Kids off from school on Monday January 16? Professional Baseball Instruction is running a special one-day camp from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be a variety of skill areas set up on the field for their use. Players can take BP, field ground balls, catch fly balls, throw off the mounds in the … [Read more...]
January 12, 2017 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #18 – Basic Blocking Drills For Catchers
Even wearing all that protective equipment, young catchers have issues blocking balls in the dirt due to concerns about getting hurt. In this video, Professional Baseball Instruction coach Aaron Walsh and 12-year old Sheldon demonstrate a number of drills designed to help catchers learn the … [Read more...]
January 5, 2017 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #17 – Overcoming Fear of Getting Hit By the Ball
One of the biggest fears players have in the batter's box is the fear of getting hit by a pitch. In this video Professional Baseball Instruction coach Jim Monaghan and 9-year old PBI student Jayden show you some drills designed to help a player overcome that. https://youtu.be/f5JqpBLWQ-U … [Read more...]
December 2, 2016 1 Comment
New Youth Bat Rules Coming In 2018
USA Baseball, the national governing body for the sport of baseball in the U.S., in conjunction with participating national member organizations recently announced that starting in 2018, new standards will be applied to baseball bats at the youth level. These new baseball bat rules will affect … [Read more...]
July 6, 2016 Leave a Comment
Video – PBI 2016 Summer Camp
Professional Baseball Instruction's 2016 summer camp season is underway! We offer full-day and half-day camp in our 30.000 square foot, fully air-conditioned indoor facility with instruction in all facets of the game under the direction of New Jersey's finest … [Read more...]
May 5, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #15 – Tee Ball Drills For Coaches and Players
Do you have a child playing tee ball this spring? Maybe you're coaching tee ball. PBI instructor Jim Monaghan and 5-year old Jack have a couple of tips for you including proper placement of the tee in relation to home plate, and the fallacy of "get your back elbow … [Read more...]
April 28, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #14 – Multipurpose Base Running Drill
Have trouble with your base runners taking things one base at a time? Do your batters stop on first base without running through the bag? Do runners on third leave too early on fly balls to the outfield that are caught? Here's a great drill that helps players get into a two-bases-at-a-time … [Read more...]
April 26, 2016 Leave a Comment
Pitchers Needed For Free Research Study
The Baseball Health Network, in conjunction with Professional Baseball Instruction and Columbia University Orthopedics, will be holding a free research study on Saturday April 30 from 9:30AM - 5 PM at PBI's indoor training facility. We're looking for pitchers between the ages of 9 and 17 to … [Read more...]
April 14, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #13 – Getting Fielders To Move Their Feet
Many young players have difficulty understanding that defense in baseball is played with your feet. If you have a player who doesn't move his feet to and through the ball, try this drill featuring PBI instructor Bobby Lineburg. https://youtu.be/lpXPjJzc0lI … [Read more...]
April 8, 2016 Leave a Comment
Baseball Health Network Event At PBI 4/11/16
If you or your child has played baseball for any appreciable amount of time, there's a good chance you've heard complaints of pain. It has become all too common for players to be suffering from pain in their throwing arm. Many times it’s just a warning sign from their body that something is wrong … [Read more...]
