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with Ryan Shotzberger, Texas Christian University Assistant ... Read more

with Ryan Shotzberger, Texas Christian University Assistant Coach/Catchers; Mentored two all-conference catchers in Andrew Walker and Bryan Holaday. Walker was a fifth-round draft pick in 2007 by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Holaday was named the 2010 Johnny Bench Award winner, the 2010 Collegiate Baseball Easton Defensive Player of the Year and was named a 2nd Team All-American in 2010. Learn and develop the skills you need to play the most demanding position in baseball. Ryan Shotzberger takes you through the three "Catching Musts:" Catching - Learn three stances and proper glove position for every situation Blocking - Give your pitcher the confidence to throw any pitch in any situation without giving away free bases. Throwing - Get the keys to making stronger, more accurate throws and to improving your glove-to-hand ball transfer. For each "Catching Must," Shotzberger explains the common flaws associated with it and demonstrates drills to correct the problems. He demonstrates 15 targeted drills in all including a blocking series, the six shooter series and catching drills with a pitching machine. Solidify your defense behind the plate and make better use of your practice time. 36 minutes. 2010. Minimize

with Tim Walton, University of Florida Head Coach; 2009 Wom ... Read more

with Tim Walton, University of Florida Head Coach; 2009 Women's College World Series runner-up; 2009 & 2008 SEC Coach of the Year; 2008 Women's College World Series semifinalists In this comprehensive softball DVD, Coach Walton takes you through his extensive hitting program of drills and confidence-building strategies. Walton starts with special hitting approaches including different slaps and bunts and the game situations that make them effective. From there Walton teaches his six hitting strategies: Building the swing, visual preparation, game preparation, mental preparation, in-game adjustments and post-game adjustments. Within these strategies, Walton presents an expansive set of drills that help build and improve on your hitter's confidence, technique and timing. He takes into account all the different types of hitters from quick-running bunters and slappers to power hitters, and gives you special advice for each. Every hitter is different, and this excellent DVD provides you with ways to play to their strengths. 97 minutes. 2009. Minimize

with Joe Stolzer, Manhattan College Strength and Conditioni ... Read more

with Joe Stolzer, Manhattan College Strength and Conditioning Coach and Five-Star Basketball Instructor; 20+ years working with NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB athletes, host of many vertical jump camps across the US Every basketball player wants to improve his or her vertical jump. Now you can! Joe Stolzer provides a visual instruction manual to help your players build their explosiveness and blast off. Coach Stolzer reveals and addresses weak links throughout the body that, by themselves, might increase vertical jump without additional training. Stolzer highlights the three main areas that effect vertical jump. Feet and Ankles - The vertical jump starts at ground contact. Improve strength, flexibility and the health of your feet and ankles. Hips - The hips account for 80% of the body's power. With unilateral training, athletes can build twice the power as those who just train with their legs. Core - Learn core exercises to increase the power of your jump, hang time and balance. Stolzer provides detailed instruction on correct jumping and landing mechanics. These techniques will both ensure maximum vertical jump and assistance in reducing injuries upon landing. To bring it all together, Stolzer includes over 20 Blast Off Drills. These drills incorporate scientific and psychological principles to fully enhance the power in your jump. The Blast Off Drills will lend variety to your workouts and will help prevent muscle plateau so your athletes' can continue to improve. Stolzer includes eight unique aquatic drills and his "speed training in disguise" drills. This program is specifically designed for athletes under 225 lbs. and who are post-adolescent. Work with your athletes to vastly improve their explosiveness and blast off using this excellent training tool. Create an edge in athleticism and prevent injuries for the players on your team! 80 minutes. 2010. Minimize

by Kevin Long, NY Yankees hitting Coach; and Glen Waggoner, ... Read more

by Kevin Long, NY Yankees hitting Coach; and Glen Waggoner, founding editor of ESPN The Magazine From Yankees hitting coach Kevin Longthe man who coaches all-stars like Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Robinson Canocomes this indispensable guide to hitting, full of practical advice, behind-the-scenes baseball action, and an enduring, inspiring love for America's national pastime In Cage Rat, Long draws on more than 20 years of experience playing and coaching professional baseball to demonstrate to readers the techniques, practices, and habits of great hitting. From bat angle to grip, and from plate coverage to athletic stance and hitting drills, Long takes us into the Yankees' batting cage, where he shows us how major-league players hone their hitting and refine their skills. Not just a practical guide to hitting, Cage Rat is also a dynamic, engaging, and moving portrait of a man realizing his goals. From his early days in the minor leagues to his major league dreams of playing with the Kansas City Royals, from the dramatic decision to turn to coaching to the fateful call from the New York Yankees, Kevin Long's story is a quintessentially American narrative that celebrates hard work, perseverance, and a positive attitude. Chock-full of practical advice, behind-the-scenes action, instructional photographs, and inspirational stories, Cage Rat is a must-read for aspiring players, Yankees fans, and anyone who loves baseball. 198 pages. 2011. Minimize

with Joe Schaefer, Point Loma Nazarene University Head Coac ... Read more

with Joe Schaefer, Point Loma Nazarene University Head Coach; 2009 NAIA National Runner Up; 2x NAIA World Series qualifiers; 2x Conference Champions; 8 consecutive postseason appearances The most underrated aspect of winning baseball is defensive play. In his first two seasons at Point Loma Nazarene, Joe Schaefer has guided his team to two NAIA World Series appearances. Much of his success stems from his emphasis on defensive play. In this baseball DVD, he guides you through many of the defensive drills that he uses in practice to fine tune his infielders' mechanics and keep them sharp throughout the season. Learn a warm-up progression to get your athletes ready for practice. These exercises get the arms and feet moving on every catch and throw to simulate game play. Schaefer then moves into seven drill areas that will put your infielders in many different defensive situations. These drills include: Glove Only Drill Reinforce proper glove position and aggressiveness when fielding ground balls. Short Fungo Drill Train players to go both right and left, improve their reaction time and teach them to dive with confidence. Do or Die Drill Develop effective technique for a slow roller or high chopper. Backhand Short Hops with a Throw Drill - This drill is great for hand eye coordination as it focuses on catching and transitioning, while reinforcing proper footwork, glove position and body position. Ball in Glove Double Play Drill Schaefer gives you different variations of this drill that will enable you to start in different receiving positions and work on footwork, transition and making a strong throw. Short Hop Double Play Drill This drill places an emphasis on the catch, while reinforcing proper glove position and footwork around the bag. Ground Ball Communication Drill - Allows infielders to work on off-balance plays and communication to minimize errors. These drills will improve fielding technique and awareness with a game-like atmosphere. You will see how being aggressive when charging the baseball will give your athletes confidence during game situations. Make fewer errors using these excellent fundamental infield drills! 71 minutes. 2011. Minimize

with Chris Sinacori, Peoria Mariners Pitching Coach (Seattl ... Read more

with Chris Sinacori, Peoria Mariners Pitching Coach (Seattle Mariners Rookie League affiliate); former Wake Forest University Pitching Coach; former Arizona State University Pitching Coach Learn how to shut down the running game, keep your opponents out of scoring position, and improve your defense by improving your pitchers' fielding. With on-field demonstration, Sinacori, a former pitching coach in the Phillies organization for four years, shares his expertise on how to become a complete pitcher by stressing the importance of often overlooked facets of pitching and defense. He details a 4-step process to holding baserunners on and keeping them guessing, and to set up your defense to save runs. Sinacori also covers the essential principles of pick-offs for both right and left-handed pitchers; he then goes through pick-off plays and moves for each base including the spin move, daylight play, and the inside move. Next, Sinacori shows you how to develop your pitchers to be a vital part of your team defense through a pitcher's fielding practice routine. You will learn the proper techniques for pitchers to field bunts in the four most common bunt locations. In addition, you will learn how to get your pitchers to cover first base like its second nature to them, and also the essentials to fielding and effectively starting a double play to solidify your defense. This video will help you develop complete pitchers and shut down your opponents with great infield defense! 46 minutes. 2004. Minimize

with Joe Schaefer, Point Loma Nazarene University Head Coac ... Read more

with Joe Schaefer, Point Loma Nazarene University Head Coach; 2009 NAIA national runner up; two NAIA World Series appearances; two conference championships; Eight consecutive postseason appearances Two of the most challenging aspects of coaching a baseball practice are keeping all of your players active and covering as many game situations as possible. In this baseball DVD from Championship Productions, Joe Schaefer shares eight complete team defensive drills you can use to do both in your limited amount of practice time. All Double Play Drill: Allows infielders in every position practice turning double plays in quick succession. Multi-Purpose Drill: Works on pitch-outs, fielding bunts, covering steals and double plays for infielders and pitchers. Three-line Bunt Drill: Enables your pitching staff to practice three types of bunt situations simultaneously. Flip-Flop Bunt Drill: Simulates bunts to either side of the infield to fine-tune your corner coverage. Pick Stations Drill: Allows your entire pitching staff to work on base running management to all three bases and your catchers to work on pop up throws. Right/Left Dual Fungoes Drill: Get your infielders a large number of reps in a short amount of time. Outfield Assists Drill: A great drill for outfielders and infielders to slow down teams with aggressive base runners. These are the same drills Coach Schaefer incorporates everyday in practice that have helped produce two NAIA Gold-Glove winners over the past two years. Sharpen your defense this season and get your players more reps in practice! 43 minutes. 2009. Minimize

with Bill Bethea, Power Pitching and Hitting, Inc. (Founder ... Read more

with Bill Bethea, Power Pitching and Hitting, Inc. (Founder and owner); associate scout for the Houston Astros Coach Bethea has used his years of pitching experience to fine tune a conditioning program that can add 5 to 10 mph to your athlete's fastball! This conditioning program starts with 10 plyometric exercises followed by core work with a medicine ball and core ball. Sprinting and kettle ball strength training complete the pitcher-conditioning program. Bethea demonstrates seven arm warm-up exercises and four arm care exercises to help prevent injuries. Finally, Bethea explains his cutting edge velocity training program using weighted baseballs. He talks about the correct way to start velocity training and how to progress through his weighted ball training system. Bethea's 8-16 week program uses four different variations of weighted ball throwing, which focus on developing base strength, arm speed and power. This DVD will have your pitchers well conditioned and throwing hard in no time! 95 minutes. 2008. Minimize

with Chris Sinacori, Peoria Mariners Pitching Coach (Seattl ... Read more

with Chris Sinacori, Peoria Mariners Pitching Coach (Seattle Mariners Rookie League affiliate); former Wake Forest University Pitching Coach; former Arizona State University Pitching Coach Chris Sinacori shares the secrets to becoming a successful pitcher which helped him win a gold medal as a member of the USA Baseball Junior Olympic team in 1988. Sinacori stresses the importance of having three pitches in your arsenal that will help you in game situations. Sinacori carefully demonstrates grips, and emphasizes the mechanics and follow-through of some popular pitches - such as the 4-seam fastball, 2-seam fastball, cut fastball, curveball, slider, and multiple forms of the change-up. Each pitch is broken down thoroughly showing four angles of the hand to display positions for right and left-handers. Sinacori then goes over situational pitching and the thought processes a dominant pitcher must go through. These are situations that any athlete could be faced with from little league to high school level. Sinacori informs you how to handle situations such as: runners on base, pitching around a particular hitter, forcing the batter to hit into a double play, hit and run situations and what to look for when going against a batter in a bunt situation. With the information on this video and a little practice, you will help build an assertive pitcher that will be able to work the plate and keep opposing batters unbalanced. 37 minutes. 2004. Minimize

with Rick Mathews, former Pitching Coordinator and Bullpen ... Read more

with Rick Mathews, former Pitching Coordinator and Bullpen Coach for the Colorado Rockies (MLB) for seven seasons; minor league pitching coordinator with the Colorado Rockies (MLB) for eight seasons; former Indian Hills Community College Head Coach, qualifier to the NJCAA World Series, former Iowa Western Community College Head Coach, 3x qualifier to the NJCAA World Series Discover over 10 proven drills that will assist your pitchers in executing their pitches to perfection! Rick Mathews calls on his 20 years of Major League Baseball experience to show you how to develop complete pitchers both in delivery mechanics and in fielding the position. Mathews begins this two-part pitching DVD with drills that will improve your pitcher's delivery. Specifically, these drills will fine-tune your balance, extension, timing and downhill plane. With each drill, Mathews defines the purpose of the drill and explains the key teaching points. Mathews' essential 6-Step Pitching Program isolates and improves each phase of the delivery mechanics. When executed repeatedly and correctly, this program will improve your pitchers' ability to throw strikes and improve his mechanics. Great pitchers help their teams by fielding their position. In Part Two, Mathews breaks down the art of fielding the position. He simulates over 10 different fielding situations that your pitchers face in games and breaks down the correct technique to record the out. He includes the 3-1 putout, 3-6-1 double play, bunt coverages, wild pitches, squeeze plays and more. These secondary skills are important to every pitcher as they can "control the damage" on defense. A pitcher who fields his position, wins more games. 53 minutes. 2009. Minimize

with Nathan Blackwood, Lubbock Christian University Head B ... Read more

with Nathan Blackwood, Lubbock Christian University Head Baseball Coach; 2009 NAIA World Series Champions Take a seat in the stands and watch Nathan Blackwood run two complete Lubbock Christian baseball practices. Coach Blackwood shares an all access look at how to develop potential talent into a competitive baseball team through a fall baseball practice. In Blackwood's eight seasons at Lubbock Christian he has appeared in three NAIA World Series, winning the championship in 2009. He knows what it takes to master the art of bringing together a cohesive unit using a comprehensive practice regiment. Blackwood will explain the importance of creating a full day of practice that includes the players academic requirements. In this DVD, you will see an intense fall practice day that includes: Pre-Practice Indoor Hitting Routine: Features three different hitting routines. A soft toss drill with a weighted bat for hand and swing strength through the hitting zone, a drill that trains hitters to adjust to swing speed that simulates game-type pitching and a rubber band workout to developing a quick and compact swing through the zone and gives the hitters to stay inside the ball and stay compact. Team Defense: This workout gets the entire team involved and focuses on making quick decisions in high pressure situations in both the infield and outfield. This trains your players think on the spot, which will allow them to react naturally during the game. Team Offense: A unique eight-round batting practice progression that involves entire team ... infielders take grounders on bunt plays, outfielders are playing normal reading fly balls. The first two round work on bunt situations, rounds three and four work on hit-and run and scoring runners from second, and the final four round gives your batters a chance to swing away, simulating a hitter's count. You can put an emphasis on where to hit the ball, whether it is hitting the ball away, up the middle, down the line etc. Conditioning Drills: Innovative tactics to make your players reach their maximum potential. Pitchers go through a rope workout to strengthen shoulders and rotator cuffs, with a timed lap that adds a cardiovascular element. Hitters work on foot speed by increasing stride strength and length using sleds and parachutes. In the second session, you will see Blackwood put his team through a situational scrimmage that includes three sets of situational hitting. This style will allow your players to make decisions on their own and gain knowledge on how to understand reads as a hitter, a defensive player or as a base runner. With each session you will gain a plethora of information that will help your team grow together and obtain future success. This baseball DVD will help you design the perfect sessions to increase productivity in practice and lead your team to a "Championship" season. 132 minutes. 2010. Minimize

with Rick Mathews, former Pitching Coordinator and Bullpen ... Read more

with Rick Mathews, former Pitching Coordinator and Bullpen Coach for the Colorado Rockies (MLB) for seven seasons; minor league pitching coordinator with the Colorado Rockies (MLB) for eight seasons; former Indian Hills Community College Head Coach, qualifier to the NJCAA World Series, former Iowa Western Community College Head Coach, 3x qualifier to the NJCAA World Series Former Major League Pitching Coach Rick Mathews gives you an in-depth pitching lesson on proper pitching mechanics. Coach Mathews' mechanics will develop consistency in your athlete's pitching approach, which will lead to better accuracy, higher velocity and more strikeouts! Mathews begins with a detailed look at proper pitching mechanics. He dissects the pitcher's footwork, drop step, balance, stride and arm position. He gives you tips that will give your pitcher a better angle to deceive batters and create a downhill plane. In addition, Mathews covers pitching with runners on base. He shows you a quicker motion to the plate, as well as technique to throw over to first base. Mathews demonstrates four pitches that can be added to any pitcher's arsenal. He shows a fastball - both a 4-seam and 2-seam variety - a change up, curveball and slider. With each pitch he covers the proper grip, arm slot and strategies on when to throw it. Mathews closes with fixes for six common pitching problems, including flying open, head position, hiding pitches and more. These techniques are simple to teach, easy to pick up and perfect for pitchers at any level of play - from Little League to college. Help your pitchers create a consistent, accurate delivery! 52 minutes. 2009. Minimize

with Joe Schaefer, Point Loma Nazarene University Head Coac ... Read more

with Joe Schaefer, Point Loma Nazarene University Head Coach; 2009 NAIA National Runner Up; 2x NAIA World Series qualifiers; 2x Conference Champions; 8 consecutive postseason appearances Maximize the speed, power and consistency of your swing! This fantastic instructional baseball video from Joe Schaefer shows you how to correct the common errors that plague your team's batting average. In seven areas of hitting, Coach Schaefer demonstrates a common swing flaw so you can easily recognize it in your players. Next he follows with drill instruction that will help your athletes correct the flaw and improve their swing. Schaefer's drills will help your players correct the following swing issues: All upper or lower body swing Swing plane Hand path Balance Pitch recognition Hitting too many fly balls Power position form Schaefer's teams have consistently ranked nationally in the top 10 in hitting, mainly because they use these drills to maximize potential and minimize swing flaws. This video will help your players get more hits, score more runs and win more games! 54 minutes. 2011. Minimize

With Mark Brew, Lee University Head Baseball Coach, 2010 & ... Read more

With Mark Brew, Lee University Head Baseball Coach, 2010 & 2008 NAIA National Runner-up; 2008 NAIA National Coach of the Year Increase your success on the field with this strategic, fundamental practice regimen. Mark Brew, who has lead Lee University to the NAIA World Series each of the last four seasons (2007-10), takes you through the five key components of his dynamic coaching philosophy and demonstrates how he incorporates them into his daily practices. Get detailed insight into how Brew designs his practice plans and watch him implement his plan into an efficient, intense practice session that will help develop your players individually and as a team. Coach Brew's practice features eight segments that include all players working with the coaching staff on game-like situations. The practice includes: Pre Practice Set (individual work) A high-energy agility warm-up Form Running with Dynamic Stretching Base Running to All Bases Includes a different game-like situation at each base Offensive Bunt Sets the work on sacrifice bunts, drag bunts and push bunts Position Specific Throwing Drills Defensive Sets Team Batting Practice Now you can create game-like situations; focus, intensity and competitiveness in your practices using Brew's successful formula! 55 minutes. 2011. Minimize

with Scot Thomas, Virginia Tech University Head Softball Co ... Read more

with Scot Thomas, Virginia Tech University Head Softball Coach; 2007 ACC Coach of the Year; 2007 & 2008 ACC Conference Champs Coach Thomas provides a comprehensive look at the hitting mechanics and drills that spurred the Hokies to a Top 10 finish and a trip to the College World Series in 2008. Demonstrators provide great illustrations of Thomas's teaching points on batting stance, swing mechanics, stride, pitch location, hitting with a purpose and more. He thoroughly explains over 15 drills and discusses why he uses each drill and its objective. He includes long tee drills, tee drills into a net, soft toss drills and team drills. Thomas includes creative variations on the drills that you can use to make them more challenging for your advanced athletes. From the ground up, each drill will help you learn how to assemble a comprehensive hitting instruction program with your team. 50 minutes. 2009. Minimize

with Bill Bethea, Power Pitching and Hitting, Inc. (Founder ... Read more

with Bill Bethea, Power Pitching and Hitting, Inc. (Founder and owner); associate scout for the Houston Astros This DVD features cutting edge ideas on pitching mechanics from baseball expert Bill Bethea. This program can make pitchers more athletic and free flowing on the mound. The pitching package includes mechanical theory, weighted ball protocol and philosophy, conditioning and development. The Power Pitching philosophy believes in optimal performance at maximum velocity by pushing pitchers to their next level. Pitchers can find their tempo and rhythm with this specific training. Strategies involved in the rocker step are the step back, chin forward, hands in motion and load up the lower body. The gathering point, hip movement and momentum toward the plate are key teaching points that Bethea focuses on. A secret to increased velocity comes from your hips leading and pushing out. He includes a number of drills to work on those areas. After studying different pitching progams for years, Coach Bethea has come with this well-rounded package. 51 minutes. 2008. Minimize

with Ron Jackson, former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, 200 ... Read more

with Ron Jackson, former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, 2004 World Champions! Ron Jackson, hitting coach of the world champion Boston Red Sox, has shaped his hitters to be a great blend of hitting for power and average. In 2003-2004, the Boston Red Sox dominated nearly every offensive category in the major leagues, leading in 10 different categories, and setting all-time major league records for extra-base hits (649), total bases (2,832), and slugging percentage (.491). Jackson has coached some of the best power hitters ever, such as Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, as well as hitters for average such as Nomar Garciaparra and Johnny Damon. In this video, Ron Jackson teaches and demonstrates how to become a well-rounded hitter who can hit for average and power, and be able to execute in various hitting situations. Jackson outlines the characteristics of a successful hitter for power and for average and how to develop and implement those characteristics and skills through a good approach and practice drills. He gives examples of major league hitters such as Miguel Tejada, Ichiro Suzuki, and former baseball great Rod Carew, to demonstrate how they have found success. Jackson then goes through situational hitting by demonstrating the principles of the hit and run, moving runners, scoring runners, and hitting against various defensive positioning. He also goes through concepts to maximize each at-bat with pitch selection and making adjustments in the hitting approach and how to improve on specific weaknesses a hitter could struggle with such as the inside pitch and off-speed pitches. This is a great video tool for anyone looking to become both a better hitter for average and power! 52 minutes. 2005. Minimize

featuring Chad Curtis, former Major League baseball player ... Read more

featuring Chad Curtis, former Major League baseball player; 2x World Series Champion with the New York Yankees (1998, 1999) and Stacy Steensma, 3x National Champion cheerleader at the University of Louisville Two time World Series Champion Chad Curtis and three time National Cheerleading Champion Stacy Steensma (also a former American Gladiator) team up to show over 30 strength and 20 flexibility exercises for Advanced Youth athletes. (all things you can do at home with little or no weights). 68 minutes. 2010. Minimize

with Frank Anderson, Head Coach Oklahoma State University; ... Read more

with Frank Anderson, Head Coach Oklahoma State University; former Pitching Coach University of Texas, 2002 College World Series Champions! Ranked 1st in the Big 12 and Top 5 Nationally in ERA for the 2000 and '01 seasons This comprehensive video covers two areas of pitching that can give your pitchers an extra edge: Pick-off moves and pitching defense. Coach Anderson begins with multiple pick-off moves to each base for right and left-handers over 20 moves in all! He includes tips on timing, foot quickness, throwing, and delivery to the plate. Then he delves into pitcher defense: Covering 1st and home, double plays, throwing to the bases, and making plays off the mound. Great advice and techniques from a national championship coach! 56 minutes. 2003. Minimize

featuring Pete Rose, former Major League Baseball All Star, ... Read more

featuring Pete Rose, former Major League Baseball All Star, played 24 seasons for the Cincinnatti Reds, Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos; 1963 NL Rookie of the Year; 1973 NL MVP; 17x All-Star; MLB all-time hits leader with 4,256; a lifetime .303 batting average Pete Rose currently holds 22 MAJOR LEAGUE BATTING RECORDS. Come and learn what made him the truly undisputed HIT KING!! In this DVD you will hear his philosophy of hitting. You will see him giving instruction and tips while working with a beginner, intermediate and advanced hitter. This DVD is for anyone that wants to improve their child's hitting. From beginner all the way through high school and college. You will also hear some great baseball stories! Learn how Pete Rose got his name "Charley Hustle" (hint, Mickey Mantle gave him that name). Find out more about Pete Rose, the man. He tells some great stories about his father, his son, playing for Sparky Anderson and the "Big Red Machine." He also mentions the controversy that surrounds him. This DVD is not only instructional and educational, but it is for anyone that has a passion or love for the game of baseball. You get a real sense of what it was like in the big leagues back then and an understanding of what it took for this man to accomplish what he did. 121 minutes. 2011. Minimize

with Ron Jackson, former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, 2004 ... Read more

with Ron Jackson, former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, 2004 World Champions! One of the keys to being a successful hitting coach is to identify hitting errors for an individual and replace them with corrections. Ron Jackson, Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach, has proved to be one of the best at making hitters successful, as the Red Sox offense led the majors in 10 offensive categories in 2003-2004, leading them to a World Series Championship in 2004. Using player demonstration, Jackson shows some of the most common hitting errors and how to replace them with correct individual instruction and training. Jackson breaks down every component of the swing and approach going through stance, grip, contact point, plate coverage, focus, approach, and plate discipline. Jackson shares multiple drills to improve on these problem areas and develop good habits. Coaches will learn to better examine player's swings and make adjustments more easily, and players will learn to know their swing better and get the right "feel" of their swing and approach, via this excellent instruction. 50 minutes. 2005. Minimize

with Chris Sinacori, Peoria Mariners Pitching Coach (Seattl ... Read more

with Chris Sinacori, Peoria Mariners Pitching Coach (Seattle Mariners Rookie League affiliate); former Wake Forest University Pitching Coach; former Arizona State University Pitching Coach In this video, Coach Sinacori explains and demonstrates some important routines pitchers can use between starts to get ready for a game. Routines include bullpen, short-box, long-toss, pre-game, and, often overlooked, the between innings routine. Each routineis carefully taught using diagrams of pitch counts, which pitches to throw in a certain routine and mechanics are stressed. Throughout the video, Sinacori discusses the significance of mound presence (the amount of control the pitcher has while on the mound). He reveals several examples of good mound presence you can use during a game. This tape is a comprehensive collection of all the vital components needed to be a confident and prepared pitcher at any level! 49 minutes. 2004. Minimize

by Michael A. Smith, former player, coach and general manag ... Read more

by Michael A. Smith, former player, coach and general manager in the National Hockey League, working with the New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Rockies. He is also an expert on European hockey training methods from Russia and Sweden. A classic how-to hockey title now fully redesigned with full-color diagrams. No hockey player or team can successfully play at any level without practice, and lots of it. The design of this new edition of Hockey Drill Book makes all that sweat and effort worthwhile. The book features 200 drills in a comprehensive practice regimen that covers every essential skill needed to master the fundamentals of the game, including: Skating Stick handling Passing Shooting Conditioning Goaltending Checking Game situations Each drill has a defined purpose, and the techniques are described step by step and shown in full-color diagrams. Suggestions for drill tempo, variations of the drill and numbers of participants guide coaches in designing practices that are challenging, effective and appropriate for their players. 235 pages. 2009. Minimize

The 2009 New York Yankees began their quest for the team's ... Read more

The 2009 New York Yankees began their quest for the team's 27th championship by moving from a hallowed homesto a majesting, new palace. Under the guidance of manager Joe Girardi, the roster brimmed with time-tested talent and effervescent youth. It was a team built to win - stacked before Spring Training with some of the best talent in the game and strengthened as the historic season unfolded. The resulting camaraderie, confidence, and chemistry delivered a litany of "bests," including: Best record in Major League Baseball: 103-59 New York Yankees franchise record: 244 home runs 2009 MLB bests: 51 come-from-behind wins, 28 last-at-bat wins, & 15 walkoff wins BONUS FEATURES: Ceremonies; Milestones; Moments; Special Features; Stadium Tours 100 minutes. 2011. Minimize

An extraordinary compilation of baseball history, individua ... Read more

An extraordinary compilation of baseball history, individual intensity, and the unbridled joy. This remarkable collection features perhaps the most pressure-packed pitching performance ever the quintessential masterpiece Don Larsen's 1956 World Series Perfect Game. Six Yankees Perfect Games and No Hitters now available on DVD! DISC 1: October 8, 1956 Don Larsen's Perfect Game DISC 2: July 4, 1983 Dave Righetti's No-hitter DISC 3: September 4, 1993 Jim Abbott's No-hitter DISC 4: May 14, 1996 Dwight Gooden's No-hitter DISC 5: May 17, 1998 David Wells' Perfect Game DISC 6: July 18, 1999 David Cone's Perfect Game 780 minutes. 2011. Minimize

One hundred years in the making, the "Major League Baseball ... Read more

One hundred years in the making, the "Major League Baseball: All-Century Team" was an all-time roster chosen from the more than 15,000 men who played Major League Baseball in the 20th Century. A blue-ribbon panel of experts narrowed the candidates to 100 stellar players. This was then presented for the final voting and determination of the 30 greatest players: the "Major League Baseball: All-Century Team". Created by Major League Baseball Productions, this program presents these 30 legendary players who set the standard for baseball brilliance across every era of modern baseball. With rare archival footage, exclusive interviews, and compelling stories, the "Major League Baseball: All-Century Team" program honors the greatness of these all-time heroes through the awe-filled words of teammates, opponents, and even their own recollections. Baseball fantasy intersects with baseball heaven at the "Major League Baseball: All-Century Team". 60 minutes. 2011. Minimize

with Mitch Thompson, Assistant Coach, Baylor University Co ... Read more

with Mitch Thompson, Assistant Coach, Baylor University Coach Mitch Thompson breaks down the mechanics of a baseball swing into seven phases: bat selection, grip, stance, start, stride, swing, and finish. Coach Thompson's hitting instruction also explores the mental approach to hitting and explains ways to make hitting simple. Multiple hitting drills are demonstrated, inlcuding dry swing drills, the side toss, the short toss, tee drills, front toss drills, and the use of a hitting stick. This is a great instructional baseball DVD that concentrates on hitting fundamentals. 2000. 42 minutes. Minimize

with Tom Emanski Learn the fundamentals of catching recei ... Read more

with Tom Emanski Learn the fundamentals of catching receiving pitches, throwing techniques, blocking techniques, and footwork drills. Based on the same drills featured at Baseball World s Training Center! 1996. 32 minutes. Minimize

with Tom Emanski Emanski has developed this pitching video ... Read more

with Tom Emanski Emanski has developed this pitching video to produce amore efficient delivery and to improve velocity.Learn thesame fundamentally sound delivery techniques of today's accomplished professional pitchers to dramatically improve your velocity and control. 1995. 46 minutes. Minimize