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Need some help training your outfielders? Then you've come to the right place! In this course, Coach Darren Fenster reveals multiple drills and philosophies in order to make your outfielders stronger and more efficient athletes. With his help, your outfielders will reduce their amount of mistakes and learn to play smarter and better!1 Baseball Guy 2:37 2 The Extra Base 0:45 3 Effort 0:09 4 Engage to the Pitch 0:47 5 Engage to the Game 1:32 6 Engage to the Play 1:09 7 Ownership 1:45 8 Outfield Basics 0:29 9 Pre-Pitch 1:01 10 Read and React 1:05 11 Break 0:30 12 Route 2:17 13 Footwork to Field 0:43 14 Field 0:19 15 Footwork to Throw 0:42 16 Throw Free 2:37 17 Throw with your Feet 0:54 18 Hat Drill 0:49 19 Batting Practice 1:12 20 Tapbacks Free 0:42 21 Catchbacks and Globebacks 0:48 22 Widebase 0:20 23 Pre-set 0:23 24 Single Step 0:30 25 Single Step Double Shuffle 0:26 26 Single Step Shuffle Left and Right 0:52 27 Reverse Pivot and Backhand 0:55 28 Eyes Behind Pre-Set 0:31 29 Eyes Behind Arm Side 0:28 30 Eyes Behind Straight On and Glove Side Free 1:01 31 Line Drill - Short 0:31 32 Line Drill - Angle Left and Right 0:43 33 Drop Balls 0:22 34 Read and React 1:27 35 Two Ball 0:33 36 Toss Fungo 1:05 37 Machine Air - Ground Fungo 1:05 38 We Want to Learn 0:33 39 Q&A 1:12Darren Fenster | Boston Red Sox Darren Fenster became the Boston Red Sox's Minor League Outfield & Baserunning Coordinator in 2019. He was named the manager of the Portland Sea Dogs by the Boston Red Sox in January 2018. That season marked Darren Fenster's 7th year with the Red Sox, his 6th year as manager in the organization, and his first season as manager of Portland. He spent the previous four seasons leading the Greenville Drive, Boston�s Class-A South Atlantic League affiliate. Fenster led the Greenville Drive (South Atlantic League) to their first championship in team history in 2017. The Drive went 79-60 and defeated Kannapolis 3 games to 1, capturing the South Atlantic League crown. Following the season, Fenster led the Peoria Javelinas to the Arizona Fall League Championship. During his tenure, he has managed many of the club�s top prospects, including current Major Leaguers Andrew Benintendi and Yoan Moncada. His managerial career began with the GCL Red Sox in 2013 where he led the team to a division title and appearance in the Gulf Coast League Championship Series, after serving as hitting coach for Greenville in his professional coaching debut in 2012 where future Major Leaguers Blake Swihart, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, and Matt Barnes would make their full-season professional debuts.

Need some help training your infielders? Then you've come to the right place! In this course, Coach Kevin Hooper goes in-depth with drills and philosophies that will make your infielders better defenders and athletes. He includes live-action of his drills and even demonstrates some activities himself!1 Infield Play Concepts 2:27 2 Pre Pitch Routine 3:18 3 Pre Pitch Clips 2:01 4 Points of Emphasis 5:35 5 Fielding Clips 3:48 6 Ping Pong 0:55 7 Catch 0:38 8 Transfers Free 1:03 9 Mixture 0:31 10 Mini Globe 0:55 11 Drop Steps 1:23 12 Lacrosse Ball 1:10 13 The Wall 1:47 14 Feel It in the Middle 1:15 15 Five Stars Free 1:45 16 Wet Gym 2:04 17 Throwing Program 0:37 18 In Between Innings Routine 0:39 19 Positioning 0:26 20 Separate Your Offense from your Defense 0:32 21 Outside Hand to the Center 0:59 22 Q&A 11:11Kevin Hooper | Padres Kevin Hooper is the infield coach for the San Diego Padres. He used to be the manager for the Witchita Wingnuts but moved to the padres prior to the 2016 season. Kevin Hooper played in the minor leagues for the following organizations: Florida Marlins New York Yankees Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers Witchita Wingnuts

Infield Play: Fundamentals, Philosophy, and Drills offers an instructional tool for coaches who want to improve the skills and techniques of their infielders.The course outlines the key factors involved in sound infield play, including throwing, catching, and fielding. Coach Morgan explains and demonstrates the proper techniques for fielding a ground ball and for executing a double play. The course also includes a series of proven drills for developing the essential fundamentals of infield play.1 The Most Overlooked Phase of The Game 3:01 2 A Body In Motion Stays In Motion... 4:20 3 Turning Two From Short Stop 3:09 4 Turning Two From Second Base 1:47 5 Covering Second Base From Short Stop 2:00 6 Covering Second Base From Second Base 3:54 7 Everyday Infield Drills 3:19 8 Bounce Drill 1:45 9 Backhand Drill Free 0:40 10 Box Drill 3:40 11 Triangle Drill 2:48 12 Rocket Relay 1:06 13 Catch, Shuffle, Release 0:55Former head baseball coach at Indiana University and professional pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Bob Morgan directed the IU Hooiser�s program for 22 seasons. Morgan led his teams during the course of his career to a 1,070-586-6 (.646) record�one of 30 NCAA Division I baseball coaches in history with 1,000 career victories. A part of the most respected coaches in the game, Morgan is a 1969 graduate of Ohio University, where he earned three letters as a pitcher for the Bobcats. Drafted and played in the Detroit Tigers Organization.

Do Simple Better-Throwing/Catching program Throwing and catching is a staple of baseball, a fundamental which is needed to play the game. Such a simple thing can make a difference in the outcome of a game. �Do simple better� says Ed Servais. By simply taking the time to develop and enhance the basics, can your team elevate and outperform the opposition? The practice field is the perfect place to implement fundamental drills that can improve the biomechanics of throwing and catching. Drills such as �two knees� are one of the best tools accessible to a coach. Players get on two knees about 20 feet away from their partner. Practice throwing and catching on each other, ultimately promoting good circular motion of the shoulder. Creating good throwing mechanics. Similar to the one knee down, which allows for better hip rotation.� In this course, Ed Servais breaks down his throwing and catching program. He shares some of his favorite drills and exercises he uses to improve and develop his young players. Everything you need to become a better thrower and catcher is right here.� Simply click the �Book This Course� button at the top right of this page, place your order, and you�ll immediately be logged into the training with full access. Learn what it takes to take your throwing and catching to the next level.1 Chapter 1 - Intro Free 4:51 2 Chapter 2 - Details and Execution 5:38 3 Chapter 3 - Throwing Program Background 2:36 4 Chapter 4 - Throwing Program 1 4:25 5 Chapter 5 - Throwing Program (Standing) 2 5:09 6 Chapter 6 - Throwing Program (Moving and Tags) 3 6:42 7 Chapter 7 - Throwing Program (Movement) 4 4:57 8 Chapter 8 - Conclusion 2:15Ed Servais is at the top of the helm of the Creighton baseball program. Guiding the Bluejays to their fifth NCAA Tournament appearance under his leadership in 2019 (2005, 2007, 2011, 2012 & 2019). Known as a coach who emphasizes team defense, Servais� teams have consistently been among the nation�s best in fielding percentage. In his first season (2004) the Bluejays� .982 fielding percentage led the country. Creighton has repeated that impressive feat two additional times (2009 & 2014). During Servais� 16 seasons at Creighton, the Bluejays have finished in the NCAA�s top-10 in fielding 11 times (including fifth in 2019). Since the Servais era began, Creighton has committed the fewest errors in the nation (758), while also leading the country with a .977 fielding percentage. Servais� reputation for teaching was rewarded during the summer of 2013, Servais served as one of three assistants for USA Baseball�s Collegiate National Team. Servais was responsible for team defense and was the first base coach. Servais helped Team USA post a 7-3 record, including a five-game sweep of the Cuban National Team.Servais� ability to prepare his squad to play beyond the college ranks led to 37 Bluejays being taken over the last 16 seasons in the MLB Draft. Six Creighton players were selected in the draft following the 2019 season, tying the six Bluejays taken from the 1991 team.

Sean Davis of Sherwood HS (MD) dives into defending the bunt and stealing outs with pickoff moves1 Sean Davis Intro Free 1:29 2 What is our why? 4:10 3 Communication for Bunts and Pickoffs 6:29 4 Bunt Defense Focus 4:24 5 Standard Bunt Defense Runner on 1B 2:43 6 Runner on 2B Wheel play 3:06 7 Drive play 1:29 8 PO Back Pick 1:19 9 Pick Off Focus 3:44 10 Pickoff plays 4:05 11 Daylight Inside Move 1:59 12 Back Pick to 2B/SS 1:45 13 Picking to 3B 2:19 14 Runner on 1B & 3B picks 2:45Sean Davis - Sherwood HS (MD)

Coach Rich Maloney has used his 23+ years of head coaching experience to fine tune a program that can help infielders to reach their full potential. In this comprehensive program, Coach Maloney demonstrates the implementation of numerous skills and drills designed to develop the most important aspects of infielding. Among the topics covered are: footwork, tag plays, hops, phantom drills, double plays, flips, throws, various fielding drills, slow rollers, rundowns and much more. This video is a must-have resource for every coach and infielder. 89 minutes. 2019.1 Introduction 0:48 2 Everyday Drills Free 7:49 3 Phantom Drills 8:02 4 4 Corner Drills 8:09 5 Tag Plays 9:38 6 Give Drill 3:27 7 Wall Drill 2:12 8 Gauntlet Drill 4:22 9 Three Crow Hop Drill 2:48 10 Rolled Ground Balls 8:53 11 Double Plays 8:59 12 Slow Rollers 6:51 13 Rundowns 5:01 14 Triangle Drill 6:52 15 Three Line Pitcher Fielding Practice 4:52 16 Closing Comments 0:53Rich Maloney has been the head baseball coach at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana since the start of the 2013 season. He is the former head coach of the Michigan Wolverines where he compiled a record of 341�244 in 10 seasons, from 2003 to 2012. He led the Wolverines to four consecutive NCAA tournament appearances (2005�2008) and was the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2008. From 1996 to 2002, he was the head coach at Ball State. He was named the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Baseball Coach of the year in 1998 and 2001. From 1998 to 2001, the Cardinals finished first in the MAC West for four straight seasons. Coach Maloney has been a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) for over 28 years. He recently finished his term as President of the ABCA.

Perry is an award-winning MLB Infield Coach and one of the most respected minds in the game. During his presentation from the 2020 Virtual Baseball Coaches Summit, he will share what it takes to become an elite infielder. This talk covers his foundational 6 F's of Fielding: Feet Field Funnel Footwork Fire Follow You'll also learn the practice plans & game plans that help build the best defensive teams in the Majors. Stay tuned at the end for a great Q/A session. � For a deep dive into his fielding check out Ultimate Infield by Perry Hill Here.1 Introduction 4:59 2 In The Box vs Out The Box Plays Free 1:30 3 Fundamentals of Discipline 7:29 4 Discipline Continued 4:56 5 Structure w/ Consistency 3:56 6 Play Smart 5:56 7 Be Sure to Have Fun 1:19 8 6 F's & CPE 4:57 9 F: Feet 1:54 10 F: Field 2:14 11 F: Funnel 4:54 12 Open Q/A 1 1:07 13 Open Q/A 2 3:44 14 Open Q/A 3 3:10Perry Hill is the current Seattle Mariners 1st Base & Infield Coach. He has spent 22 years as a Major League Coach with multiple teams like the Texas Rangers, Miami Marlins, Detroit Tigers & Pittsburg Pirates. Career Highlights 2017 Fielding Percentage Leader: .988 (Miami Marlins Team Record) 2017 Infield Coach of the Year (MLB Network) Fewest MLB Errors in 2017 (73) 2016 Marlins set an all time MLB record with 28 Consecutive errorless games Fielding Leader Three Times with Three Teams (1997 Tigers, 2001 Pirates, 2017 Marlins) Coached Players to Seven Gold Glove Awards: (Luis Castillo, Orlando Cabrera, Derrek Lee, Mike Lowell, Dee Gordon) 2014 Best Infield Coach (Boston Globe survey of MLB Executives and Coaches)�� The MLB Network Awards took some time to recognize the best coaches throughout baseball that are too often overlooked. Their �Men Behind The Curtain� segment honored Perry Hill with the 2017 Infield Coach of the Year award. While announcing the award Billy Ripken and Harold Reynolds had some very nice things to say about Coach Hill. Hill began his coaching career with the Rangers' Class A team in 1984. He rose through the organization until he became the Rangers infield and first base coach from 1992 through 1995. He spent three years with Detroit from 1997 through 1999, which became the first major-league club to go from worst to first in fielding percentage. He spent 2000�01 with the Montreal Expos and coached the Florida Marlins from 2002 through 2007.