Full Cage Long Roll with Footwork: Putting it All Together By Matt Redman – RBI Australia After working through our Footwork Around the Cones drill, it’s time to take off the training wheels. This next step — removes the cones but keeps the same essential movements. It’s where players start to tie together clean glove…
Footwork Around the Cones Drill: Teaching Game-Speed Transitions As players start to grasp the basics — their fielding position, throwing mechanics, and how to move through drills like Step and Stop or Field to Throw Transition — the next step is introducing game-speed footwork. That’s where the Footwork Around the Cones Drill comes in. This…
Field to Throw Transition: Stay Low, Follow the Ball One of the key lessons we focus on early with beginner players is this: what happens after you field the ball? Too often, players freeze up — they field it cleanly, then hesitate on what to do next. That’s why the Field to Throw Transition drill…
Master the Basics: Fielding technique Two Steps and Field, Two Steps and Throw When it comes to building strong, confident fielders, it all starts with the fundamentals. In this video, I walk through one of our most important foundation drills — one we’ll often use in our very first session of an 8-week academy program…
Master the Basics: Step and Stop Drill When you’re just starting out, one of the most important things you can do is build good habits early—especially when it comes to throwing. One of the drills I always introduce during the first few weeks of Academy is the Step and Stop Drill. It’s simple, effective, and…
We’re excited to announce two incredible additions to our coaching team at RBI Academy: These coaches bring years of experience and are eager to help players at every level improve their pitching. Get to Know Coach Darrien Coach Darrien’s baseball journey began when he was 9 years old. His impressive career includes: Fun Fact: Coach…
At RBI Australia, we’re passionate about growing the game and sharing the love of baseball and softball with players of all skill levels. This past season, we hosted a variety of free training clinics. These events brought together kids, coaches, and communities to learn, play, and have a blast. Here’s a quick recap of what…
At RBI Australia, we know baseball is more than just a sport—it’s a lifelong adventure full of learning and growth! Whether you’re a player looking to sharpen your skills or a coach seeking new ways to challenge your team, there’s always something exciting to discover. In this article, we’ll revisit the baseball basics and dive…
Baseball, often celebrated as America’s pastime, has found a passionate and growing fan base in Australia. As baseball fanatics who’ve been entrenched in the world of Australian baseball for over two decades, we’ve seen firsthand the growth and passion that this sport brings to our shores. Baseball here isn’t just a game—it’s a community, a…
RBI Australia recently concluded the Teach the Teachers Program, held at RBI’s Smeaton Grange training facility. This transformative initiative, held in collaboration with the Campbelltown community, aimed to empower softball and tee-ball educators, leaving an indelible mark on the local baseball and softball scene. A Gathering of Enthusiasts The Smeaton Grange training facility buzzed with…
