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3 Do-It-Yourself DIY At Home Baseball Drills
These 3 simple drills will improve your baseball skills, and can be done on your own at home or a nearby school.
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Youth Baseball Practice Warm-Up Routine
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This video demonstrates an example youth baseball practice warm-up routine consisting of light stretches, exercises and throwing drills. If you found this helpful, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Bay Island Sports (EIN: 92-2856176) through PayPal (bit.ly/3K9wkfN), Venmo (@bayislandsports) or Zelle (donations@bayislandsports.com), and receipts can be made available. More at w...
HOW TO Increase Hitting Power with One Simple Drill
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Both youth and adult baseball players can increase bat speed and power by doing this easy hitting drill every day. If you found this helpful, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Bay Island Sports (EIN: 92-2856176) through PayPal (bit.ly/3K9wkfN), Venmo (@bayislandsports) or Zelle (donations@bayislandsports.com), and receipts can be made available. More at www.bayislandbaseball.c...
HOW TO Manage a Youth Baseball Lineup (FREE Spreadsheet Template)
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This tutorial video demonstrates how to set up and manage a youth baseball team lineup using this FREE Baseball Lineups template. You can access the template for your team's division: Minors A Division Template (9 Fielders) - bit.ly/40JVtoM Minors A Division Template (10 Fielders) - bit.ly/3D2Wtv1 Minors AA Division Template (9 Fielders) - bit.ly/40YCKWc Minors AA Division Template (10 Fielders...
HOW TO FIX an Uppercut Baseball Swing
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This simple hitting drill helps to fix an uppercut baseball swing for both youth baseball players and hitters of all ages. Perform this batting drill every other day for 2 months to help correct an upper cut baseball swing to stop uppercutting the ball. If you found this helpful, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Bay Island Sports (EIN: 92-2856176) through PayPal (bit.ly/3K9wk...
EASY Baseball Hitting Drill - High, Low, Cookie!
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This easy baseball hitting drill can be performed at a park or at home - you don’t even need balls! Drill this with 75 swings every day to improve bat control, strength and hand-eye coordination. If you found this helpful, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Bay Island Sports (EIN: 92-2856176) through PayPal (bit.ly/3K9wkfN), Venmo (@bayislandsports) or Zelle (donations@bayislan...
EASY Baseball Catch Drill for Youth Baseball Players
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This easy baseball catch drill can be done at home with a friend or family member. Using a soft toy ball or wiffle ball, perform this drill every day for 10 minutes to drastically improve your catching and glove skills. If you found this helpful, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Bay Island Sports (EIN: 92-2856176) through PayPal (bit.ly/3K9wkfN), Venmo (@bayislandsports) or Z...
HOW TO FIX Short-Arm Throwing
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Many young baseball and softball players short-arm throw the ball, but these simple adjustments and throwing drills will help fix short arming and improve throwing mechanics. If you found this helpful, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Bay Island Sports (EIN: 92-2856176) through PayPal (bit.ly/3K9wkfN), Venmo (@bayislandsports) or Zelle (donations@bayislandsports.com), and rec...
TOP 4 BEST Hitting Tips for Youth Baseball Players
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In this video, we reveal the 4 best hitting tips for every youth baseball player to have a successful at-bat during baseball games. If you found this helpful, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Bay Island Sports (EIN: 92-2856176) through PayPal (bit.ly/3K9wkfN), Venmo (@bayislandsports) or Zelle (donations@bayislandsports.com), and receipts can be made available. More at www.ba...

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  • @blomstyle
    @blomstyle 26 днів тому

    Hands below the shoulders not above, upper cuts are caused by dropping the hands too far while trying to get the bat into the swing plane. If the hands are below the shoulders, there is no need to drop the hands. Pro Speed Baseball has a much better tutorial on how to fix upper cut swings.

  • @thepocketco
    @thepocketco Місяць тому

    This is brilliant! Thank you!! I've used it all season for my little league team (8-12 yr old), and it's been super helpful with planning ahead and showing up prepared on game day. Makes assigning positions fairly a breeze. I haven't had a single complaint from a parent about their kid not getting enough time at any position or a chance at leading off the batting order. THANK YOU!!

  • @Thundderz
    @Thundderz 2 місяці тому

    First off all thanks a lot for all the works that has been put on these excel sheet. I am having a problem with one cell only. I have a team of 12 players and sometimes i will have 3-4 players that can't be at a game and the cell Y21 on every sheet will give me a blank result or a #ref! error which will then cause a blank result for the next game at the LF postion. Any idea on how to fix this ?

  • @danielhoward4566
    @danielhoward4566 3 місяці тому

    And if you are doing a bad swing it will be ingrained for life.

  • @DarrellGeiss
    @DarrellGeiss 4 місяці тому

    This is an awesome tool for tracking. Looking to use this for my softball team, we play 7 innings. I'm not great with formulas, but trying to insert and "format as line before" to add the 7th innings doesn't work to add to the history of positions played. Is there a simple way to add a 7th inning column?

    • @str8outanp
      @str8outanp 19 днів тому

      did you ever figure out how tro get the 7th inning to track? I also need 7 innings.

    • @DarrellGeiss
      @DarrellGeiss 20 годин тому

      Nope, digging into it there’s a whole bunch of formulas everywhere and I’m no where savvy enough to figure it out. If anyone does though, I think A LOT of people would appreciate it. Still, it was very helpful through the season.

    • @str8outanp
      @str8outanp 16 годин тому

      @@DarrellGeissI figured it out. Well mostly. It’s a 3 step process that you have to do on each sheet. In the top corner of the sheet it begins with column O. The arrow in the box indicates that there are hidden cells. Select the arrow that will then expand and unhide columns A-N which has the current game tracker info. Now go back to the game lineup section and add a column to the right of column AK. Select to highlight all of the cells for both the top and bottom lineups in AK and then drag right to copy the formatting to column AL. That will add the 7th inning. Do the same steps for Defensive positions column AT. Now go back to hidden current game tracker info columns A-L. Starting with the cell C6 (which should be the first of the top row of zeroes) double click to expand the formula. You’ll see there’s a bunch of “if” statements. Copy the last if statement. In this cell it is +IF($AK6=Q$4,1,0). Paste that copy directly after it and change the K in $AK6 to L. Now it should read +IF($AL6=Q$4,1,0). Once you have completed that then you can click to drag down the conditional formatting to the rest of the cells in that column. Just repeat the process for the rest of the cells D6-L6 noting that the only reference value you’re changing is that K to now an L. You have to do this on every sheet. I wouldn’t recommend copy and pasting from one sheet to another as I don’t know what other hidden treats and formulas there that may be affected. This seems to work for me.

  • @jujufiretv9708
    @jujufiretv9708 4 місяці тому

    This is great thanks !

  • @davidsekowski1710
    @davidsekowski1710 5 місяців тому

    Good job Zach!! Keep working hard.. good content. Been struggling on how to teach my kid how to catch

  • @alikrumbein
    @alikrumbein 5 місяців тому

    Great video! Thanks for the tips and tricks to help train over spring break! P.S your assistant mister Zach Breslin was great, give my regards! -Luke Jennings

  • @uncletonyy
    @uncletonyy 6 місяців тому

    Great vid I have been going under with my swings and I will be practicing these tips you have showed me.

  • @RobyWanKenobi
    @RobyWanKenobi 6 місяців тому

    Our league allows 4 outfielders but our team varies between 9 and 10 players. To avoid the lineup card having red I was thinking of adding a N/A player and giving them LCF each inning. Also we never play more than 4 innings, what would be the best way to clear those out on the lineup card? Just delete them? Thank you very much for this.

  • @3rdcoastrn166
    @3rdcoastrn166 7 місяців тому

    Thanks coach! Will give this a shot with my kiddo.

  • @str8outanp
    @str8outanp Рік тому

    Thank you so much for creating this. I am not an xcel guy. Is there an easy was to add a 7th inning and have everything still work?

  • @pettitnr
    @pettitnr Рік тому

    this is incredible. how do you add more games?

  • @Slothgsr
    @Slothgsr Рік тому

    Thank you!! Just what I was looking for

  • @hartleyblumenfeld
    @hartleyblumenfeld Рік тому

    HOW CAN I ADD AN ADDITIONAL ROSTER POSITION? (WE HAVE LEFT PITCHER AND RIGHT PITCHER)

  • @MrRedfox027
    @MrRedfox027 Рік тому

    This is awesome. Is there a way to add additional OF positions? Our league rules state no one is on the bench. so we can have 6 OFs

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball Рік тому

      Wow, that’s a lot of outfielders! Unfortunately, the two versions only track 3 or 4 outfielders. But if you “Save a copy” when accessing the spreadsheet, you can add columns yourself. Have fun!

  • @matthewfunk5643
    @matthewfunk5643 Рік тому

    How do you adjust after the game if you only played 5 innings instead of 6. I was thinking to delete the inning 6 column. Love this spreadsheet by the way!

    • @matthewfunk5643
      @matthewfunk5643 Рік тому

      I think if I delete whole 6th inning column it should still compute everything ok ?

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball Рік тому

      Hey Matthew, glad you find the spreadsheet useful. If you didn’t play a 6th inning, you can clear the positions in the cells for that inning, then add a “Did Not Play” note instead of deleting the column and potentially breaking a formula.

  • @skamj1
    @skamj1 Рік тому

    Just play long toss

  • @practicalparenting
    @practicalparenting Рік тому

    Thanks for taking the time to post!

  • @brandondennis6433
    @brandondennis6433 Рік тому

    Hello, awesome template. Is there an easy way to limit this to 9 def positions? We only play with 3 outfielders.

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball Рік тому

      Yes! I've just added versions of the template for 9 fielders. Please check the video description for the updated links: ua-cam.com/video/x1JaB763Dbw/v-deo.html

  • @bryanparish7530
    @bryanparish7530 Рік тому

    Hello awesome video by the way. Super helpful. I typed in all the info for the first game, and everything is working the way it should except the cumulative game counts under roster heading. not sure if I deleted a formula or typed something in wrong. Could you help and let me know. Thanks a ton.

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball Рік тому

      Hi Bryan, I'm trying to replicate your bug within the Lineups spreadsheets, but the cumulative game counts are working for me. They are based on the "Batting Position Order" data in the cells on the "RosterAndTracking" sheet. Would you please email a screen cap or share your Google Sheet with coachrick@bayislandbaseball.com so I can troubleshoot further? Thanks.

  • @chrismiller9897
    @chrismiller9897 Рік тому

    Hi again. I modified the lineup after already creating the defensive positions and now the defensive positions on the line up card portion is all blank and red. U know why? Thx

  • @chrismiller9897
    @chrismiller9897 Рік тому

    Also can u copy And paste the positions after creating the first game to input for the 2nd game? I tried but couldn’t seem to do it

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball Рік тому

      Great question! I’ve found copying and pasting positions and cells creates bugs in the spreadsheet. It’s always best to manually type in names and positions into the lineups. It seems like more work, but it will save you from having to start over when copying/pasting breaks the formulas.

  • @chrismiller9897
    @chrismiller9897 Рік тому

    Hi! How do u get to your template on my computer? Thx

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball Рік тому

      The links to each division’s template are in the video description. If you can’t see the links, click “more info” to reveal the links.

  • @gns4838
    @gns4838 Рік тому

    Just to help a bit. Step with your back foot first, front shoulder stays closed to help with shoulder hip separation. Remember most guys who throw with clean mechanics were never taught how to throw. It was natural. Remember this when you have kids wanting to play.

  • @urcookin
    @urcookin Рік тому

    My daughter needs to do this drill every day.

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball Рік тому

      Please follow up if her form improves over a month or two. Thanks!

  • @DeadPenny86
    @DeadPenny86 2 роки тому

    I had to implement a connection ball with the kids I coach... They'll get the ball into that "power position" with no issue, but then still drop their elbow and push the ball to target.

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball Рік тому

      Great idea to incorporate tools like a connection ball to help players form good habits and mechanics.

  • @jorgevalenzuelamejia1701
    @jorgevalenzuelamejia1701 2 роки тому

    great idea to involve the kids and your video...

  • @jacksdistrict
    @jacksdistrict 2 роки тому

    Great video, Rick!

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball 2 роки тому

      Thanks, Jack. And thanks for everything you do for the kids in Alameda - you’re a great coach and umpire!

  • @lucashack5318
    @lucashack5318 2 роки тому

    Your fingers should never be aimed at the ground in your drawback.

  • @supafrogg258
    @supafrogg258 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Good helpful tips! An important aspect this touches on, that applies to so many sports, is that your whole body can be involved to help with the form & efficiency of a particular action. The specifics of that whole body involvement, and of what works, I've found comes from drawing from the examples of others, combined with trying out variations of those examples, during lots of frequent practice. When you hit upon the specifics of that form which works best for your type of body, and get it all well ingrained & matured through lots of frequent practice, it's so rewarding!

  • @DG-ez6of
    @DG-ez6of 2 роки тому

    Thank you! This is the fix I needed for my 7 year old

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball 2 роки тому

      Awesome! Please let us know if you see an improvement in a couple months of practicing a few times per week.

    • @DG-ez6of
      @DG-ez6of 2 роки тому

      @@BayIslandBaseball - a few months later and he throws great now!

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball 2 роки тому

      Awesome!! Practice makes players.

  • @thedupaman
    @thedupaman 2 роки тому

    Thanks for posting

  • @drbonesshow1
    @drbonesshow1 2 роки тому

    If you show the thrower that throwing is a pulling activity the short-arm pushing type action will be less likely to occur. Throwing is the physics of pulling the ball from back to front with the release of the ball out in front. I know something about the physics of throwing.

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball 2 роки тому

      Great point! While that may be tough for a 7-year old to comprehend, I do think it's important to note. Thanks for commenting!

    • @drbonesshow1
      @drbonesshow1 2 роки тому

      @@BayIslandBaseball Not difficult to understand if you use the analogy of pulling a rope from back to front over your shoulder. And if you supinate the wrist as the arm goes back and pronate the wrist as the arm moves forward you will Power-Pronate. I introduced this concept of Power-Pronation to Major League Baseball.

    • @MarioPalos
      @MarioPalos Рік тому

      @@drbonesshow1 I like the idea of using a rope to illustrate the point! When did you introduce the power-pronate concept to MLB?

    • @MarioPalos
      @MarioPalos Рік тому

      @@drbonesshow1 I like the idea of using a rope to illustrate the point! When did you introduce the power-pronate concept to MLB?

    • @TheRoadLessChosen
      @TheRoadLessChosen 5 місяців тому

      @@drbonesshow1are you still teaching?

  • @Theo-dj7vs
    @Theo-dj7vs 2 роки тому

    Everyone should not be allowed to make videos...

    • @crazy_combozzz5818
      @crazy_combozzz5818 2 роки тому

      Why not

    • @bryce86777
      @bryce86777 2 роки тому

      Everyone should not be allowed to comment on videos…. It’s either you or I. I bet you think it’s me. That’s okay. Everyone else knows the truth.

    • @Theo-dj7vs
      @Theo-dj7vs 2 роки тому

      @@bryce86777 then why did you post...if everyone knew

    • @bryce86777
      @bryce86777 2 роки тому

      @@Theo-dj7vs sick burn bro! You got me.

    • @Theo-dj7vs
      @Theo-dj7vs 2 роки тому

      @@bryce86777 "burn bro"? you must be minor...

  • @derekbeaver5617
    @derekbeaver5617 2 роки тому

    Why do you turn your hand backwards like that when you reach back?

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball 2 роки тому

      Great question! It really has to do with the rotation of your upper body and wrist when throwing the ball. These are "micro mechanics" but they will make sense and become apparent when you try to throw in slow motion. You will be able to feel the natural rotation happening with your upper body, shoulders and wrist.

    • @brandonyoung6224
      @brandonyoung6224 2 роки тому

      I was taught to throw with hand facing backwards too. Now they teach the hand facing to the side. As in towards 3rd if a rt hand pitcher. Apparently this is more accurate and prevents injury.

    • @derekbeaver5617
      @derekbeaver5617 2 роки тому

      @@BayIslandBaseball ok well it just seems awkward. I was never taught that way and just don't turn my hand at all. Thanks for the response. I'll try it out.

  • @coreypatterson1386
    @coreypatterson1386 2 роки тому

    Pretty close with the instructions....you don't point your actual glove to your target....always point your elbow on your glove hand side towards your target

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball 2 роки тому

      In this video, the glove hand/arm extended out is really an exaggeration to help the player mirror the position with their throwing arm. As the player throws, they should naturally pull in their glove to their chest by bending their elbow. Instead of including all the "micro mechanics" of a baseball throw, I focused on "holding the ball up and back" to address the short-arm flaw. Thanks for commenting!

    • @coreypatterson1386
      @coreypatterson1386 2 роки тому

      @@BayIslandBaseball you are just teaching bad habits....when a player extends their glove hand out all the way to their target it is not allowing them to get their front side/shoulder closed before they throw....also you have their throwing arm in the wrong position when their front foot lands....no one teaches someone's throwing arm to be in the L shape position when their front foot lands...when a player's front foot lands their throwing hand should be palm down with the ball in their hand..... backside of their hand should be facing up towards the sky....look at any baseball player at any level play catch or make a throw.....pause the video and look at what position their throwing hand is in once their front foot lands......what I am explaining is very easy to implement for beginners at the youth level.....it is definitely not too advanced

    • @visionarycustompainting6962
      @visionarycustompainting6962 2 роки тому

      @@coreypatterson1386 shut up or go away there's always that 1 dumb ass that just can't help but force their opinion...YOU ARE THAT DUMB ASS , if you dont like this video then go make your own video

  • @damasydia
    @damasydia 2 роки тому

    Thank you for making this video

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball 2 роки тому

      Hey Mike, you're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @atxjax1
    @atxjax1 2 роки тому

    Thanks. Im going to apply this technique plus the close wall technique i saw on another video.

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball 2 роки тому

      Awesome! It's a great idea to work different throwing drills to strengthen your arm and perfect your form.

  • @proudkiwi7641
    @proudkiwi7641 2 роки тому

    Cheers for video. I'm 32 years old and have ALWAYS wondered why I couldn't throw balls very far growing up until I took up baseball, just a month ago as a hobby, and found its because I short arm throw. I almost shot put it so videos like this helps.

    • @BayIslandBaseball
      @BayIslandBaseball 2 роки тому

      We are glad you find the video helpful! Thanks so much for the comment.

    • @sadbravesfan
      @sadbravesfan 2 роки тому

      Have you been throwing lately and fixed it?

    • @proudkiwi7641
      @proudkiwi7641 2 роки тому

      @@sadbravesfan yes sir... I've practiced and practiced proper technique but... I've been throwing short arm for 32 years. That's something that I don't think I'll ever be able to correct, not at my age. That said I can throw the ball a little further and I don't look 100% silly throwing the ball. So I'm pretty content with that.