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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A baseball mystery: 1 of 25
STRIKE OUT FOR FREEDOM May 5, 1999 The Miami Herald- Five Cuban baseball players have been reported missing after the Cuban National All star team's game versus the Baltimore Orioles Monday night in Baltimore. The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a bomb threat called into the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, w... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball History Glimpses of baseball culture: 2 of 6
The cultural roots of America's past time were undoubtedly established by our forefathers on some sand lot, amidst a scorching hot summer afternoon. American baseball traditions that have been instilled in us, will never be tarnished regardless of how the sport changes. However, culture in baseball is ever-changing as the ga... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How to select the right baseball glove: 1 of 3
Selecting the proper glove for the upcoming season is a major decision, with many factors to be considered. There are specific gloves for each position, therefore it is imperative to make your decision accordingly. Pitchers have some flexibility in choosing glove size, and should go with what feels most comfortable. They sho... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills Tips for batting with runners in scoring position: 3 of 7
Hitting with runners in scoring position is a make or break factor in defining a clutch player. These situations require the hitter to have an intelligent approach and the ability to make adjustments in order to be successful. For example, with a runner on third base and less than two outs, there are several scenarios that ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How to buy a baseball bat: 1 of 2
It is extremely important to buy a bat that suits your bat speed. If you are purchasing a bat for a youth baseball player, a good test for weight is to have the player hold the bat straight out with his or her throwing hand for thirty seconds. Do not let the player choke up, but hold the grip directly above the knob. If the p... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How to throw a change up pitch: 3 of 5
A properly thrown change-up is the most deceptive pitch in baseball. While other pitches may have more movement, a change-up looks like a fastball, only eight to twelve miles an hour slower. A change-up does not allow the hitter to react to the rotation of the seams. The term pull the string is often used when referring to ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills Fielding drills for baseball pitchers: 2 of 3
Pitching is an art perfected by very few. A pitcher's goal is to make quality pitches and get batters out. That can be as simple as throwing strikes and changing speeds. At a professional level a pitcher must also hit their spots consistently in order to be effective. Missing the outside corner by a couple of inches over the ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How to coach baseball to teens: 3 of 3
Teenagers have the mind capacity to retain large quantities of information, which makes coaching an incredible joy. As a coach, you want to challenge the kids to improve and play to their full potential. It is also important to stress the importance of academics, as poor grades could bring a baseball season or career to an ea... More..