Coefficient of Restitution and Compression in Baseballs
Imagine standing in the batter’s box, bat in hand, with your gaze fixed on the pitcher winding up. While physics might seem far from your thoughts in that moment, the Coefficient of Restitution (COR)—which quantifies the ball’s bounce-back energy—and compression, indicating how much the ball deforms upon impact, are crucial in the interaction between bat…
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Striped Baseball – How to Make Better Throws with this Simple Hack
Ever stumbled upon a baseball decked out with a black stripe of electrical tape or marked up with a sharpie? If you’ve hung around a local baseball field long enough, chances are you’ve seen it. This little trick is something of a secret weapon for us coaches to help young players looking to dial in…
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Baseball Equipment – Checklist For Coaches
Welcome to the exciting and rewarding journey of youth baseball coaching! Your decision to volunteer is not only commendable but pivotal in shaping the experiences and development of young athletes. As you embark on this journey, having the right gear will set a strong foundation for a fun, productive season. This guide highlights essential coaching…
Different Types of Baseballs for Different Ages
The original purpose of my writing the Baseball Buying Guide titled, “Different Types of Baseballs for Different Ages” in 2019, was to provide assistance to youth leagues, school teams, recreational and travel leagues, and parents in selecting baseballs that are appropriate for various age groups. As of March 2024, the post has been updated with…
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Baseballs for Middle and High Schools
You’ll find that baseballs used in middle and high schools are pretty much cousins to those we played with in college, rather than the distant relatives used in the pros. Both sport that classic leather skin hugging a heart of cork bundled up in cozy wool. Here’s where it gets interesting though – those school-level…
Lineup in Youth Baseball vs MLB
Creating a baseball batting lineup involves strategic considerations that vary significantly between professional leagues like MLB and youth baseball levels. The approach to lineup construction at these different levels reflects the varying objectives, from winning games using data-driven strategies to emphasizing player development and enjoyment. MLB Lineup Construction Using Analytics In Major League Baseball, the…