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Measurement Tools for Indoor Baseball Tryouts

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Click Here to Download Measurement Tools for Indoor Baseball Tryouts       For more info on running tryouts, check out our previous blog post on Running Effective Baseball Tryouts     Here is a great article from Colonial Baseball Instruction on Baseball Tryouts    

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CCA Podcast 123 – 10 tips for a more efficient batting practice

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_123_-_10_tips_for_maximizing_your_batting_practice_routine.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How to set up a routine for your players and why it’s important How to make sure their swings count toward their 10,000 hours of “deliberate practice” How to use batting practice to emphasize your hitting […]

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CCA Podcast 122 – 10 tips for running better practices

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_122_-_10_tips_for_running_better_practices_in_2018.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA podcast you will learn: Why my practices were too long Avoid the 3 dreaded Ls What do your kids spend most of their time doing in games?  What do you spend most of your time doing in practice? How long […]

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CCA Podcast 121: Running your tryouts in 2018

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_121_-_Running_your_tryouts_in_2018.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode of the CCA Coaching Academy, you will learn: What to do if your tryouts are inside How to work around a limited tryout space What to do when you CAN get outside How to create competition in your tryouts Why it’s important […]

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5 ways to maximize your bullpens this year

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5 ways to make your bullpen sessions more game-like Pitching is different than almost every other skill in baseball in that it’s not a reaction.  The pitcher is in total control, they decide when the ball is thrown, they the pitch type, the pitch location, and the pitch velocity. Everyone else reacts to them. Because […]

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Expectations for Catchers in Bullpens

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Expectations for Catchers in Bullpens 1.) This is your practice time… work on receiving and blocking. 2.) Get in a good stance every pitch 3.) Work on receiving every pitch 4.) Block any ball in the dirt 5.) Pre-select pitches to work on T-Drill 6.) Get to know your pitchers, what pitches can they throw […]

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CCA Podcast 120 – Getting the most out of a crowded weight room this offseason

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_120_-_Tips_for_managing_a_large_weight_room_this_offseason.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: You only have one coach… two coaches… no you don’t! How much time we spend in the weight room each day. What are the major lifts we use? Why the offseason is one of our more […]

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CCA Podcast 119: Components of a great outfielder

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_119_-_Components_of_great_outfield_play.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: How to get access to our offseason Winter Clinic An easy change you can make to improve your outfield practice How to create consistent off the bat footwork Why we don’t believe in “first step back” […]

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CCA Podcast 118: Components of being a great catcher

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_118_-_Components_of_a_quialty_catcher.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn: The thing your catchers will do up to 150 times per game Why you should practice receiving every day The most common mistake catchers make with receiving The coach on the field Why blocking mis […]

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CCA Podcast 117: Components of being a great pitcher

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_117_-_Components_of_being_a_great_pitcher.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Mental toughness, what is it for pitchers and why is it important? How important is velocity? What’s a whole plate, 1/2 plate, 1/3 plate and spot pitcher? The most important thing for pitchers to do with […]

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