Soft toss drills are a great way to work on your swing. Coming off of tee work, soft toss starts to incorporate a ball in flight and a hitter's timing. In this soft toss demonstration, PBI owner Doug Cinnella works with Seton Hall University Pirate Tyler Shedler-McAvoy on some of the basics of … [Read more...]
May 1, 2020 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #31 – make your own strike zone
If you're a pitcher and don't have a catcher to throw to, you can still work on your location. Here's a great tip from PBI's Doug Cinnella on a great way to make your own strike zone. All you need is a wall and some chalk. https://youtu.be/Tqn91NoWRKk … [Read more...]
April 30, 2020 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #30 – tee work
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we put together a number of drills you can do on your own to help keep your game sharp. In this drill, PBI's Doug Cinnella offers sound advice for your tee work - including changing the height and location of the tee. https://youtu.be/dZ_7NvYtIjo … [Read more...]
April 25, 2020 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #29 – wall ball drill
No partner to work with? Grab your glove and a ball, and head for the nearest wall! PBI's Doug Cinnella shows you an easy fielding drill you can do on your own that can help with receiving the ball and your footwork. https://youtu.be/8x6xA_YGBJQ … [Read more...]
April 23, 2020 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #28 – grip/throwing drill
Here's another drill you can do on your own, in a small area. All you need is a few baseballs and your glove. Professional Baseball Instruction president and founder Doug Cinnella shows you a simple drill that can help with both your grip on the ball and your throwing … [Read more...]
April 13, 2020 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #27 – self-hit drill
Can't get to our indoor facility to get some hitting in? No one to throw to you? No problem. Professional Baseball Instruction president and founder Doug Cinnella demonstrates how self-hitting can and should be a part of your regular hitting drills. All you need is a bat and a few … [Read more...]
March 30, 2018 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #26 – Infielders Part 2
In PBI Pro Tips #25, we focused on proper glove work for infielders - getting the hands out in front, head down, and more. Now we take it a step further. Professional Baseball Instruction coaches Jim Monaghan and Jose DeLeon work with members of the 13U Ridgewood (NJ) travel team on the … [Read more...]
March 6, 2018 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #25 – Infielders Part 1
Need help on ground balls for your players? Start from the ground up. Professional Baseball Instruction coach Jim Monaghan - with help from 13U players from Ridgewood NJ - demonstrates a drill good for players of all ages designed to help fielders field "through the ball," see the ball into … [Read more...]
March 1, 2018 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #24 – Dress For Success
Trying out for your high school team for the first time? The old adage "you get one chance to make a first impression" applies here. That first impression on your coach could very well be how you're dressed. With the high school baseball season about to start, Professional Baseball … [Read more...]
January 31, 2018 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #23 – Lateral Movement For Outfielders
Don't overlook the importance of your outfielders being able to move in all directions. In this latest PBI Pro Tips video, Professional Baseball Instruction coach Mickey Stec demonstrates an easy-to-do drill designed to help outfielders move laterally and come "through the … [Read more...]
