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| WEIGHTLIFTING | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I'm 5'8 155 lbs, left handed pitcher. I am a senior in high school and currently throw in the mid ...
A: On the surface, it sounds like you are keeping yourself in pretty good shape. I imagine that the ...
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| Pitching velocity | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I'm in the offseason right now and i need something to boost my velocity for pitching. Pitching is ...
A: Yes, I think it would be a good idea. However, make sure you are getting lessons from a top ...
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| pitching and hitting | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Hey Jack, I'm about 5'9" and weigh about 130 pounds so I'm a decent sized kid. I fastest i can ...
A: Here are some tips for pitching and hitting: Pitching Tips: Based on your age, I definitely think ...
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| Pitching velocity | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I'm in the offseason right now and i need something to boost my velocity for pitching. Pitching is ...
A: Based on your age, I definitely think that your fastball's speed will improve. I would continue to ...
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| Youth baseball | 10/22/2008 |
Q: How can you help me to not be afraid of the baseball. I have been hit by the ball and it really ...
A: This is a good question. Many young players have the same fear, but are afraid to admit it. There ...
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| batting swing for kids | 10/12/2008 |
Q: Elliott Our son Wren is 7, he played coach pitch at age 6 with the 7-8 year olds, had a 777 batting ...
A: It sounds like your son is a natural talent. That high a batting average is great at any level. In ...
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| pitching | 9/4/2008 |
Q: i am currently 15 and am working on a slider. i can trow it pretty well but don't want to ruin my ...
A: This is a good question and, I am glad you asked it. You are certainly thinking about the right ...
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| Proper defensive position for a run down. | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Jack, If a pitcher is successful in picking off a runner at third base and that runner tries to ...
A: I think your contention is correct. The pitcher should go to home and the shortstop should cover ...
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| Cross Training Off Season Sport For SERIOUS baseball Players in the minors already | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I read your answer to Dave's question about off season sports that would compliment baseball, I did ...
A: Good eye. There are a few additional sports I probably should have included in my write-up and ...
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| training | 8/10/2008 |
Q: Hi is there and baseball training that i oculd do for pitcher 3rd first and catcher that i can do by ...
A: Sure, there is a ton of baseball training you can do. Based on your question, I will avoid ...
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| pitching practice | 7/30/2008 |
Q: does practice pitching with a rubber ball help your pitching command or does it just throw you off. ...
A: I don't think it hurts you in any way to practice throwing a ball regardless of whether it is a ...
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| louisville wood bat | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Do you have any experience or opinion on this bat? Louisville Slugger 125 Ash Wood Baseball Bat ...
A: I have not used this bat personally. However, I have read good reviews on it. It seems to be a ...
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| 2nd sport training | 7/21/2008 |
Q: pre high school try outs. My question to you is, For the boy whose obvious #1 sport is baseball ...
A: Sorry about the mixup with the first response. However, here is the answer to your originalI think ...
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| Better Velocity | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am a sidearm pitcher and I'm wondering if you could give me any tips on how to get better velocity ...
A: The same rules apply to improving your velocity whether you are an overhead pitcher, three quarters ...
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| pitching | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Hey Jack I just turned 15 and i had a few questions about pitching. 1st of all I am about 6'4 and ...
A: Based on your age and size, I definitely think that your fastball's speed will improve. I would ...
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| scouting | 7/15/2008 |
Q: how can I get baseball scouts to look at a young player I have a 19 year old team and the other day ...
A: I am not a major league scout, but I have heard a few things that have been successful for others in ...
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| wood bats | 7/14/2008 |
Q: i want to buy some wood bats for 15 16 yearold boys, arte you familiar with the quality of these? ...
A: I understand your frustration and could see how it would be difficult if you do not have a local ...
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| wood bats | 7/14/2008 |
Q: i want to buy some wood bats for 15 16 yearold boys, arte you familiar with the quality of these? ...
A: I am not familiar with this specific brand; however, I do know a couple of things that may be of ...
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| pitching | 7/13/2008 |
Q: im 11 amd i can throw a circle change fastball cureball slider .What of those pitches can i pitch
A: Wow! At your young age, that is impressive that you already know how to throw so many pitches. ...
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| reading seams of ball | 7/10/2008 |
Q: When a pitcher that I am facing has a curveball or any other pitch that has movement, the coach ...
A: This is a very good question. Your coach is essentially saying that a curveball or some other ...
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| Catching | 7/8/2008 |
Q: isnt the key to getting a strong throw to second is to replace your left foot with your right and ...
A: Aaron, I think this depends on what you mean. Mentally, you are preparing yourself to throw to ...
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| Catching | 7/8/2008 |
Q: isnt the key to getting a strong throw to second is to replace your left foot with your right and ...
A: The biggest concern for a catcher is to get a clear throwing lane to throw from. This will always ...
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