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Andy Barkett

The Game's Epidemic.......

The second half has begun. We lost a tough one tonight on the road in Sarasota. Lauren Gagnier threw 8 innings and only allowed 1 run, but it was enough to beat the Flying Tigers tonight, who scored none! We had some opportunities, but no big hit. A couple of base running blunders didn’t help things either. Running the bases correctly is a huge part of the game and is not taught or stressed enough with young players. Simple things, like being aggressive on balls in the dirt, are so important in… Continue

Posted by Andy Barkett on July 2, 2009 at 4:10pm — 1 Comment

Andy Barkett

What it is all about......

Just got into a rain delay in a day game here in Lakeland, and for some odd reason, inspired to write a few words. The Flying Tigers are currently in last place in the North Division of the Florida State League with 2 games left in the 1st half. Come Thursday, we start 0-0 for the second half with a chance for the playoffs
Managing in the minor leagues can be frustrating at times. Lots of issues to deal with. Road trips, hotels, player moves, reports, and the rain and heat in Florida present the… Continue

Posted by Andy Barkett on July 1, 2009 at 4:37pm — 7 Comments

Andy Katz

When To Give The Green Light

This article is cross-posted at baseballthink.com

After the Reds-Royals game, Brandon Phillips was disciplined by Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker for ignoring a take sign on a 3-0 count. Phillips popped up to end the inning. Baker claimed it’s the first and last time it will ever happen to him as a manager. Phillips… Continue

Posted by Andy Katz on June 24, 2009 at 9:42pm — 3 Comments

The CheckSwing Clubhouse

Swing Analysis - CheckSwing Style!



With thousands of players and coaches on CheckSwing, it only makes sense that we should all be able to help each other improve. That's what the CheckSwing Batting Pages is for! Think of it as a "virtual" batting cage where you can dissect and analyze others' swings and they can do the same for you. Up

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Posted by The CheckSwing Clubhouse on June 24, 2009 at 4:16pm

Zadlbay

New NBC League - Oklahoma



I am proud to announce a new NBC League out of Chickasha, OK, the Washita Valley Baseball League (www.washitavalleybaseball.webs.com). The league was formed because the old NBC Red River League folded over the past winter with, still, a need for college kids to play somewhere over the… Continue

Posted by Zadlbay on June 22, 2009 at 12:16pm — 1 Comment

Reed Morton

Mac N Seitz 15/u 4-0 at Kansas University Showcase

Our team ran its record to 26-2 for the season, after going 4-0 in the 16/U Jayhawk Classic at Kansas University this past weekend. The last game on Sunday was the most exciting when Spencer Brown hit two homeruns, which included a two out 7th inning 3 run homerun to win the game 10-8 over the Barnstormers. Spence hit it over the left field fence near the 375 mark. We will be playing this weekend June 25-28th at Maplewood JC in Kansas city in a 16/u Showcase.

Posted by Reed Morton on June 22, 2009 at 11:38am — 1 Comment

The CheckSwing Clubhouse

Join your state Group!

The CheckSwing Clubhouse has set up state groups for each of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Join your state group today and make it even easier to stay in touch with local players and coaches! Also, feel free to create groups for other countries and areas around the world!


Alabama
Alaska… Continue

Posted by The CheckSwing Clubhouse on June 11, 2009 at 3:30pm

TRod9186

MLB Tryouts

Some of my teammates and I from CSU East Bay went to the MLB Tryouts. We got there about a half hour before the time for sign ups. Then we stood around in line with about 75 other pitchers waiting to throw 5 pitches against a gun. Pitchers got two rotations, but the second rotation required you to pass the first test to make the cut. I hit 87 mph and wasn't even loose yet,… Continue

Posted by TRod9186 on June 9, 2009 at 9:30pm — 8 Comments

Summer Ball

Hitter of the Night in the NECBL

My Hitter of the Night in the New England Collegiate Baseball League for games played on June 4th is Jim Wood from the Holyoke Blue Sox by way of Trinity College. Jim went 4 for 6, with a double, 2 runs scored and 3 runs batted in last night. His great offensive night helped the Blue Sox to defeat the New Bedford Bay Sox 13 to 3.


Honorable Mention
*Matt Marra (Le Moyne--Sanford) 3 for 5, 2 runs, db
*Robert Stumpo (West Chester--Sanford) 3 for 5, 3 rbi's, db
*Ben Waldrip (St. Anselm--North Shor… Continue

Posted by Summer Ball on June 5, 2009 at 10:41am

Kyle Grucci

It's Your Baseball Community



As new players and coaches join CheckSwing.net, the community is getting more and more exciting. Players and coaches are connecting with friends from their past that they have not seen or talked to in years! One of the great things about playing ball is the camaraderie that's est… Continue

Posted by Kyle Grucci on May 29, 2009 at 9:59am — 2 Comments

Kyle Grucci

BC earns a spot in the 2009 NCAA Baseball Tournament


Boston College is in the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament for the first time since 1967! While I haven't seen all of their games this season, they played well in those that I did see. In the Beanpot at Fenway park, they definitely showed they can hit. BC (33-24) earned the No. 3 seed in the Austin Region… Continue

Posted by Kyle Grucci on May 25, 2009 at 11:00pm — 10 Comments

Tiffany Brooks

Liberty Belles in Las Vegas

Welcome to the latest update on the North American Liberty Belles Elite International Women's Baseball Team!


Vegas Liberty Belles (from L to R): Tiffany Brooks, Stephanie Ott, Cristen Hays, Shawna Macurio, Dre Dominguez, Kat Shriner, Amy Schneider. Not Present:… Continue

Posted by Tiffany Brooks on June 4, 2009 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Sean Kammerer

Australian Baseball

Playing in Australia is a legit experience. You play against top quality players that are signed from pro teams back at home in the U.S.from Independent clubs and big league clubs. The competition, surprisingly enough is pretty legit. The pitching varries however you get guys that throw from mid 80's to low 90's. There aren't many Americans that play in the league due to clubs not paying for flights over here. The teams that do have imports usually don't have any players that are signed. In Quee… Continue

Posted by Sean Kammerer on January 31, 2009 at 7:32am — 4 Comments

Bill Stanton

"Sugar"- great new baseball movie


I was going to write up a movie review of Sugar, a movie that I saw recently and absolutely loved, but instead I will share a well written overview from Jorge Aranguré. Jorge writes for ESPN and covers Latin baseball. He shared a conversation he had with Robinson Cano, which provides grea… Continue

Posted by Bill Stanton on May 5, 2009 at 9:30am — 6 Comments

Northwest Independent Baseball

Thank you to CheckSwing for posting tryout events from Northwest Independent Baseball League

Just want to say thanks to CheckSwing for posting our tryout dates. As an Independent Adult Baseball League with no NABA, MSLB support. NWIBL.org starts their first season with 10 local Portland adult 18 and over teams and after 3 tryouts added added I new existing club team, 1 new expansion team and filled 49 roster spots through the three tryouts. Thanks...

But were not done yet...We start league play May 16 so if any of you college players returning home to the Portland Area and want to play… Continue

Posted by Northwest Independent Baseball on April 28, 2009 at 11:41am — 4 Comments

Shawna Macurio

Liberty Belles Shining with Silver



The North American Liberty Belles were very strong in our performances at the 2009 Hong Kong Phoenix Cup International Women's Baseball Tournament in Kowloon, Hong Kong, China from February 14-17, and thus, we were undefeated in all of our games leading up to the championship match… Continue

Posted by Shawna Macurio on April 28, 2009 at 1:30pm

Michael Monsour

Hitting Strategy: Don't step into the batters box without a hitting game plan

It is widely acknowledged that hitting a baseball is one of the most difficult tasks in all of sports. Standing in the batters box 60 feet 6 inches away from the pitcher whom throws a white 3 inch baseball across a 17 inch plate at speeds up to 90+ mph with only a 33 inch bat possessing a sweet spot of 3. 7 inches can cause anxiety for many players. When you factor in the potential for pitches of different speeds, locations, and movements, as well as the 8 other position players behind the pitch… Continue

Posted by Michael Monsour on April 17, 2009 at 3:00pm — 8 Comments

Kyle Grucci

A Great Day of College Baseball at a Historic Ballpark


This past Monday I attended the 2009 Baseball Beanpot at historic Fenway Park in Boston, Masachusetts.
The semifinals of this tournament were played the week before at another location. On Monday, the 2:00 consolation game feature… Continue

Posted by Kyle Grucci on April 15, 2009 at 9:30pm — 4 Comments

Michael Monsour

Best Advice I ever got...

When I was a young student athlete, I was given advice on everything from what to eat, how to workout to gain a competitive advantage, what coaches are looking for at the next level, etc. All great information however most was forgotten just after it swept through my ears. However, there is a single piece of advice that has remained with me to this day and I would like to pass it on to you. This golden nugget of information is so impacting that I use it in other aspects of my life...even to this… Continue

Posted by Michael Monsour on April 6, 2009 at 4:36pm — 8 Comments

Bill Stanton

"The Green Fields of the Mind "


____________________________________________________________
From A Great and Glorious Game: Baseball Writings of A. Bartlett Giamatti
by A. Bartlett Giamatti, et al
"The Green Fields of the Mind "

It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the sp… Continue

Posted by Bill Stanton on April 6, 2009 at 9:43am — 7 Comments

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Todd Gold

Scoring Question

I was scoring a game a couple of days ago and the the batter went to bunt and stepped on the plate and tipped the ball foul. How do you score the out?

Started by Todd Gold in General Baseball 10 hours ago.

Brian Sellers

Pre-game Hitting Warm-up 14 Replies

Our 11U team is struggling at the plate. We teach all the proper mechanics and perform various hitting drills daily and live hitting 2-3 times a week. All of our players have pretty good mechanics ...

Started by Brian Sellers in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by Greg Lauer 7 hours ago.

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Rule on unusual play???? 10 Replies

Ball is pitched, tips off catchers glove & wedges between umpires arm & gear. Runner @ first thinks ball got past catcher & breaks for 2nd. Before umpire could react & let ball drop...

Started by Insider Bat - in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense. Last reply by Jeff McGaw Jul 2.

Seth England

Who is the best pitcher in the MLB right now? 1 Reply

Lincecum is a great pitcher but there are plenty of other good pitchers too. Who do you think is the best?

Started by Seth England in Pitching, Fielding, and Defense. Last reply by John Galbraith Jul 3.

Bill Stanton

Do you let other players use your bat? 6 Replies

Do you let other players use your bat? Yes? No? Why? Why Not?

Tagged: offense, baseball, superstition, alunimum, bats

Started by Bill Stanton in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by Coach Ruben Corral Jul 3.

David LeVine

First Pitch 3 Replies

A few months ago, I read an article on heere about taking the first pitch. My assistant and I have a disagreement about this subject. I would like to print it out and have him read it but I cannot ...

Started by David LeVine in General Baseball. Last reply by Kyle Grucci Jun 30.

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When To Give The Green Light 1 Reply

Share your thoughts on this topic... http://www.checkswing.net/profiles/blogs do you think?

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Started by The CheckSwing Clubhouse in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by dennis olmezer Jul 3.

Chris Paterson

profesional winter leagues????? 8 Replies

Hi does anyone have any info or links or contacts for any pro winter leagues. I know of Australia there season is in our winter, there is also an Italian winter league, south Africa and some south ...

Started by Chris Paterson in Players Looking for a Team. Last reply by Chris Paterson Jun 29.

Bill Stanton

Baseball Poem- by John Updike

Baseball by John Updike It looks easy from a distance, easy and lazy, even, until you stand up to the plate and see the fastball sailing inside, an inch from your chin, or circle in the outfield...

Started by Bill Stanton in General Baseball Jun 23.

nilino

3rd base player 1 Reply

Hello i have a question about 3rd base players position, where he stands when there is a runner in 3rd base and he is taking big lead. I have to stand just near to bag and wait for pitchers throw ...

Started by nilino in General Baseball. Last reply by Kyle Grucci Jun 22.

Greg Lauer

cool product for your arm

Well, if your arm is sore and you ice regular for preventitive cryogenic therapy or you wait till it hurts, The Chilly Billy is for you. No more saran wrap, or old tires filled with ice water. The ...

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Started by Greg Lauer in Equipment/Uniform recommendations Jun 22.

Kimson M. Hollibaugh

Private Instruction in Orange County, California

Pitchers and Postion Players. Contact me if you are willing to get better in the off-season for pitching mechanics, strength and conditioning programs for starters, mids, or closers. I cover hitt...

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Luann Sundquist

Looking for Tournaments 2 Replies

I know of a 20 and under boys team that is looking for a few tournaments. Western NY area, PA, Canada or any other surrounding area. thank you

Started by Luann Sundquist in General Baseball. Last reply by ben Jul 3.

Andrew

Stat question

I got a stat question, that for some reason a bunch of my guys are miffed about. In our league u are allowed to pinch run for 3 players on ur team; ie catcher, pitcher, and one other player. And th...

Started by Andrew in General Baseball Jun 16.

Andrew

Batting order question 2 Replies

I'm a manager of an adult baseball team and i was wanting to get some opinions about a batting order move i'm thinking of making. I thinking of moving myself up in the order. I've been batting 6th-...

Started by Andrew in General Baseball. Last reply by Reggie Woodard Jul 1.

Richard Fleming

Looking for players in Columbus OH

Looking to join a team or starting a league in Columbus OH. Former Catcher for Licking Heights and want to restart my Baseball roots. I love the game and want to just play again but can't find any ...

Started by Richard Fleming in Players Looking for a Team Jun 16.

Eric Brandom

Looking for a team in Connecticut

I'm looking for a team to play for in CT. If you need a pitcher (mid 80's with change), catcher or 2nd please contact me. I'm also willing to play other positions if they're open. I can still drive...

Started by Eric Brandom in Players Looking for a Team Jun 14.

Richie

Drills to help see the ball 16 Replies

Does any one have any tips or drills to help with seeing the ball out of the pitchers hand. I can hit a fast ball really well but I look like a fool whenever someone throws a curve to me. I would l...

Started by Richie in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by Brian Niswender, MA. CSCS Jul 3.

Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor

Batting instructor"s pet peeve! 2 Replies

This really burns my croissants. Every once in a while a monumental piece of batting knowledge becomes accepted. The problem is......then everybody just ingnores the earth shattering implications. ...

Started by Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor in Hitting and Offense. Last reply by Ted Burda a.k.a. The Hit Doctor Jun 29.

Dennis Winn

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Winn Baseball Performance is offering 10 free swing evaluations and analysis. We would love to work with you! Visit our blog for more information http://www.s271809420.onlinehome.us/

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Started by Dennis Winn in Lessons and Instruction Jun 8.

 
 

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