ProSwing's Instructional Baseball Videos WILL make you a better baseball player! Through simple instruction and easy to understand concepts, Coach Matty Maher will develop your baseball skills and bring the MOST out of your talent.
Tips of the Week
Episode 20 : Running to 1st Base
Join Host Matty Maher as he breaks down the three ways to run to first base. This video will help you beat out that infield single, turn a single into a double, and turn an otherwise close play at 2nd to a stand up double! Coach Matt gives you the secrets to becoming a "threat" on the base paths. Note: You don't need to be FAST to be a great baserunner!
Join Host Matty Maher as he teaches the proper way a catcher should field a bunted ball. Learn the importance of approaching the baseball, maintaining body control, and where to place your throw. Learn the correct voice commands to alert the 1st baseman where your throw will be. In a close play, these tips may help give you the edge to get that crucial out.
Join host Matty Maher with special guest coach Jerry DeFabbia as they dissect the three crucial steps to properly field a ground ball. Learn what it means to be "baseball ready." Understand the difference between a fielding position and a ready position. Learn key terms like, "Through the baseball," "Snowball down the hill" and "Attack."
Join host Matty Maher as he illustrates the proper way to perform a crow hop as an outfielder. Learn the importance of creating lateral distance instead of up-and-down movements. This video will not only increase your accuracy, but if mastered, can increase the velocity of your throws!
Join Coach Matty Maher with special guest Mariano Rivera as they dissect the proper mechanics of pitching for more velocity as well as increased accuracy. See Mariano in action as he instructs a few ProSwing athletes to "stay closed, don't fly open, and look down their sights."
See why Mariano Rivera is considered the greatest closer of all time!
Join Coach Matty Maher and Former Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twin FRANK RODRIGUEZ as he discusses basic lower half pitching mechanics. This video focuses on the lower half of the body and will give you some key tips on getting the MOST out of your pitches. Start throwing harder today!
Join Coach Matty Maher as he dissects every possible count at the plate. Learn the importance of hitting a 1-1 pitch, understand what to do in an 0-2 count, know what to expect when you're 3-1. This video will give you the information you need to have a better mental approach at the plate.
Join Coach Matty Maher as he gives a special holiday bonus Tip of the Week for all little league and modified baseball coaches!
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Join Coach Matty Maher as he explains the basic fundamentals of catching. He'll discuss the proper way to set up your body as a catcher; with nobody on base, as well as base runners. Then he'll discuss the importance of how good posture and form can expand the strike zone for your pitcher.
Join Coach Matty Maher as he discusses the proper way to take a lead off of first base. Learn the importance of a primary and secondary lead, understand what a "dirt-ball read" is, and create more havoc on the base paths. Remember, you do not need to be extremely fast in order to be a GREAT base runner.
Join Coach Matty Maher and Former Boston Red Sox and eight year professional ballplayer Frank Rodriguez as he discusses basic pitching mechanics. This video focuses on the upper half of the body and will give you some key tips on getting the MOST out of your pitches.
ProSwing's Tip of the Week focuses on the proper way to catch a baseball as an outfielder. These basic outfield tips are crucial to enhancing your skills on the ball field. Learn tehcniques such as the importance of getting behind the baseball and how to generate momentum forward. Understand the proper mechanics of your body; which foot is forward, where your hands should be.
ProSwing's Tip of the Week focuses on the most efficient way to be a consistent hitter; routine and rhythm. Coach Matty Maher discusses the best way to establish a routine as you step into the batter's box. With examples like Derek Jeter and Kevin Youkilis, Coach Matty shows the different rhythms you can have (also known as radial deviation) that puts you in the best position to hit.
Welcome to Season 2 of ProSwing's Tips of the Week! In this video, Coach Matt will explain the proper way to hold a baseball when you make a throw. A proper four seam grip allows the ball to carry better through the air, increasing accuracy and velocity. There are some great drills included in this video!
Join Coach Matty Maher as ProSwing releases their 6th Tip of the Week. This week we discuss The Proper Way to Slide. In this video, Coach Matt will break down the benfits of using a coin-operated batting cage. While some coaches believe machines are tough to time and can hinder a swing, they can actually be quite beneficial. Learn proper timing, tracking, and other useful tips that will help improve your swing.
Join Coach Matty Maher as ProSwing releases their 5th Tip of the Week. This week we discuss The Anatomy of a Baseball Swing. In this video, Coach Matt will break down the
seven steps of a proper swing. The video will illustrate the correct way to load your hands, all the way to finishing your swing on your follow through.
Join Coach Matty Maher as ProSwing releases their 4th Tip of the Week. This week we discuss The Proper Way to Slide. In this video, Coach Matt will break down the
importance of sliding. He will demonstrate proper body mechanics and
explain situations where sliding is necessary to ensure the safety of the base runner as well as the fielder.
ProSwing's Tip of the Week focuses on the Top Gun Throwing Series, a must-watch for all baseball players. Coach Matty Maher disseminates information given to him by former Los Angeles Dodger Dan Gray, and the throwing program the Dodgers created. Coach Matty will break down the progressions and steps you must take to properly warm-up your arm, as well as build arm strength. Do you want to throw harder, prevent injury, and be ready to go for game time? If so, this video is for you!
Join Coach Matty Maher as ProSwing releases their 2nd
"Tips of the Week."This week we focus on Hitting Off A Tee, which is a great video for all baseball players ages 5 & up. This video will show you the proper way to use a tee, and the positive benefits that tee work will have on your game. Thanks for watching!
Join Coach Matty Maher as ProSwing kicks off their baseball
"Tips of the Week." We start with The Hitting Checklist, which is a great video for all baseball players ages 5 & up. This video will show you seven essential steps you must remember as you walk into the batter's box. Thanks for watching!
Dirk Gorman of Empire Medical Speaks About Former LA Dodger Dan Gray
Dirk Gorman, founding partner for Empire Surgical and President of Become Capable Today, spoke to colleagues at ProSwing of Port Chester. While Dirk is known for his inspiring speeches, this one was pretty special. Dirk speaks about ProSwing Owner and his friend Dan Gray, and correlates Dan's immense success with the success of his own business.
Dan Gray was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 7th round of the 1990 MLB Amateur Draft. He spent seven years playing professional baseball before he went on his quest to create ProSwing; one of New York's most popular and credible baseball facilities. If you'd like to know more about Dan, click here.
Join us in a tour of our brand new baseball facility located in Port Chester, NY. This video was taken when we first opened up our 25,000 square foot facility.
Join Instructor Ian Church as he walks you around ProSwing of Port Chester!