Hitting Drills & Techniques

This video provides creative hitting drills and techniques for the youth player, compiled by Coach Marty Schupak during his long youth baseball coaching career. Also includes instruction on the grip, the batting stance, weight transfer, the stride, bunting, and more. Hitting expert Bobby Woods provides additional advice.

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Bill Ripken and Cal Ripken Jr. have developed a method of baseball instruction based on their combined 33 years of big league experience and the teachings of their father, Cal Ripken Sr. An essential instructional tool for coaches, parents and youth baseball players, the video breaks down hitting mechanics and includes drills.
51 mins.

#1407 $19.95

Coach Marty Schupak provides fundamental and creative baserunning and bunting techniques for the youth player. Includes the delayed steal, sliding techniques, tagging up, running fundamentals, bunting drills, and fun games.

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Youth League Baseball—Batting & Baserunning

Dozens of drills to help players learn the fundamentals. Learn foot position, weight transfer, bat angles, stance and bunting. Tips on baserunning include how to round the bases and sliding techniques.
40 mins.

#1465 $34.95

An inside look at the training techniques of one of baseball's best hitters—Manny Ramirez. Produced by Frozen Ropes for players ranging from Little Leaguers to aspiring pros, this 30-minute video focuses on improving visual skills.
Approx. 30 min.

#1420 $25.95

Play Ball! Basic Hitting

This video covers all the fundamental skills needed to be a successful batter as well as practice drills to keep those skills sharp all year long. Reggie Smith instructs Little Leaguers on choosing the right equipment, the swing, bunting and running the bases.
40 mins.

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University of Tennessee baseball coach Rod Delmonico helps you gain a winning edge by being aggressive on the basepaths. The DVD reviews how and why aggressive baserunning puts pressure on the defense. The key principles and techniques involved in running the bases effectively are also detailed.
61 min.

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Big-leaguers reveal their secrets on styles and stances, attitudes and adjustments, preparations and routines, and everything else you need to gain a competitive advantage at the plate.
Paperback. 196 pages.

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This book simplifies the task of hitting by focusing on key features in every successful hitter?s swing: dynamic balance, sequential rotation, axis of rotation, and bat lag. Robson identified these hitting "absolutes" through extensive video analysis and research as well as his role as a major league hitting coach.
Paperback. 175 pages.

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Find out what University of Tennessee Vols know about hitting with head coach Rod Delmonico. This video covers all aspects of the stance, stride and the swing. Also includes seven drills to build stronger hitting skills. Good for players and coaches alike.

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Youth League Baseball—Pitching

This video breaks down the pitching process into easy-to-learn steps for young players. Includes drills which help teach the windup, delivery, grip, follow-through and more.
35 mins.

#1466 $34.95

This video by Bill Ripken, Cal Ripken Jr. and John Habyan includes a complete breakdown of pitching mechanics and drills to help any young pitcher. Based on the Ripken brothers' 33 years of MLB experience and the teachings of their father, Cal Ripken Sr.
62 mins.

#1408 $19.95

This video for developing pitchers features two-time All Star and World Series MVP Mariano Rivera. Join Frozen Ropes and Rivera in an action-packed and easy to follow presentation that will take you through topics including Flexible Strength, Pitching Plyometrics, Arm Action, Full Body Mechanics, Pitching Grips and Taking it to the Mound.
approx. 30 min.

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The more pitches the pitcher has in his arsenal, the more effective he will be. This video demonstrates drills for developing many different kinds of pitches including change-ups, sinkers, fast balls, curve balls, and more. Also learn pick-off moves and proper ball-handling technique! Learn the proper techniques of holding baserunners close and pick-off moves that aid in shutting down the running game.

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Long-time youth coach Marty Schupak provides over 20 drills to help the young pitcher (7-12 years old) learn proper techniques. Includes loosening up exercises, balance drills, accuracy drills, arm strengthening drills, pitch count recommendations, and much more.
34 mins.

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Five-time Cy Young Award winner Randy Johnson teaches the secrets of his pitching success, including the importance of proper mechanics, physical conditioning, and the mental side of the game.
Softcover. 125 pages.

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Fundamental techniques for infield team play for youth players. Coach Marty Schupak has compiled some of his most successful infield strategies along with the techniques that parents and youth coaches should teach their players. This video covers: defending the steal, bunt situations, wild throw backups, pickoffs, rundowns, communication techniques, and more.

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Former major leaguer Brent Mayne distills 16 years of professional catching experience to provide instruction on the technical aspects of the position, including:

• Posture and stances
• Blocking pitches
• Throwing to bases
• Pitchouts and pop flies
• Calling games and working with pitchers
• Plays at the plate

The information in The Art of Catching is applicable to players at all levels.
Paperback. 92 pages.

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Fielding Drills & Techniques

Marty Schupak, who has over 20 years of coaching experience, provides creative fielding drills and important defensive tactics for youth baseball players. This video covers ground balls, backing up, fly balls, communication, teamwork, common fielding mistakes and more.

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Individual and team fundamentals with Bill Ripken and Cal Ripken Jr. Includes drills to help players improve defensively. Based on the Ripken brothers' 33 years of MLB experience and the teachings of their father, Cal Ripken Sr.
62 mins.

#1409 $19.95

Drills & Techniques for Catchers

Compiled by Marty Schupak from youth coaches who specialize in working with catchers, this video covers blocking techniques, agility drills, throwing techniques, set-up and positioning, framing, and snap throws. Also includes equipment overview and fun games.

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Rex Hudler teaches Little Leaguers everything from choosing the right glove to proper body position for fielding, footwork, and throwing. Includes practice drills.
40 mins.

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Tips to gain your teammates' confidence through skill development and perfection of technique. Learn to become a better receiver, leader, and hired "gun". Learn converting the close pitch, blocking technique, stance, options on throwing technique, how to freeze pitches, and much more.

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Learn the defensive skills to become your league's best first baseman! Perfect your skills with 10 specialty drills including throwing and catching technique, holding runners on base, cut off responsibility, pick off plays, and many more.

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Learn how to react to any ball hit. Did you know that 75% of all outfield play is executed below the waist? This video introduces seldom covered footwork drills for becoming an outstanding outfielder, as well as how to develop arm strengh, fly ball and ground ball technique, and much more.

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Do you know the four ways to begin the double play? How about the three ways to finish the double play? Middle infield defense is the cornerstone of any defense. Learn the techniques required to be an outstanding second baseman. How to make the dive play, the backhand, the Texas leaguer, flip plays, and many more.

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This video will help you acquire the technique and skill to become the "Heart and Soul" of the infield. Learn the three ways to begin the double play, two techniques to end the double play, decoying runners, handling short hops, leadership in the field, and much more.

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Do you have what it takes to play the "Hot Corner"? Learn skills for becoming an outstanding third baseman. Areas covered include six essential skills for third base, bunt responsibilities, cut-off responsibilities, fielding fundamentals, and much more.

#1267 $34.95 DVD