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The Battle Between the Hitter and Pitcher

(#174) (Note: This is a developing story). Baseball is a battle between the hitter and the pitcher. It's a competition, each one trying to out maneuver the other in order to win the battle. But what is a win for the hitter? What is a win for the pitcher? Can both win in the same … Continue reading The Battle Between the Hitter and Pitcher →

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Can You or Can’t You?

(#159) Here's a great video clip on the power of confidence and motivation from The Dirty Dozen (1967). 15 times in 31 seconds Jiminez says (and believes) he "can't make it." Until he stops thinking about what he can't do. (1 minute clip) "I really can't make it Major! I can't! I can't! I really … Continue reading Can You or Can’t You? →

Success Principles, Part 2

(#39) More stuff that worked. Our 8 Laws of Learning the Game: Explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, and repetition. "Repetition of the same physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic response." Our Game Plan for Success: To compete at the highest level possible on each pitch of … Continue reading Success Principles, Part 2 →

The Hitter’s Game Plan

(#37) Over many years, here's what our Hitter's Game Plan developed into. 2 approaches and 2 actions. Hitting is timing and timing means getting the barrel of the bat in the right place at the right time. "Repetition of the same physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic response." … Continue reading The Hitter’s Game Plan →

Success Principles

(#36) Here are some of the success principles that worked pretty well for the Raiders and Eagles over the years. Our baseball program will be built on this foundation: Discipline, consistency, and sound fundamentals. The essential attitudes for our success will be: Discipline, confidence, motivation, and determination. Our motto: Striving for Baseball Excellence Our philosophy: … Continue reading Success Principles →