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Tournament weekends are about more than just the games. ⚾️

Our Keller Aces 10U team headed down to Diamond Oaks Ranch in Ledbetter, Texas for a weekend of baseball, competition, and a great team experience.

From arriving at the ranch and competing in the Home Run Derby to pregame hitting, getting ready to compete, and playing games all weekend, the boys had a great time.

If you’re looking for a unique tournament experience for your youth baseball team, Diamond Oaks Ranch is definitely a place to check out.

Great baseball. Great facilities. Great memories with the team.

#YouthBaseball #BaseballCoach #BaseballTraining #YouthBaseballCoach #BaseballLife taken in Diamond Oaks Ranch by @coach_john_baseball

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23 days ago

Pregame hitting should have a purpose.

This is the 3-station hitting routine I use to get my players ready to compete before the first pitch:

⚾️ Hit Stick: 60% swings to get loose and refine swing mechanics
⚾️ Heavy Balls: Build intent and learn to swing through contact
⚾️ Short Bat: Top-hand and bottom-hand swings for barrel control

Simple routine. Intentional reps. Better preparation.

Save this for your next game day and share it with a coach or parent who can use it.

#BaseballCoach #BaseballDrills #HittingDrills #YouthBaseball #BaseballTraining taken in Diamond Oaks Ranch by @coach_john_baseball

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23 days ago

Want your infielders to field more groundballs cleanly and get the ball out of their hand faster?

This 3-step groundball progression is a simple way to build better infield fundamentals:

1️⃣ Bare hand: Field out front, stay athletic, funnel to center, quick transfer and throw.

2️⃣ Glove: Same fielding position, then add a power step toward your target as you transfer and throw.

3️⃣ Rocker step: Add the timing of the glove-side foot, then rocker into your power step and throw with your momentum working toward the target.

Simple progressions. Quality reps. Better infielders.

Save this groundball drill for your next baseball practice and share it with a baseball coach, player, or parent who can use it.

Follow Coach John for more baseball drills, infield drills, fielding drills, baseball training, player development, and coaching tips.

#BaseballCoach #InfieldDrills #BaseballDrills #YouthBaseball #PlayerDevelopment taken in Keller, Texas by @coach_john_baseball

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One of the best youth baseball infield drills doesn’t require fancy equipment.

I’ve used this funnel drill with every age group because it teaches the fundamentals that young infielders need to make routine plays consistently.

✅ Field the ball out front. ✅ Funnel it to the center of your body. ✅ Make a quick, clean transfer.

The best defenders aren’t always the most athletic, they’re the ones who repeat the fundamentals every single rep.

💾 Save this drill for your next baseball practice. 📤 Share it with another coach or baseball parent.

#BaseballDrills #YouthBaseball #BaseballCoach #InfieldDrills #PlayerDevelopment taken in Keller, Texas by @coach_john_baseball

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⚾️ Better throwing mechanics start with a better progression.

This 4-step youth baseball throwing progression builds proper mechanics by adding one piece at a time, helping players throw with more accuracy, consistency, and power.

💡 Coaching Points:
✅ Point your front elbow at your target to create direction.
✅ Keep your throwing elbow at or above shoulder height to create a strong Power T position.
✅ Stay balanced and let your lower half work with your upper half.
✅ Finish every throw by driving through your target with a full follow-through, don’t stop your arm after release.

A lot of you have been asking about the @kineticarm sleeve my player is wearing. Check the caption, comments, or the link in my bio if you want to learn more.

📌 Save this throwing progression for your next practice and share it with a player, parent, or coach who wants to improve throwing mechanics.

#BaseballCoach #YouthBaseball #BaseballDrills #ThrowingMechanics #PlayerDevelopment taken in Keller, Texas by @coach_john_baseball

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3 months ago

Stop chasing better glove work if your players’ feet aren’t putting them in position first. 👣⚾

Great infielders don’t just have soft hands, they have efficient footwork. This drill teaches players to stay low, move with rhythm, and use the proper right-left footwork pattern to get their body behind the baseball. When the feet improve, the hands become more consistent.

Remember:
✅ Stay low in an athletic position.
✅ Let your feet work before your glove.
✅ Practice game-speed footwork every rep.

What footwork drill has made the biggest difference for your players?

#BaseballCoach #BaseballDrills #YouthBaseball #InfieldTraining #BaseballDevelopment taken in Fort Worth, Texas by @coach_john_baseball

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Good defenders don’t just have soft hands—they have great feet. 👣⚾️

This cone drill helps young infielders improve footwork, rhythm, body control, and movement before fielding the baseball. Better feet lead to better angles, cleaner fielding mechanics, and more consistent plays.

Add this to your next baseball practice and watch your players become more confident on ground balls.

💾 Save this drill for your next practice. 📤 Share it with a baseball coach, parent, or player who needs it.
 👊 Follow for more baseball drills, coaching tips, training tools, and player development content.

#BaseballCoach #BaseballDrills #YouthBaseball #BaseballTraining #InfieldDrills FieldingDrills BaseballPractice PlayerDevelopment BaseballSkills TravelBaseball taken in Keller, Texas by @coach_john_baseball

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⚾️ A great throwing progression doesn’t just build a stronger arm it builds better mechanics.

If you’re coaching youth baseball, this progression takes players from simple movements to full-body throws while helping them develop consistency and confidence.

💡 Coaching Cues:
✅ Point your front elbow at your target to create direction.
✅ Get your throwing elbow at or above shoulder height to create a strong “Power T” position.
✅ Finish every throw by driving your chest and throwing hand toward your target. Don’t stop your arm, follow through out front.

Master the fundamentals first. Velocity comes later.

📌 Save this throwing progression for your next practice and share it with a baseball coach or baseball parent who’s working with young players.

#YouthBaseball #BaseballCoach #BaseballDevelopment #BaseballDrills #ThrowingMechanics taken in Keller, Texas by @coach_john_baseball

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As a baseball coach, I’ve spent money on a lot of gear over the years... and I’ve definitely learned what actually makes a difference. ⚾💰

If you’re coaching youth baseball, these 5 items are worth every penny:

✅ Fungo Bat
✅ Quality Glove
✅ Sturdy Wagon
✅ Padded Bucket Lid
✅ Cage Jacket

What would you add to the list? Drop your “must-have” coaching item in the comments! 👇

#baseballcoach #youthbaseball #baseballtraining #baseballlife #coachsoftiktok taken in Keller, Texas by @coach_john_baseball

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If you’re coaching a young baseball player, don’t overcomplicate it.

A strong foundation starts with a few simple drills done consistently. ⚾️

These are 4 of my favorite baseball fielding and throwing drills to help beginners build:
✅ Soft, confident hands
✅ Better footwork
✅ Stronger glove control
✅ More athletic throwing mechanics

Whether you’re a parent working in the backyard or a coach running practice, these drills will help your players develop the fundamentals that matter most.

💾 Save this video for your next practice.
👊 Share it with a baseball parent or coach.
⚾ Follow for more baseball drills, coaching tips, player development, and practice ideas.

#BaseballDrills #YouthBaseball #BaseballCoach #BaseballTraining #PlayerDevelopment taken in Texas by @coach_john_baseball

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3 months ago

Want to increase your vertical jump? 🚀

Here’s a complete resisted jump workout my daughter uses to build explosive power for volleyball. Every exercise, set, and rep is shown in the video, so save it and come back to it for your next workout.

Whether you play volleyball, basketball, or any sport that demands speed and explosiveness, this workout can help you develop more power.

The Vertical Jump Trainer she’s using is linked in the orange cart on my TikTok page (@coach_johnb on TikTok) if you want to train with the same setup.

#verticaljump #volleyballtraining #basketballtraining #increasevertical #sportsperformance taken in Keller, Texas by @coach_john_baseball

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Baseball fundamentals never go out of style. ⚾️

Day 3 of camp was all about building hitters and smarter baserunners. We worked through the Bucket Bounce Drill, Step Up Drill, and Connection Ball Drill before taking those skills onto the bases by teaching players how to sprint through first, make a proper banana turn, round the bag with confidence, and pick up the third base coach.

The best players aren’t just talented, they’re fundamentally sound. That’s what we’re building every day.

If you’re a baseball parent, coach, or player looking for simple drills that actually translate to game performance, you’re in the right place.

👇 Tag someone who needs these drills and save this video for your next practice.

#Baseball #BaseballCoach #YouthBaseball #BaseballTraining #BaseballDrills taken in Keller, Texas by @coach_john_baseball

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