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 16, 2016 Leave a Comment
“Ask Sam” – Your Baseball Questions Answered By MLB Coach Sam Perlozzo March 2016
Welcome to the latest "Ask Sam." I'm Sam Perlozzo and I'm the minor league infield and baserunning coordinator for the Minnesota Twins. A former manager and coach at the major league level, I am also one of Professional Baseball Instruction's Major League Advisors. Each month, I answer your … [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...]
February 29, 2016 Leave a Comment
PBI Pro Tips #7 – Clemente Tee Drill
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 9, 2016 1 Comment
“Ask Sam” – Your Baseball Questions Answered By MLB Coach Sam Perlozzo February 2016
Welcome to the latest "Ask Sam." I'm Sam Perlozzo and I'm the minor league infield and baserunning coordinator for the Minnesota Twins. A former manager and coach at the major league level, I am also one of Professional Baseball Instruction's Major League Advisors. Each month, I answer your … [Read more...]
