CCA Podcast 116: Components of a great infielder
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In 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.
- Why "errors" are a horrible way to judge infield defense.
Resources of the show
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4 full infield drills for a limited coaching staff - These 4 drills will get a HUGE amount of reps for your infielders if you have a limited coaching staff.
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My favorite new (indoor) fielding game- Create Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary infielders and start with this "pick your hop" game.
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Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
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The Cornerstone Winter Clinic presentations have been announced. 8 great presentations for Elite Members to watch anytime between 1/1 and 3/31.
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- CCA Podcast 202 – Running tryouts in 2020 Part 1
- Mini – The PO fad in high school baseball
- CCA Podcast 050 – The challenges of being a head coach
- CCA Podcast 113 – Removing barriers: Part 2
- CCA Podcast 255 – Developing timing in your hitters, philosophy and drills
- Why James Harrison was wrong about participation trophies
- Posted by Kyle Nelson
- Posted in Infield
- Dec, 11, 2017
- 1 Comment.
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