This article will briefly describe how to build a batting cage right in your backyard. Recently, my father and I built a 70′ cage of our own with parts from Menards and a net we ordered from eBay. It costs us around $600 total, and can be taken down in the winter and re-assembled. This … Read more
The Jugs pitching machine line is probably the most well-known of all the pitching machines available today. The Jugs company makes a variety of pitching machine models that vary in price depending on which kind of budget you have to work with. Starting off with the high-end model, you have the very versatile Curveball Combo … Read more
Baseball pitching machines are probably the most valuable training tool that a hitter can have. It is the closest thing you can get to “live pitching,” without having an actual pitcher throwing to you. If a player is fortunate enough to be able to own a baseball pitching machine, or have access to one, along … Read more
Rotational hitting is a relatively new philosophy of hitting instruction that has caught the attention of many players and is somewhat debated due to its difference from the conventional hitting instruction of old. Made popular by former Major League ballplayer, Mike Epstein, the rotational swing is supposed to produce more bat speed as opposed to … Read more
There is a lot of throwing / pitching baseball training equipment that I would highly recommend to invest in to help improve velocity and accuracy. It all depends on the budget you have to work with, but some of these training aids can be very useful. Radar Guns The first option I will present you … Read more
If you’re looking for a soft toss machine, check out the models listed on this page. Soft toss machines are a great training tool to use at home when practicing by yourself. You can use them in your garage or your backyard as long as you have a good soft toss net. They will help … Read more
A good soft toss net will be needed for all of your hitting practice, whether that includes taking soft toss from another person, a machine, or just hitting off a tee. There are a few different styles of baseball soft toss nets that you should consider before making your purchase. The most convenient of all the … Read more
There are several hitting aids available to ballplayers nowadays, other than batting tees that are very nice and should be taken advantage of. The first of which is the soft toss machine. These are excellent because they allow you to work on your swing in a space as small as your garage all by yourself. The … Read more
When choosing baseball bat size, there are a few things to consider. If you or your child is new to the game, the very first thing you need to determine, are the rules for bat size and length for the league that you are involved in. If you haven’t already, check out my page on … Read more
Here you can find baseball bat rules for many of the well-known leagues of youth and amateur baseball. Learn about the rules concerning bat weight and length. Click on the link to which ever league you or your child plays in to open a new window and look at that league’s website. On the league … Read more