Coaching Advanced Baseball |
Common terms and phrases
athlete attempt backs up third ball fig ball is hit base coach base runner baseball baserunner batter batting practice body break catch the ball Centre fielder change-up cross-over curveball cut-off defensive diag double play situations drill fastball feet field the ball fingers fly ball follow-through foul line front game situation glove grip hands hit balls hit the ball hitter home plate important infield injury knees Left fielder left foot mental method mound move muscle outfielder overhand Pete Rose pick-off pinch hitter pitch pitcher pivot players pop-ups possible practice sessions proper quick quickly relay right foot right leg right-handed rubber runners on base sacrifice bunt score second baseman set position shortstop shoulder side sidearm throw slide slider slightly speed squeeze play stance steal step strategy strike zone suicide squeeze swing technique throw fig throw the ball throw to second throwing arm umpires usually warm-up weight