needs to be made in a matter of a second. This SS is a stud so no negativity at all - this is just a good visual to show sitting back in softball sometimes isn’t always the best decision, even if it’s the “better hop.” If I actually had footage of me and my playing days (🥴), I could show a handful of times where I decided to play the long hop and the runner was safe. Second clip shows a good example of reacting quickly and going in to get the short hop. I will say though, I always teach if you hesitate for even a second after your pre pitch hop and don’t move in to get the ball, you do have to sit back or the ball really will eat you up.

Megan Rembielak

52,227 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

A tip for hitters getting into their launch position. A strong bottom half = more balance and power.

A tip for hitters getting into their launch position. A strong bottom half = more balance and power.

Megan Rembielak

56,880 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Proper throwing sequence can really make a difference in accuracy and power of your throws. Making sure everything flows is very important. •Ball should start to separate out of the glove as you’re turning your body. •Ball should be back and ready to throw (palms down, elbows up) before your front foot hits. •Weight will transfer forward as you go to release. Think like your back leg and throwing arm are on a string. Both will release forward around same time.

Proper throwing sequence can really make a difference in accuracy and power of your throws. Making sure everything flows is very important. •Ball should start to separate out of the glove as you’re turning your body. •Ball should be back and ready to throw (palms down, elbows up) before your front foot hits. •Weight will transfer forward as you go to release. Think like your back leg and throwing arm are on a string. Both will release forward around same time.

Megan Rembielak

55,979 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr