Michael Specter

Mike holds a Degree in Sports Coaching from the University of Minnesota and has held managerial and baseball head coaching roles at the college level.
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Youth Baseball Drills For Kids In Little League

Looking for youth baseball practice ideas? Today, I’m going to introduce you to 19 baseball drills to include in your training routine. The majority of them are more general-purpose baseball drills for kids, though I will also feature drills for

Tipping Pitches Meaning And Explained

Which ball is the pitcher going to throw next? Usually, this is a mystery. But sometimes, pitchers can unintentionally give clues to opposing batters about their impending pitch. This is called “tipping pitches.” If a pitcher is tipping their throws,

What Is A Walkoff Win In Baseball?

As a baseball coach with too many years on the clock than you’ve got time for, I can tell you that there are more ways to end a baseball game than you might think.  Indeed, while most ties you watch

The Ultimate Baseball Terms, Definition & Slang Guide

As a baseball coach, I know baseball fans live and breathe the game from April all the way to October. But many newbies developing an interest in the game have more questions about its vernacular than rules! Catching a baseball

Baseball Vs. Softball – Both Sports Compared And Analyzed

Struggle with pinpointing the differences between softball and baseball? You’re actually not alone! For an untrained eye, it can be difficult to spot the subtle intricacies of each sport. As a result, distinguishing between softball and baseball is a challenge

Baseball Balk Rules Explained

A pitcher trying to balk in baseball is probably as old as the game itself. As the sneaky customers they are, they will push the limits of what is legal.  At its very core, the art of balking is when

Baseball Balk Rules Explained

A pitcher trying to balk in baseball is probably as old as the game itself. As the sneaky customers they