| Playing Baseball | | | | If you're out in the outfield you'll want to be |
| Baseball is a game of skill and for that reason the | | | | striding towards your target and you'll want to be |
| best athlete is not always the best player. | | | | behind the ball. You need to be able to see the ball |
| Baseball involves thrilling, pitching, catching, | | | | and you need to be able to quickly get your |
| baserunning, fielding, and hitting. If you want to | | | | stride to throw to your target. Finally, be sure to |
| improve in all of these areas and skills then you | | | | catch the ball above the shoulder with your elbow |
| must practice regularly using drills. Practicing must | | | | bent. This will help cushion when catching. |
| be fast and include jumping from one drill to the | | | | Batting Stance |
| other. A good baseball player must always focus | | | | When batting your stance should consist of your |
| on making the most out of every drill session | | | | feet shoulder length apart with your toes pointed |
| instead of just going through the motions which | | | | inward slightly. This stance will help you keep your |
| can often lead to bad habits. If you want to | | | | balance. Be sure to look at the pitcher with your |
| improve your baseball game focus on top form in | | | | head level. |
| as many drill opportunities as you can. Here's | | | | Base Running |
| some information to help you while work on | | | | Always run in a way to give yourself the best |
| improving your baseball game. | | | | chance for top speed. For example, if you plan on |
| | | | running more than one base try to time your |
| You should grab the baseball with your index | | | | steps so you hit the base with your right foot as |
| finger and middle finger along the long seams of | | | | you get less arc and stay consistently striding |
| the baseball while keeping your thumb underneath | | | | without losing speed towards the next base. |
| it to provide support. When you throw be sure to | | | | Pitching |
| square your shoulders with your target and while | | | | Good pitchers focus on making consistent strikes |
| moving towards the target throw with a 3/4 arm | | | | with proper mechanics. Proper mechanics will |
| action. | | | | reduce the chances of an injury. If you vary the |
| Fielding the Ball | | | | speed of your pitch the batters will remain |
| If you keep your feet spread and stay down | | | | confused and their timing will be off. |
| you'll ensure good balance. You do not want the | | | | These tips for improving your baseball are just |
| ball to go between your legs and you always | | | | beginning. It is important that you practice on all |
| want your glove in front of you so you can block | | | | of these skills if you want to become a |
| the ball and see it go into your glove. | | | | well-rounded baseball player. |
| Catching Fly Balls | | | | |