Keeping Score
January 30, 2009 by Coach John Flading
Filed under Baseball Instruction, Q & A
Baseball Basics: Keeping Score In Baseball
What is a ’scorecard’ in baseball?
A scorecard allows somebody to keep track of what has transpired batter by batter throughout a game, by using abbreviations and special markings.
Which numbers represent which positions in a baseball game?
On a scorecard, a pitcher is shown to be number one. The catcher is two. First baseman, three. Second baseman, four. Third baseman, five. Shortstop, six. Left fielder, seven. Center fielder, eight. And right fielder, nine.
What does the abbreviation ‘1B’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
On a score card, the abbreviation 1B signifies a single. A one base hit.
What does the abbreviation ‘2B’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
On a baseball scorecard, the abbreviation ‘2B’ represents a double.
What does the abbreviation ‘3B’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
On a scorecard, ‘3B’ represents a triple.
What does the abbreviation ‘HR’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
HR represents a home run on a score card.
What does the abbreviation ‘BB’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
BB’ signifies a ‘base on balls’ on a scorecard.
What does the abbreviation ‘IBB’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
On a scorecard, “IBB” represents an intentional base on balls. Or alternatively is means an intentional walk.
What does the abbreviation ‘BLK’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
On a scorecard “BLK” represents a balk, which means a runner has advanced one base.
What does the abbreviation ‘CS’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
On a scorecard, ‘CS’ indicates that a player has been caught stealing.
On a baseball scorecard, what does the abbreviation ‘DP’ represent?
On a scorecard, ‘DP’ indicates that a double play has occurred.
What does the abbreviation ‘E’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
On a baseball scorecard an ‘E’ means error.
On a baseball scorecard what does the abbreviation ‘FC’ represent?
On a baseball scorecard, FC stands for fielder’s choice.
What does the abbreviation ‘FO’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
On a baseball scorecard, FO stands for force out.
What does the abbreviation ‘HBP’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
HBP’ stands for ‘hit by pitch’ on a baseball scorecard.
What does the abbreviation ‘K’ represent on a baseball scorecard?
In baseball scoring, ‘K’ stands for strike out.
SwingAway Launches Online Academy: SA University
January 28, 2009 by Coach John Flading
Filed under Featured, The Swingaway
SwingAway Sports Products announces the launch of the Free SwingAway On-Line Hitting Academy and The new SwingAway Instructional Blog site.
The SwingAway Hitting System is the Premier Batting Station training aid in the baseball and softball hitting marketplace. This Patented product is used and supported by all 30 Major League Baseball Teams, the Olympic Softball Team plus 100’s of top tier college and high schools programs throughout the nation.
SwingAway® Sports Products has announced and launched two new Free web-based resources to help both baseball and softball players become better hitters and players.
- Free On-Line Hitting Academy for players of all ages and skill levels featuring Free video instruction and drills developed by the very best hitting coaches in the game of baseball and softball. The Hitting Academy can be found on SwingAway’s website, www.swingaway.com.
- SwingAway Instructional Blog, www.swingawayblog.com. This blog site features baseball and softball instructional articles that include all physical and mental aspects of the game. The blog is not limited to solely hitting instruction and written by the foremost authorities of the game.
“SwingAway is a different kind of Baseball and Softball Training Products Company,” says John J Flading- President and CEO, “We do not just sell world class Hitting Machines and Training Aids, and we deliver solutions to our customers. Our customers are serious Baseball and Softball Players that are determined to become better ball players, they do not just own our products; they invest in themselves though hard work and by getting the tools necessary to achieve their dreams! SwingAway as a company is also very serious about hitting. We feel strongly that it is our responsibility to offer our customers every resource to assist them to become better Hitters. If our customers are going to invest in a SwingAway then we are going to continue to invest in them until they reach their goals.”
The powerful combination of regularly Training on the SwingAway Hitting System with the wealth of resources found on these two new sites, the SwingAway Customer will quickly reach their Maximum Hitting Potential and Get Real Good, Real Fast.
Extension
January 16, 2009 by Dave Hudgens
Filed under The Swing
If you make contact at extension there will be a loss of power. There are many coaches that teach contact is made at extension. However video has disproven that statement. Making contact just before extension allows the hitter the ability to hit through the ball.
If you do all the mechanical techniques correctly, you will have the proper extension. If you are not getting good extension generally it is due to a flaw in the swing.
- Extension should be just after contact and not at or before contact.
- You should see a “V” in your arms at maximum extension out front.
- Don’t drop the barrel of the bat below your hands from the backside, you still need to have a short, compact, swing.
Positive Communication Will Enhance Performance
January 12, 2009 by Walter Herbison
Filed under Mental Approach
The University of California, L. A., in an extensive study, came to the following conclusions regarding believability of communication:
1. Tone of voice & facial expressions account for 38%.
2. Body language, 55%.
3. The words, only 7%. (Facial expressions are also body language, so the 55% should be even higher.)
It is only when all three are synchronized, or in harmony, will a person believe the words. This study is another confirmation that regardless of the verbal message, if the body language conflicts, the person will believe the non verbal. So, managers, coaches and parents, please be careful in the way you communicate with their athletes so as not to adversely affect performance. Keep your total language positive, for maximum benefit on and off the field.
Prepare for Greatness
January 2, 2009 by Dave Hudgens
Filed under Mental Approach
Sports giants are people willing to pay the price for excellence. Brooks Robinson took 200 ground balls a day from the time he was 12 year old until the end of his career.
Nolan Ryan is legendary for his dedication to his conditioning and his personal work habits. In addition to having strong work habits, it is important to note the fact that dedication and effort is channeled toward specific performance goals. On a day to day basis, the great athletes work on the things that are necessary to achieve their outcome goals.
Some may regard the hard work involved in developing the principles outlined in this book as a huge sacrifice, but a highly committed player doesn’t look at it as a sacrifice, but rather as a choice that involves sacrifice. As a player, you need to decide what price you are willing to pay to become the best that you are capable of becoming- on and off the field.
