Baseball Personal Growth

The following is a list of key items for baseball that are expected for individuals to develop throughout the year.
Physical Conditioning: Coaches look for rounded Athletes

1. Core strength work on wieghts off season let muscle stretch in season.
2. Defense quickness left to right range forward to back speed.
3. Offensive speed
4. Speed drills - muscle development in legs workouts to include sprinting, leg extensions, leg curls, jumping rope.

Hitting Practice: Daily should be 100 or so balls a day on your own.

1. Failure to get sign from 3rd base coach
2. When batting Lining up too far from base
3. Hand grip too tight-lining up the knuckles
4. Failure to turn hips.
5. Pulling head at contact
6. Not driving barrel on same plane as ball.
7. Watching ball after connecting.
8. Tee work to develop line drive top dead center level swings
9. Cage work to develop drive and quick hands to ball.

Fielding  Growth(wall drill is essential in developing these fundamentals)

1. Failure to be on balls of feet at delivery of ball. 
2. Not thinking anticipating play.
3. Stop the ball first then quick to.the play.
4. Failure to follow.catch with second hand.
5. Failure to square off with Target.
6. Staying down on grounders and not turning head
7. Power L shorted.

June 2012 Speed Test from 2nd to Home

• Dave Gerth - 8.5
• Nate Lyons - 8.6
• Nate Wolf-8.6
• Tyler Mcfeaters - 9
• Hunter Voight - 9
• Kody Krieser - 9.5
• Adreyan Morgan- 9.95
• Josh Risser - 10.35

AVG = 9.1

Keep working on the base running speed.

Fake bunt discussion

Bunting, Fake Bunt and Steal
http://www.theoleballgame.com/bunting-fake-bunt-steal.html
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Fwd: JR Legion box score for Saturday

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From: "McFeaters, Scott" <smcfeaters@srbc.net>
Date: May 12, 2012 11:01 PM
Subject: JR Legion box score for Saturday
To: "Lebanon Daily News (sports@ldnews.com)" <sports@ldnews.com>, "Dave Lehman (delehman2@comcast.net)" <delehman2@comcast.net>, "Baseball Score" <karlskipbaseball@verizon.net>
Cc: "Voight Del (delvoight@gmail.com)" <delvoight@gmail.com>

All:

 

Below is the box score for the Bethel vs. Fredericksburg Jr. Legion baseball game held on Saturday 5/12/12.

 

JR LEGION BASEBALL
May 12, 2012
	1	2	3	4	5		6	7	Total Runs	Hits	Errors
Bethel	1	7	3	0	4		0	0	15	15	1
Fredericksburg	1	1	0	0	0		0	0	2	7	2
Pitching - Bethel	IP	H	ER	K	BB
Martin - Win	5	5	2	5	1
Hartranft	2	2	0	1	0
Pitching - Fredericksburg	IP	H	ER	K	BB
Minnich - Loss	4	12	11	0	3
Voight	3	3	4	3	2
2B -	Martin, Kerber, Lochman, Martak, Steele.
3B -	None
HR -	None
Notes/Comments -	Kerber (Bethel) - 3 at bats, 3 hits, 4 RBI
	Martak (Bethel) - 5 at bats, 4 hits, 5 RBI

 

2012 Fredericksburg Legion Youth Pitch Hit and Run Results

Night at the senators

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Play of the week

Base running mishap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpurd7gSIxY&feature=player_embedded

Quote of the week

Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.
Winston Churchill

Warm ups

Fredericksburg Junior Legion Fund Raising Logistics

Fund Raiser

There will be a  mandatory chicken barbeque fund raiser.  Team members will buy 20 tickets and can either sell them or get them for their personal use. There is no registration fee for this team and or any expense accept for the need for this one fund raiser.

Fund Raiser pick up  will occur  on Saturday June 15th at the Wenger  Field.  Players are expected to show up the evening before to assist in setting up for the chicken barbeque pick up.

Quote of the Week 3/25

If you keep doing what you always did ,you'll keep getting what you always got."
Author, unknown

Base Running Commandments

Commandments COMMANDMENT #1	Here are the ten Commandments from Scott Berry, head baseball coach at Mayville State University AS IN Coach Ken Bufords Email. Effective baserunning starts from the bench. Know your opponent's tendencies and weaknesses.
COMMANDMENT#2	Be aggressive by taking advantage of your opponent's mistakes.
COMMANDMENT#3	Understand the word "reasonable." Players should take "reasonable" risks and make "reasonable" decisions by knowing their own speed and capabilities and the risk/reward of the situation.
COMMANDMENT#4	Don't run into outs or be doubled off on line drives. There's nothing that kills a rally, or switches the momentum of an inning faster than an easy out on the basepaths.
COMMANDMENT#5	Players should make their own decisions when running the bases. It's the coaches job to design the strategy and prepare their team - it's the players job to execute it.
COMMANDMENT#6	Think between pitches. Consider every situation you might encounter, and what your reaction should be.
COMMANDMENT#7	Practice hard, and execute the techniques that were taught by your coaching staff.
COMMANDMENT#8	Always hustle and "run smart."
COMMANDMENT#9	Know where the defense is positioned, the game score, the hitting count, the number of outs and the inning.
COMMANDMENT#10	Know where the baseball is at all times.

Play of the Week: Double Play from Outfield and some tips

MLB Double Play from outfield

Outfielding Tips
Outfield Tips

Road Map for Playing baseball in College - Grades First!

THE RECRUITING TIMELINE

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by: Bob Howdeshell

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This is a general lay-out of the schedule or "time line" that a high school baseball player can follow, in an effort to play baseball at the college level. This timeline was developed by getting input from former college players, parents, college coaches and high school and college academic advisors. To the Player:
You will get very tired of hearing this ... but if you do not take care of your academics (grades) it will not matter how good you are on the baseball field, if your dream is to play college baseball academics are a part of the package!

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Freshman (9th grade)

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• Settle into the high school environment ... get to work developing good classroom and home study habits. Learn to manage your time. September
• Play fall baseball, if available
• Long toss after school
• Run sprints and medium distance
• Read the articles on Making the High School Team follow this link November
• Plan your winter baseball schedule
• Locate an indoor facility that offers "top level" instruction.
• If possible target and attend one (1) college Christmas camp
• Plenty of articles about Off - Season Conditioning here. November - January
• Continue winter work-outs / get ready high school team try-outs
• Keep working hard on those grades February - May/June
• High school season May - July/August
• Summer league seasons
• Play the best and most competitive baseball that is available to you. Best teams, best tournaments, against the best the competition possible June - July
• Attend a college baseball program's "week long" camp
  This is the best way to "get noticed" by your favorite school. Many colleges sign players as a result of their attendance at the camps.
• HSBBWeb listing of College and Non-College Camps follow this link.
• Ask questions about camps on the HSBBWeb Message Boards
  

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  Sophomore (10th grade)

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• Continue to "hit the books" hard your grades this year count as much as any other year.
• Follow the same off - season schedule as last year.
• Meet with your high school guidance counselor -- tell him/her of your desire to play college baseball ... you want to be "on track" with the required core courses, as well as other needs, such as foreign languages.
• Follow the same spring and summer schedule as last year.
• Play as many summer baseball games as possible ... the more you play the more experience that you will get .. and the more you should improve. July - August
• Attend a Pro Try-Out Camp in your area -- these will be listed in the message section of your daily newspaper's sports section.
• Start learning about Showcases and make contact with several of the directors -- find out if they may be interested in including you in one of their events.
• Check out the High School Baseball Web's Showcase Table for a listing of showcases around the country.
• Also visit the High School Baseball Web's Showcase Calendar for a listing of showcase dates and locations.
  

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  Junior (11th grade)

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  September
• Send out your first contact letters --
• Ask your high school coach to write letters to a few preferred colleges
• Include a copy of your fall schedule (if available) SEPTEMBER 1
• Written contact by college coaches is allowed
• Register with the NCAA Initial - Eligibility Clearinghouse (your high school guidance counselor should have these forms)
• Register for the fall ACT / SAT standardized tests ... most students take these tests at least twice ... try to avoid the spring dates, as they may conflict with your high school season Request that your ACT/SAT test scores be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse (there is a box on the application form that you check for this)
• Find more information about the NCAA Clearinghousefollow this link
• Continue the fall and winter schedule as you did for your freshman and sophomore years DO NOT LET UP ON ACADEMICS
  
• Familiarize yourself with the NCAA admission / eligibility requirements NCAA Online or check with your school's guidance counselor Feb -March
• Send out your spring high school schedule
• Prepare a videotape to be sent out when requested (do not send unsolicited tapes
• Plan visits to as many schools as possible this spring and summer
• Some schools have "Junior Days" during the spring season ... don't be shy write a letter to the coach and ask about them.
• All of these visits are "unofficial" this means that the college can not pay for any part of the visit. These are done on your own.
• Make contact with showcase groups - Work on getting your information to them - So that if you qualify they can send out an invitation - If you wait until school is over for the year, it may be too late! The better showcases fill up fast.
• June and July are the primary showcase months
• High School Baseball Web Showcase TableSummer
• Send out letters to college programs - Tell them about your high school junior year (11th) season - Sending stats is okay
• Focus this summer should be on attending "Select or Advanced" College Camps .
• In this environment you will be able to gauge yourself against some of the best players, at each camp. The college coaches will be able to do the same.
• The summer between a player's junior and senior year of high school is very important JULY 1st
• Phone contact from college coaches is permissible
• July is Showcase month.
• High School Baseball Web Showcase Table
• High School Baseball Web's Showcase Calendar for a listing of showcase dates and locations.
• Attend a Pro Try-Out Camp in your area -- these will be listed in the message section of your daily newspaper's sports section.

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  Senior (12th grade)

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  July - August
• Seek out a team that plays fall "showcase" tournaments (pro scouts can be helpful with this)
• DO NOT LET UP ACADEMICALLY
• Review core academic requirements with your guidance counselor. Make sure you are "on track"
• Send out your fall baseball schedule
• If you do not think you will sign in the early National Letter of Intent (LOI) period, usually the second week of November. Request information on Christmas camps ... especially from schools that you are most interested in .. or those that have shown an interest in you. November
• Early signing period -- dates vary slightly from year to year -- Check on the HSBBWeb Message Boards for the current years dates
• Update college coaches on any changes to your fall schedule
• You can contact college coaches (by phone) at any time (prior to July after your Junior year they can not call you)
• Continue your fall and winter schedule as you have in previous years Official Visits
• If you are offered an official visit -- prepare for your visit with a list of prepared questions. Be prepared for any questions the college may have for you.
• See the Recruiting Tips section for information about official and unofficial visits.

This is it! The year that you have been preparing for! ENJOY IT!
Good Luck
High School Baseball Web

Practice and Drilling at Game Speed

Practicing at Game Speed


TH

how to select a wood bat

selecting wood bats

Play of the week: Suicide Squeeze Bunt

Suicide Squeeze bunt. (Tap on links for video to start)

Suicide Squeeze Directions

 Major League Live Action 

1. You have acknowledged the signal from your third base coach and the runner on third also knows that the suicide squeeze is on. Your responsibility is to put the next pitch into play in fair territory and make sure that the ball hits the ground. No pop ups allowed. You also can't give away the squeeze play by squaring around too early.

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Take your normal stance at the plate. As the pitcher winds up to pitch, the runner at third takes off for home. You do not change your stance until the final instant before the pitcher lets go of the ball. At that instant, you turn around and face the pitcher by moving your back foot up in the box until it's almost even with your front foot.

3

Bring the bat up to about the level of your chin. If the pitch is in in the strike zone, you will immediately lower the bat and try to bunt the top half of the ball with the lower part of the bat. However, if the pitcher has figured out that your team is running the suicide squeeze, he will attempt to ruin that strategy by throwing the ball up and in--and dangerously close to your head. The idea may make you nervous, but it is still your responsibility to get the bat on the ball. The runner is steaming for home. If you miss the ball and the catcher receives it cleanly, the runner will almost certainly be out. However, if you can get your bat on it and lay the ball on the ground in fair territory the runner will score.

4

Start with the bat up high because it is easier and more efficient to lower the bat and make an effective bunt than to start with it low and raise it into the strike zone. Bringing the bat up in the strike zone will almost certainly result in a pop up in any bunt situation

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Never freelance once the suicide squeeze bunt is called. Your manager understands how difficult the play may be to execute if the pitch is coming up and in. Read more: How to Suicide Squeeze Bunt | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4480888_suicide-squeeze-bunt.html#ixzz1mTtZSTbB

2/14 Quote of the week- Joe Paterno

"You are never as good as you think you are when you win and you are never as bad as you think your are when you lose"  Joe Paterno

Quote of the week.

Tommy Lasorda once said - "There are 3 types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened."

Pitch, Hit and Run Competition Fredericksburg Area

 

Hosted by: Fredericksburg Junior Legion in Collaboration with Northern Lebanon Little League, Jonestown and Fredericksburg County Ball Programs.

Saturday May 5 2012

Registration:        3-3:30pm preferred will take you if by 8.

Competition:       4PM – 8:00 PM

Age Group Times

4pm13 -14  Legion Age

5PM  11-12 year old -  Majors

6 pm9-10 year olds Minors

7 PM7-8 year olds Rookies. Tee Ball see below

While there is no further contest for Tee ball age youth we welcome them to attend during the rookie session to earn some local awards.

Questions:            Contact Del Voight , 717.821.0699, delvoight@gmail.com

Purpose

PITCH, HIT & RUN is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the "FUN" element of baseball competition. Participants will compete in three important aspects of baseball: pitching, hitting & running.

Participants

The four age groups are: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 with boys and girls competing together (age is determined as of July 17, 2012).

Structure

PITCH, HIT & RUN Youngsters may advance through four levels of competition – Local, Sectional, Team Championship (Target Field) and National Finals (2012 MLB All-Star Game).

Eligibility

·         The competition is FREE for all participants.

·         All boys and girls, ages 7-14, are welcome to participate.

·         All participants must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate or baptismal record for age verification when asked. Failure to provide proof of age may result in disqualification.

·         All participants must sign a registration/waiver form.

Objectives

Pitch - The PITCH portion of the program will test how accurately a competitor can throw strikes from 45 feet to a designated "Strike Zone" target.

Hit - The HIT portion of the program will test a competitor's ability to hit a baseball from a stationary tee, along a tape measure from home plate, toward straight-away centerfield. Hits will be measured for distance and accuracy.

Run - The RUN portion of the program will measure a competitor's speed

2012 Winter Pre Legion work outs at the Fredericksburg Felty Shed

Workouts will begin On Monday Feb 13th from 6-7 and 715-8pm at at the Felty Work Out center at the Legion Field.  We will also have some gym time yet to be determined. Please send me a note delvoight@gmail.com if you would like to attend two days  a week. Here is the coach times for the sub teams.  Sub teams Mon=Thursday weekdays

Fredericksburg American Junior Legion Post 915 Baseball Call Outs

Goal: To assemble a competitive team that seeks to offer extended play for Junior High Youth in the Fredericksburg Area. See post http://fredericksburgjlegion.blogspot.com/2011/01/junior-legion-eligibility.html to see if you are eligible.
Schedule
Call Outs:  Saturday March 10, 2012 1 pm Fredericksburg Legion Field Cuts will be made by March 15th max team allowance of 18 players.

Game Schedule:

Tentatively May 11,2012

Games 2-3 times per week from mid May to Late July.

Tournament Memorial Day Weekend.

 

Program :____ FY 2012 16-U (2013-14 Grads)  13-15 year olds  that live within the confines of the  Fredericksburg Geography.

PLAYERS EMAIL ADDRESS:_______________________________
PARENTS NAME:________________________________________
PARENTS EMAIL ADDRESS:_______________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________
CITY:___________________STATE:______ ZIP:_______________
Cell PHONE: (________) ________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL:__________________________________________
BAT:______ THROW:_______ HEIGHT:_______ WEIGHT:_______
BIRTHDATE:____________ GRADUATION YEAR:_________

WAIVER/RELEASE FORM PARTICIPANTS NAME:________________________________________ I understand that a baseball tryout is an athletic activity. As an athletic activity, the above named participant is responsible for all health risks associated with the activity. I, the undersigned, release the Fredericksburg Legion from any and all liabilities concerning this activity and the athletic activities that will take place therein.
Finally, I/we agree that in the event of illness or injury to my son/daughter during a Legion  baseball practice or tryout, I/we hereby give consent for the performance of such diagnostic, medical and/or surgical treatment on my child as may be deemed medically necessary in order to assure the safety of my child. _______________________________ ___________________
SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN DATE
FAMILY PHYSICIAN & PHONE NUMBER: _______________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: ____________________________________
MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS: ____________________________________

Working Budget
16-U Tentative Team Budget Player registration Fee: $100.00 redeemed at the end of the season upon equipment turn in)plus fund raising activity. Monies due upon selection of team.
Income: Player Registration Fees (18 @  cost $150.00 tentatively no cost Ladies Auxiliary to front much of the costs outlined below) .........................................................$2700
Expenses:
Tournament Entry Fee ................................................................................................$900.00
League Fee ................................................................................................................$350.00

League Umpires ........................................................................................................$1000.00
Hats ...........................................................................................................................$210.00
T-Shirts (2 per player) ...............................................................................................$350.00
Socks ...........................................................................................................................$56.00
Belts ............................................................................................................................$56.00
Manning Pants ................................................................................................................$540.00
Bats ...........................................................................................................................$200.00
Misc. Equipment (Buckets/Balls/Pine Tar/Practice Facility/Etc.) ............................       $300.00 Other Field and electric costs                                                                         $1400
Total Expenses ....................................................................................................     $5012
Please note: A fund raising event will be held to complete the costs of the program