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How Do Speed Ladders Improve Speed?

One of the most common drills that athletes of various sports will perform is ladder drills. You might have seen people going through ladder drills at your local park or gym. On...

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What is a Rosin Bag?
What is a Rosin Bag?

  Rosin Bags What is rosin in baseball? A rosin bag is a small pouch filled with rosin powder that is used by baseball pitchers to improve their grip on the ball. Pitchers ...

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Baseball Practice
Baseball Practice

How to Avoid Injuries During Baseball Practice or Baseball Games Are you a coach or parent of an aspiring young baseball athlete? If so, it's important to make sure that t...

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Three Exercises to Hit Baseballs HARDER

In a perfect world, you would roll out of bed with messy hair, slap on a helmet, and be able to hit 450 foot dong shots. However, what's far more likely is that you actually nee...

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Baseball Gifts
Baseball Gifts

  If you are looking for baseball gifts, Plate Crate has tons of great options! Baseball Gifts- Plate Crate subscription box The best baseball gifts are the ones that ...

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BO BICHETTE'S Hitting Secret REVEALED
BO BICHETTE'S Hitting Secret REVEALED

Hey dude/dudette! The bad news is that you suck at hitting to the opposite field. The good news is that you came here! The first step in getting better is admitting that you hav...

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History of Baseball
History of Baseball

  Baseball is thought to have originated as a game in England, and was brought by British immigrants to North America. The first baseball park was built in Hoboken, New Je...

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Ways to Improve Your Baseball Skills
Ways to Improve Your Baseball Skills

  If you're a fan of baseball, then you know that the game can be even more enjoyable when you have the right gear. Accessories and training aids can help improve your skil...

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6 Steps to Hit BASEBALLS HARDER
6 Steps to Hit BASEBALLS HARDER

You step in the box with the bases loaded and one out. Your teammates chant your name. You look back at your family and hope that you can make them proud. We all know how this s...

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Baseball Training Aids
Baseball Training Aids

  Baseball training aids are a great way to help you improve your batting or pitching skills. There are many different types of baseball training aids available, so it's im...

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Baseball Basics
Baseball Basics

    Baseball is a sport that is played by two teams of nine players. The objective of the game is to score more runs than the other team. A run is scored when a player f...

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Baseball Positions
Baseball Positions

  Many people who play baseball begin when they are very young; participating in Little League or similar programs. This gives children the opportunity to play the game wh...

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