In Episode 03 of Inside the Game, Australian baseball coach Matt Redman explains how to run an effective, fun, and organised training session for T-ball and junior baseball teams. The episode covers session planning, keeping drills fun and gamified, using small groups for constant movement, and involving parent helpers to maximise learning and engagement. About…
In Episode 02 of Inside the Game, Australian baseball coach Matt Redman explains how to build an effective coaching support staff for beginner and T-ball teams. This episode covers key volunteer roles, communication strategies, and practical ways to involve parents so coaches can run organised, stress-free seasons. About Matt Redman and RBI Australia Matt Redman…
Welcome to Episode 01 of Inside the Game, hosted by Matt Redman, long-time baseball coach and co-founder of RBI Australia. In this introductory episode, Matt shares his journey through baseball and softball, the story behind RBI Australia, and his passion for helping beginner players, coaches, and families grow in the game. In this inaugural episode,…
These past school holidays, RBI Australia was proud to support Baseball NSW and the Sydney Blue Sox in hosting two action-packed junior development camps at BISP. The camps brought together enthusiastic young players from across New South Wales for an unforgettable baseball experience filled with learning, fun, and teamwork. Over two weeks, RBI Australia’s professional…
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…
RBI Australia’s Holistic Approach to Baseball and Softball Baseball in Australia is thriving, and RBI Australia is at the heart of its growth. Recently featured in a Sports Rewind Digital production, our facility and programs were showcased as a premier destination for player development, grassroots support, and top-tier training. More Than a Facility—A Commitment to…
Help unlock your young player’s potential! Coach Matt shares some helpful batting cage tips for a really good hitting session for anyone and can be done by anyone.
RBI Academy Coaches Daniel Medd, Matt Redman, and Matthew Leonard chat to Mitch Austin about his baseball career starting at Campbelltown Caspers Baseball Club progressing through Macarthur Baseball League and on to college and professional baseball in the United States. This video features questions from some of our Academy kids. Just after this video was…
