Larry Cicchiello

Baseball Pitching Tips---How To Know A Hitter's Tendencies Very Quickly!

If I told you that even if you know nothing about a hitter you can tell where his "happy zone" is before he gets in the batter's box, would you think that I've lost my mind? Well, before you jump to that conclusion, give me a chance to change your mind! It is mandatory for baseball pitchers to find out the strengths and weaknesses of the baseball hitters they face. There are certain... (posted by Larry 1 year 310 days ago.)

Baseball Coaching Tips--How Hitters And Pitchers Play Mind Games With Each Other

There are certain "mind games" both the hitter and the pitcher will play to annoy each other. They can have quite a negative impact on your opponent if you know what they are and how to use them properly. As you advance to older levels of play, you will find that many baseball hitters will play certain mind games with the pitcher and pitchers will do the same with hitters.... (posted by Larry 1 year 310 days ago.)

Baseball Tips On Hitting--How To Overcome Two Very Common Baseball Hitting Problems

I sincerely hope you dont have one of these two very common baseball hitting problems. If you are not relaxed at the plate you will have little chance for success as a hitter. And if youre not taking " the shortest route " to the ball you will have even less of a chance. I would venture that on any given team, at least one third of the hitters have one of these two very... (posted by Larry 1 year 310 days ago.)

Baseball Pitching Tips--You Really Should Know How To Properly Expand The Strike Zone!

Very simply, this is a must if you are serious about your baseball pitching. It has to be done properly though in order to work to your advantage. Whenever you are ahead in the count, you should "expand the strike zone." No, let's rephrase that. You must expand the strike zone! That simply means throwing a pitch off the plate, that's actually a ball. Or throwing a... (posted by Larry 1 year 310 days ago.)

Baseball Tips On Hitting--How Your Front Shoulder And Elbows Are Critical!

I can't think of anything more important in baseball hitting as to what you do or do not do with your front shoulder. And I have a very strong opinion on the elbows, particularly the back elbow. Don't listen to that myth about the back elbow that has been around for decades. Most baseball tips on hitting are very useful but some are pure nonsense. Let's look at several important... (posted by Larry 1 year 310 days ago.)

Baseball Pitching Tips--How You Will Benefit Tremendously From The Long Toss!

There are many excellent baseball authorities who believe that " long tossing " is simply the best way for a pitcher to increase his arm strength and speed on his fast ball. Its a very simple baseball drill. Simple if you know the proper way it should be done to benefit the most from it! The " long toss " is simply a throwing session where you start out fairly close to your... (posted by Larry 1 year 310 days ago.)