What’s the best coach pitch (aka junior big barrel baseball bat)? Well, as it turns out, sifting through the plethora of top-notch brands to find the best one is surprisingly harder than we thought. The options are plentiful! To make your experience easier than ours was, we’ve narrowed down on our 10 best junior big […]
As the baseball world gets more and more technical while using science and technology to push the limits, terms that you may or may not know constantly get thrown out. One of these ideas is exit velocity, which is very prevalent in today’s game, mostly at the major league level. Today, we will break down […]
Portable pitching mounds replicate actual game mounds, such that they transition smoothly into the field of play to mimic the natural slope of an actual field, and the top-down view is an oval or circle shape. These mounds have become an invaluable training tool for pitchers of all ages. Below, we review portable pitching mounds […]
Parents and coaches rejoice – The days of playing catcher for your kids are over! Your wrist and palms can finally catch a break. A 9-hole pitcher’s Pocket is like having a catcher that lets the pitcher know where they want the ball. Its nine individual pockets work as targets to help hone accuracy, while […]
Every few years, new rules come up that govern the sport of baseball and softball. Balls are being hit harder, and the regulators are doing their best to keep these two sports safe. Some of these regulations dictate what bats can be used and what cannot. One such example is USA Baseball’s new bat standard, […]
During a game, your cleats can pick up lots of dirt, mud, grass, and debris. Often, we see questions such as “how do I clean white softball cleats?”, “how do I remove turf stains from cleats?”, “Can you wash cleats in the washing machine?” Cleaning your baseball/softball cleats immediately afterward is part of the game […]
In a sport like baseball or softball, there is a lot more that goes into the game plan than meets the casual eye. One aspect of strategy is signaling that takes place from the catcher to the pitcher. Today, we will be talking all about catcher signals for the beginner who may not understand the […]
Often, we often see questions such as “how to tell if composite bat is dead”, “do composite bats lose their pop”, “how to tell if a bbcor bat is dead?” So is there any way to tell if your bat is dead? What are some red flags? Without obvious signs like cracking or denting, it […]
Baseball gloves have size etched into the glove’s leather, either in the thumb or pinky finger. But, how do you know what baseball size glove is right for you? How can you size a baseball glove to see if you’ve got the correct one? Below, we go through how to measure baseball glove size, different […]
During baseball season, batting, pitching, and fielding practice sessions may take precedence over speed and agility work. However, almost every movement in baseball combines both lateral and rotational motion. Athletes must undertake baseball strength and conditioning exercises to build their speed, agility, and core strength to elevate their game to the next level. Exercises that […]