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Why In-Person Coaching Remains the Best Approach to Developing Hitting Skills

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Baseball training has changed so much over the years, and it continues to evolve by incorporating revolutionary new solutions like analytics, the Internet, and artificial intelligence. Still, the value of in-person coaching remains unparalleled, especially for developing young baseball players’ hitting skills. In baseball academies like Boca Raton’s Vaughn Sports Academy (VSA), in-person mentoring is […]

Fostering Holistic Player Development Through Mindset Training

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Young baseball players must follow a multifaceted path to become elite athletes someday. During your training, it’s obviously important that you develop your physical prowess and technical skills. However, you must also focus on a vital component often overlooked by many: the right mentality. In athletics, mentality refers to an athlete’s way of thinking and […]

Joining a College Baseball Team With Guidance From Pros

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College baseball is a great opportunity to continue playing the sport you love at a higher level. Not only is it a chance to showcase your skills and potentially get drafted by a professional team, but it also provides many other benefits for student-athletes. For one, it can get you a scholarship to help you […]

The Benefits of Online Hitting Training

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Hitting is an essential skill for any baseball player. It’s even said there is always a place for a good hitter on any team. But being a competent hitter is more complicated than knowing how to brandish your bat. Often, it also involves gauging variables like the ball’s speed and trajectory and, depending on your […]

Popular Expressions In English Borrowed From Baseball

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To the American people, baseball isn’t just a sport. It’s an emotion that connects millions of fans nationwide and provides employment to countless individuals. In more than a century of its existence, baseball has shaped American culture in more ways than you can imagine. Did you know that baseball has lent quite a few popular […]

What are the most effective strategies in baseball? Part 2: Pitching

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In the previous installment of our ongoing series, we looked closely at strategic hitting in baseball. In this blog, we’ll see how coaches at baseball camps tell you to approach the art of pitching. “Hitting is timing. Pitching is upsetting timing.” – Warren Spahn, Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher. Pitching is one of the most […]

What are the most effective strategies in baseball? Part 1: Hitting

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To say that baseball is a popular sport would be an understatement. To fans, baseball is an emotion that transcends geographical boundaries. Even first-time spectators are enthralled by the simple yet exciting nature of the sport. That said, it is by no means a mere show of physical prowess. A lot of strategy goes into […]

The Crucial Role Of A Coach In Baseball

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Baseball is a fun sport. But once you start taking it seriously as a player, you realize it’s more complex than you thought. A coach in Baseball requires a great deal of skill, strategy, and teamwork. Hence, the role of a professional coach in nurturing players is indispensable. They say baseball coaching is an art […]

Impact Of Baseball On Teenage Behavior

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Baseball is a team sport, and any team sport requires players to work together to achieve a common goal. When teenagers become part of baseball teams, they first learn teamwork and collaboration. They learn to share ideas with their teammates, communicate effectively, and support one another. These skills are essential for success in the field […]

Why a Strong Mindset is Essential for Youth Baseball Players?

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A strong mindset is what every coach is looking for, every parent is proud of and every player could use more of. While there is no consensus among sports psychologists as to what exactly mental toughness is or how it can be developed, coaches, parents and teammates know it the moment they see it. Many […]