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Larry Cicchiello - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Larry Cicchiello is the author of "Excellent Baseball Coaching: 30 Seconds Away."
He has been playing and coaching baseball for several decades, from t-ball up to and including high school.
While working for a major media company for 37 years, he has had the privilege of talking baseball at length with many professional managers, coaches, players and scouts.
Larry is a private instructor, giving baseball hitting and pitching lessons.
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- Baseball Hitting Tips - How to Recognize a Curve Ball Quickly!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] It's no secret that many who excel at baseball hitting eat fastballs for breakfast! It's also no secret that their baseball hitting talents drop off considerably when it comes to the curve ball. Read how with some very basic common sense you can recognize a curve ball a fraction of a second earlier. A fraction of a second is an eternity in baseball hitting.
- Baseball Fielding Tips - You Must Grip the Baseball Properly Before Throwing!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Of the many baseball fielding tips, quite often something basic like how to grip the baseball is overlooked. An errant throw with uncalled for movement on it can be quite costly to you and your team. Good baseball fielding tips must include the proper grip.
- Baseball Pitching Tips - Making Adjustments During the Game
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Pitching adjustments are absolutely necessary. They can be extremely tricky though.
- Productive Outs at the Plate
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Let's just make sure that they are indeed, productive outs. Sometimes we see high-fives that are totally uncalled for.
- Baseball Pitching Tips - Controlling Emotions With Umpires!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] This can be a very tough situation for a baseball pitcher. You don't want to just stand there as if everything is going fine, even though you are very upset with your umpire. On the other hand, if you overdo it, there will be trouble on the horizon!
- Baseball Base Running - Thinking of Stealing Second Base?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] With a right-handed pitcher, you will need to key on a body part of his or something that he does or does not do. Almost all baseball base running tips suggest the same key to use. Read a much better key that will be much more helpful to you!
- Baseball Hitting Tips - Excellent One Liners About Baseball Hitting
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Read some very good one-liners for baseball tips on hitting that in reality, say quite a lot. They are short and to the point and will help your baseball hitting tremendously! Perfect examples of less being more.
- Baseball Hitting Slumps - Mentally They Can Be Very Tough on a Baseball Hitter
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Baseball hitting slumps are extremely difficult to deal with. Let's try to make it easier to get through these rough times that all baseball hitters go through.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Are You Getting Jammed Inside Too Often?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] So they're getting in your kitchen too often huh? Read how you can stop that now.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Hitting Problem Against Tough Low and Away Strikes
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The tough low and away strike is definitely a pitcher's pitch. It's by no means the end of the world though for a baseball hitter. There are some things you can do if they are presenting too much of a baseball hitting problem for you.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Problem Swinging Late at Pitches
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] A very common baseball hitting problem, especially with youngsters. Read some very good baseball tips on hitting as to what you should and should not be doing that will help you out. What you do with your front elbow is critical.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Contact Situations
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] There are a few hitters that are stubborn in their ways and it's a shame. The goal should be to have a productive at bat. Forget all this macho nonsense, get with the program and do what it takes to help your team!
- Baseball Fielding Tips - Very Common Throwing Problems and How You Can Fix Them!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Throwing problems are very common, especially with younger players. Read some baseball fielding tips that will show you the possible reasons for them and how they can usually be fixed easily.
- Baseball Pitching Tips - Checkpoints Are Mandatory For All Pitchers!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] All the real good baseball pitchers have checkpoints that they use before every pitch. They vary from pitcher to pitcher but all the good baseball pitchers have them. If you take your baseball pitching seriously, you better have your checkpoints also!
- Baseball Pitching Tips - Composure on the Mound is Critical For You!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Having good pitching mechanics are only one part of baseball pitching. Don't ever underestimate the mental aspect of baseball pitching as well. A huge part of that is maintaining your composure on the hill. It is critical and you can read why.
- Baseball Hitting Tips - Your Baseball Hitting Style Belongs to You Only!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Sometimes the smartest and best baseball tips on hitting are the ones that are not given out. No one involved in baseball coaching should ever take away your personal baseball hitting style. This article will tell you why.
- Baseball Pitching Tips - Being Unpredictable is a Must!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Did you ever notice there is a common denominator between pitchers who are unpredictable and pitchers who are very successful? Being unpredictable will increase your chance of having a quality performance on the hill.
- Baseball Pitching Tips - Which Base Should a Pitcher Back Up?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Way too often this becomes very confusing for a pitcher. Let's end the confusion so a team doesn't lose a game because of an overthrown baseball and the pitcher was not backing up the proper base.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - The Most Common Hitting Problem at Any Level of Play
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Many younger players have this very common baseball hitting problem. Older players have it. And yes, even professional hitters with low batting averages almost always have it also!
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - A Bizarre Method That Will Improve Your Batting Average!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] If you are not one of the stronger hitters, you really should read this. If you are a stronger hitter, you don't have to read this. That is unless you want to learn even more baseball tips on hitting. We all can improve, and any baseball player that doesn't realize this is in trouble.
- Baseball Coaching Drills - Overcoming a Fear of the Baseball
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] First of all, please realize that you are not alone. There are some terrific baseball coaching drills that can help you as a baseball player or a player that you coach.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Some Baseball Hitting Tips Highly Recommended For You to Be Successful
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The so called book says that you have to follow about 35 baseball tips on hitting to a tee to have a perfect swing. Through still photography, it was discovered that the best hitters in the world only have about 10 perfect swings per year. That is an absurd amount of things to try to do when hitting. But if you do the following 8 things, you will have a very good foundation for being a successful hitter.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Bunting Can Help You and Your Team Tremendously!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Learning the proper way to bunt has become a lost art. Other baseball tips on hitting seem to be much more important and that should not be the case. Even at the pro level, sadly there are very few good bunters. You should learn how to bunt as it can be very valuable to you and your team.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Being Ahead in the Count is Where You Want to Be!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The ability of a hitter to get the count in his favor will very often determine how much success he has as a hitter. There isn't any such thing as a mediocre swing, late swing, weak swing or check swing at a pitch when the count is in the hitter's favor.
- Baseball Pitching Tips - Be Yourself With Men on Base
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] It is not the end of the world if a couple of runners get on base with less than two outs. There are some interesting things you should do and some things you should not do!
- Baseball Coaching Tips - Protect the Runner From What?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] I have a hard time when I hear baseball announcers say that a batter swung at a pitch to "protect the runner." The base runner is not in danger. It should be changed to help the runner and not protect the runner.
- Safety Squeeze Bunt
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] There's a time and place for everything. That includes the safety squeeze...
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Being Behind in the Count and Making Adjustments
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] A baseball hitter, when behind in the count, should realize he has a slight problem on his hands and certain adjustments have to be made. Read several good baseball tips on hitting as to what the hitter can do. Being behind in the count is not the end of the world by any means!
- Baseball Rules Say You Can't Block a Base Without the Ball
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Well, I guess very few if any are playing by the rules then. Many players are masters of disguise. If a rule is not being enforced, why is it still in the rule book?
- Baseball Coaching Tips - Should You Bunt Or Swing Away?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Along with whether to remove a pitcher or leave him in the game, this is one of the toughest decisions facing a manager. Read several very good baseball coaching tips on what you have to consider that may very well help you make your decision!
- Batting Tee - It is Not Boring at All and is Simply Outstanding!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Don't overlook the importance of working off the batting tee. You will greatly benefit in many ways!
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Bat Speed Often Determines Your Success
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Improving a hitter's bat speed should be right near the top of the list for baseball tips on hitting. There are several simple things to do to improve your bat speed. Simple things that produce powerful results!
- Baseball Pitching Tips - Someone You Better Get to Know Very Quickly
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Forget all the hundreds of baseball pitching tips for now. By just simply using basic common sense alone, it may very well be enough for a successful outing on the hill!
- Bat Weight is Extremely Important For Successful Baseball Hitting
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Bat weight is a common problem for weaker hitters. Sometimes we're too close to the trees to see the forest. Read how to not overlook one of the obvious baseball tips on hitting.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - How You Can Get to Know the Opposing Pitcher Very Quickly!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] By being a pretty good observer, you will see that many pitchers have certain habits and patterns that you should look. You may very well be rewarded later on. Here are 12 things that you must watch for...
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - The Directness of the Swing
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Being direct or "short to the ball" should be at the top of the list of baseball coaching tips. This article will clearly show you how to do this and what must be avoided!
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - How to Safely Get Out of the Way From an Inside Pitch
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] I don't know of any baseball tips on hitting that are more important than this. The safety of a ball player should be the first thing on anyone's priority list when it comes to baseball coaching. Please see the proper technique so you can learn it as soon as possible.
- Baseball Coaching Tips - How to Tell If Your Pitcher is Getting Tired
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Anyone involved in baseball coaching should know the several obvious warning signs that will tell them that their pitcher is getting fatigued. Forget that the game may be at risk if he's getting tired. Much more important is that the pitcher's risk of injury skyrockets. This article offers eight baseball coaching tips to help protect your pitcher's arm and the outcome of the game also.
- Baseball Fielding Tips - Grounders A to Z
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] This article features 15 baseball fielding tips on what to do and what not to do when fielding ground balls. Included is the one that is probably, hands down, the most important rule you should follow about what you should never do. Way too often, baseball coaching tips do not include baseball fielding tips, with too much emphasis placed on baseball tips on hitting and baseball pitching tips. Defense quite often determines the outcomes of many baseball games. Here is an alphabetized list of some very important things you should and should NOT do when fielding ground balls.
- Baseball Coaching Tips - Some Are Simply Not True
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Several have become obsolete or were totally inaccurate from the start. This article will list 7 of those that have caught on and have no place in playing excellent baseball today.
- Baseball Base Running - When Not to Slide Into Second Base
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Occasionally players get criticized for not sliding into a base. However, sliding into a base is not something that is etched in stone. There are two baseball base running situations where sliding should be avoided.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Hitting Against Power Pitchers
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Not many baseball hitters look forward to batting against the so called flame throwers. However, there are a couple of baseball tips on hitting that can make your life as a hitter easier and increase your chances of a successful at bat.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting - Hitting the Ball to the Opposite Field
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Very few baseball hitters will ever hit for a high average without making very good use of hitting to all fields, including the opposite field. There are only three things a hitter has to do to be efficient at it.
- Baseball Tips on Hitting Should Be Mostly About You!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Baseball tips on hitting are very useful and there are dozens of very good ones. Unfortunately, way too often they are over done. Don't overlook the fact that you are the hitter and you have to decide what works best for you. Sometimes less really is more. We have some very good guidelines and then it's up to YOU, because YOU are the hitter and not me or anyone else. One size does NOT fit all!
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