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 *Coaching Manuals Free from LA84*

A number of coaching manuals, lesson plans and web games from the LA84 foundation.
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 *Wastebasket Bunting Game*

A baseball bunting game that uses wastebaskets as targets.
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 *Games: German Baseball*

A baseball leadup game in which defensive players put out baserunners by hitting them with a Nerf ball.
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 *Green Monster Fielding Game*

A baseball leadup game that develops the ability to make diving catches.
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 *Home Run Derby Variation*

How to adapt the Home Run Derby baseball game so every player can hit pitches over the fence.
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 *Grip Strength & Bat Speed*

A study of collegiate baseball players reveals the relationship between grip strength and bat speed.
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 *Tight Bat Grip Not Effective*

Research has shown that a tight grip on the bat does not help batters hit the ball harder.
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 *Teaching the Bent-Leg Slide*

How to teach the bent-leg or figure-four slide. Includes tips on the hook and backdoor slide.
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 *Off-Field Baseball Practice*

You can practice on asphalt courts or parking lots if you bring the right balls.
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 *How to Videotape Opposing Pitchers*

The best perspective for videotaping opposing pitchers’ pick-off tendencies against baserunners.
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 *How to Buy Baseball Gloves*

Factors you should consider when purchasing baseball gloves for varsity teams and physical education classes.
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 *Avoid Bunting the Ball Foul*

Three tips that will help hitters avoid bunting the ball into foul territory.
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 *Catchers' Blink Drill*

A baseball drill to improve your catcher’s ability to visually track breaking balls.
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 *Pitching Machines Vs. Humans*

The pitches thrown from pitching machines will break more than those from live pitchers.
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 *Curve Vs Fastball Flight Distance*

A perfectly hit curve ball will travel farther than a fastball. Here’s why.
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