can you please tell me what type of practice is good for outfielders.?
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I played outfield. We had a coach who used to set a pitching machine at maximum speed from home plate to toss balls high into the outfield.  we had to stand and point to where the ball was going to land rather than run and catch it (that came later)  It was great practice for judging the flight of the ball and being able to anticipate where to run to catch the ball.
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Stop getting hitting and get some solid pitching. The problem with pitching for the yankees is there is to much pressure. I have seen many a good pitcher crumble because of the pressure there.
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daily stretching, light weight workout, daily runing\nlay off the junk food, get plenty of sleep, find someone to take some pitches from you. start slow 25 or so build up your endurance, work on location of pitches and variance of speed.
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The simplest and most effective way to strengthen the right muscles for hitting is to swing something heavy every day.  If  you get a big heavy bat and swing it fifty or a hundred times while picking out something in front of you to swing through you can also work on leveling your swing, where your elbows are and all the fundamentals.  The most important things in hitting are bat speed and keeping your eye on the ball.  So practice what you do with  your head.\n\nWatch Mariano Riviera warm up and do that.  I have a cannonball that I pretend to throw and when I go to a game (I'm reduced to softball now) I throw much harder.  Get your arm warmed up and then work on strength with anything heavy you can keep in your hand.  It really works.\n\nStay off the juice.
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There is no real answer to this, but I'll give it a shot.\n\nFirst, practice - a lot!  When you do, work on keeping your weight on your back foot, transfering that weight forward with a minimal amount of stride.  Keep your hands back (ie don't lead the swing with your hands), start the swing from the bottom up.  What I mean here is transfer the weight from the back foot to the front, rotate the hips sligtly, then bring the bat through the strike zone with a short, compact swing (with a slight upper cut - do not exaggerate this), your head will be the last thing to pull through, allowing you to watch the ball hit the bat.\n\nThe key to slugging, isn't necessarily how big you are - though, increasing your size in a healthy way would be beneficial.  It's more about having a quick bat through the strike zone - the faster the bat, the harder you will hit the ball.  This does not equate to taking a HUGE swing - it's just not needed.\n\nFinally, get yourself playing on a field that has dimensions that are favourable to you.  If you are a lefty, a short right field porch is beneficial, and conversely, a righty will want a short porch in left.\n\nThat's it.  Simple right?  No, but hopefully this is helpful.
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Depends what position you are playing and how many outs there are, etc. You have a force out at second but not third, so most likely that's your best play. If there are two outs, throw to first or second, depending on which one's the easiest play. If less that two outs and you are playing the infield, try looking back the runner at third and holding him there before thowing to first or second to save a run. If the runner at third is going home and you're confident you can get him tagged out, you may want to throw to the catcher.
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Practice on swinging, but don't hit the ball.  Practice sliding into bases and stealing bases and sprinting.
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It's hard to prepare for baseball when the weather won't co-operate. I live in Canada, so I know what you're going through. \n\nThe first thing would be to get a rubber ball, about the same size of a baseball and find a piece of wall somewhere. (The gym at a school is good, or anyother place like that where they'll allow you to throw it against the wall.). And just throw the ball against the wall and let it come back to you. Field it properly, practising positioning of your feet and such. It gives you great practice on anticipation, because you don't exactly know how the ball is going to come back to you. It's also good for short-hops, something you need to be able to handle as a first baseman. The throwing also helps you get your arm in shape, even though it might not be a real baseball; the repeatative motion will help strengthen the muscles you don't use all winter. And as for batting; it depends really on what you need to work on. Practising your swing can be done anywhere with enough room, and if you want to fine tune a little; swing in slow-motion in front of a mirror. Watch where your feet and hands are going and if your opening your hips properly. Hand-eye can be done at a gym too. Use a tee (Like in tee-ball. Retarded sounding, I know, but it works). And use wiffle balls or street hockey balls. Unless you got a batting cage handy (An indoor one, obviously), that's really all I can suggest.
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practice, practice, practice.\n\nOr, wear a glove.
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I use a knuckleball a lot of the time but you want speed and accuracy, hmmm.\n\nWell I would work on some arm strength exercises and upper-body ones as well.  When you pitch your chest should lead your body and use your arm in a sort-of slingshot effect which is crucial to speed.  I did adapt a windup like Dontrelle Willis without the leg kick because it builds momentum.  If you use your feet to push off harder but more fluent, you'll see some difference as well.\n\nFor accuracy?  Practice, Practice, Practice.  Though I did learn after your lift your leg up and point your toe down, on the way down wherever your foot points the ball will go in the direction of it.  Not too sure about that though.
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the easiest position in the outfield is the right field. there is an abundance of right handed hitters and not many left handed hitters. hitters love to pull the ball the opposite direction and since there are more right handed hitters than left, the third baseman, shortstop and left fielder have alot to handle. the centerfielder is the toughest outfield position. center field is the deepest part of the stadium therefore the centerfielder has alot of gaps to his responsibility. \n\nIn the infield, the first baseman most often have the easiest job. they just need to hold their ground next to their base and be prepared to catch the ball from the other infielders. that is why you usually see players that are big and not very mobile power hitters, or players that have come off of an injury like nomar garciaparra playing first since first basemans dont need defensive skills. the rest of the infield must have good defense. third base is very difficult because of the right handed hitters pulling the ball as i mentioned. they call third base the hot corner because the balls fly right off the hitters bats like a bullet, and you need quick reaction time or else youll get screwed. a shortstop also needs a cannon arm because of the distance he has to throw the ball to first base, and the ability to turn double plays with the second baseman. the second baseman is the second easiest job in the infield because he is closest to the first baseman, hence he doesnt need much range on his throws like the shortstop. he only has to cover his base, have legit defense and good chemistry with his shortstop for a double play team.
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Foot work is critical as hitting in the middle is more about timing and quickness than power.  As an outside hitter you have to have more power and the ability to tool the block.  Hitting from the middle requires timing as you are getting the ball at a 1-2; with a setter that can hide where the ball is going you can get it down faster.  That said, if you are working against a disciplined middle blocker, you will have more issues and have to work angles from the middle because the blocker is going to stick to you.\n\nGood Luck!
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warming up the infielders arms!!!
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Well you have to understand what positions you are lacking in and sign some young fresh players that are hitting well, some pitchers would be heilman, lirano, tomko, and lieber. Some batters would be brossard, hanley ramirez, and brad wilkerson is starting to get hot. That or you can wait it out, but if you want to be a competitor i would recomend you start signing!
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First off you have good height strong upper body helps but pitching is 30% body strength 70% technique ask yourself these questions \n\n1.do i have good balance from the point of my rotation into my stride.\n\n2.am I using full arm motion = on a 360 degree scale wich means are you releasing the ball at the top point into your stretch.\n\n3.you say you have long legs that is a good tool for alot of pitchers. question from me to you. So I can be a bit more helpful . After you go into your stretch from the wind up what is the position of your trail leg into your stretch do have a habbit of pushing off the mound . Not good gets you into bad habbits .Its more like a pulling off the mound into the stride then pushing into the release . \nA good practice for this is stand at the mound go into your routine simulate your movements to the place go step by step every motion check your body position into each step. Break it down steps 1 to 5  \n\n1.your starting stance Check your balance \n2.your raise into your windup check balance look at your footing \n\n3. from windup into your stride check balance arm position did you get proper waist rotation did you push off the mound. \n\n4 look at your arm are you at your right release point .is it in correct position if not at a perfect point gonna cause loss of velocity and cause improper control of the pitch.\n\n5 check your balance after the stretch do you still have proper balance.\n \n\n\ncauses balance issues and takes away from your volicity and has a tendency of causing alot of wild pitches. Do you see  \n  yourself with this problem?\n\nThe leg kick is a tool but if you dont have balance from the kick to the stride your wasting your time .\n\n4. Do you have proper waist rotation going from windup to the stretch this is important. (note) proper hip motion=rotation) if your not balanced going from your turn into the stride this will cause a potential  loss of velocity thats where alot of power pitchers    get this down to tee.\n\nYou say you have a 3qtr arm slot question when you release the ball at what point of your stride are you release what is your arm position .Always release the ball at the top of you stride Balance+  release point = velocity .I hope this gives you some ideas on  where your at or where you need to be at .Please feal free to e-mail question's if you have any .Id be glad to help
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pick up a catcher.  check if floridas Lf/c is available and you need pitching.  SP and RP.
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Stance: feet shoulder width apart. Weight mostly on back SOME on front foot. Keep your head LEVEL to ground.\n\nTiming: wait, wait, WAIT for it- \n\nSwing: pitch wrists DOWN as you swing, transfer weight forward, turn your hips, follow through with bat all the way across the plate and over your shoulder.\n\nBat speed not power drives the hit...practice in the cages before every game.