Instructional Video1:35
Next Animation Studio

Baseball: What makes a curveball curve

12th - Higher Ed
A curveball is a type of breaking ball that has a sideways or downward motion. When the pitcher releases the ball, the stitching on the leather causes pressure on one side of the ball to be greater than on the other side. This imbalance...
Instructional Video4:22
Coach Dan Blewett

Ask Dan -- Best Way to Get Recruited as a Pitcher?

K - 5th
DoI'm a former pro pitcher who overcame Tommy John surgery twice, earning All-Star selections after both of them. I own Warbird Training Academy in Normal, Illinois and have dedicated my life to helping young ballplayers stay healthy,...
Instructional Video8:58
Coach Dan Blewett

How Many Curveballs Should a Pitcher Throw Per Game?

K - 5th
In this video, I discuss how hard pitchers should throw a curveball relative to their fastball speed.
Instructional Video5:58
Coach Dan Blewett

Foul Ball? Pitchers: What Does That Tell You? [Pitch Selection Talk and Examples]

K - 5th
Pitchers: do you know how to interpret a foul ball so you throw the RIGHT pitch next? Learn pitch sequence techniques from this video with examples on different types of foul balls.
Instructional Video4:15
Coach Dan Blewett

How to Throw a Changeup Behind in the Count

K - 5th
Learn how to throw a changeup when you're behind in the count, which can be a HUGE equalizer when you find yourself struggling to get ahead of hitters.
Instructional Video1:09
Coach Dan Blewett

Bunt Defenses in Baseball - Standard Bunt with Runner on First

K - 5th
Bunt defenses are critical in baseball. Don't let your team lose a game on a bunt play. Learn how to defend them in this five-video bunt defense playlist
Instructional Video9:26
Coach Dan Blewett

Can You Strike Out Less by Improving Your Mindset?

K - 5th
Hitting is hard, but with a good approach, mindset and some self-knowledge, any hitter can reduce his strikeouts at the plate.
Instructional Video4:47
Curated Video

Representing Fractions as Sums of Unit Fractions Using Pictures

K - 5th
In this video, students will learn how to break down fractions into smaller unit fractions using visual representations. The teacher explains the parts of a fraction, including the numerator and denominator, and demonstrates how to...
Instructional Video7:01
Coach Dan Blewett

How to Read Hitters in Baseball

K - 5th
Learn how to read hitters in baseball by paying attention to a few body language cues that are obvious, if you're looking for them.
Instructional Video3:03
Coach Dan Blewett

FIelding Bunts with 1st & 2nd Occupied - Bunt Defenses in Baseball

K - 5th
Bunt defenses are critical in baseball. Don't let your team lose a game on a bunt play. Learn how to defend them in this five-video bunt defense playlist
Instructional Video11:07
Curated Video

JavaScript Sets and Maps

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Sets and Maps are data structures optimized for holding specific types of data. Mark will demonstrate how to use these fundamental data structures in this video.
Instructional Video6:50
Coach Dan Blewett

⚾️ Baseball Mindset Coaching: Scout Watching? How to Play Well

K - 5th
Having a strong mindset for baseball is important. When a scout comes out to watch, how can you make sure you play your best? In this video, Dan explains four baseball mental skills tips to help you play your best when it really counts.
Instructional Video14:36
Coach Dan Blewett

Is D1 Baseball WRONG For You?

K - 5th
If you want to get recruited to play D1 baseball, you need to know first if it would be a good fit for you. This video is about recruiting and the daily life of a college baseball player, and what you want out of your career.
Instructional Video7:45
Coach Dan Blewett

When Does a Pitcher Become Too Muscular?

K - 5th
In baseball, how muscular should a pitcher get? How much should they lift weights and stress adding size and strength?
Instructional Video10:56
Coach Dan Blewett

How to Find Out How Good You Actually Are

K - 5th
How good are you as a baseball player? Can you go D1? D3? JUCO? Pro? In this video, Dan Blewett explains how to tell where your skill level is at and how it stacks up.
Instructional Video6:36
Coach Dan Blewett

Should Pitchers Learn the Wind Up? Or Just the Stretch?

K - 5th
Should pitchers in baseball still learn the wind up, or just scrap it altogether for the stretch? This is a big debate, but in this video I explain why you're missing the point altogether by asking this question.
Instructional Video1:48
Coach Dan Blewett

What is the [LOVE THROWING] Program for Baseball & Softball?

K - 5th
The Love throwing program is for baseball and softball players - a 30-day program, each day a different fun throwing activity.https://danblewett.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Love-Throwing-Program-Full-Guide.pdf' target='_blank'...
Instructional Video9:46
Coach Dan Blewett

5 Keys to Longterm Baseball Success

K - 5th
Every baseball players needs these five things if he wants to succeed and have a happy, healthy career.
Instructional Video9:53
Coach Dan Blewett

Characteristics of Great Catchers in Baseball

K - 5th
Learn great catching tips for baseball catchers who want to be their best. What DOES it take to be a great catcher?
Instructional Video6:33
Coach Dan Blewett

"Speeding His Bat Up" - What Does it Mean as a Baseball Pitcher?

K - 5th
In pitching strategy in baseball, it's a bad move to speed a hitter's bat up. But, what does this phrase actually mean? How does a pitcher speed someone else's bat up? Learn all about how changeups, curves and sliders
Instructional Video8:45
Coach Dan Blewett

We Need to Talk About Your Pitching Velocity Obsession.

K - 5th
Your pitching velocity obsession is getting out of control - if your self-worth is tied into the number you see on the radar gun? We've got a problem that more drills and training won't fix.
Instructional Video12:05
Coach Dan Blewett

Catcher Sign Systems with a Runner on 2nd

K - 5th
The Love throwing program is for baseball and softball players - a 30-day program, each day a different fun throwing activity.
Instructional Video2:43
Coach Dan Blewett

[LOVE THROWING] Day 25 - Pick offs & Quick throws

K - 5th
The Love throwing program is for baseball and softball players - a 30-day program, each day a different fun throwing activity.https://danblewett.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Love-Throwing-Program-Full-Guide.pdf' target='_blank'...
Instructional Video2:06
Coach Dan Blewett

[LOVE THROWING] Day 7 - Throw the Football or Vortex Ball

K - 5th
The Love throwing program is for baseball and softball players - a 30-day program, each day a different fun throwing activity.https://danblewett.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Love-Throwing-Program-Full-Guide.pdf' target='_blank'...