Rachel's English
How to Say 'Happy Birthday' - American English Pronunciation
How to pronounce the phrase 'Happy Birthday' in American English. It can be tricky! Also, we'll see two idioms in action in this video ("spill the beans", "It's a free country", and learn the word 'swap'.
Coach Dan Blewett
Some Pitches are Just a Waste of Time.
Which pitches should you NOT be throwing in baseball? Knuckleball? Screwball? Cutter? Two-seamer? Splitter? Are they valuable? Learn why - or why not - in this video.
Curated Video
NASA Explorers: Apollo: Episode 1: Giant Leaps
What does a half-century of lunar science sound like? Join Moon data expert Ernie Wright on a musical time-traveling journey through the Apollo program and the exploration era of today. We explore what we knew about the Moon before...
Coach Dan Blewett
Using Focal Points to Improve Command of Curveball
WHO I AM I'm a former pro pitcher who overcame Tommy John surgery twice, earning All-Star selections after both of them.
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Changeup Behind in the Count
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.
Rachel's English
ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION AND ACCENT TRAINING: Detailed Analysis of American speech Part 3
You can improve your pronunciation and accent using the in-depth exercise that I’ve presented for you here. In fact, I’ve been using these Ben Franklin pronunciation speech analysis exercises for years to teach American English learners...
Rachel's English
Listening Comprehension: 2 Syllable words, American English Pronunciation
Listening comprehension: Learn how to hear the word stress in two syllable words, in American English.
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Throw a Slider - Grips and Tips From a Pro Pitcher
In this video, learn how to throw a slider - grips, tips and physics of the pitch.The slider vs curveball is a big debate, so try this pitch out and see if it's right for you.
Coach Dan Blewett
Pitchers: Being a Thrower Just Doesn't Cut It
Pitchers: throwing harder is great, but its not enough. You CAN do both, so start spending some of your mental energy on actually reading hitters, actually reading situations, thinking through each pitch, and being a pitcher (not a...
Coach Dan Blewett
#1 Tip To Be a Better Ballplayer -- Ask Dan Blewett
Know yourself--it's wisdom for all walks of live, but especially as a tip for aspiring baseball players.
Coach Dan Blewett
Ask Dan -- How Many Times Per Week Can You Pitch?
I'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,...
3D Print General
Upgrading your 3D Printer to 8mm Leadscrews
In this video I upgrade my 5mm threaded rods for my Z axis to 8mm leadscrews. This is a great upgrade for anyone looking for more stability and higher quality prints.
Catalyst University
TechTutorials: Changing Clip Speed in PremierePro
In this TechTutorial, I explain how to increase (or decrease the speed) of a video clip in Premiere Pro.
Coach Dan Blewett
Can You Strike Out Less by Improving Your Mindset?
Hitting is hard, but with a good approach, mindset and some self-knowledge, any hitter can reduce his strikeouts at the plate.
Rachel's English
Stop T vs No T - American English Pronunciation
How is a Stop T different from dropping the T? Train your ear to hear the difference between a Stop T and a True T, as well as a Stop T and a dropped T.
Coach Dan Blewett
How to Improve Your Curveball - Use The 80 Percent Rule
In this video, I discuss how the 80 percent rule is critical to developing a great curveball in baseball.
Coach Dan Blewett
When should you learn a curveball?
At what age should players learn how to throw a curveball or a slider? What are the arm health and development factors that matter most?
Two Minute Music Theory
Enharmonic Equivalents
A look at notes that sound the same but are spelled different
Coach Dan Blewett
Have You Been Throwing Your Fastball Wrong? - Advanced & Beginner Grips + Tips
Learn how to throw a fastball in this video, with tips for beginners and advanced baseball pitchers who want to improve their spin, speed and accuracy.
Coach Dan Blewett
How To Throw A Sinker: Grips and Tips, Spin and Arm Slot
Learn how to throw a sinker - grips and techniques for throw nasty a sinker or two seamer in baseball. Pitching with a sinker isn't something that is right for everyone, but definitely give it a try!
Curated Video
Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning in Marketing
This video provides an introduction to segmentation, targeting and positioning in a marketing context. The speaker uses analogies, such as a dartboard and cricket pitch, to explain how segmentation is about dividing the market into...
Rachel's English
100 MOST COMMON WORDS IN ENGLISH (10/11) Part 2
If you’re ready to move beyond fluency to perfect spoken English you’re in the right place! Here you will learn the most important words in the English language, getting detailed analysis on each word’s use and pronunciation. As the...
Rachel's English
How to Pronounce "What Time?" - American English
Learn how to say the phrase WHAT TIME?
The March of Time
MOT 1953: HD: CLEVELAND INDIANS BASEBALL SPRING TRAINING
MOT 1953:Trainer’s room, Jim Fridley treating his elbow with hot water, trainer massaging Bill Glynn / players and managers eating dinner in restaurant.