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Macintosh River Rats Baseball
For The Love Of The Game
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Pitching
Learning the pickoff move
Pitching is a major part of the game. Many of our young players are just learning to command their fastball, let alone, learning about balks or how to deal with a baserunner. There are a couple of recommended videos for players to watch that explain the basic mechanics of the pickoff move
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Hitting
Fundamental approaches to hitting
There's nothing like hitting a walk off homer to win the game. However, if you're like most players, it takes time, reps and a lot of patience to become a great hitter. We allow our hitters to develop their own style when it comes to mechanics, but we stress the importance of developing the right swing. We also work on helping to develop a strong mental approach at the plate.
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Defense
Offense wins games, but defense wins championships
Playing defense is crucial to team success. Here are some of the details we work on during our winter workouts to prepare for the season