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Hey Coach, first of all thank you for the videos and all you do. You're the best out there and I show my son your videos and we work on your drills many many times. He is a 14U player that has played on travel teams since 10U. He played with a local team last year via USSSA, but previously played on a premier league team that traveled quite a bit out of town where he was a leader on & off the field leading the team with BA & OBP and playing multiple positions including pitching 4 out 7 games in Cooperstown, where they were very successful. He is now back with that organization but last year, as stated, he played with a local team because his grandmother was hospitalized and we had to remain local and could not be be another city hours away every other weekend. With all that being said, he just finished tryouts and didn't make the A team like he has formally been on and needless to say he's a bit bummed. Concern is being on a B team that gets routed each tournament and his preparation for HS ball that starts a month before this travel season team is over. He was strong in his tryouts and several of the 7 former teammates whom he's played with since age of 4 -13U were shocked when he was selected as B team and they let him know they will miss playing without him on the A team this season. They let him know once the teams were called out. Different coaches were on the field this season and the former organization coaches he played for weren't and I left the field after watching the initial tryout and then all 26 players playing together for 3 practices thinking they picked the kids that played last season because, some are great players, but some others were selected simply because they know those players from last year spring & fall seasons, in my opinion. I want him playing to his highest potential and worry that his level could drop from being around a lesser skill set or even worse, worse attitudes and or commitment. All though at this age group it's practice/coaching that makes a difference and not so much winning/losing or who you play with as you always have the opportunity to be a leader. I've spoken to him about this thru the years and I'm hoping maybe you could help. I've recommended for him to look at this as a challenge and to do your best while knowing the rest will work out for the best no matter what that is. Adversity and having to work hard at what you love is a good thing I truly believe and if he is standout on the B or A team it's a good thing either way ultimately. And also most importantly every thing happens for a reason and it's the good Lord above that knows these reasons for us all. If you have a chance and could, would you please put a video out there that addresses this topic from your perspective that may assist him & those players out there in similar situations around this young age group, it may help a lot of folks. If you're able, please do so sir, if you already have, my apologies for having missed it. Either way, thanks again coach!
As someone who both played and coached the game, your instructions are great to teach to kids. I loved playing in the outfield, particularly CF. I have many philosophies on how to be a better OF. You should study the game, a hitter's tendencies, who's pitching for your team, the wind, your other 2 OF's positioning, etc.. stay alert and mobile, watch the ball from pitcher's release/batter's swing. Your 1st natural reaction off of contact should be 2 steps back- that gets your bearings in place Never take any steps in right away. Never get on your heels- the ball will bounce around. Adjust to situations throughout the game, pitching changes, etc.. outfield is fun to play. Being able to react quickly and having sound instincts are 2 big keys into being a good OF!
Thanks for this video. I am new to the game last year and I really struggled with fly balls. I hope to try these tips out this year and get better. Can you recommend any solo drills I can use to practice?
I'm 13yrs old and I'm in softball fair Park preparatory academy and my game is Monday 9/18/2023 7th grade my name is Anya Ellis thank you for the advice
I am an outfielder and have trouble reading line drives. I can’t really tell if they are going to sail over my head or die early. Are there any tips/videos on how to tell if a line drive will be over your head?
1st step back (drop your shoulder) Then you will get a better read. I made the mistake. Line drive right to me so I thought I was going to catch it but I'm 5'2. The ball just out of reach
I never really took a firm stance, I stayed loose and ready to run, first steps are normally back but after years of playing outfield from little league to high school, you learn how to judge pitch placement, swing angles and ball trajectory off the bat to know where to go. Normally I was able to get multiple steps on the ball before the batter was done swinging.
Another tip i have is when theres a ground ball sitting in the outfield, when i usually pick that ball up i pick up its surrounding grass to give me a better grip. Idk if i explained it correctly
I will fully attest to your tip on focusing on the hitting zone rather than following the pitch. I saw it in another one of your vids last summer and started using it mid-season. Your eyes don't get near as strained and it's so much easier getting a read off the bat.
in my last game i struggled weather if the ball was if front of me or behind me. im using the brim of the hat tip for my next game. thanks for the video
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One thing I struggle with a little is fielding a ground ball hit to the outfield, and coming up throwing while trying to hit my target accurately or trying to throw some one out. Do you have any advice to make those kind of throws perfect or somewhat perfect coach? I’m playing high school ball btw
Hey I have a question. Every time i do bp my thumb is always bleeding because I put so much pressure on my top hand when it turns and it rubs against my lower hand/thumb while holding the bat.Any tips to stop this? Btw great vid
Thanks for the video i played a few years when i was 10 to 13 and havent played again until 20 last year i play outfield with a closed web 12 half inch glove. And been having trouble reading pop flies. I did play 3rd base for a few games and made some awesome plays there but the Problem is that everyone wants 3rd
I was taught to jump into stance for every pitch. Thought it was a waste of time and energy. Do animals in the kingdom jump, or do they get low and ready to run in any direction. Lol
I’m 63 years old, I played ball for 20 years and I only played 3rd, short and 1st because I could never judge a fly ball in the outfield with any confidence. If I had known the tip of the brim trick that would have been such a great help! Great tip!
Piggybacking on the watch the hitting zone tip. Knowing the count, score and baserunners will also narrow down where and what pitches will be thrown, add in where the catcher set up and the size and handedness of the batter and you should narrow down where the ball is going to be hit if at all.
i’ve been playing summer league i see some balls but like i lose some i think it just happens we haven’t had practice so it sucks when i’m put out there and can’t see it
FaZe Temp0 what ever position you feel most comfortable. Also really depends on how your built/what size you are. if your a bigger guy and have an arm maybe third . If you have a good speed and your consistent with fly balls maybe outfield
Wear your hat at a lower angle you should not be able to see your own eyes in the mirror if there is a fly ball you will have to look up, also switch lens colors it won't block the light.
Coach Justin, great tips. Would like to add a few. It starts with good vision. If you have trouble reading signs from a distance, you need corrective lenses. Challenge your friends in a car ride to reading street signs to see how your vision compares. If you're the worst in the car, you shouldn't be playing outfield. Second, you need different color sunglass lenses for the different weather conditions. In your video, that gray sky is difficult for picking up the ball. I have brown polarized lenses that make the ball pop for me on a gray day. Everyone is different, polarized lenses aren't for everyone. Third, first step based on first read, only left or right for alignment with the ball. First step is never in or back (unless the sound tells you to just turn and run to the wall). Second step on second read is now in or out. So many guys first steps are straight forward on crack of bat, now they have to stop and recover to move in another direction. I'd rather they not move at all than move forward. After a few steps you should be getting help from the other outfielders telling you to adjust further in or back on the ball. You should do the same for them. You make each other better. Finally, I like the ring finger and pinky together in that last finger slot in the glove for a strong closure.
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Hey Coach, first of all thank you for the videos and all you do. You're the best out there and I show my son your videos and we work on your drills many many times.
He is a 14U player that has played on travel teams since 10U. He played with a local team last year via USSSA, but previously played on a premier league team that traveled quite a bit out of town where he was a leader on & off the field leading the team with BA & OBP and playing multiple positions including pitching 4 out 7 games in Cooperstown, where they were very successful. He is now back with that organization but last year, as stated, he played with a local team because his grandmother was hospitalized and we had to remain local and could not be be another city hours away every other weekend.
With all that being said, he just finished tryouts and didn't make the A team like he has formally been on and needless to say he's a bit bummed. Concern is being on a B team that gets routed each tournament and his preparation for HS ball that starts a month before this travel season team is over. He was strong in his tryouts and several of the 7 former teammates whom he's played with since age of 4 -13U were shocked when he was selected as B team and they let him know they will miss playing without him on the A team this season. They let him know once the teams were called out. Different coaches were on the field this season and the former organization coaches he played for weren't and I left the field after watching the initial tryout and then all 26 players playing together for 3 practices thinking they picked the kids that played last season because, some are great players, but some others were selected simply because they know those players from last year spring & fall seasons, in my opinion.
I want him playing to his highest potential and worry that his level could drop from being around a lesser skill set or even worse, worse attitudes and or commitment. All though at this age group it's practice/coaching that makes a difference and not so much winning/losing or who you play with as you always have the opportunity to be a leader. I've spoken to him about this thru the years and I'm hoping maybe you could help. I've recommended for him to look at this as a challenge and to do your best while knowing the rest will work out for the best no matter what that is.
Adversity and having to work hard at what you love is a good thing I truly believe and if he is standout on the B or A team it's a good thing either way ultimately. And also most importantly every thing happens for a reason and it's the good Lord above that knows these reasons for us all.
If you have a chance and could, would you please put a video out there that addresses this topic from your perspective that may assist him & those players out there in similar situations around this young age group, it may help a lot of folks. If you're able, please do so sir, if you already have, my apologies for having missed it.
Either way, thanks again coach!
I got tryouts today I’m super nervous
I play softball, are there any things that I should do differently for these?
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The Outfield is a place where runs are scored most in a game and as Outfielders its our job to prevent those runs from scoring.
Exactly! That's a great point!
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I know this is obvious but I needed to hear it, it gets me all hyped up.
As someone who both played and coached the game, your instructions are great to teach to kids. I loved playing in the outfield, particularly CF. I have many philosophies on how to be a better OF. You should study the game, a hitter's tendencies, who's pitching for your team, the wind, your other 2 OF's positioning, etc.. stay alert and mobile, watch the ball from pitcher's release/batter's swing. Your 1st natural reaction off of contact should be 2 steps back- that gets your bearings in place Never take any steps in right away. Never get on your heels- the ball will bounce around. Adjust to situations throughout the game, pitching changes, etc.. outfield is fun to play. Being able to react quickly and having sound instincts are 2 big keys into being a good OF!
Thanks for this video. I am new to the game last year and I really struggled with fly balls. I hope to try these tips out this year and get better. Can you recommend any solo drills I can use to practice?
You're welcome! Try these tips out and let me know how they work! This video might be helpful for you:
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Thank you
How do you properly use the brim of the hat method? Do you stand straight up or do you get into your stance?
I'm 13yrs old and I'm in softball fair Park preparatory academy and my game is Monday 9/18/2023 7th grade my name is Anya Ellis thank you for the advice
I’m a centerfielder
Last tryout, I had problems catching flyballs, This year i'm gonna catch every one of them!!
Let's gooooo! I love the confidence!
Same. For some reason i was scared of them 🤣🤣 now im not.
Good Mindset !!
@@johnwesleyhuss2327 lmaoaoa sameee I just started playing a couple months ago and they scare me
I got tryouts today for my travel ball season I’m super nervous wish me luck
Did you make it?
Leftygriff yes I did😊 now we are going to Utah on Friday
@@owenddd629 Good work
Leftygriff thank you
Good luck even though I’m 11 months late
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Thanks for the video I’m a outfielder
You're welcome!
I am an outfielder and have trouble reading line drives. I can’t really tell if they are going to sail over my head or die early. Are there any tips/videos on how to tell if a line drive will be over your head?
1st step back (drop your shoulder) Then you will get a better read.
I made the mistake. Line drive right to me so I thought I was going to catch it but I'm 5'2. The ball just out of reach
This is my problem right now 😭
Man this is my problem, I’m really bad at reading line drives and I missed one bad today at practice and I think my coaches think bad of me now
I think it's important to pick up the spin of the ball (backspin vs topspin) but that is especially hard with line drives, i get it.
Good stuff coach. I always have taught my team the same things except the last one. Makes perfect sense and I need to pass that along stat. 👍🏼
Hopefully it helps! Thanks so much for watching!
I never really took a firm stance, I stayed loose and ready to run, first steps are normally back but after years of playing outfield from little league to high school, you learn how to judge pitch placement, swing angles and ball trajectory off the bat to know where to go. Normally I was able to get multiple steps on the ball before the batter was done swinging.
Thank u so much I had probably seeing high fly balls and I’m picking it up so much better
My yankee has no brim how am I supposed to get the tips
The day I have try outs and can’t track the ball you upload...
I hope this helps man!
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When I play center I struggled in those gaps now I know ow what to do
Another tip i have is when theres a ground ball sitting in the outfield, when i usually pick that ball up i pick up its surrounding grass to give me a better grip. Idk if i explained it correctly
Bro you were my online coach for the past 5 yrs😂😂
I will fully attest to your tip on focusing on the hitting zone rather than following the pitch. I saw it in another one of your vids last summer and started using it mid-season. Your eyes don't get near as strained and it's so much easier getting a read off the bat.
Boom! Glad it has been working well for you!
I’ve made the change... it helps👌
If you're corner out field, remember that the ball will tend to tall towards the line.
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I play 3rd basemen watching this😂
Brim hat is an excellent trick - well hit ball right at you, gives you something to work with immediately
in my last game i struggled weather if the ball was if front of me or behind me. im using the brim of the hat tip for my next game. thanks for the video
Man, your channel is a god send. You’re helping me out dramatically with coaching my youth softball team.
I am the exact 1,000th liker of this video!
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I was not taught brim of the cap and I think it is a very good tip for young players. I will try it this spring.
thank you so much, i had a horrible day at practice (bc i couldent judge the ball) and all of your videos are so helful
great tips thx coach.how about glove size? is 13 too big? or is 12.5 about the biggest?many thanks and much respect
One thing I struggle with a little is fielding a ground ball hit to the outfield, and coming up throwing while trying to hit my target accurately or trying to throw some one out. Do you have any advice to make those kind of throws perfect or somewhat perfect coach? I’m playing high school ball btw
Hey I have a question. Every time i do bp my thumb is always bleeding because I put so much pressure on my top hand when it turns and it rubs against my lower hand/thumb while holding the bat.Any tips to stop this? Btw great vid
Do batting gloves help at all?
Try a box grip, it will have you pull the ball more but it's less of a turn and more a flick.
Y’all got any tips for finding the ball in the sky when the it’s cloudy
yes bruh
Thx for the tips, but can you do a video on first baseman, bc I want something to practice for before we start our training
Have you seen any of our current 1st base drills?
@@UltimateBaseballTraining not yet, but I surely will
Love the videos you put up some of it has helped me with my game
Glad to hear that, Jacob! Thank you for watching and for being part of the UBT Family!
Thanks for the video i played a few years when i was 10 to 13 and havent played again until 20 last year i play outfield with a closed web 12 half inch glove. And been having trouble reading pop flies. I did play 3rd base for a few games and made some awesome plays there but the Problem is that everyone wants 3rd
Btw the closed webbing is just my preference lol
I made the team today thanks for the advice Coach!!!
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I play center field, so my coach said that I'm basically the king of the outfield.
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Your videos have been helping me a lot hopefully i can find a team to play on and utilize what i have learned from you. Keep up the great work
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Thank you this helped me
You're welcome! Glad to hear it!
I’m a CF
2:15, 4:15 and 5:45 are the start of three tips
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Nice video coach justin I like it I will use these when I am in the outfield and my birthday is next Saturday
Thank you, Max! I hope these tips help... and Happy Birthday man!
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Thanks!
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I’m a softball player, and we don’t wear hats in the field. We do wear rip-it’s though. Would the hate truck still work with my rip-it?
I got 30 seconds in to this video and couldn't get passed the awesome mountains in the background. Amazing where are you from?
I was taught to jump into stance for every pitch. Thought it was a waste of time and energy. Do animals in the kingdom jump, or do they get low and ready to run in any direction. Lol
I’m 63 years old, I played ball for 20 years and I only played 3rd, short and 1st because I could never judge a fly ball in the outfield with any confidence. If I had known the tip of the brim trick that would have been such a great help! Great tip!
skill issue, just kidding, i'm very happy for you! It's great you're still following the game after so many years
I'm absolutely garbage at reading fly balls both in infield and outfield
Piggybacking on the watch the hitting zone tip. Knowing the count, score and baserunners will also narrow down where and what pitches will be thrown, add in where the catcher set up and the size and handedness of the batter and you should narrow down where the ball is going to be hit if at all.
i’ve been playing summer league i see some balls but like i lose some i think it just happens we haven’t had practice so it sucks when i’m put out there and can’t see it
i hate the outfield 😂 but i’m stuck there for my softball leauge
lol
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this helped, im a high school level center fielder so i have the most ground to cover
I lose the ball off the bat. Do you have any tips?
First
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Thanks I am a outfield and this will help
That looks like a prison behind him
I’m just starting baseball, what’s the best position I could start practicing, so I could get better before tryouts next week.
FaZe Temp0 what ever position you feel most comfortable. Also really depends on how your built/what size you are. if your a bigger guy and have an arm maybe third . If you have a good speed and your consistent with fly balls maybe outfield
Thank you for the brim of your cap
Any tips on how to with sun in your even when I wear a hat and sunglasses sometimes it still interferes and in not sure what to do
Wear your hat at a lower angle you should not be able to see your own eyes in the mirror if there is a fly ball you will have to look up, also switch lens colors it won't block the light.
This is a big help I play right field
I needed this to be a main left fielder
Bouta send this to derek fisher
Awesome Coach...thx u
You're welcome, Lonnie! Thanks for watching!
@@UltimateBaseballTraining Youre very welcome. Im using your tips for training with my 12u team.
That last tip! Thank you
Good job, thank you!
Coach Justin, great tips. Would like to add a few. It starts with good vision. If you have trouble reading signs from a distance, you need corrective lenses. Challenge your friends in a car ride to reading street signs to see how your vision compares. If you're the worst in the car, you shouldn't be playing outfield. Second, you need different color sunglass lenses for the different weather conditions. In your video, that gray sky is difficult for picking up the ball. I have brown polarized lenses that make the ball pop for me on a gray day. Everyone is different, polarized lenses aren't for everyone. Third, first step based on first read, only left or right for alignment with the ball. First step is never in or back (unless the sound tells you to just turn and run to the wall). Second step on second read is now in or out. So many guys first steps are straight forward on crack of bat, now they have to stop and recover to move in another direction. I'd rather they not move at all than move forward. After a few steps you should be getting help from the other outfielders telling you to adjust further in or back on the ball. You should do the same for them. You make each other better. Finally, I like the ring finger and pinky together in that last finger slot in the glove for a strong closure.
I’m a center fielder
That 3rd tip tho 💪🏽
When I practice in my backyard by myself without a tee or partner it's hard to hit the ball and throw the ball so how can I improve on that by myself
I would invest in a tee and a net... that way you can hit off the tee into the net and also throw into the net!
Thank you!!
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I wish Coach Justin wasn't do wordy and got to the point faster. I like the meat of his videos but god you talk way too much.
Can you please get these videos down to under 5 minutes each. Good content but too long
I’m not even an outfielder but this really helps for catching fly balls
I'm glad to hear it! Thanks for tuning in!