A Mommy’s Boy Passion to Change the World through Baseball

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A Mommy’s Boy Passion to Change the World through Baseball

The Cure Baseball,Inc., 317-602-4398, info@thecurebaseball.org
Alex Paluka has taken his love for baseball and desire to rid the world of cancer and created The Cure Baseball, Inc., which uses baseball to raise money and awareness for people who have been affected by all types of cancer.

Alex lost his mother to cancer the day after Christmas in 2001 after she endured an eight-year battle with breast cancer. Gail Paluka was originally from Speedway, Ind., and Alex grew up in Zionsville, Ind., before moving to Racine, Wis., with his family. Throughout Alex’s life, he has developed an intense passion for the game of baseball. The idea for The Cure Baseball stems from an event Alex organized while playing summer collegiate baseball in Utica, N.Y. Read More

 

 

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Online Sports Registration, Simplified.

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Online Sports Registration, Simplified.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

LeagueAthletics.com is raising the bar for online sports registration.  Our point-n-click software allows club registrars to create unlimited registration programs and collect credit card payments at no charge! We do not charge any per-registration fees or percentage fees. With our software you can:

Build custom registration forms
Easily track club finances
Add your own questions and agreement waivers
Collect player info in a secure database
Set late fees and payment schedules
Process payments directly to your bank account
Create wait lists and roster players

We allow you to use your own merchant account or PayPal, so the funds are sent directly to your bank. There’s no waiting for checks to arrive in the mail or monthly deposits to be made. You can also download transaction reports directly from your LeagueAthletics.com website. Read More

 

 

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Pitchers Right Handed Pickoff Move

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Pitchers Right Handed Pickoff Move

By Steven Ellis former Chicago Cub pitching pro: thecompletepitcher.com

Most “steals” in the game of baseball are on the pitcher, not the catcher. You and only you control the running game. That’s because you have the baseball. So you have to take ownership, and you have to work on it, just as you do every other aspect of the game.

Three ways to stop the running game:

1. be quick to the plate
2. have a quick move to first
3. vary your looks and holds

But before I describe some of the tips and tricks I used to keep runners from stealing on me, I want you to know that for a right hander, the term “pickoff” can be misleading. That’s because 99 out of 100 times you’re not actually going to be able to pick off a runner. After all, your back is to him when he’s at first base. That’s already a strike against you. But that’s OK. Picking guys off shouldn’t be your goal. Your goal should be to make the runner STOP. Keep him from leaning or walking toward the lead bag. Don’t allow the runner to develop momentum toward the lead bag. See that he stops.Read More

 

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NABF 2012 Tournament Schedule

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NABF 2012 Tournament Schedule

2012 REGIONAL AND WORLD SERIES SITES AND DATES
(NABF Franchise League Programs)

      Registration         Play
**Rookie Division (10 & under)
World Series
Southaven, MS
Sun, July 1
Mon, July 2
**Freshman Division (12 & under)
World Series
     Southaven, MS
Sun, July 1
Mon, July 2

Sophomore Division (14 & under)
Regional

World Series
Youngstown, OH

 
Wed, July 11Wed, July 18
Thurs, July 12Thurs, July 19
Junior Division (16 & under)
RegionalWorld Series
Northville, MI
Wed, July 18Wed, July 25
Thurs, July 19Thurs, July 26
High School Division (17 & under)
No RegionalWorld Series
Knoxville, TN
Wed, July 18
Thurs, July 19

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HOOSIER BAT WoodForce 2000

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WoodForce 2000 Now BBCOR Certified

www.hoosierbat.com
Out of a small Indiana town 50 miles east of Chicago, Hoosier Bat Company is quickly becoming the bat of choice for major and minor league players. If you want to be a Major Leaguer you have to use wood. Hoosier Bat Company makes an all ash bat, used by many major and minor league players, and a patented three-piece wood bat, the WOODFORCE 2000. With ash in the handle, hickory in the sweet spot, and maple on the barrel end, this bat provides a solid sweet spot that will not flake, while retaining the same look and feel as a traditional all ash bat. All of our bats are made from quality wood and crafted to exacting standards. If you want quality, you will get it at Hoosier Bat Company.

 

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The Bobby Mitchell Baseball Showcase

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BOBBY MITCHELL SHOWCASE

Welcome to the 2012 Bobby Mitchell Western, Pa/Eastern,Ohio Baseball Showcase! This will be an exciting workout for those players who are eager to play at the collegiate level.

The Bobby Mitchell Baseball Showcase is providing a unique opportunity for High school baseball players in the Western,Pa/Eastern,Oh area to gain exposure to Colleges and Pro Scouts via an pro-style workout and All-Star Game Showcase. Read More

 

 

 

 

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www.baseballsmith.com

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We believe that Baseball has the POTENTIAL to teach some of life’s most important lessons.

  • Excellence, Effort and Enthusiasm ALWAYS leads to Great Achievement
  • Failure and Struggles are NECESSARY for Growth
  • Teamwork is Essential for Complete SUCCESS

Teaching the fundamentals, mechanics and the mental side of baseball is (quite frankly) the easy part of being an instructor. READ MORE

 

 

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Pitching Tips For Closing Pitchers

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Pitching Tips For Closing Pitchers

By Jeff Moree for TheCompletePitcher.com

The closing pitcher has one of the hardest jobs in baseball. It is their duty to finish out a game and seal the win. They will sit in the bullpen the entire game, and finally they get the call to go into the game usually in the last inning.

Being a closing pitcher means getting the job done every single time. Your team relies on you to finish a game and keep the opposing team from scoring. You might only be out on the mound for an inning, but you need to make sure that one inning is a great one.

Since you are only going to be pitching for an inning or two, it is to your advantage to throw with all of your energy. Unlike a starter, you might only throw 10-20 pitches. There is no need to hold anything back for the short time you are out there.  READ MORE

 

 

 

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Pitchers Pickoff Move To Third Base

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Pitchers Pickoff Move To Third Base

By Jeff Moree for TheCompletePitcher.com

Picking off a base runner at third base can be a risky, yet rewarding task. A bad throw will lead to the runner easily scoring, but a good pick off can get you that crucial out and turn the momentum in your team’s favor. In this article, I will break down how to pick off to third base for both right and left handed pitchers.

Right Handed Pitchers
Picking off to third base for a right handed pitcher takes some practice to get it down just right. If done correctly, the base runner can be completely fooled. However a bad pick to third will not fool any runner, and may result in a wild throw.

The biggest key for a right handed pitcher is the head movement and eye contact. I have found the best combination of “looks” to be:
1) Start in set position looking at the base runner.
2) Lift leg while still looking at base runner.
3) At top of leg lift, turn head towards home plate.
4) When leg is coming down, turn head back towards third base and make the pick off.

This combination has proven to be successful, especially when accompanied by a good “balk move”. Technically, a pitcher is allowed to step 45 degrees when making a pick to third, however most umpires do not call a balk on a pitcher who steps more than the allowed 45 degrees. Read More

 

 

 

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