The Clemente tee drill serves a number of purposes. It really helps a hitter use his hands properly, helps correct lunging at the ball, and by taking the lower body out of the equation it can also assist a hitter who has a tendency to step out as the pitch … [Read more...]
February 19, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #6 – Helping Hitters Be “Short To the Ball”
This edition of PBI Pro Tips takes a look at a drill designed to help hitters shorten their swing. For hitters who drag the head of the bat through the hitting zone, or who seem to be late getting the barrel of the bat to the ball, this drill is designed to get the barrel of the bat into the … [Read more...]
February 8, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #5 – Keeping Your Hands “Inside the Ball”
Do you have a problem getting the barrel of the bat consistently to the ball? It could be because you're letting your hands get too far away from your body. We call this "casting," a reference to fishermen who cast their lines out. In this edition of PBI Pro Tips, we show you a couple of … [Read more...]
January 13, 2016 Leave a Comment
Introducing the New Baseball Health Network Website
One of the biggest stories in baseball over the past few years has been the epidemic of arm injuries - at all levels of baseball - with many resulting in Tommy John Surgery. Former minor league pitcher and Professional Baseball Instruction coach Steve Hayward, founded the Baseball Health Network, … [Read more...]
January 5, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Instructor Jack Winters Joins Centenary College Coaching Ranks
Professional Baseball Instruction is happy to announce that long-time PBI instructor Jack Winters has been added to the Centenary College (NJ) coaching staff for the 2016 season where he will serve as pitching coach. Jack began his career at River Dell High School where he threw a no-hitter in … [Read more...]
December 23, 2015 Leave a Comment
Christmas Greetings From Professional Baseball Instruction
All of us here at Professional Baseball Instruction want to wish you and your family the best during this Christmas Holiday season. Thanks for a great 2015 and we're looking forward to an even better 2016. https://youtu.be/Z0Fc65mIvP0 … [Read more...]
October 30, 2015 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #3 – using resistance bands
Whether you're looking to build or maintain arm strength, trying to rehab an arm injury, or just looking for a way to warm your arm up, resistance bands are invaluable for the throwing athlete. Working with a 16U high school pitcher, Baseball Health Network founder Steve Hayward demonstrates a … [Read more...]
April 7, 2015 Leave a Comment
PBI Spotlight On…March & April Spring Training Programs
As winter finally starts to wind down, Professional Baseball Instruction's youth training programs kick into high gear to make sure you're ready in time for your Opening Day. For 12U through 14U players, PBI's “Middle School Winter Training Program” is the most intense and thorough off-season … [Read more...]
January 22, 2015 Leave a Comment
PBI Voted Best of Bergen
A message from PBI owner & president Doug Cinnella - To all of our customers - We just found out that Professional Baseball Instruction was voted Best of Bergen - Baseball Training 2015. I want to thank everyone who voted for PBI and for the loyalty and belief that you all continuously … [Read more...]
May 12, 2014 Leave a Comment
PBI Joins Bergen County For 2014 Challenger Baseball Day
Professional Baseball Instruction was once again proud to be a part of the “Challenger Baseball Family Fun Day” Saturday May 10 in the Ridgefield Park section of Overpeck County Park. The free event brought together about 125 developmentally challenged youngsters from New Jersey and New York for … [Read more...]
