Larry Cicchiello

Baseball Pitching Tips: How You Can Get To Know A Hitter's Tendencies Very Quickly!

Even if you have never seen a hitter before, did you know that you can learn his tendencies before he even gets into the batter's box? And no, I haven't lost my mind and I resent that you are thinking that! It is mandatory for baseball pitchers to fin... Read >

Baseball Coaching Tips: Mind Games That Hitters And Pitchers Play With Each Other!

There are certain "mind games" both the hitter and the pitcher will play to annoy each other. They can have quite a negative effect on your opponent if you know what they are and how to use them properly. As you advance to older levels of play, you ... Read >

Baseball Tips On Hitting: How To Overcome Two Very Common Baseball Hitting Problems!

I sincerely hope you don't have one of these two very common baseball hitting problems. If you are not relaxed at the plate you will have little chance for success as a hitter. And if you're not taking "the shortest route" to the ball you will have even l... Read >

Baseball: How To Execute The Perfect Hit And Run Play!

There are several things both the hitter and the runner must do, as well as some things they should never do. The hit and run play can be a serious momentum changer. Let's make sure it gives your team the momentum and not the opposition. Starting at s... Read >

Baseball Pitching Tips: How You Hide Your Grip is Critical!

As you get older and advance to higher levels of play, baseball hitters will stay awake at night trying to figure out how to beat you. Right near the top of their list is trying to see how you grip your different pitches. Trust me, I know first hand that ... Read >

Baseball Pitching Tips: How To Properly Expand The Strike Zone!

Whenever you are ahead in the count, you should "expand the strike zone." No, let's rephrase that. You must expand the strike zone! That simply means throwing a pitch off the plate, that's actually a ball. Or throwing a pitch too high or too low that is o... Read >

Baseball Tips On Hitting: How Your Front Shoulder And Elbows Are Critical!

I can't think of anything more important in baseball hitting as to what you do or do not do with your front shoulder. And I have a very strong opinion on the elbows, particularly the back elbow. Don't listen to that myth about the back elbow that has been... Read >

Baseball High School Playoffs Are The Ultimate For Me!

I attended a fabulous matchup between two heavyweights. The ultimate matchup. I guess you never know for sure what will happen during a baseball game. What a shocking twist of fate in this one! I traveled about 30 miles strictly because the atmosphere ... Read >

Baseball Pitching Tips: How You Will Benefit Tremendously From The Long Toss!

There are many excellent baseball authorities who believe that "long tossing" is simply the best way for a pitcher to increase his arm strength. Some actually go as far as saying it's the only way to build arm strength and speed. It's a very simple baseba... Read >

Baseball Pitching Tips: Which Side Of The Rubber Should You Pitch From?

Can anyone tell me why on earth this is hardly ever talked about? There are certain advantages a pitcher can gain and yet I've only heard this topic brought up two or three times in the last three or four decades. I can't figure that out. I'll gladly ... Read >

Baseball Pitching Tips: Are You Really Comfortable With Your Circle Changeup Grip?

There are literally hundreds of different grips used by pitchers. One size does not fit all. My favorite grip for the changeup is not the "circle change." You really have to experiment and find out what is the most comfortable for you when it comes to... Read >

Baseball Pitching Tips: How To Improve Your Control Playing A Game That's Fun!

Control is the name of the game when it comes to baseball pitching. My son and I play a game that has helped his overall control tremendously. We are both very competitive and we have a blast playing it! Take a look at almost any inning in which three ... Read >

Baseball Pitching Tips: The Many Benefits Of Communicating With Your Teammates!

Don't ever overlook this very important part of playing excellent baseball. Pitchers must communicate with all their fielders, especially their catcher. As a pitcher, you will benefit tremendously. I can write forever about the necessity of good commu... Read >

Baseball Tips On Hitting: Three Things You Really Should Focus On!

Trying to focus on the 35 things required for a perfect baseball swing is absurd. Let's leave geometry and physics in the class room where they belong. When it comes to baseball tips on hitting, sometimes less is more. Work On Your Weaknesses: Hu... Read >

Baseball Umpiring In High School--Communicating With Your Partner Is Necessary!l

For the many who have read my many articles on playing and coaching baseball, hopefully you believe that I have a pretty good understanding of how baseball should and should not be played. At least I hope you feel that way. Now that I have become a certi... Read >