The Little Things That Win
with Barry Davis,
Rider University Head Baseball Coach;
4X NJCAA Division III National Coach of the Year, 4X National Junior College Championships
Due to the high demand for this best-selling Barry Davis title on video (released in 2000), it is now being re-issued for the first time on DVD! Barry Davis has had a tremendous amount of success in college baseball. Now his secrets for success are available on DVD. Coach Davis discusses how he effectively and efficiently structures his team practices to produce better results during games. His success is a direct outcome of implementing these well-developed practice plans that your players will enjoy. Davis shares his secrets for winning championships and discusses the keys to championship baseball. He discusses organization, conditioning, communication, cuts and relays, bunt defenses, 1-3 defenses, pick-off plays, baserunning, pressure and rundowns. This excellent video includes practice and game footage with diagrams and player demonstrations.
Produced in 2000; released on DVD in 2006. 65 minutes. DVD.
Organizing Indoor Practice
with Barry Davis,
Rider University Head Baseball Coach;
4X NJCAA Division III National Coach of the Year, 4X National Junior College Championships
Due to the high demand for this best-selling Barry Davis title on video (released in 1993), it is now being re-issued for the first time on DVD! Coach Davis brings you his secrets to winning national championships and he shows you how to effectively run indoor practices. Utilizing offensive and defensive drill stations, Davis demonstrates how you can get the most out of your time and space while practicing indoors. These creative drills, (appropriate for outdoor practices, too) utilize a small area allowing players to develop essential skills during the indoor season and accentuate the importance of team communication, working together and enjoying the game. This is a great DVD for coaches who start their practice season in the gym!
Produced in 1993; released on DVD in 2006. 50 minutes. DVD.
The Complete Guide to Successful Baserunning
with Barry Davis,
Rider University Head Baseball Coach;
4X NJCAA Division III National Coach of the Year, 4X National Junior College Championships
Effective baserunning can help you score the extra runs you need to win those close games and improve your overall record. In this DVD, Coach Davis covers everything you need to know about baserunning. As 72% of all hits are singles, Davis emphasizes the importance of creating single scoring opportunities. He uses on-field demonstration to highlight aggressive drills that will help teach your players proper sliding techniques, proper running form, how to avoid double plays, how to get a good lead-off, techniques for tagging-up and how to read the ball. He also provides advice on how to work each of these drills and tactics into your practices so your team is consistently improving. In addition, Davis covers the various types of stealing including a straight steal, a leg steal and a fake steal. This DVD provides detailed, professional advice that can easily be implemented at any level of baseball. Put pressure on your opponents by being aggressive on the bases! 82 minutes. 2006. DVD.
Before and After the Pitch: Defensive Techniques for Pitchers
with Barry Davis,
Rider University Head Baseball Coach;
4X NJCAA Division III National Coach of the Year, 4X National Junior College Championships
This DVD is devoted to one of the most important, yet most neglected, parts of the game - pitcher defense. Big games come down to one or two plays and this DVD will help you handle those situations successfully. Coach Davis gives you a complete look at pitcher defense from pre-pitch to post-pitch. Davis introduces his fundamental drills for being a great infielder while on the pitcher's mound. These skills will enhance your game by allowing you to run different bunt defenses and limit your opponent's offense. Davis will demonstrate and teach the proper techniques and responsibilities for fielding ground balls, bunted balls, covering first base and turning double plays like a pro. In addition, you will learn how to hold runners in various situations including runner at first and third, one out with a runner on third and the positive results that can come from successful fake throws to first and third. The instruction on this DVD will help ensure that your pitching staff will be the defensive strength of your team! 58 minutes. 2006. DVD.
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