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 13, 2019 Leave a Comment
In Memory of Mike Sheppard Sr – Never Lose Your Hustle
Mike Sheppard Sr's coaching legacy at Seton Hall University was nothing short of legendary. In a 31-year span from 1973 to 2003, Mike's accomplishments included: 988 wins 28 winning seasons 27 postseason appearances 15 Big East Tournament appearances 12 NCAA Tournament berths … [Read more...]
December 2, 2018 2 Comments
2018 Holiday Lesson Special
Check out this special holiday season deal from Professional Baseball Instruction. For a limited time, get five private workouts for just $249! That's five 30-minute lessons with one of PBI's top instructors for less than $50 a lesson. You'll work with one of our instructors in our new indoor … [Read more...]
October 23, 2018 Leave a Comment
PBI Is Coming Home
Professional Baseball Instruction is coming home! We are proud to announce that we'll be in the Ramsey Square Shopping Center in just a couple of weeks - opening November 10th, 2018. The details - 6000 square feet, expanding to 12000 square feet with a wide open fielding area, six batting … [Read more...]
March 7, 2017 Leave a Comment
5 Things You Didn’t Know About – PBI’s Jeff Remo
Jeff Remo is one of Professional Baseball Instruction's finest, and longest-tenured coaches, and one of the first coaches hired by PBI owner Doug Cinnella. One of the most highly-regarded hitting coaches in the state, Jeff brings a background with him that includes a four-year professional … [Read more...]
February 16, 2017 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #21 – 6 Traits Any Player Can Have Regardless of Talent
In our PBI Pro Tips video series, we show you different drills designed to help players improve in a specific area of baseball. Players, of course, come in all different shapes and sizes, and with varying skill levels. In this latest PBI Pro Tip, the Professional Baseball Instruction coaching … [Read more...]
January 2, 2017 Leave a Comment
5 Things You Didn’t Know About – PBI’s Doug Cinnella
Professional Baseball Instruction owner and president Doug Cinnella carries a powerful baseball resumé. He was a third-round selection by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1986 draft. That made him the 97th player picked in the entire nation, an honor he validated by throwing two no-hitters and being … [Read more...]
