CJ Prutch 
Baseball and softball are two sports that are growing in popularity due to the evolution of travel sports. 20 years ago both sports were more seasonal as kids played little league baseball at their local youth rec league before moving on to the next sport in season. If you go watch both sports, you may … Read more
In baseball, a save is a statistic credited to a relief pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under specific circumstances. The concept of a save is essential in understanding the role that relief pitchers play in the sport. Most commonly, a pitcher earns a save by entering in the ninth inning of … Read more
A friendly game of soccer or a friendly match in soccer is just that, friendly. It’s like playing a game of pickup basketball but for soccer. What is a friendly soccer match? Or what are soccer friendlies? A soccer friendly is a noncompetitive game played outside or beyond any recognized soccer competition. A soccer friendly … Read more
The Pocket Radar Ball Coach version is the perfect start to tracking pitching and throwing velocity. It can also be used to track swing speed. The Pocket Radar Ball Coach Radar Gun is an excellent training tool for player development, one on one coaching, or self-guided training. The radar and speed training tool by Pocket … Read more
Crooked numbers in baseball hold a unique significance in the world of sports. Generally, this term refers to any number greater than one. That number is recorded on the scoreboard when a team scores during an inning. The concept emerges from the idea that when a team puts more than one run on the board, … Read more
A shifty and effective move to fool a defender, the Euro Step is a great offensive move in basketball. If you don’t watch a ton of basketball, or play it, you may not know what a Euro Step is. But you’ve heard the term before if you watch the NBA. It’s especially known in Europe … Read more
When you watch a soccer match, many times you will see players “flop” or “take a dive”. The player who fell to the ground looks and acts injured. With exaggerated wincing, arms flailing, and body rolling around, you might think the player is truly injured. Or are they faking? Then you see the replay and … Read more
You’ve probably heard the term “hat trick” at some point around sports, particularly in soccer and hockey. These are the two most common sports where you’d hear “hat trick”. What is a hat trick? Or, what is a hat trick in soccer? A hat trick in soccer is when one player scores three goals in … Read more
Running back (RB) is a crucial position in the game of football, holding various responsibilities on the offensive side of the field. As a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football, the primary roles of a running back include receiving hand-offs from the quarterback to rush the ball, lining up as a receiver to … Read more
In baseball, utility players hold a unique and essential role on the team. These versatile athletes may not possess the offensive prowess necessary for a regular starting position, but their ability to adapt and play multiple defensive positions makes them invaluable assets to their teams. Over the years, numerous utility players have demonstrated their importance … Read more