CCA Podcast Episode 015: Utilizing Defensive Shifts in High School and Below
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In this episode, you will learn:
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My take on defensive shifting and why I think you're crazy if you don't use them
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How to utilize defensive shifting intelligently in high school baseball and below.
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How to not overreact to one swing and shift when you shouldn't.
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When we shift and why.
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Where right handed hitters generally hit groundballs/flyballs and where left handed hitters generally hit groundball/flyballs.
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Sign up for our complete free email video course and get 10 actionable tips on playing great team defense
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Get our simple system for calling defensive shifts here
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- Posted by Kyle Nelson
- Posted in Coaching Philosophy, Infield, Team Defense
- Apr, 30, 2015
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