Coach Dan Blewett
Pitching Drills Can Save a Career?
Learn what took me 25 years to figure out, that I wish I had understood sooner. Pitching drills within a throwing routine can be absolutely critical to staying on track and maintaining pitching velocity over a long career in baseball.
Coach Dan Blewett
Coach Lucas Cook talks Hitting - Good Habits from The On Deck Circle
Coach Lucas Cook talks about what hitters in baseball should be doing in the on deck circle to be more productive in their at-bats. Time on deck should be spent timing up the pitcher, mentally preparing, reviewing approach, and more.
Curated Video
Choosing a Writing Topic for an Informational Text
In this video, the teacher explains how to choose a writing topic for an informational text by asking questions about your interests. The importance of selecting non-fiction topics with factual resources is emphasized, and the three...
Coach Dan Blewett
College Baseball Recruiting: MAJOR Mistakes Players & Parents Make
Use these five college baseball recruiting tips so you don't get crossed off a scout's list! If you're hoping to play college baseball, be sure to watch this baseball recruiting video first.
Coach Dan Blewett
Where is Double Play Depth?? - Infield Positioning in Baseball
Most players on the travel baseball circuit don't set up correctly for double play depth.
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Call a Game in Baseball - 1-2 Count Strategies
In this video you'll learn how to create smart pitch sequences, particularly in. 1-2 counts. In a 1-2 count, the strategy is to throw a borderline ball/strike that entices or forces a swing, giving a high probability of weak contact to...
Curated Video
Finding the Area of a Polygon Using a Key to Count Square Tiles
In this video, the teacher explains how to find the area of a polygon by using a key to count the square tiles. The key provides information on how many square units each square tile represents.
Coach Dan Blewett
Arm Pain Do's and Don'ts for Baseball Players
Pitching injuries are rampant. Arm pain is all too common. But, what should you do if the baseball player in your life has pain? Learn the do's and don'ts in this video.
Wonderscape
Preschool Prep: Alphabet Sports and Activities from A - Z
Join host Kristin as she introduces you to each letter of the alphabet and popular sports and activities from A to Z! Light-hearted, kid-friendly illustrations depict various sports and athletic interests, all while learning upper-case...
Book Club for Kids
Jackie Robinson and Race
In the first half of the 20th century, racial segregation was common in America, including in sports. At the time, Major League Baseball (MLB) did not have a single Black player. That changed in 1947 when Jackie Robinson made history by...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Thrown For A Curve- NISTory
Nowadays, we take the curveball for granted, but in the early 20th century, many baseball players thought the curve’s sideways movement was an optical illusion. In the 1950s, director emeritus and baseball fanatic Lyman Briggs stepped up...
KERA
The Last Baseball Glove Factory in America
In a small town in Texas, near cattle pastures and crop fields, is the Nokona baseball glove factory. The family-owned business is now the only baseball glove manufacturer left in the U.S. While Nokona gloves are not as well known as...
Coach Dan Blewett
Dan Blewett Speaking - Difficulty of Athletes Transitioning into the Real World
The transition from athletes into the real world is difficult. What strategies can they employ? What will they face?
Coach Dan Blewett
Baseball Players: Resolutions You NEED To Make
Need ideas for baseball new year's resolutions? You've come to the right place.
Curated Video
A1 English Listening Practice - American Sports
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for beginner students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of American sports. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the...
Coach Dan Blewett
7 Ways to Improve Pitching Command in Baseball
Everyone needs to improve pitching command, but how? Throw to targets? Mechanics? Drills? Learn 7 great tips in this video. Tip 1 -- 1:11 Create an Excellent Drill Routine Tip 2 -- 2:23 - Attack the Middle Early Tip 3 -- 3:39 - Pitch to...
Guinness World Records
Breaking the Fastest Female Baseball Pitch Record
In this video, we meet Lauren, a 21-year-old baseball player who holds the record for the fastest pitch by a female. She attempts to break her own record by throwing a baseball at 70 miles per hour. Use to discuss baseball, or to lead a...
Coach Dan Blewett
Slide Step & Stretch Position Mechanics for Pitchers
The slide step pitching motion is critical for holding runners as a pitcher. Learn the easiest, simplest way to do without losing velocity or being too slow to the plate.
KERA
3-D Printed Arms and Legs Help Kids Play Sports
People who are missing an arm may use a high-tech artificial limb to help them with everyday activities such as eating or writing. These prosthetic limbs are very expensive, however, which means that it does not always make sense to use...
Coach Dan Blewett
Are Deadlifts Safe For Baseball Pitchers?
Many baseball pitchers deadlift, but it's uncertain whether or not it's a safe thing to do. Are deadlifts safe for pitchers? Are they necessary for getting a pitcher to the next level?
Coach Dan Blewett
5 Unique Speed Drills for Baseball
For players who want to get faster, these speed drills for baseball will help improve reactivity, low body angle, arm swing technique and more. Reduce your 60yd dash time and impress scouts.
Coach Dan Blewett
Improve Command for Pitching - Using the Halves of the Plate | Pitch Calling Strategy in Baseball
Pitching to halves of the plate in baseball is critically important to throwing more strikes and getting ahead in counts. You can improve your pitching command instantly by simply giving yourself more room for error to miss, and the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Randall Glading - Teachers Make a Difference - Tony Seaman
Dr. Randall Glading joins the Educational Leadership and Literacy Department at the Isabelle Farrington College of Education after enjoying 35 years of service in public education. Early on in his career, he taught Special Education and...
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Curveball - Grips, Tips, Spin & More
How to throw a curveball for pitchers in baseball: this is the most detailed guide on the web with curveball grips, spin, tips, video overlays and more. Learn arm action and other ways to improve it.