Coach Kyle Nelson1 infield rotation of 6
The ability for a coach and team to get as many players active and productive at a time is invaluable. This summer, I found myself almost 30 infielders and just one coach. I created 6 infield rotations that keep well over 20 infielders active AND productive. I’m releasing the first one for everyone. Check it […]
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Jun, 29, 2019
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CCA Podcast 137 – Teaching mechanics through outcomes
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_137_-_Teaching_mechanics_through_outcomes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy, you will earn: Why talking mechanics can be a bad idea What you can do instead to change mechanics The top two things we want our hitters to do Which is more important, launch angle or exit velocity? […]
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- Posted in Hitting, Infield, Pitching
- Jun, 04, 2018
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CCA Podcast 116: Components of a great infielder
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_116_-_Components_of_an_excellent_infielder.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSIn this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: Why my infielders with perfect “mechanics” couldn’t field. Why we don’t teach our players to “catch with two hands” My new favorite fielding game. What are tempo, rhythm, and timing and how do we use them. […]
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- Dec, 11, 2017
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CCA Podcast 102: 2 great fielding drills
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_102-_Two_great_fielding_drills_games.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn: The three most important things we work on with fielders once they have a footwork base. How to use a bucket or a cone to create a great fielding drill A game to do inside […]
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- Aug, 07, 2017
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CCA Podcast Episode 015: Utilizing Defensive Shifts in High School and Below
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Episode_015-_Utilizing_Fielder_Shifts.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS In this episode, you will learn: My take on defensive shifting and why I think you’re crazy if you don’t use them How to utilize defensive shifting intelligently in high school baseball and below. How to not overreact to one swing and shift when you […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Infield, Team Defense
- Apr, 30, 2015
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Player Development Through Tactical Games
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/cornerstonecoaching/CCA_Podcast_008-Tactical_Games.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS By popular demand after our two part “Running Efficient Practices” podcast, we have released a podcast on “Player Development Through Tactical Games.” In this episode, you will learn: What are tactical games? How often you should use tactical games in practice? How to make your […]
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- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Hitting, Infield, Mental Game, Outfield, Pitching, Podcast, Practice Organization
- Feb, 03, 2015
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My New Favorite Fielding Game
Practicing baseball in a gym for 4 weeks will force you to get creative. Those of you who have been following me, my blog, and my products over the past year and a half know that I have been making a huge push to make players more athletic and less robotic and mechanical. […]
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- Posted in Infield, Practice Organization
- Mar, 28, 2014
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Using Tactical Games in Baseball Practice
It is very easy for basketball, soccer, and football coaches to create practices that closely resemble playing the game. They are able to keep many players involved, because during virtually every play in their games, almost every player is active. The same cannot be said for baseball. Players have responsibilities on every play, such […]
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- Posted in Baserunning, Infield, Practice Organization
- Feb, 18, 2013
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