Hitting
Coach Bauer has a simple hitting
philosophy of "See Ball, Hit Ball" with a very
sound mechanical swing, and a top hand
approach.
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1. Approach
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2. Balance
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3. Pitch Recognition
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4. Hands Inside the Ball
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5. Top Hand Approach (swing down)
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6. Extension
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7. Finish High
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Pitching
​​Coach Bauer's Pitching Philosophy is all about mechanics, and muscle memory. Starting with towel work to get the feel of the mechanics.
- 1. Balance (full and stretch)
- 2. Up, Down, Go
- 3. Hands break on time
- 4. Ball up and hand on top of Ball
- 5. Reach
- 6. Finish Chest over Knee
- 7. Location
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Baseball Philosophies
Catching
Coach Bauer has been a catcher since he was 8 years old. He caught in both High School and College and has called more than 700 games in youth and high school baseball as a coach. Catching Instruction Includes:
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- The mental side of Catching
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- Receiving the ball (Framing)
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- Stance
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- Giving Signs
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- Proper Throwing to every Base
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- Defending the Bunt
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- Blocking
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