(And Most Coaches Spend Them Like They’re Free) If you understood the last post, you already know this: Baseball5 is not about base advancement.It’s about out management. And most coaches are absolutely reckless with it. They talk about “pressure,” “tempo,” and “aggression,” but their decisions say something else entirely: “An out here doesn’t really matter.” That …
(And Coaching Like They Are Is Costing You Games) Most Baseball5 coaches still coach like they’re playing baseball. That’s not a stylistic problem.That’s a competitive liability. One of the most damaging carryovers from traditional baseball thinking is this idea: “A runner on second base is in scoring position.” In Baseball5, that idea is flat-out wrong. And if …
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Baseball5 is an urban, fast-paced, and inclusive version of baseball and softball. Developed by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), the game was created to make bat-and-ball sports more accessible to people around the world. It can be played anywhere with minimal equipment—all you need is a small rubber ball and a flat surface. The …
Becoming a better athlete isn’t just about natural talent or expensive equipment. Often, the most impactful improvements come from mastering fundamental habits that cost you nothing but a bit of discipline and dedication. Think of them as “cheat codes” – simple, free strategies that can dramatically elevate your game. Here are 10 free cheat codes …
Parents, coaches, and even young athletes themselves might believe that focusing intensely on one sport from a young age is the fastest route to elite performance. But what if that conventional wisdom is actually doing more harm than good? Let’s dive into why pushing kids to specialize too early can have significant downsides, both on …
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Baseball5, with its fast-paced, accessible nature, has taken the world by storm. It’s a game of quick reactions, strategic thinking, and, perhaps most importantly, precise hitting. If you’re looking to elevate your game and become a consistent force at the plate, there’s one fundamental principle you absolutely cannot ignore: repetition in training. It might sound …
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“Two-ball” (4-10 players) Two-ball is somewhat similar to to flip. It’s also a mini-game where everyone stands in a circle. In this game we practice tossing and catching and being quick about it. Peripheral vision is also practiced since you most times has to toss the ball to someone without looking at them. The game …
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“Flip” (3-10 players) (two versions) Flip is a fun game that trains hand eye coordination. You can change the game so that you either hit the ball or catch and throw the ball. Depending on which version you choose you’ll be practicing timing in hitting or quick hands when catching and passing the ball. Essentially …
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One bounce reaction drill (1 player per coach or do in pairs) This drill is great for practicing reaction, explosive movements and increasing the fielding each and comfort zone of the player. The drill is simple: have the coach and player stand approximately 2m away from each other. The coach holds out to balls, one …
Four corners drill (1 player per coach or do in pairs) This drill is an individual drill for working on quick feet, explosive movements and thereby increasing the width of the area a player can field and stop a ball. The drill is simple; you place four cones away from each other to form a …
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