RBI Academy Coach Nick Kern discusses footwork in the outfield and how it has changed over the years. In the past Players were taught the “Crow Hop” which is essentially getting the ball, jumping up and doing a big arm swing to maximise the velocity of the throw. Nowadays what is being taught is getting…
RBI Academy Coach Nick Kern is talking and demonstrating Bunting: One of the biggest mistakes you make when bunting is when hitters just toss the bat out there. The best bunters are always in an athletic position. Step 1: To get into an athletic position for bunting start in your batting stance then open up…
RBI Academy Coach Nick Kern demonstrates and talks about the importance of the 3 priorities of throwing the ball. This is a drill that all coaches can use at any level of baseball. The 3 Priorities are: 1. Throwing accuracy2. How quickly you can get rid of the ball3. Throwing velocity The key to this…
RBI Academy coaches Nick Kern and Randy Santiesteban demonstrate the Short Hop Drill. In Baseball and Softball, the Short Hop Drill improves the fielder’s mechanics when fielding short hops. What is a Short Hop? A Short Hop is a ball fielded close to the ground immediately after a bounce. Steps: 1. Coach stands away from…
RBI Academy coaches Randy Santiesteban and Nick Kern demonstrate the Hitting Seeds Drill. This drill is great for Baseball and Softball hand-eye coordination and can be done anywhere with minimal equipment required. This is a fun variation of a side toss drill that you can use to mix up training for your baseballer or softballer….
RBI Academy coaches Nick Kern and Randy Santiesteban demonstrate the Front Side Toss Drill (Front Toss). Great drill for all levels of baseball and softball. Steps: 1. Place an L frame about 5 metres from the plate. Flip the frame the opposite way to how you would usually have it for throwing overhand batting practice….
