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 21, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Spotlight On…Ryan Remo
Seems like only yesterday that we were telling you about Ryan Remo who was then in between his junior and senior years at Mahwah High School. Following the end of his high school career, Ryan chose to take an offer from New York City's Fordham University. Used exclusively in relief in his first … [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...]
April 7, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #12 – Upper Body Throwing Drill 3
Do you have a young baseball player who's coming around the ball when he throws? Or a pitcher who isn't finishing his pitches properly? This drill is a follow-up to PBI Pro Tips #10 and PBI Pro Tips #11 videos. https://youtu.be/O4spGC7DkhY … [Read more...]
March 31, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #11 – Upper Body Throwing Drill 2
Do you have a young baseball player who's coming around the ball when he throws? Or a pitcher who isn't finishing his pitches properly? This drill is a follow-up to the PBI Pro Tips #10 video. PBI instructor Jim Monaghan and 10-year old Tyler show you an easy drill that works on helping … [Read more...]
March 24, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #10 – Upper Body Throwing Drill 1
Do you have a young baseball player who's coming around the ball when he throws? Or a pitcher who isn't finishing his pitches properly? PBI instructor Jim Monaghan and 10-year old Tyler show you an easy drill that works on helping ballplayers stay on top of the ball (instead of coming off the … [Read more...]
March 17, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #9 – “Short Bat” One-Hand Drill
This is a great drill that can be done with players of all ages. PBI instructor Jeff Remo demonstrates how to separate the hitter's hands using a short training bat. Don't have access to that kind of bat? You can also use an old T-ball bat or a smaller youth … [Read more...]
March 9, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #8 – Rhythm Drill Using A Tee
This is a different variation on the traditional tee drill in that the hitter comes from behind the ball and moves his feet to get himself in position to swing the bat. PBI Instructor Jeff Remo demonstrates how the hitter wants to focus on the baseball with the intention of driving it back up the … [Read more...]
