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Strengthening the Pitching Shoulder

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with former Cincinnati Reds pitcher and broadcaster Chris Welsh. He talks about how a pitcher can strength their shoulder to help avoid injuries.

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Common Mechanical Issues with Youth Pitchers

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with former Cincinnati Reds pitcher and broadcaster Chris Welsh. He talks about common mechanical issues that he sees with little league pitchers, and how he would address those.

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Pitching Regulations and New Timing Rules

Topics: Rules Changes

The 2023 Pitch Clock rules for Major League Baseball are as follows: 30-second timer will be used between batters… 20-second timer will be used between pitches with runners on base… 15-second timer will be used between pitches with no runners on base… The Field Timing Coordinator (FTC) will be in charge of the clock for multiple situations. Question:…

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2023 Batter, Catcher and Shift Regulations

Topics: Rules Changes

The Batter and Timing Regulations Question: What is defined as being alert to the pitcher with 8 seconds remaining on the clock? Answer: The batter must have both feet in the batter’s box, and facing the pitcher. He must have his eye on the pitcher and be in a position to quickly assess a hitting stance….

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Catcher Throwing Around the Batter

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds bullpen catcher, Mike Stefanski. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Mike how a catcher make a throw to third base when a runner tries to steal with a right handed batter at the plate.

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How a Catcher Blocks a Wild Pitch

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds bullpen catcher, Mike Stefanski. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Mike how a catcher should attempt to block the really wild pitches.

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The Previous MLB Attempts to Shorten the Game

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with former Major League Baseball umpire, Marty Springstead. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Marty about the attempts at the time of trying to shorten the game.

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Teaching Youth Pitching

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with former Major League Baseball pitcher and a minor league baseball coach, Ted Power. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ted how he teaches youth how to pitch.

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Juan Pierre on Bunting

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Florida Marlins outfielder, Juan Pierre. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Juan to talk about his bunting techniques, and what makes him such a successful bunter.

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Throwing a Ball to a Pitcher Covering First Base

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with former Cincinnati Reds second baseman, Ron Oester. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ron to explain how a second baseman should attempt to throw a ball to a pitcher covering first base.

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