The Best of Championship Productions Baseball Drills 2-Pack

Featuring:

• Scott Forbes, University of North Carolina Associate Head Coach/Pitching Coach
• Derek Johnson, Milwaukee Brewers Pitching Coach; Chicago Cubs Minor League Pitching Coordinator; former Vanderbilt University Associate Head Coach/Pitching Coach
• Andy Lopez, former University of Arizona Head Coach
• Randy Mazey, West Virginia University Head Coach
• Chris Sinacori, Peoria Mariners Pitching Coach (Seattle Mariners Rookie League affiliate)
• Eric Valenzuela, San Diego State University Pitching Coach
• Roger Williams, University of Louisville Assistant Coach / Pitching Coach
• Mike Woods, Hamilton (AZ) HS Head Coach

Get 70 of the most effective pitching drills available from the nation's top coaches

• Learn drills for developing arm strength, troubleshooting mechanics, controlling base runners and developing pitcher defense
• Get effective drill progressions for warm-ups, bullpen work, game situations and more - for any age group
• Learn different approaches to teaching pitching, from basic mechanics to in-game situations

The video is comprised of 70 drills in the following categories: warm-up sequence, throwing, flat ground work, mechanics drills, running game control, defense and total body strength.

Breakdown of Categories

Learn how to progress effectively in practices and development of pitchers by using the following sequence of drills.

• Warm-up Sequence: Pitchers conduct tubing exercises to loosen their arms, shoulders and core. Next, they run poles (foul line to foul line) to break a sweat for the body to begin working on throwing.
• Throwing: Pitchers work on their throws and mechanical balance during this segment. Using wrist throws, pitchers learn to follow through on their throws to the plate. In this segment, pitchers go through bullpen sessions for feel, conduct several long toss drills for arm strength and accuracy, and work on their mechanics in a group setting, offsetting the need for catchers.
• Flat Ground Work: Pitchers work on their pitching from flat ground, trying to gain more of a feel and thus only using about 50 to 70% of their ability. In this segment, athletes go through different sequences of bullpen sessions, highlighted by the singles drill. In the drill, pitchers throw four pitch sets for six repetitions, working on their full windup and stretch setups. Pointers are given on how to quickly warm up a bullpen pitcher.
• Mechanics Drills: During this segment, pitchers work on their mechanics using several dry drills. An effective and useful drill is the stick drill, where a wooden dowel is used to work on the throwing motion. This drill is great for group settings or where practice space is limited.
• Running Game Control: This segment of the video focuses on many drills for pick-offs and controlling the running game. The turn out pick-off to second is addressed, which is a great pick-off (especially for youth baseball) that is not taught as much as it should be. You'll learn that controlling the running game is important, but the vital part of pitching is focusing on the batter.
• Defense: You'll learn effective bunt defense and double plays for pitchers. This video gives several pointers, especially on pitchers working with catchers and team defense on bunt defense.
• Total Body Strength: This section focuses on developing core and leg strength. Wall jumps are suggested as a drill to develop leg strength. This drill can be done outside and without a gym. You'll be able to develop mechanics, mental aptitude, and grit along with strength in a well-organized practice.

This great compilation of pitching drills provides a comprehensive approach to developing successful pitchers. Teams of any level will benefit from 70 quality drills to develop, troubleshoot and strengthen any pitching staff.

"As someone who has purchased the majority of the videos in this compilation, this is a great reference to compile all the videos into one. As a coach on a tight budget, this video is one I would recommend to any of my colleagues and league boards. You get all the great points into one video. Furthermore, you see which coach you like and purchase their videos. So it's a great sampler or reference point for any coach" - Customer Review

99 minutes. 2016.

• Dr. Dirk Baker, Worcester State University Head Coach
• Scott Jackson, University of North Carolina Assistant Coach
• Jay Johnson, University of Arizona Head Coach
• Kevin Long, New York Mets Hitting Coach
• Andy Lopez, former University of Arizona Head Coach
• Dan McDonnell, University of Louisville Head Coach
• Paul McCloin, Associate Scout for the New York Yankees
• Joel Schaefer, Point Loma Nazarene University Head Coach
• Ed Servais, Creighton University Head Coach
• Todd Whitting, University of Houston Head Coach
• Mike Woods, Hamilton (AZ) HS Head Coach

Hitting a baseball is one of the hardest things to do in any sport. Imagine going to a baseball conference and having some of the best hitting minds in baseball talk about their favorite drills to improve hitting. Would you go? This video combines some of the best high school, college and professional hitting minds into one place: your living room.

Using a progression of drills, the various coaches in this video show how to teach mechanics that enhance the ability of players to hit any pitch possible while increasing their confidence in any game situation. These drills work on strengthening mechanics, which in turn improves the timing of the swing.

Drills to teach hitting

Learn how to use drills that enhance hitting mechanics while increasing power and hand-eye coordination to develop tough, sound hitters. This compilation of hitting drills contains details on how to teach the various points of hitting needed to develop a successful hitter at any level. The video is broken down into three categories: tee drills, front toss drills and bunting.

• Tee Drills: The tee drills demonstrate balance, solve swing issues, develop strength and teach necessary coaching points important for being a successful hitter at any level of play. For example, the deep tee drill teaches hitters to allow the ball to get deep into the zone, an important attribute of any hitter. The heavy ball drill forces hitters to hit through the ball, developing strength and increased contact through the hitting zone.
• Front Toss/Soft Toss Drills: Interspersed through this sequence are front toss and soft toss drills that address balance, identify cues for off-speed pitches, develop mechanics and improve hand eye-coordination. The thunderstick drill is a great drill to work on hand-eye coordination by hitting with a reduced hitting surface. The 3-ball front toss drill teaches hitters contact points important for mastering the hitting zone.
• Bunting: This segment focuses on teaching various bunt types and situations, explaining strategy on the use of the bunt.

The drills in this video will enhance your hitters' ability to master the hitting zone and increase offensive productivity.

The compilation of coaches gives you everything you need to develop effective, successful hitters at any level. This video will increase the success of any hitter, at any age, and help your team become an offensive nightmare for opposing pitchers.

"As an avid client of Championship Productions, I always find their products to be top-notch. However, this video breaks the mold and is hands down my best recommendation for any coach wanting to evolve their hitting philosophy. Owning most of the videos in this video, I can attest that the best drills were taken to compile this hitting bible. This is a great reference point not only to develop but enhance your hitters." - Customer Review

86 minutes. 2016.