Safety Squeeze in Baseball

The safety squeeze is a strategic play in baseball aimed at scoring a run by having the runner on third base reach home plate safely. Unlike the suicide squeeze, where the runner starts running towards home plate as the pitcher releases the ball, the safety squeeze allows the runner to wait until the ball is … Read more

Split Finger Fastball

One of my favorite topics to discuss is baseball. I love hearing about people’s passion for the sport. It doesn’t matter their skill level or how long they have played. I’ll talk baseball with just about anyone.  Often when someone finds out I played college baseball and I was a pitcher, they will ask, “what … Read more

How to Become a Baseball Scout: A Concise Guide

Becoming a baseball scout is an exciting journey into the world of professional sports, offering a unique opportunity to evaluate and discover talented players. As a baseball scout, one will need to have an in-depth understanding of the game and its strategies, as well as the ability to identify players with the potential to excel … Read more

Why Are Baseball Bats So Expensive? Understanding Materials & Manufacturing Costs

Baseball bats can be quite expensive, leaving many fans and players wondering what drives the cost. One contributing factor to the high price of baseball bats is the materials used in their construction. Manufacturers have turned to more durable and longer-lasting materials, which in turn drives up the cost of production and ultimately the retail … Read more

What is Juco Basketball: A Comprehensive Guide

Juco basketball, an abbreviation for junior college basketball, is a two-year collegiate basketball program primarily offered at community colleges. It provides student-athletes with the opportunity to compete while completing their associate’s degree before potentially moving on to four-year colleges or universities. While often overlooked during the athletic recruiting process, Juco basketball has steadily gained popularity … Read more

Can You Wash Football Gloves?

 My son just started his first year of football this season. Of course, he needed all the gear! One of the most important pieces of the new gear he got was football gloves.  There are many different uses to gloves that we will get into later in this article, but one of the first questions … Read more

Speed Training for Youth Athletes

I never had a gift of speed, and when I was growing up there wasn’t much information for speed training for youth athletes. My kids are now at an age where they are starting to play competitively. The first few years of sports is all about introducing the kids to the game, making sure they … Read more