Baseball Coach's Survival Guide Practical Techniques and Materials for Building an Effective Program and a Winning Team

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Here is a comprehensive, practical resource that makes building a successful baseball program considerably easier for both the new and the experienced coach. Included are proven techniques and ready-to-use materials for virtually every aspect of the coach's job, from recruiting to training talent for each position.

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vii

Section 1 GETTING STARTED

(24)

Setting Goals

(2)

Specific Team Goals

Key Concepts

Sample Phrases

Establishing Standards

(2)

Grades

Study Hall

Discipline

Structure

Leadership

No Trash Talk

Positive Comments

Standards

Maintaining Positive Relationships

(2)

Interacting with Players

Marshmallows, Jellybeans and Rocks

Interacting with Parents and Guardians

Relationships with Others

Components of Good Coaching

Communications

(5)

Disciplining Players

Baseball Communications Form

(1)

Baseball Communications Form (sample)

(1)

Performance Contract

(1)

Performance Contract (sample)

(1)

Depending on Your Own Skills

First Steps for a New Coach

(1)

A Note to Walk-On Coaches

(2)

Coach's Introductory Memo

(1)

Evaluating Your Performance

(2)

Post-Season Blind Surveys

Winning

Coach Evaluation Form

(1)

Fund Raising

(1)

Making Fund Raising the Players' Responsibility

How to Do it

(1)

Mapping It Out

Supervision

Keeping Records

Record of Contributions

Other Ways to Raise Money

(4)

Program Ads

Fence Sign Program

Newsletters

Joint Ventures

Grants

Other Considerations in Fund Raising

(3)

Earmarking Funds

Newsletter Template

(2)

Setting a Time Limit

Thinking Big

Section 2 RECRUITING AND TRYOUTS

(10)

Announcing the Tryouts

(4)

Preparation Checklist for Baseball Tryouts

(1)

Tryouts for High School Baseball (Announcement)

(1)

Pre-Season Baseball Questionnaire

(1)

Developing as Many Athletes as Possible

(1)

The Plan for Tryouts

(1)

Running

Throwing

Fielding

Hitting

Evaluations

Allowing Enough Time for Tryouts

Keeping Large Rosters

(1)

Staff and Facility Requirements

Players Who Aren't Playing

Player Development

(1)

The Coaching Staff

(1)

Avoiding Legal Problems

(3)

Avoiding Legal Problems Checklist

(2)

Section 3 GAME CONTROL FROM START TO FINISH

(50)

Winning

(1)

Controlling the Situation

(2)

Synergy

Positives

Responsibility

Basic Skills

Practice

(1)

Individual Practice Goals

(1)

Schedules and Goals

(2)

Practice Schedule

(1)

Game Day

(5)

Game Day Assignment Chart

(1)

Game Day Assignment Chart (sample)

(1)

Game Day Timetable

(1)

Game Day Timetable (sample)

(1)

Scouting

(1)

Opponent's Scouting Chart

(1)

Opponent's Scouting Chart (sample)

(1)

Opponent's Pitcher Tendencies Chart

(1)

Opponent's Pitcher Tendencies Chart (sample)

The Game

(5)

Game Card

(1)

Game Card (sample)

Offensive Signals

(1)

Sample Signal System

(3)

Getting the Players Involved in Offense

(1)

Recording Results

Home to First Running Time Chart

(1)

Home to First Running Time Chart (sample)

(1)

Offensive Results Chart

(1)

Offensive Results Chart (sample)

When to Work on Signs

(1)

Game Notes

(5)

Charting the Pitcher's Progress and Performance

(24)

Pitcher's Performance Chart

(1)

Pitcher's Performance Chart (sample)

(1)

Pitch Location & Count Chart

(1)

Pitch Location & Count Chart (sample)

(1)

Pitcher's Velocity Chart

(1)

Pitcher's Velocity Chart (sample)

(1)

Pitcher's Questionnaire

(1)

Pitcher's Questionnaire (sample)

(1)

Pitcher's Summary Chart

(1)

Pitcher's Summary Chart (sample)

(1)

Pitcher Delivery Checklist

(1)

Pitcher Delivery Checklist (sample)

(1)

Pitcher's Self Evaluation Chart

(1)

Pitcher's Self Evaluation Chart (sample)

(1)

Work Progress Chart (sample)

(1)

Work Progress Chart (sample)

(1)

31-Day Pitch Count Chart

(1)

31-Day Pitch Count Chart (sample)

(1)

31-Day Pitching Schedule Chart

(1)

31-Day Pitching Schedule Chart (sample)

(1)

Defensive Signals

(1)

Calling the Pitches from the Dugout

(1)

Defensive Alignment

(1)

Postgame

(1)

Section 4 PITCHING

(14)

Overview of the Five Most Important Pitching Skills

(2)

Hitting the Target

Changing Speeds

Creating Movement

Maximizing Velocity

Working Fast

Review

Downhill Plane --- The Goal in Mechanics

(1)

The Pitching Sequence

(5)

Starting Position

Rocker Step

Reaching a Balance Position

The Balance Position

Hand Separation

Thumbs Down Separation

The Glide and Stride to Home Plate

Stride Leg

Pitching Is Like Closing a Door

Landing

The Pitch

(2)

Rolling the Laces

Follow Through

Pitching out of the Stretch

Right Hander's Stretch Move

(3)

Summary Chart of Mechanical Check Points

(2)

Left Hander's Stretch Move

(1)

Control

(2)

Target Orientation

Pitcher Charts

Section 5 THE PITCHES

(44)

Fastball

(1)

Four Seam

Choking the Ball

Two Seam Fastball

Two Seam Across

The Two Seam with the Seam Fast Ball

Movement and Velocity

100

(1)

Change-Up

101

(2)

The Grip

Velocity of the Change-Up

Learning the Change-Up

Curve Ball

103

(3)

Breaking Ball Grip

Throwing the Breaking Ball

Other Breaking Pitches

106

(2)

Knuckle Curve Ball

Split

Cut Fast Ball

The Knuckle Ball

The Pitching Plan

108

(3)

Strikes Early in the Count

The 1-1 Pitch

The 0-2 and 2-0 Pitch

Boxing and Tilting

Doubling

One Pitch Put Away

Pitch Counts

Pitcher's Strengths

Side Work

Identifying Hitters and Attacking Their Weaknesses

111

(4)

Pitching Approach Guidelines

113

(2)

Warming Up

115

(7)

Sample Warm-Up Plan

Checklist for Warm-Up

118

(1)

Checklist for Bullpen Equipment

119

(3)

After Warm-Up

Rough First Innings

Warming Up Relievers

Fielding Techniques for the Pitcher

122

(4)

Come Backers

Pop-Ups

Covering First Base

Backing Up Bases

Covering Home Plate

Controlling a Known Fielding Situation

126

(1)

Holding Runners on Base and Identifying Running Situations

126

(1)

Long Hold and Step Off

Hold Until Time Called

Basic Holding Situations

127

(3)

Right-Handed Pitchers Holding Runners on Base

Right Handed Pitcher's Pick to First

Pitchout and Modified Pitchout

Left-Handed Pitchers Holding Runners on First

130

(3)

Six-Cleat Move

Holding Runners on Second

Holding Runners on Third

Arm Soreness

133

(2)

Communicating the Problem

Types of Arm Soreness

Conditioning for Arm Soreness

Overuse

Post-Pitching Arm Exercises

135

(8)

How to Care for Different Parts of the Arm

138

(5)

Section 6 CATCHING

143

(36)

Signal Stance

143

(1)

Giving Signals

144

(1)

Going From Signal to Receiving Stance

145

(1)

Receiving Stance

146

(5)

Receiving Techniques

151

(6)

Framing Technique

Low Balls

High Balls

Backhands

Glove Side

Letting the Close Pitch Sit

Expanding the Strike Zone

Keeping the Tempo

Remedies for Dropping Pitches

157

(1)

Throwing

158

(2)

Step-Catch-Throw Technique

160

(2)

Throwing Runners Out at Second

162

(2)

Right-Handed Hitter Up

Left-Handed Hitter Up

Throwing Runners Out at Third

164

(1)

Situational Throwing

165

(2)

Ball in the Dirt, Runner Stealing

Drawing Batter's Interference

Throwing in a First and Third Situation

Catcher's Picks

167

(1)

Blocking Balls in the Dirt

168

(1)

Tag Plays at Home Plate

169

(3)

Showing the Umpire the Ball

Catching Extras --- Receiving Throws

172

(2)

Dropped Third Strikes

Backing Up First Base

Force Play at Home Plate

Catching Extras --- Hit Balls

174

(1)

Bunts

Pop Ups

Catcher's Game Performance

175

(4)

Catcher's Chart

176

(1)

Catcher's Chart (sample)

177

(2)

Section 7 GENERAL INFIELD PLAY

179

(20)

Positioning

179

(4)

Situational Positioning

Setup Position

Tracking the Ball

Reacting to the Ball

Hand Position

Glove Position

Fielding the Hit

183

(2)

Backhands

Glove Side

Slow Roller

Arm Fakes

Throwing

Diving Catches

Thinking in the Field

185

(1)

Verbal Communication

Making Friends with the Field

Being in the Defensive Zone

Drills to Develop Ground Ball Skills

186

(3)

Bare Hand

Paddle Glove

Shadow Drill

Backboard

Golf Ball Drill

Hard Charge

21 Outs

Kamikazes

Striped Ball

Throwing on Your Back

Down the Line

Knee Throwing

Four-Person Catch

Four-Corner Catch

The Little Things in Infield Play

189

(1)

Covering Bases and Tag Plays

Infield Pops and Fly Balls in the Outfield

Defending the Hit and Run

190

(2)

Modified Pitch Out

Switching Coverage

Confusing Runners

Some Thoughts for the Third Baseman

192

(1)

Playing the Bunt

Playing in the Hole

Starting the Double Play

Positioning

Some Thoughts for the First Baseman

192

(2)

Playing off the Line

Rounding First Base

Anticipating Bad Throws

Improving Footwork Around the Bag

Positioning on the Pitch

Taking Catcher's Picks

Training or Beating the Runner to a Base

The Double Play

194

(4)

General Thoughts---Double Play Feeds

Shortstop---Double Play Feeds

Shortstop---Turning the Double Play

Second Baseman---Double Play Feeds

Second Baseman---Turning the Double Play

Drills for Double Play Techniques

198

(1)

Section 8 OUTFIELD PLAY

199

(14)

Thinking Before The Pitch

199

(2)

State of Readiness

The Psyche of a Great Outfielder

Determining Position

Additional Positioning Considerations

Prepitch Setup

Reacting to the Ball

201

(2)

Playing the Outfield

Outfield Correction

Calling the Ball

Communication

203

(1)

Center Fielders

Off Outfielders

Playing the Hit

204

(1)

Diving

Ground Balls

Throwing Fundamentals

205

(3)

Targets

Accuracy

Do or Die Technique

Additional Tips

208

(1)

Sun Flies

Positioning with the Infield in

Throwing Drills

208

(5)

Long Catch

Back Throwing

Fence Throwing

Knee Throwing

One-Knee Throwing

Three-Man Throwing Drill

Bat Angle Drill

Toss Drill

Outfield Correction Drill

Line Drill

Live Fungo

Section 9 DEFENSIVE STRATEGY AND POSITIONING

213

(6)

Positioning

213

(1)

Positioning the Outfielders

Infield Positioning

General Tips on Positioning

Defensive Focus

214

(1)

Pitching

Avoiding the ``Inevitable Two Runs'' in the First Inning

Defensive Positioning

215

(2)

Opposite

Slight Opposite

Straight Away

Slight Pull

Pull

Caution

Straight-Away Depth

Making Adjustments

217

(1)

Number System

Third Baseman

First Baseman

Pitcher

Individual Skills

218

(1)

Other Factors

218

(1)

Section 10 TEAM DEFENSE

219

(48)

Cutoffs and Relays

219

(17)

Single - No Runners on Base or Runner on 3rd

221

(1)

Single - Runner on 1st or Runners at 1st & 3rd

222

(1)

Single - Runner at 2nd or Runners at 2nd & 3rd

223

(1)

Single - Runners at 1st & 2nd or Bases Loaded

224

(1)

Sure Double w/No One on Base, Runner on 2nd or Runners on 2nd & 3rd

225

(2)

Sure Double w/Runner on 1st, Runners on 1st & 2nd, on 1st & 3rd or Bases Loaded

227

(2)

Fly Ball w/Runner on 3rd or Runners on 1st & 3rd Tagging & Trying to Score

229

(1)

Fly Ball w/Runners on 2nd & 3rd or Bases Loaded, Runners Tagging

230

(1)

Single to Right Field, 1st Baseman Diving for Ball, Runner at 2nd or Runners at 2nd & 3rd

231

(1)

Single to Center Field in Hole w/Runner at 1st or Runners at 1st & 3rd

232

(1)

Wild Pick at 1st Base Coverage

233

(1)

Wild Pitch/Passed Ball Coverage, Runner on 1st

234

(1)

Wild Pitch/Passed Ball Coverage, Runner on 2nd &/or 3rd

235

(1)

Outfielder's Role

236

(2)

The Relay Man

Tandem Relay

Cut Off and Relay Verbals

Confusing the Baserunners

Backing Up

Short Man

238

(4)

Runner on 2nd, on 3rd Tagging a Fly Ball or Runners on 2nd & 3rd

240

(1)

Runners on 1st & 2nd or Bases Loaded

241

(1)

Bunt Defense

242

(12)

Runner on First Base

Runner on First Base, Basic Bunt Defense

Runner on First Base, Crash Bunt Defense

Off and Back Pick

Runner on Second Base or Runners on First and Second Base

Basic Bunt Defense

Drive Bunt Defense

Rotation Bunt Defense

Pick Bunt Defense

Squeeze Bunt Defense, Runner on Third Base

Basic Bunt Defense: Runner on 1st Base Only

247

(1)

Crash Bunt Defense: Runner on 1st Base Only

248

(1)

Basic Bunt Defense: Runner on 2nd Base or Runners on 1st & 2nd Base

249

(1)

Drive Bunt Defense: Runner on 2nd Base or Runners on 1st & 2nd Base

250

(1)

Rotation Bunt Defense: Runner on 2nd Base or Runners on 1st or 2nd Base

251

(1)

Pick Bunt Defense: Runner on 2nd Base or Runners on 1st & 2nd Base

252

(1)

Squeeze Defense: Runner on 3rd Base

253

(1)

First and Third Defense

254

(8)

Straight to Shortstop

Look Him Back and Throw Him Out

Arm Fake and Throw to Third

Early Break Defense

Straight to Shortstop

257

(1)

Look Him Back and Throw Him Out

258

(2)

Arm Fake and Throw to Third

260

(1)

Early Break

261

(1)

Pop-Up Priority

262

(5)

Avoiding Infielder/Outfielder Collisions

Designated Divers

Examples of Pop-Ups

264

(3)

Section 11 HITTING

267

(24)

The Stance

267

(2)

Setting the Feet

Setting the Head

The Hands

Elbows

Positioning in the Batter's Box

269

(1)

The Eyes

270

(1)

Eye Tests

Hitter Momentum

271

(1)

Stride

271

(2)

Flat-Foot Stride

Short Stride/No Stride

The Swing

273

(3)

On Contact

Hands Inside the Ball

Point of Contact

The Follow-Through

Comfort

The Hitting Game Plan

276

(1)

One Pitch, One Location

Deciding on Location

Hitters, Do Your Homework!

Two-Strike Hitting

277

(1)

Situation Hitting

278

(1)

Five Hitting Zones for the Advanced Hitter

278

(1)

Taking Pitches

279

(1)

Pitch Counts

Rolling on the Inside Pitch

Acting in the Box

Batting Practice

280

(1)

Working on the Hitter's Weakness

Pitching Machines

Establishing Good Habits

Hitting Drills

281

(5)

Stance Check

Mirror Drill

K Board

Balance Beam

Self Toss

The Batting T

Two-Man Soft Toss

Soft Toss from Behind

Toss off One Knee

Fence Swing

Two-Ball Toss

Hitting Drills with the Aid of Equipment

286

(2)

40-Inch, 40-Ounce Bat

Short Bat

Eye Patch

Side Winder

Towel Drill

Hitting Net

Live Batting Practice

288

(3)

No Stride Drill

Off-Center Opposite Drill

Section 12 THE SHORT GAME

291

(10)

Sacrifice Bunt

291

(4)

Sacrifice Bunt to First Base

Sacrifice Bunt to Third Base

Squeeze Bunt

Safety Squeeze

Base Hit Bunt

295

(1)

Base Hit Bunt to Third Base

296

(2)

Right-Handed Hitter

Left-Handed Hitter

Base Hit Bunt to Second Base

298

(1)

Right-Handed Hitter

Left-Handed Hitter

Base Hit Bunt to First Base

299

(1)

Right-Handed Hitter

Left-Handed Hitter

Base Hit Bunt to Shortstop

300

(1)

Fake Bunt, Fake Hit and Bunt

300

(1)

Section 13 BASE RUNNING

301

(24)

Pregame and During-Game Homework

302

(1)

Outfielders

Infielders

Between Innings

Batter/Runner Technique

303

(2)

Pre-Pitch Preparation

After Touching First Base

Watching the First Baseman's Feet

Making the Turn

Leads at First Base

305

(2)

Primary Leads

Expanding the Primary Lead

Returning to First Base

307

(1)

Dives

Crossover

Feet First Standing

Using the Stopwatch

308

(1)

Secondary Leads

309

(1)

Fake Break

310

(1)

Stealing Second Base

310

(1)

Stealing Against a Right-Handed Pitcher

311

(1)

Front Shoulder

Anticipation

Reading the Front Foot

Reading the Pitch Out

Primary Leads vs. Left-Handed Pitchers

312

(1)

Stealing Against Left-Handed Pitchers

313

(3)

The Head

Upper Body

Lead Leg

Hands and Legs

Delay Steal

316

(1)

The Shade---An Aid to Stealing Second

316

(1)

Extra Innings at First Base

316

(1)

Avoiding the Double Play

Tagging Up on Fly Balls

Leads at Second Base

317

(2)

Primary Lead

Shuffle Lead

Give and Take Lead

Two-Out, Deep Lead

Avoid Making the First or Third Out at Third Base

Three Methods of Stealing Third Base

319

(2)

Leads Steal

Give and Take Steal

Deep Lead Walking Steal

Leads at Third Base

321

(1)

Stealing Home

321

(1)

Forcing a Balk

322

(1)

Ball in the Dirt at Third

322

(1)

Sliding

323

(1)

Feet First Slide

Head First Slide

The Double Play Slide

Sliding at Home Plate

Sliding Practice

Other Tips for Base Running

323

(2)

Section 14 OFFENSIVE STRATEGY AND TECHNIQUES

325

(18)

Plan for Today's Game

325

(2)

Adjustments

Broad and Flexible Game Plan

Convincing Your Team to Use the Whole Inning

The Hitter's Plan

327

(1)

Two-Strike Hitting

Getting Deep in the Count

Big Inning Offense

327

(3)

Big Inning Teams

Seven Strategies for One-Run Inning Offense

Gambling with the Bottom Part of Your Lineup

Knowing Your Personnel

Batting Order

330

(1)

Setting Up Right-Handers and Left-Handers

Circular, Not Linear, Batting Order

Controlling the Tempo

331

(1)

Offensive Techniques

332

(1)

Hit and Run

332

(3)

Hitter's Responsibility on Hit and Run

Base Runner's Responsibility on Hit and Run

Fake Bunt Hit and Run

Fake Bunt Hit

Suicide Hit and Run

First and Third Short Game Techniques

335

(3)

Early Turn Sacrifice Bunt Third Base

Early Turn Sacrifice Bunt First Base

Fake Squeezes

Forced Balk

Fake Break

Fake Base Hit Bunt

Shade

Take

Stealing a Run --- First and Third Offense

338

(5)

Options for the Runner at First

Additional Options

Gimmick Plays to Steal a Run

Section 15 SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL

343

(7)

Approaching a Career in Baseball

343

(2)

Importance of Non-Baseball Skills

Other Considerations in Singing or Going to School

Returning to School After Baseball

Evaluating a Pathway

345

(2)

The Viewpoint of a Professional Organization

Money in the Minor Leagues

Getting Help With the Decision

347

(3)

Promotion Bonuses and How They Work Against College Money

Increasing the Player's Leverage

Appendix

Appendix A: Baseball Terms

349

(1)

Appendix B: Score Card (Sample: Front and Back)

350

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Baseball Coach's Survival Guide Practical Techniques and Materials for Building an Effective Program and a Winning Team

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