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    The Baseball Coach's Guide presents select books and videos related to:
    
PRACTICE ORGANIZATION & DRILLS 

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BOOK 
Little League Drills and Strategies

by  Ned McIntosh

Written by a father/coach for other parent/coaches, Little League Drills and Strategies teaches coaches how to help their players enjoy the game--as well as develop the skills they need to win. Well-illustrated drills focus on the essentials --  batting, base running, fielding, etc. -- while other chapters teach novice coaches how to deal with competition and overbearing parents. An excellent resource for coaching neophytes as well as seasoned managers. 
  In association with Amazon.com



BOOK   
Baseball Drills for Young People: Over 150 Games and Activities

by Dirk Baker and Bill Lee

Written for coaches, this work presents approximately 150 baseball games and activities for elementary age kids that focus on teaching, improvement of skills, and enjoyment. Sections are broken down into the following topics: baserunning, bunting, catching, fielding, hitting, throwing, and pitching.
In association with Amazon.com



BOOK 
101 Pitching Drills

By Bob Bennett

This extensive collection of practical drills will enhance the ability of young men to take better advantage of their natural abilities and talent.
In association with Amazon.com



BOOK 
Maximizing Baseball Practice

By John Winkin

Maximizing Baseball Practice will help you field the most competitive team possible. You'll find everything you need to help you set priorities and plan practices, improve player skills, and develop teamwork. Fifty-nine illustrated drills and more than 160 photos and figures will show you how.
  In association with Amazon.com



BOOK
Offensive Baseball Drills

by  Rod Delmonico

Includes 35 hitting drills, 20 baserunning drills, and 13 team drills for coaches to use in practice or for athletes to do at home.  Coach Delmonico also explains the purpose of each drill, equipment needs, proper procedures, coaching points, and how to tailor the drills to older and younger athletes.  
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BOOK 
Baseball Defensive Drills

by  Rod Delmonico

Coach Delmonico shares the drills that he used to take the University of Tennessee baseball team to the SE Conference championships and to the College World Series.  Divided into sections on pitching, catching, infield, outfield, and team drills.
In association with Amazon.com


BOOK 
101 Championship Baseball Drills

by  Glenn Cecchini

The Barbe (LA) High School baseball program is, without question, one of the top 10 programs in the country.  Coach Glenn Cecchini coaches with blessed dedication, devotion to proper fundamentals, and care and concern about each player now and in the future.  Colleges and the Major Leagues constantly are seeking Ceccini's seniors.  His effort and expertise has produced an excellent book that can help coaches at all competetive levels (W.Leon McGraw, Scout, Philadelphia Phillies)
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BOOK 
Great Baseball Drills: A Baffled Parent's Guide

by  Jim Garland

Great Baseball Drills is built around a unique games approach that keeps practices fresh and kids moving and excited. The drills are organized by skill level and position, and each teaches a specific skill or responds to a specific weakness.
In association with Amazon.com


BOOK 
Making Little League Baseball More Fun for Kids: 30 Games and Drills Guaranteed to Improve Skills and Attitudes 

by  Randy Voorhees

Designed to involve all team members in practice, these "games within the game" cover all fundamentals in the categories of hitting, pitching, fielding, and baserunning while building the skills, confidence, motivation, and sheer love of the sport Little Leaguers need to win
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BOOK
Great Practices, Great Games: Coaching Youth Baseball 

by  Dr. John Mayer and Steve Hayward; Foreword by Frank Thomas

Guides adults through the process of coaching a youth baseball team from getting organized through playing the games. It has plenty of baseball techniques, but different from other books that just have the x's and o's, this book steps you through motivating players, handling parents, dealing with sponsors, team organization, holding a practice, setting discipline, getting respect and much more of the intangibles no one teaches you. Great guide for parents as well as coaches.
In association with Amazon.com

Gordie Gillespie's Baseball Drill Book
BOOK
Gordie Gillespie's Baseball Drill Book

by  Bu Gordie Gillespie

Gordie Gillespie, Ripon College Collegiate baseball's all-time winningest coach shares his secrets of winning. Learn Gordie's concepts and drills for effective practices! HUNDREDS OF DRILLS!
In association with OnlineSports.com


BOOK 
Baseball Skills & Drills: American Baseball Coaches Association

By John Winkin (Editor)

  Former All-Star pitcher and longtime Giants pitching coach
  Larry Jansen uses a unique approach to give the reader a
  mental as well as visual explanation of the physical features
  of pitching.  Illustrated by Karl Van Loo.
  In association with Amazon.com

 

VIDEO (VHS)

Maximizing Baseball Practice Indoors (VHS)
VIDEO
Maximizing Baseball Practice Indoors (VHS)

By John Winkin (Championship Books and Videos)

Maximizing Baseball Practice Indoors is loaded with drills and drill variations for improving defensive and offensive skills. You'll see the drills performed and find tips for better pitching, hitting, baserunning, and fielding. This video is also the perfect companion to the book, Maximizing Baseball Practice!
In association with OnlineSports.com


VIDEO
The 59 Minute Baseball Practice

By Marty Shupak

Practice routines that can take less than an hour, and which consist of drills that the kids will not only find fun and interesting, but will help them consistently develop their baseball skills. In this video, Marty Shupak and a band of Little Leaguers demonstrate more than 30 different drills that can be used on the practice field with an entire team as well as by parents and children in a backyard session.
In association with Amazon.com

Baseball World's Defensive Drill Video
VIDEO
Baseball World's Defensive Drill Video

TJE Productions

This video includes a complete training program based on the drills featured daily at the award-winning camps at Baseball World's Training Center in Orlando, Florida.  You will discover defensive secrets from some of baseball's finest teachers. The program on this tape will dramatically improve arm strength, running speed, practice organization, infield and outfield skills, and quickness and agility.
In association with OnlineSports.com

Baseball World's Dynamic Practice Organization (Video)
VIDEO
Baseball World's Dynamic Practice Organization (Video)

TJE Productions  

As seen on TV. Pro scout and instructor Tom Emanski has led teams to three consecutive AAU National Championships in the 90s! In this video, Emanski brings his winning skills to present a proven training program which is designed to improve team batting practice, infield skills, outfield skills, conditioning drills, and more. Makes every coach look like a genius!
In association with OnlineSports.com

'Individual Defensive Drills' (video) by Larry Price
VIDEO
'Individual Defensive Drills' (video) by Larry Price

By Larry Price (Coaches Choice)

Seven-time state champion coach and Boston Red Sox associate scout Larry Price offers position-specific drills, including: infield drills, outfield drills, catcher's drills, pitching drills. Also includes coaching pointers and more!
In association with OnlineSports.com

'Team Defensive Drills' (video) by Larry Price
VIDEO
'Team Defensive Drills' (video) by Larry Price

By Larry Price (Coaches Choice)

Offers innovative drills for the master plan, fly ball communication, backing up bases, perfect outs, relay throws, circle drills, multiple task drills, bunt defense, run downs, around the horn and more!
In association with OnlineSports.com


'A Hitting Clinic: Drills Progression Volume 2' (video) by Jerry Stitt
VIDEO
 
'A Hitting Clinic: Drills Progression Volume 2' (video) by Jerry Stitt

By Jerry Stitt (Coaches Choice)

An invaluable series of drills designed to develop effective hitters.
In association with OnlineSports.com


'Bunting Skills and Drills' (video) by Ernie Rosseau
VIDEO
'Bunting Skills and Drills' (video) by Ernie Rosseau

By Ernie Rosseau (Coaches Choice)

Presents a detailed discussion of the fundamentals and techniques involved in bunting properly. A partial list of topics covered include: the three standard methods of bunting, situational bunts, hand-eye coordination drills, three-player drills, situational set-up drills and timing, deception and technique factors.
In association with OnlineSports.com


'Championship Hitting Drills' (video) by Kevin Ziesman
VIDEO
'Championship Hitting Drills' (video) by Kevin Ziesman

By Kevin Zeisman (Coaches Choice)

A broad range of hitting drills designed to help create the right habits and correct any flaws in order to create the perfect swing each time. Covers toss drills, bat speed drills, tee drills, strike zone drills, bunting drills and much, much more.
In association with OnlineSports.com


'Common Hitting Faults and Drill-Specific Corrections' (video) by Larry Price
VIDEO
'Common Hitting Faults and Drill-Specific Corrections' (video) by Larry Price

By Larry Price (Coaches Choice)

Reviews the 10 most common hitter mistakes and presents 23 drills to correct them instantly. Covers uppercutting/dipping, stepping/flying out, head jumpers, tracking, slow bat, balance, opposite field hitting, hand position, locked front arm and more.
In association with OnlineSports.com

'Hitting Skills and Drills for Youth Baseball Players' (video) by Dave Altopp
VIDEO
'Hitting Skills and Drills for Youth Baseball Players' (video) by Dave Altopp

By Dave Altopp (Coaches Choice)

An invaluable series of drills designed to develop effective hitters.
In association with OnlineSports.com

'Winning Hitting Drills' (video) by Ernie Rosseau
VIDEO
'Winning Hitting Drills' (video) by Ernie Rosseau

By Ernie Rosseau (Coaches Choice)

A comprehensive collection of drills designed to develop the basic skills and techniques involved in proper hitting mechanics.
In association with OnlineSports.com

 

'Multiple Ways to Conduct Batting Practice' (video) by Larry Price
VIDEO
'Multiple Ways to Conduct Batting Practice' (video) by Larry Price

By Larry Price (Coaches Choice)

7-time state champion coach and Red Sox associate scout Larry Price offers 7 different approaches to batting practice. Covers situational hitting, situational rounds, execution hitting, 6&3 rounds, bonus round, hit-&-run chase, and station hitting.
In association with OnlineSports.com

'Pitching Drills and Fielding Skills for Youth Baseball Players' (video) by Dave Altopp
VIDEO
'Pitching Drills and Fielding Skills for Youth Baseball Players' (video) by Dave Altopp

By Dave Altopp (Coaches Choice)

Provides an invaluable compilation of pitching drills and a detailed overview of fielding fundamentals for youth baseball players. Topics covered include: pitching drills, fundamentals of fielding ground balls, first base play, middle infielder play, third base play, outfield play, fielding drills and coaching advice.
In association with OnlineSports.com

'Pitching Drills' (video) by Bob Bennett
VIDEO
'Pitching Drills' (video) by Bob Bennett

By Bob Bennett (Coaches Choice)

A visual demonstration of how to conduct more than two dozen effective pitching drills.
In association with OnlineSports.com


'Pitcher's Fielding Practice by Tom House
VIDEO
'Pitcher's Fielding Practice' (video) by Tom House

Robert Steinfeld Productions

  Texas Rangers pitching coach Tom House gives us 55 min-
  utes of big league fielding practice drills and tips for pitchers
  including holding runners, turning two, fielding bunts, covering
  bases, come-backers, and coaching techniques.
In association with OnlineSports.com


                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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