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Bringing it all together, Coach Jim Brower focuses the final installment of his 12-U Bullpen Sessions on the entire bullpen and what common problems 12-U coaches should l ...View
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12-U Bullpen Sessions Part 5: The Landing
July 8, 2019 12:42 pmIf there was one element of pitching mechanics that young hurlers should make a priority to develop correctly, it's the "landing" In this installment of Coach Jim Brower' ...View
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12-U Bullpen Sessions Part 4: Separation
July 8, 2019 12:41 pmWithout a good "hands separation" during a pitcher's delivery, the timing, control, and pitch performance will not be as effective So it's important for young pitchers to ...View
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Wild Pitch Recovery 1: Two Knee Slide
June 27, 2019 7:23 pmWild pitches happen, it's simply unavoidable But, how the catcher reacts in that bang-bang situation is sometimes the difference between a run or an out In this Wild Pitc ...View
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Corrections – Out of the Box – Fast Arms: Right-Handed Hitters
June 11, 2019 5:19 pmAs a youth athlete, who is just learning the basics—or even a seasoned baserunner with years of experience—you want to make sure you understand the techniques and cor ...View
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Corrections – Out of the Box – Fast Arms: Left-Handed Hitters
June 11, 2019 5:18 pmAs a youth athlete, who is just learning the basics—or even a seasoned baserunner with years of experience—you want to make sure you understand the techniques and cor ...View
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Baserunning – Home to First – Bag Strike Drill
June 11, 2019 5:18 pmHelping to develop the young baserunners' technique out of the box, Coach Tarrik Brock introduces the Bag Strike Drill—and demonstrates, for the coaches out there, how ...View
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13–15 Bullpen Sessions Pt. 3: Footwork (Back Heel on Rubber)
June 5, 2019 2:18 pmKeeping the load and leg lift under control, as Coach Brower demonstrates in the bullpen session, will not only keep the back foot from moving off the rubber—which happ ...View
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13–15 Bullpen Sessions Pt. 2: Mound Work
June 5, 2019 2:17 pmBefore a pitch is even thrown in the bullpen, the 13–15 age range should focus on developing solid, repeatable mechanics In this video, Coach Brower breaks down the thr ...View
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13-15 Bullpen Sessions Pt. 1: Long Toss Program
June 5, 2019 2:16 pmSeattle Mariners bullpen coach, Jim Brower, takes his MLB-level pitching experience and relates it to the 13–15 age group, begging on tips for proper long tossing—inc ...View
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Controlling the Quadrant Part 3: Different Player/Different Body
May 27, 2019 12:44 pmAn athlete's body is always going to be unique—especially at the youth levels, where the young athletes are still growingand at different rates So why only show techniq ...View
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Controlling the Quadrant Part 2: Arm-Side Corner
May 27, 2019 12:43 pmWe're back behind the plate with Sandy Alomar Jr, breaking down Controlling the Quadrant with proper framing techniques In this segment, Coach Alomar takes a look at the ...View
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Shortstop Feeds to Second Base: Glove-Side, Off-Balance
May 9, 2019 10:46 amCoach Omar Vizquel takes his Gold Glove-caliber experience and shows shortstops the correct way to make the glove-hand flip to second base WHILE they are off-balance! ...View
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Baserunning – Home to First Intro: Arm Swing Cycle
April 12, 2019 3:45 pmBuilding momentum out of the box is a key element to baserunning—it could be the determining factor in beating a throw to first, stretching a double into a triple, and ...View
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Baserunning – Out of the Box – Fast Arms: Left-Handed Hitters
April 12, 2019 3:40 pmIn this installment of Coach Tarrik Brock's Baserunning Series, the Arm Swing Technique is put into action with the baserunners breaking out of the box toward first base ...View
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Baserunning – Out of the Box – Fast Arms: Right-Handed Hitters
April 12, 2019 3:38 pmIn this installment of Coach Tarrik Brock's Baserunning Series, the Arm Swing Technique is put into action with the baserunners breaking out of the box toward first base ...View
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Tarrik Brock: Journey vs. Process
March 26, 2019 9:41 pmCoach Tarrik Brock sits down with YSPN360 to discuss the difference between “The Process” vs “The Journey,” and what is the right mindset for athletes, parents, a ...View
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Tarrik Brock: Introduction
March 18, 2019 9:29 pmMeet new YSPN360 coach, Tarrik Brock—the Baserunning & Outfield Coordinator for the Los Angeles Dodgers ...View
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Coaches Tip: 12-U Long Toss Program
February 13, 2019 10:29 pmLong tossing is a great way to build arm strength But long tossing, done incorrectly—from overexertion, improper mechanics and even the distance—can be detrimental to ...View
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Controlling the Quadrant Part 1: Manipulate the Glove
February 11, 2019 6:04 pmControlling, manipulating the strike zone is one of the most crucial skills for a catcher—sometimes, it's the difference between a walk and a K, a win or a loss In this ...View
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12-U Bullpen Sessions Part 1: Playing Catch
October 11, 2018 7:22 amA solid bullpen session doesn't begin with a pitcher merely getting on the rubber and throwing fastballs to the catcher Instead, it starts with a simple game of catch—o ...View
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12-U Bullpen Sessions Part 2: Foot on Rubber
October 11, 2018 7:19 amWhen it comes to pitching mechanics, even the smallest details can make for HUGE impacts—whether it's command, velocity, you name it And, as Coach Jim Brower shows in P ...View
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12-U Bullpen Sessions Part 3: The Leg Lift
October 11, 2018 7:14 amBalance for a pitcher starts with a proper leg kick And although there are several techniques and styles of leg kicks—as Coach Jim Brower shows in this third installmen ...View
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Pitching Mechanics: Elbow Up
August 23, 2018 7:57 amIt seems simple, but one of the most common struggles young pitchers have with their mechanics—and ultimately control and velocity—is improper elbow placement In this ...View
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Receiving Throws at 2B During a Steal: The Bad Throw
August 10, 2018 11:51 amExpect the unexpected When receiving a throw during a stolen base attempt can sometimes call for the fielder to improvise In Part 3 of Omar Vizquel's Receiving Throws at ...View
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Receiving Throws at 2B During a Steal: In Front of the Bag
August 7, 2018 7:00 amCoach Omar Vizquel is back for the second installment of Receiving Throws at Second During the Steal, where he demonstrates Option 2—receiving the throw in front of the ...View
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Receiving Throws at 2B During a Steal: Straddle the Bag
August 7, 2018 6:56 amCoach Omar Vizquel demonstrates the first of two ways to receive the throw from the catcher during a stolen base attempt ...View
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Catcher’s Tip: Fundamental Movement
August 1, 2018 6:58 amIt's no secret that a catcher's lower half is super essential for success But it's not just about strength and conditioning As Coach Sandy Alomar Jr shows in this video, ...View
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Fielding Drills: Working Toward First
July 25, 2018 8:53 pmPicking up the pace, Coach Andy Stankiewicz finishes the Fielding Drills series with a game-like sequence that teaches the fielder how to work to the left side of the bod ...View
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Double Plays with Omar Vizquel: Footwork from Shortstop
June 17, 2018 7:01 pmIt's a simple philosophy, really: When it comes to demonstrating the proper techniques for turning double plays from the shortstop position, few coaches are better suited ...View