Blog posts
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Why Coaches Are Switching From Cardboard to a Softball/Baseball Sliding Mat
Most coaches have used cardboard to teach sliding at some point. It makes sense. It is cheap, easy to find, and gives kids a smoother place to land than dirt or grass. For the first few reps, it can work....
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What is the Point of Sliding in Baseball & Softball?
Sliding exists in baseball and softball for one simple reason: it helps players stay safe while giving them a better chance to avoid the tag. Baseball and softball are both filled with close plays. When a runner is charging into...
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Why Travel Ball Teams Should Practice Sliding More Often
Coaches spend hours drilling infield shifts, dialing in pitching mechanics, and taking endless rounds of batting practice. Travel ball takes up a massive amount of time and resources. Teams chase every edge. Yet, one critical game-day skill gets left out...
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Why Kids Are Generally Afraid to Slide (& How to Fix it!)
A lot of kids are scared to slide. You see it all the time in youth baseball and softball. A player takes off for second, sees the ball coming in, and suddenly slows down. Some stop completely. Others awkwardly fall...
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SLIDEMVP Teams Up With José Reyes for Safer, More Confident Sliding
Sliding is one of the most important skills in baseball and softball, yet many players are never formally taught how to do it correctly. Without proper instruction, athletes often hesitate in close plays, increasing the risk of injury and reducing...
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5 Great Baseball Training Tools for Better Practices & Reps
Baseball and softball practice works best when players actually understand what they’re doing and feel comfortable repeating it. That comes down to the tools you bring to the field. The right setup gives coaches a clear way to teach, and...
