Division: Baseball

Out – Mechanic

The “Out” Mechanic is used by both the Base and Plate Umpire. The “Out” Mechanic is an extension of the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position. If you have not watched the “Hands-On-Knees […]

Safe – Mechanic

The “Safe” Mechanic is an extension of the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position. If you have not watched the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position video, you may want to do so prior to watching […]

Set – Safe Mechanic

The “Set – Safe” Mechanic uses the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position and the “Safe” Mechanic. If you have not watched the “Hands-On-Knees Set” Position and the “Safe” Mechanic videos, you may […]

Putting Ball in Play Mechanic

The “Putting the Ball in Play” Mechanic is used when starting the game, starting an inning, “Time” has been called, or the ball becomes dead for any other reason. The […]

Uncaught Third Strike – Tag

The “Uncaught Third Strike” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when the batter becomes a runner due to the third strike not being caught with first base unoccupied or […]

Uncaught Third Strike – No Catch

The “Uncaught Third Strike” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when the batter becomes a runner due to the third strike not being caught with first base unoccupied or […]

Out – On the Tag Mechanic

The “Out – On the Tag” Mechanic is an extension of the “Out” Mechanic and is used indicate to players, coaches, and fans that the first baseman tagged the batter-runner […]

Safe – Off the Bag Mechanic

The “Safe – Off the Bag” Mechanic is an extension of the “Safe” Mechanic and is used to let players, coaches, and fans know that the fielder pulled their foot […]

Hitting the Inside Pitch- Middle Pitch- Away Pitch – Reaction Drill

Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory talks about working on all pitches in the strike zone in this drill. It can be done with a tee similar to this one, […]

Field a Ground ball with the Hat Drill

Steve Bernhardt from the Baseball Factory shows a fun drill involving the player’s hat to help them work on fielding ground balls out in front.