Episode 11 - Infield & Outfield Work and Making Preseason Roster Decisions
 
The link to Headfirst Baseball is www.playheadfirst.com.
 
There is a lot of good reference material out there on infield and outfield fundamentals.  I would start with www.baseballexcellence.com and www.webball.com.  Also, the ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association)publications are very good, especially for the older ages groups.  But, there are also some good DVD’s available.  
 
Focus on the proper footwork first, that is the biggest secret to good fielding.  (It also is the secret to accurate throws!).
 
In the Diamond Edge podcast, Episode 10 gave advice to players on how to prepare for tryouts.  This is good for coaches to listen to also.  Click here to listen.
 
Also, there is a good entry in the Coaches’ Journal on the St. Louis Diamond website titled “What Smart Coaches Look For”.  This is a summary of some research that I did last year with high school baseball coaches.  Click here for the journal entry.
 
John Wooden is a wonderful role model for coaches.  Click here for his website.
 
 Click here for John Wooden’s definition success, literally in his own words.
 
Click here for the Pyramid of Success.
 
Click here for some more advice from Coach Wooden.
 
 
 
 
 
Thursday, March 15, 2007