Next Animation Studio
Baseball: What makes a curveball curve
A curveball is a type of breaking ball that has a sideways or downward motion. When the pitcher releases the ball, the stitching on the leather causes pressure on one side of the ball to be greater than on the other side. This imbalance...
Rachel's English
Ways to say "What?" - Be Polite in American English
What should you say when you didn't understand someone? This video gives several ideas of words and phrases to use to say "what?" when you need someone to repeat himself. Don't be shy using these phrases!
Rachel's English
How to Say Entrepreneur - American English
The word ENTREPRENEUR, which comes to us from French, is really tough! Learn how to pronounce this word as we walk through each sound step-by-step.
Coach Dan Blewett
Pitchers: Rapidly Improve Your Changeup
Pitchers in baseball need a great changeup, and the learning process can be difficult. Take my advice and invest more focus, time and determination in throwing every changeup like it's your last.
Coach Dan Blewett
What Age To Start Throwing a Curveball in Baseball
In this video, I discuss what age pitchers should begin throwing a curveball, and why.
Rachel's English
Conversation_ Making a Reservation Part 2
Study English phrases and vocabulary you’ll need to know if making a reservation over the phone. Then, do a Ben Franklin analysis doing an in-depth pronunciation study of the phrases. Part 2
The Wall Street Journal
Reinventing The Writers' Room
Is it possible to dismantle a boys' club? The leaders of College Humor, once the destination for frat boy comedy has turned into an incubator for funny, feminist content, explain how they did it-and why any business can do the same.
Coach Dan Blewett
How Many Curveballs Should a Pitcher Throw Per Game?
In this video, I discuss how hard pitchers should throw a curveball relative to their fastball speed.
Coach Dan Blewett
How Pro Pitching Coaches Get Relievers Warmed Up
In this video: learn how to properly warm up relievers so they are ready to pitch, and the terminology used by pro teams.
Coach Dan Blewett
Foul Ball? Pitchers: What Does That Tell You? [Pitch Selection Talk and Examples]
Pitchers: do you know how to interpret a foul ball so you throw the RIGHT pitch next? Learn pitch sequence techniques from this video with examples on different types of foul balls.
Rachel's English
How to Say 'Happy Birthday' - American English Pronunciation
How to pronounce the phrase 'Happy Birthday' in American English. It can be tricky! Also, we'll see two idioms in action in this video ("spill the beans", "It's a free country", and learn the word 'swap'.
Coach Dan Blewett
Some Pitches are Just a Waste of Time.
Which pitches should you NOT be throwing in baseball? Knuckleball? Screwball? Cutter? Two-seamer? Splitter? Are they valuable? Learn why - or why not - in this video.
Curated Video
NASA Explorers: Apollo: Episode 1: Giant Leaps
What does a half-century of lunar science sound like? Join Moon data expert Ernie Wright on a musical time-traveling journey through the Apollo program and the exploration era of today. We explore what we knew about the Moon before...
Coach Dan Blewett
Using Focal Points to Improve Command of Curveball
WHO I AM I'm a former pro pitcher who overcame Tommy John surgery twice, earning All-Star selections after both of them.
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Changeup Behind in the Count
Learn how to throw a changeup when you're behind in the count, which can be a HUGE equalizer when you find yourself struggling to get ahead of hitters.
Rachel's English
ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION AND ACCENT TRAINING: Detailed Analysis of American speech Part 3
You can improve your pronunciation and accent using the in-depth exercise that I’ve presented for you here. In fact, I’ve been using these Ben Franklin pronunciation speech analysis exercises for years to teach American English learners...
Rachel's English
Listening Comprehension: 2 Syllable words, American English Pronunciation
Listening comprehension: Learn how to hear the word stress in two syllable words, in American English.
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Slider - Grips and Tips From a Pro Pitcher
In this video, learn how to throw a slider - grips, tips and physics of the pitch.The slider vs curveball is a big debate, so try this pitch out and see if it's right for you.
Coach Dan Blewett
Pitchers: Being a Thrower Just Doesn't Cut It
Pitchers: throwing harder is great, but its not enough. You CAN do both, so start spending some of your mental energy on actually reading hitters, actually reading situations, thinking through each pitch, and being a pitcher (not a...
Coach Dan Blewett
#1 Tip To Be a Better Ballplayer -- Ask Dan Blewett
Know yourself--it's wisdom for all walks of live, but especially as a tip for aspiring baseball players.
Coach Dan Blewett
Ask Dan -- How Many Times Per Week Can You Pitch?
I'm a former pro pitcher who overcame Tommy John surgery twice, earning All-Star selections after both of them. I own Warbird Training Academy in Normal, Illinois and have dedicated my life to helping young ballplayers stay healthy,...
3D Print General
Upgrading your 3D Printer to 8mm Leadscrews
In this video I upgrade my 5mm threaded rods for my Z axis to 8mm leadscrews. This is a great upgrade for anyone looking for more stability and higher quality prints.
Catalyst University
TechTutorials: Changing Clip Speed in PremierePro
In this TechTutorial, I explain how to increase (or decrease the speed) of a video clip in Premiere Pro.
Coach Dan Blewett
Can You Strike Out Less by Improving Your Mindset?
Hitting is hard, but with a good approach, mindset and some self-knowledge, any hitter can reduce his strikeouts at the plate.