Coaching tips and more--2014 Newsletter, Issue 2.

Hi Coach,

Welcome to the Second Issue of the JUGS Sports, 2014, 4 Bagger Online Newsletter.

As always, it is our #1 goal to bring you the latest in cutting edge coaching tips, strategic advice, instructional videos, motivational tools and JUGS product information.

In this issue we're proud to welcome three new contributors to the 4 Bagger--

2-time NCAA Division III National Champion, Linfield Head Softball Coach, Jackson Vaughan

and

The Slap Shop's, Ashley Herrera and Tara Henry.

As always, we are very interested in your feedback and we'd love to hear from you. Please email me at stevec@jugssports.com with any suggestions you may have to help make the 4 Bagger bigger and better.

Steve Candello,
Director of Marketing, JUGS Sports

Mediocrity--Is That Good Enough?

I hear comments being made by college coaches that players do not know how to play in a tough game situation. That they are not tested most of the time in a do or die game in the seventh inning. Are we settling for the players not knowing how to play in those tough situations?

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Three Plate Drill

This drill is great on many levels as it forces the hitter to continually adjust to inside and outside pitches but also adjusts their timing every 8 pitches by moving closer or further away from the pitch..

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The Slap Shop

The Fundamentals of Slapping

Sometimes the learning process for slapping can be difficult for both the coach and player. We are here to help break down the fundamentals of slapping. We will cover your position in the batter's box, footwork, timing, hands and bat path and contact to get you off and running, literally!

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4-BAGGER BONUS DRILL

Fly Ball Communication Drill

--By Jason Starnes

Using the JUGS pitching machine to practice fly ball communication will improve your team's performance on difficult fly balls between multiple players.

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Should I Go? Should I Stay? Part 2

Key the Knee!

Short Hop/Block and Run Drill

This drill will pay dividends--it will result in countless advances and extra bases during the course of the season. Extra bases translate into extra runs, and extra runs mean extra wins.

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For those of you that missed Should I Go? Should I Stay? Part 1.

Defensive Positioning: Part 1

The concept of positioning is very simple, but the subtle adjustments can be very complex as they relate to the total defensive scheme. I am a firm believer that you must have a system and philosophy and be consistent with execution. First of all, I believe that you must convince your players to buy into the system and you must stress the importance of the team defensive philosophy. I try to make this statement with both a discussion and physical exercise.

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Catcher Drills

This pdf contains a catcher's throwing program, stretching routine and catcher's olympics.

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