http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Which is more valuable to good hitting? Having perfect mechanics or having unstoppable confidence? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:28:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-and-Softball-Swing-Confidence-Vs-Mechanics&id=3223299 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-and-Softball-Swing-Confidence-Vs-Mechanics&id=3223299 I am pretty sure everyone has heard (My team is better then your team) before. It is pretty funny how a lot of people compare past season achievements, to current seasons success. As this article is being written, we are about 3 outs to the completion of the 2009 baseball season and one of America's favorite and most hated teams is about to win. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:19:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?If-Yankees-Win-Again-Best-Franchise-in-Sports?&id=3211668 http://ezinearticles.com/?If-Yankees-Win-Again-Best-Franchise-in-Sports?&id=3211668 Allow me to be one of the very first to congratulate the New York Yankees on their World Series win. I live in New York, and while I'm a fan of the Mets, I do happen to root for my city any time my team isn't in the postseason (and that seems to be quite often). The Yankees came into the season with big expectations. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:50:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?NY-Yankees-2009-World-Series-Champions&id=3211472 http://ezinearticles.com/?NY-Yankees-2009-World-Series-Champions&id=3211472 Allow me to be one of the very first to congratulate the New York Yankees on their World Series win. I live in New York, and while I'm a fan of the Mets, I do happen to root for my city any time my team isn't in the postseason (and that seems to be quite often). The Yankees came into the season with big expectations. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:19:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?NY-Yankees-2009-World-Series-Champions&id=3211472 http://ezinearticles.com/?NY-Yankees-2009-World-Series-Champions&id=3211472 The NY Yankees are the 2009 MLB champions. Having beaten the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6, they denied the defending champions of another title. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:49:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Congrats-to-the-2009-New-York-Yankees&id=3211767 http://ezinearticles.com/?Congrats-to-the-2009-New-York-Yankees&id=3211767 Yes, it's official now. The Yankees have won the 2009 World Series. After an exciting six game series with the Phillies, the series is over and the Yanks are champions. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:49:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Yankees-Win-World-Series-in-6-Games&id=3211762 http://ezinearticles.com/?Yankees-Win-World-Series-in-6-Games&id=3211762 Not sure if rotational hitting mechanics can help your performance at the plate? Let me share with you three reasons why rotational hitting can catapult you above hitters who still think linear mechanics work best. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:32:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Reasons-Why-Rotational-Hitting-Mechanics-Help-Players-Perform-Better&id=3208917 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Reasons-Why-Rotational-Hitting-Mechanics-Help-Players-Perform-Better&id=3208917 On one side of the fence you have linear mechanics and on the other side rotational mechanics. Both advocates think there hitting system is better than the other. But a really simple way to end the argument is to watch what the best players in the game and the mechanics they're using. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:27:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Linear-Vs-Rotational-Hitting-Debate-Ends-Here&id=3208824 http://ezinearticles.com/?Linear-Vs-Rotational-Hitting-Debate-Ends-Here&id=3208824 Want to learn how to hit a home run in baseball and add some more pop in your swing? Most younger players including high school players have poor hitting mechanic which drain their power at the plate. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:26:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Hit-a-Home-Run-in-Baseball-3-Tips-For-Explosive-Power&id=3208716 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Hit-a-Home-Run-in-Baseball-3-Tips-For-Explosive-Power&id=3208716 As discussed in "Not in Our House! A Decade of Home Court Advantage in American Sports" there is much less home advantage in baseball than in basketball or football, during regular season play. Major League Baseball teams, on average, win about 54% of their home games and 46% of their away games during the regular season. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:15:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?MLB-World-Series-Home-Field-Advantage&id=3203542 http://ezinearticles.com/?MLB-World-Series-Home-Field-Advantage&id=3203542 In any kind of sports, the coach has a big part in making the play of the players superb than before. You have the big part of responsibility in your hand. You need to motivate the players every now and then making them realize that they should improve the quality of their game in order for them to reach their ultimate goal. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:09:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-is-There-a-Need-For-the-Coach-and-Player-to-Have-the-Same-Goal-in-Softball-Hitting?&id=3208326 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-is-There-a-Need-For-the-Coach-and-Player-to-Have-the-Same-Goal-in-Softball-Hitting?&id=3208326 Perfect Hit, How to make it? Softball hitting is said to be one of the most important skills in playing softball. I am certain that you have already read that statement for many times now. But then I am saying it again on this article because it's the truth. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:09:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-in-Softball-Hitting&id=3208306 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-in-Softball-Hitting&id=3208306 There's always a room for improvement in everything, including softball. Whether you're a softball coach or player, you always see a post-game situation as a time to check out what things worked and what didn't. For those things that didn't work, well, you probably know what to do: try to improve it... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:08:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Tips-Should-You-Make-Major-Changes-to-Your-Game-In-Season?&id=3208282 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Tips-Should-You-Make-Major-Changes-to-Your-Game-In-Season?&id=3208282 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. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:01:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Pitching-Tips-Which-Base-Should-a-Pitcher-Back-Up?&id=3210050 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Pitching-Tips-Which-Base-Should-a-Pitcher-Back-Up?&id=3210050 As a softball coach, your job is not just to direct the tempo and direction of your team's game. For the most part, you must also ensure their safety on and off the field. And doing this can be quite a challenge if you're playing away games and you and your team are unfamiliar with the area. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:29:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coaching-Tips-How-to-Ensure-the-Safety-of-Your-Players&id=3208255 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coaching-Tips-How-to-Ensure-the-Safety-of-Your-Players&id=3208255 You may not be coaching an elite team, but coaching younger players can be a very rewarding experience. Imagine yourself being a role model to kids and the huge part you will be playing in the way they will eventually look at life in general, not only on softball. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:27:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coaching-Tips-Top-3-Tips-in-Coaching-Younger-Players&id=3208241 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coaching-Tips-Top-3-Tips-in-Coaching-Younger-Players&id=3208241 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! Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:28:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-The-Most-Common-Hitting-Problem-at-Any-Level-of-Play&id=3186147 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-The-Most-Common-Hitting-Problem-at-Any-Level-of-Play&id=3186147 After four games, of the best of seven World Series, the New York Yankees have a three games to one lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies, who are looking to repeat after beating the Tampa Bay Rays in last year's World Series, must win the final three games left in the series. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:51:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Die-Hard-Fans-Where-Are-You-Now?&id=3195861 http://ezinearticles.com/?Die-Hard-Fans-Where-Are-You-Now?&id=3195861 Hitters who can avoid strike outs by making contact when they have a two strike count on them are extremely valuable. Teach hitters how to consistently make contact when they have at two strike count by doing the following. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:17:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Hit-With-Two-Strikes&id=3202756 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Hit-With-Two-Strikes&id=3202756 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. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:31:20 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-A-Bizarre-Method-That-Will-Improve-Your-Batting-Average!&id=3194070 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-A-Bizarre-Method-That-Will-Improve-Your-Batting-Average!&id=3194070 The sensational World Series enjoyed by Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley makes one thing clear: He's the greatest U player of all time. Not that there have been that many great U players ... George Uhle was the best until now ... but Utley would stand out anywhere in the alphabet. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:18:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-Time-All-U-Baseball-Team&id=3207613 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-Time-All-U-Baseball-Team&id=3207613 How do you know that you have the right baseball glove? The following is something that many top brand gloves are recommended by age baseball players... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:14:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Good-Brands-For-Baseball-Gloves&id=3186180 http://ezinearticles.com/?Good-Brands-For-Baseball-Gloves&id=3186180 What is needed for each position. Early in the game of baseball, the players played without gloves, the very earliest gloves were similar to what batting gloves look like today and gradually more and more padding was added as well as webbing to help catch the ball. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Differences-in-Baseball-Gloves-For-Each-Position&id=3189855 http://ezinearticles.com/?Differences-in-Baseball-Gloves-For-Each-Position&id=3189855 Hitters who can avoid strike outs by making contact when they have a two strike count on them are extremely valuable. Teach hitters how to consistently make contact when they have at two strike count by doing the following. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:20:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Hit-With-Two-Strikes-on-the-Hitter&id=3202756 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Hit-With-Two-Strikes-on-the-Hitter&id=3202756 Coaching a girls fastpitch baseball team is both rewarding and very time consuming. There is both training and fundraising to be done to make a successful next season for all. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:41:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Volunteering-As-a-Fastpitch-Softball-Manager&id=3191108 http://ezinearticles.com/?Volunteering-As-a-Fastpitch-Softball-Manager&id=3191108 This article is going to cover some infielder's techniques. It will cover some basic infield fundamentals. The first thing that infielders should do is take a look at the batter, and know what spot they're at in the lineup. If it is a lead-off hitter, or bottom of the hitter, be prepared for a bunt. If it is a hitter from 2-5, then the infielder should be ready for a hard hit ball. If it is 6-8, then play at a normal depth. It also depends on the situation. Let's go over some situations: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:01:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Infielders-Techniques&id=3183810 http://ezinearticles.com/?Infielders-Techniques&id=3183810 There are many different drill for baseball players, all of which vary for players at different positions, and for pitchers and hitters as well. This article is going to focus on a hitter's training drill. Here are some items that you will need: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:40:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Hitters-Training-Drill&id=3183734 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Hitters-Training-Drill&id=3183734 Playing baseball is associated with several injuries and pains, especially if playing without gloves. Bruised palms are one of the worst kinds of injuries that any baseball player can imagine. However, the use of baseball gloves started only in the 1870s. The early mitts were generally made from scraps of leather which were sewn together. Moreover, they were not designed to catch the ball. These mitts were planned to cushion the hand of the players by knocking the glove to the ground. Eventually, these mitts became an integral part of baseball apart from being one of the necessary safety gears. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:38:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Buy-Discount-Baseball-Gloves&id=3179993 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Buy-Discount-Baseball-Gloves&id=3179993 The Adult leagues baseball bats are very popular and have been around for a long time. They are available in a wide variety of lengths, widths and materials. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:19:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Latest-Trend-in-Adult-League-Baseball-Bats&id=3179971 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Latest-Trend-in-Adult-League-Baseball-Bats&id=3179971 Bat Rolling dramatically increases performance of any composite softball or baseball bat. Don't just send your $300 bat to anyone. We'll give the REAL facts on Bat Rolling companies. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:51:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bat-Rolling-Dont-Just-Send-Your-$300-Bat-to-Anyone-The-Real-Facts!&id=3136910 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bat-Rolling-Dont-Just-Send-Your-$300-Bat-to-Anyone-The-Real-Facts!&id=3136910 There are a lot of things that the Chicago Cubs need to do to get to the top of the MLB, but let's start by exploring some simple things that they should look into. Get a true #1 pitcher. The Cubs still have the mindset that Carlos Zambrano is their #1 pitcher. He has never been, and never will be the #1 guy. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-the-Cubs-Need-to-Do-to-Win-the-World-Series&id=3183912 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-the-Cubs-Need-to-Do-to-Win-the-World-Series&id=3183912 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. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:30:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Coaching-Drills-Overcoming-a-Fear-of-the-Baseball&id=3189818 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Coaching-Drills-Overcoming-a-Fear-of-the-Baseball&id=3189818 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. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:14:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-Some-Baseball-Hitting-Tips-Highly-Recommended-For-You-to-Be-Successful&id=3193712 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-Some-Baseball-Hitting-Tips-Highly-Recommended-For-You-to-Be-Successful&id=3193712 Baseball arm strength is one of the most underrated attributes of a baseball player. If you want to get a leg up on the competition, you are going to want to develop your baseball arm strength. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:51:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?It-is-Not-Too-Late-to-Develop-Your-Baseball-Arm-Strength!&id=3164490 http://ezinearticles.com/?It-is-Not-Too-Late-to-Develop-Your-Baseball-Arm-Strength!&id=3164490 This article is about the many great baseball training aids Jugs has to offer. They will be a great help in improving your baseball and softball game. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:44:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jugs-Baseball-Training-Aids&id=3165680 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jugs-Baseball-Training-Aids&id=3165680 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. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:50:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-Bunting-Can-Help-You-and-Your-Team-Tremendously!&id=3151067 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-Bunting-Can-Help-You-and-Your-Team-Tremendously!&id=3151067 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. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:50:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-Being-Ahead-in-the-Count-is-Where-You-Want-to-Be!&id=3147919 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-Being-Ahead-in-the-Count-is-Where-You-Want-to-Be!&id=3147919 In the beginning baseball gloves were made up of by simple leather materials. They were created with the fingertips cut off. Then slowly they were remodeled and made with webs between the fingers. In 18th century players were started to wear the gloves while playing baseball. And then in 19th century middle, it has become so popular and compulsory to wear gloves. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:50:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Baseball-Gloves-Became-Mainstream&id=3166027 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Baseball-Gloves-Became-Mainstream&id=3166027 This article describes the different plays available to baseball players and the DVDs than can help them to develop those plays. No one can dispute that baseball is perhaps one of the most popular games in America. Although most people will watch the game whenever it is in season, many more will play the game in their spare time. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:44:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-on-How-to-Become-a-Better-Baseball-Player&id=3188449 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-on-How-to-Become-a-Better-Baseball-Player&id=3188449 This article highlights how watching and studying DVDs with past and present plays in baseball, helps and encourages the team to try different techniques for a better result. Baseball hitting drills are exceptionally good for making each player reach his full potential. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:41:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Guides-to-Teaching-Teams-to-Become-Better-Players&id=3188446 http://ezinearticles.com/?Guides-to-Teaching-Teams-to-Become-Better-Players&id=3188446 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! Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:43:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Pitching-Tips-Be-Yourself-With-Men-on-Base&id=3182527 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Pitching-Tips-Be-Yourself-With-Men-on-Base&id=3182527 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. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:55:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Coaching-Tips-Protect-the-Runner-From-What?&id=3181379 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Coaching-Tips-Protect-the-Runner-From-What?&id=3181379 Exactly what is muscle memory and how do you create it for a specific thing you want your body to learn to repeat? The term muscle memory is thrown around so loosely, but do those who use the term really know what muscle memory is and how to create it? Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:25:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-and-Softball-Swing-Training-Is-Muscle-Memory-a-Myth?&id=3178083 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-and-Softball-Swing-Training-Is-Muscle-Memory-a-Myth?&id=3178083 There's a time and place for everything. That includes the safety squeeze... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:57:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Safety-Squeeze-Bunt&id=3155818 http://ezinearticles.com/?Safety-Squeeze-Bunt&id=3155818 Game 1 went exactly as Yankees fans hoped it wouldn't go. The usually strong hitting team looked nothing like its usual self as the Yankees lost game 1 of the World Series to the Phillies by the score of 6 to 1. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:00:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Phillies-Snag-Game-1-From-Yankees&id=3173157 http://ezinearticles.com/?Phillies-Snag-Game-1-From-Yankees&id=3173157 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! Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:39:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-Being-Behind-in-the-Count-and-Making-Adjustments&id=3148094 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Tips-on-Hitting-Being-Behind-in-the-Count-and-Making-Adjustments&id=3148094 In any sport, it is important to be able to master a certain skill in order to become an expert in it. Softball, as part of the leading sports in the world, has been part of the sports that has gained numerous positive feedbacks from the viewers. It is because most of the time, the softball fanatics have been carried away with their numerous fantasies about playing softball. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:09:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Hitting-Learning-the-Right-Confidence-Before-You-Hit-the-Hit&id=3173730 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Hitting-Learning-the-Right-Confidence-Before-You-Hit-the-Hit&id=3173730 Softball hitting is one of the most fundamental skills in softball. A hitter must be good and excellent because most of the time, the victory of the whole team lies on his hands. The skill in softball hitting is not easy to learn. Before you see a softball hitter making a perfect swing out there in the field, he had already spent hundreds days and even nights just to do that. If you look at it from afar, it seems that softball hitting is very simple. You just need to swing, hit the ball and that's it. But it is more than that. It is more than what you perceive it to be. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:09:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Hitting-The-Importance-of-Wearing-Gloves&id=3173678 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Hitting-The-Importance-of-Wearing-Gloves&id=3173678 In a world wherein sport is the ultimate way to lead the crowd, softball speaks for itself. Softball is a sport that is enjoyed and supported by a lot of individuals all over the world. It has created a lot of recognition in every career endeavor. Most of the time, people save their time, money and effort just to get to this very exciting world of softball. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:09:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Drills-That-Will-Work-For-All-Types-of-Players-and-Coaches&id=3173651 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Drills-That-Will-Work-For-All-Types-of-Players-and-Coaches&id=3173651 It's obvious that softball is a non-contact sport. The closest contact a player will have with his opponent is probably when on the base or the batter's box. But what isn't obvious are the risks that are involved in playing this sport. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:08:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Tips-3-Important-Things-You-Must-Know-About-Softball-Safety&id=3173623 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Tips-3-Important-Things-You-Must-Know-About-Softball-Safety&id=3173623 It's not something that you prepare for, but when it hits you, it hits you real hard. I'm talking about losing here. There's no escaping losing at least one game in a softball coach and player's life. Even the greatest softball players have to deal with this fact from time to time. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:08:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coaching-Tips-on-Helping-Players-Deal-With-Defeat&id=3173577 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coaching-Tips-on-Helping-Players-Deal-With-Defeat&id=3173577 I have been a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies for as long as I can remember. From the heartbreaking 1993 World Series defeat, to the rough years in the late 1990's, to last year's remarkable run ending with the championship. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:57:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Should-Root-For-the-Philadelphia-Phillies&id=3153734 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Should-Root-For-the-Philadelphia-Phillies&id=3153734 You should know several different methods for breaking in a baseball glove exist. You will find supporters and critics for each method. If you asked different baseball players how they break in their baseball glove, you can count on a different answer from each ballplayer. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:03:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Different-Methods-For-Breaking-in-a-Baseball-Glove&id=3152955 http://ezinearticles.com/?Different-Methods-For-Breaking-in-a-Baseball-Glove&id=3152955 Baseball as a sport originated in England and was brought into the United States by the Irish and British immigrants in the early eighteenth century. Though in its initial years baseball was played with a set of informal rules, as the popularity of the sport increased it gave way to the formation of several professional baseball clubs by 1860. In the early 20th century baseball was played in a far more aggressive manner than it is played today and gave a superior hand to the "inside game". Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:41:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Origins-of-Baseball,-Growth-and-Daily-News&id=3135310 http://ezinearticles.com/?Origins-of-Baseball,-Growth-and-Daily-News&id=3135310 In softball, ball hitting is the single most important skill. Good hitters propel a team to scoring runs with opulence until victory is bestowed. Any team without splendid hitters to produce quality runs, has to overly rely on pitching and defensive play. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:27:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Perfecting-Your-Softball-Batting&id=3151003 http://ezinearticles.com/?Perfecting-Your-Softball-Batting&id=3151003 Everybody can become a softball player and a good one at that. To become a good softball player, there is a particular attitude that you must learn and nurture. This is especially so in competitive softball players. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:24:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Winning-Attitude-is-Essential-in-Softball&id=3150952 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Winning-Attitude-is-Essential-in-Softball&id=3150952 During softball tryouts, there are those techniques and skills that the coaching staff should use to identify the most potent championship team. Although most of the finest players in softball must be all-rounded, there are some star qualities to watch out for. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:10:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-The-Winning-Skills&id=3151343 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-The-Winning-Skills&id=3151343 According to ASA softball rules, metal cleats are considered illegal and all those shoes termed as unsafe by the Intramural Sport Supervisor. To start the game, a toss of a coin is made to decide which side should be at the home-plate first and at the end point; if a game is stopped because of reasons well known, the game will be continued from the stoop point. Seven innings lead to the game point, unless there are time specifications. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:40:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Rules-III&id=3151326 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Rules-III&id=3151326 Like any other game, softball has it's rules and regulations. Because it's called softball, that does not make it a soft game. For a softball game to begin, fresh rules do require that the umpires check to make sure all tools that will be used in the game are fit and secure. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:19:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Rules-II&id=3151310 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Rules-II&id=3151310 A softball game, under the governing body of softball in the United States of America, should constitute from 8-10 members. The members include; a pitcher at the pitcher rubber or pitcher's mound, a catcher-located behind the home plate, first, second, third basemen, one shortstop, and right, left and center outfielders. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:16:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Rules&id=3151302 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Rules&id=3151302 It's no lie that most people actually do confuse baseball and softball, something that they can be forgiven for-- given the similarities in the two sports. One of the obvious differences is with the pitches. In softball, the pitches are thrown under hand and not over head, which is the case in baseball. Softball balls are rather bigger too in contrast to those of baseball, which are considerably smaller. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:13:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Journey-to-the-Past&id=3151293 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Journey-to-the-Past&id=3151293 Of all documented sports, softball might by far be the one with the clearest genesis. Unlike football, soccer or golf, softball's history is very distinct. This might be due to the sports young age. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:42:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-How-it-All-Started&id=3151279 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-How-it-All-Started&id=3151279 A good softball bat weighs ranges from 26 ounces to 30 ounce. Most softball couches will recommend a lighter bat for their player as it will increase the running speed. It's therefore recommended that for men, an ideal bat should weigh not more than 28 ounces while for ladies not more than 26 ounces. Good bats range from $29-$34 in terms of price. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:41:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Gear&id=3151263 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Gear&id=3151263 To coach softball teams is a duty for the patient, talented and committed. In most cases, the achievement of the team rests with the coach and not the players. It's the coach who sets the pace and defines the attitude of the players towards the game and towards winning. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:38:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coach-What-He-Should-Do&id=3151250 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coach-What-He-Should-Do&id=3151250 George Hancock invented softball in 1887 from Chicago. More than a hundred years later, the game made a debut appearance in the Atlanta Olympic Games. The US team won the gold medal of that inaugural 1996 championship over China with a 3-1 in the finals. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:10:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-and-the-Olympics&id=3151239 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-and-the-Olympics&id=3151239 Softball while being overly popular in US today, has grown in world popularity and is increasingly becoming a global sport. Learning softball is gaining a key to recreational fun and in sportsmanship. Some of the basics, the foundational concepts that can assist you gain an upper hand in the game, have been discussed hereunder. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:09:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-A-Novice-Guide&id=3151026 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-A-Novice-Guide&id=3151026 This is a tough one, as the steroids controversy mars the conversation a bit. It's hard to rank these guys, so I'm going to rank them in no particular order... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:41:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-8-Best-Home-Run-Hitters-Since-1980&id=3170555 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-8-Best-Home-Run-Hitters-Since-1980&id=3170555 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? Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:40:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Rules-Say-You-Cant-Block-a-Base-Without-the-Ball&id=3164521 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Rules-Say-You-Cant-Block-a-Base-Without-the-Ball&id=3164521 This is destined to be a great World Series. While the World Series will probably have started (or maybe even finished) by the time you read this article, I'm still driven to write about it since I can't wait to see what transpires over the course of the next week or two. The New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies are two major market baseball teams with big names lining their rosters. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:38:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-the-Yankees-Beat-the-Phillies?&id=3170400 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-the-Yankees-Beat-the-Phillies?&id=3170400 Years after I hung up my spikes I still revel in decoding the mental mysteries of the game. Why do some teams seem steely eyed and completely focused from spring training until the post-season, such as the 2009 Yankees, while others ride an emotional roller coaster? Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:39:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Yogi-Was-110%-Right!&id=3168348 http://ezinearticles.com/?Yogi-Was-110%-Right!&id=3168348 ASA is proposing to change their performance rating to 93 MPH in 2001. Bat Rolling will become necessary if you want your bat to perform like you are use to. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:36:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bat-Rolling-New-Proposed-2010-ASA-Performance-Ratings&id=3143324 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bat-Rolling-New-Proposed-2010-ASA-Performance-Ratings&id=3143324 As youth ball players progress in baseball, they begin to realize that 90% of balls popped into the air are caught for easy outs. This pop-up tendency is very frustrating for hitters, coaches and parents of hitters. Knowing how to break this "easy out" habit is crucial for baseball hitting success. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:20:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Prevent-Hitters-From-Popping-Out&id=3165087 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Prevent-Hitters-From-Popping-Out&id=3165087 Seven different methods to break in your baseball glove. From oils to shaving cream to using the oven. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:06:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Breaking-in-Your-Baseball-Glove&id=3140561 http://ezinearticles.com/?Breaking-in-Your-Baseball-Glove&id=3140561 The hardest thing to do in sports is making contact with a baseball. Your using a round bat and trying to hit a round ball squarely. To most this is very difficult and very frustrating, but when you finally get that hang of it there is no better feeling. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:19:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-to-Hitting-a-Baseball&id=3140098 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-to-Hitting-a-Baseball&id=3140098 The New York Mets season was awful with a record of 70-92, 22 games under .500. This was a team that was in the NL East division race the last few years - even though the Mets collapsed late in the season. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:44:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Disappointment-of-a-Season-For-NY-Mets&id=3163228 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Disappointment-of-a-Season-For-NY-Mets&id=3163228 With the disposal of a great fastball and curve, Chief Bender was one of the top pitchers in baseball during the early part of the 20th century. As his name suggests, Charles Bender received the name Chief because of his Indian heritage. He faced some discrimination for belonging to the Ojibwa tribe, but nothing like what black players faced. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:28:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bender-Won-With-New-Slider-Pitch&id=3166283 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bender-Won-With-New-Slider-Pitch&id=3166283 Johnny Bench made his MLB debut in 1967 with the Cincinnati Reds. Big things were expected of the young catcher, but what people didn't expect was a player who would redefine his position. Catchers are normally either defensive-minded or offensive-minded. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:28:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Johnny-Bench-Best-Catcher-Ever?&id=3166268 http://ezinearticles.com/?Johnny-Bench-Best-Catcher-Ever?&id=3166268 James Thomas Bell was one of the most successful Negro League players ever. He also had one of the best nicknames, "Cool Papa." Ironically, there was nothing cool about Bell after he was done with the base paths. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:03:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cool-Papa-Bell-Ran-His-Way-to-the-Hall-of-Fame&id=3166258 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cool-Papa-Bell-Ran-His-Way-to-the-Hall-of-Fame&id=3166258 The Oakland Athletics finished last in the Al West Division with a 75-87 record - it's surprising the A's won 75 games with the roster they had. The A's had the 4th worst record in the AL in 2009. The A's want to develop home grown players while spending as little money as possible on free agents and the "main event" type players. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Athletics-Look-For-Signs-of-Improvement-in-2010&id=3163292 http://ezinearticles.com/?Athletics-Look-For-Signs-of-Improvement-in-2010&id=3163292 The Oakland Athletics finished last in the AL West at 75-87 - the only team in the division with a sub .500 record. The Athletics had a fairly good second half of the 09' season but inconsistency in the beginning and middle put the kibosh on their playoff hopes. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:56:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oakland-Athletics-Finish-Another-Losing-Season-09&id=3163276 http://ezinearticles.com/?Oakland-Athletics-Finish-Another-Losing-Season-09&id=3163276 The New York Yankees had one of their better regular seasons in a few years with a record of 103-59. The Yankees offense was fantastic all season long - granted they help from the new Yankee Stadium. When a team has over $200 million in payroll they better make the playoffs and at least World Series appearance to consider the season remotely successful. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:49:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Big-Names-Come-Through-For-New-York-Yankees-in-2009&id=3163267 http://ezinearticles.com/?Big-Names-Come-Through-For-New-York-Yankees-in-2009&id=3163267 The New York Yankees finished the 2009 regular season with a 103-59 record - the only team in the majors to win over 100 games. The Yankees also had the best home record of 57-24 - the Yankees nearly won as many home games then the Washington Nationals won all season, the Nats were 59-103. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:45:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-2009-Success-For-the-NY-Yankees&id=3163254 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-2009-Success-For-the-NY-Yankees&id=3163254 Linking oneself into a sport requires a lot of practice and effort like incorporating drills that could enhance your ability to play better into that sport. Taking a softball drill seriously but with fun will definitely hone you to a better player. You might be spending a lot of your time to practice and in setting aside other things. As you do your drills you can have a chance to master the sport. A drill can be much easier to do with the help of a trainer. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:44:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-Started-With-Trainers-in-Softball-Drills&id=3162926 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-Started-With-Trainers-in-Softball-Drills&id=3162926 The New York Mets had one of their worst seasons in recent memory. The Mets couldn't hit or pitch no matter what line up they had out on the field. When the teams leader in home runs is 15 - that is a red flag something is wrong. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:43:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-York-Mets-Must-Put-2009-Woes-Behind-Them&id=3163246 http://ezinearticles.com/?New-York-Mets-Must-Put-2009-Woes-Behind-Them&id=3163246 To be a softball coach means a lot. When I say a lot, I mean huge. It tells about full dedication and cooperation with the undertakings of the team because you are the head. You take responsibility with the everyday dealings of the team members. It is also a must that you plan out everything that you want to do. It is not just a matter of having an idea and just box it there. These ideas must be carried out so that reality will play it. With all these huge tasks and assignments of the coach, time is what he really needed. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:43:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Drills-Attitude-Plan-For-New-Softball-Coaches&id=3162908 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Drills-Attitude-Plan-For-New-Softball-Coaches&id=3162908 Softball is basically a sport that is enjoyed by everyone. People of all ages all over the world love this game. But despite its popularity, softball is still a difficult sport. Compared to other games, softball is somewhat a bit complicated because there are a lot of skills that each player must learn. In order to be a good player, one must learn the skills of pitching and hitting. A coach must be there for a player to learn these necessary skills. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:43:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Important-Are-Softball-Drills?&id=3162890 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Important-Are-Softball-Drills?&id=3162890 There is always something that can make anyone better in anything, from sports to school. Everyone thinks back on something and if there was something they could have done to produce a better result. Baseball is one of those things. Here are seven tips to becoming a better ball player. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:24:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-on-Becoming-a-Better-Baseball-Player&id=3131957 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-on-Becoming-a-Better-Baseball-Player&id=3131957 When you get to the payoffs, it's more than player talent or coaching that has the results turn out as they do. Could anyone of the eight teams have made it to the World Series? Could any team win it? Of course, so what provides the edge and actually makes the difference. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:51:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?At-the-Major-League-Level-Winning-Has-Little-to-Do-With-Player-Talent&id=3157560 http://ezinearticles.com/?At-the-Major-League-Level-Winning-Has-Little-to-Do-With-Player-Talent&id=3157560 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! Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:43:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Coaching-Tips-Should-You-Bunt-Or-Swing-Away?&id=3151305 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Coaching-Tips-Should-You-Bunt-Or-Swing-Away?&id=3151305 A very exciting post season in baseball has wrapped up with an outcome that many avid fans had already expected. The defending World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies will meet the New York Yankees in the 2009 World Series. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:57:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Yankees-and-Phillies-Meet-in-2009-World-Series&id=3156055 http://ezinearticles.com/?Yankees-and-Phillies-Meet-in-2009-World-Series&id=3156055 Coming your way next baseball post season, instant replay. You can put your money down now and expect some expanded form of instant replay will be instituted by commissioner Bud Selig by this time next year. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:15:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Stench-You-Smell-is-the-Umpires-in-Baseball&id=3130390 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Stench-You-Smell-is-the-Umpires-in-Baseball&id=3130390 If you want to break into the ticket brokers' world or you have entered, but you are still looking for the winning receipt, you should know about the "Big Game Packs". "Big Game Packs" are packages of tickets to a series of games of a baseball team. This means that you will get tickets for more than one game, in advance. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:57:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Big-Game-Packs-Can-Boost-Your-Earnings-As-a-Ticket-Broker&id=3163048 http://ezinearticles.com/?Baseball-Big-Game-Packs-Can-Boost-Your-Earnings-As-a-Ticket-Broker&id=3163048 Two baseball powerhouses are meeting up in the Fall classic, making this World Series destined to be a special one. The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies both came into the 2009 season with very high expectations. The Yankees had signed some major names to the team's roster, including the likes of ace pitcher CC Sabathia and another premier pitcher in AJ Burnett. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:46:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Yankees-Vs-Phillies-World-Series-Preview&id=3162982 http://ezinearticles.com/?Yankees-Vs-Phillies-World-Series-Preview&id=3162982 Unfortunately, there is no magic formula for improving arm strength in baseball. The good news is that it is possible for players willing to practice this basic formula. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:46:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Improve-Arm-Strength-For-Baseball&id=3159596 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Improve-Arm-Strength-For-Baseball&id=3159596 Ever wonder what makes the best baseball players play their best in the diamond field? The most obvious answer to this question is their inspiration and honed skills. These have been developed because of their consistent Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:29:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pinstripe-Baseball-Pants-One-of-the-Essentials-in-the-Diamond-Field&id=3122233 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pinstripe-Baseball-Pants-One-of-the-Essentials-in-the-Diamond-Field&id=3122233 There is always the risk of injury when you're playing softball. That's because you are subjecting your body to extreme movements, perform repetitive physical activities, and there's always the chance of a collision between you and another player. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:47:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Tips-on-How-to-Avoid-the-Most-Common-Softball-Injuries&id=3153845 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Tips-on-How-to-Avoid-the-Most-Common-Softball-Injuries&id=3153845 I've said it before, and I'll say it again: coaching young players is different from coaching older ones and those at the elite level. It's logical of course. Kids are different from adults. Yet, not many of us realize this and continue asserting the same rules for kids as with adults. Many softball coaches do this for the sake of convenience, but it does create a lot of inconvenience in the long term. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:46:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coaching-Tips-Know-Whats-Essential-When-Coaching-Young-Players&id=3153819 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coaching-Tips-Know-Whats-Essential-When-Coaching-Young-Players&id=3153819 If you're really serious about becoming a good softball player, then you should be nuts about softball nutrition. It may sound nuts (alright, enough of the nut word for now), but it's perfectly sane for those who understand the importance of nutrition to your softball game. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:45:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Nutrition-Tips-on-How-to-Become-a-Softball-Nutrition-Nut&id=3153731 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Nutrition-Tips-on-How-to-Become-a-Softball-Nutrition-Nut&id=3153731 As humans, we never take things as they are. We want to know the reasons why we do things, because unless we find out what those reasons are, what we do will always be pointless. And it also applies to softball coaching and scheduling. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:45:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coaching-Tips-on-Why-Having-a-Softball-Schedule-is-Important&id=3153717 http://ezinearticles.com/?Softball-Coaching-Tips-on-Why-Having-a-Softball-Schedule-is-Important&id=3153717 Have you ever wondered if you can become a better baseball player? If you have been playing baseball for awhile now and find yourself struggling, that's fine. This happens to a lot of people and it is mostly due to worrying about things before they actually happen. Have you ever been on the field and were worrying if you were going to drop the next ball that came to you? Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:37:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-a-Better-Baseball-Player-3-Sure-Tips-to-Get-You-Going-on-the-Right-Track&id=3162603 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-a-Better-Baseball-Player-3-Sure-Tips-to-Get-You-Going-on-the-Right-Track&id=3162603 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.