1. Stop Distance running

A 60 Yard dash is a relatively short sprint. There is very little aerobic component to a sprint at this distance. Be very careful not to let your speed training sessions turn into conditioning. You should always allow for adequate rest times....

http://www.stealbases.com/base-stealing-stances/

Very easy read(it's all pictures!)from Coach Matt Talarico on the base stealing stances of major leaguers. Not one of these guys is using a cross over step, and notice the shin angle of their right leg; They're setting t...

1. Deadlift

Fast athletes are strong athletes. There is no shortcut, speed is built in the weight room. The athletes that can run the fastest are the ones that can produce the most power and put the most force into the ground.

There is no better bang for your buck exerci...

http://treadathletics.com/blog/dominican-domination/

Absolute must read article on the differences between American and Dominican baseball players. The Dominican is producing big leaguers at 5 times the rate of the U.S. and tis article may explain why. 

http://www.espn.c...

Every time I hear about coaches making their players distance run it makes me want to pull my hair out (If I had any).  Just because it is baseball tradition, and “it’s the way we’ve always done it,” does not make it correct.

It's common to hear pitching coaches tell th...