Brandon Buck emphasizes that the catcher's #1 job is to "keep a strike a strike," and shows you the tools and techniques that enable every catcher to execute it effectively. He also draws an important distinction between funneling and framing and shows why funneling is more desirable.

Coach Buck covers receiving, blocking, throwing, footwork, glove work, stance, body positioning, swaying, throws to second, getting the fast angle to third, back-picking at first, and handling the pitching staff.

He supplies tips for throwing runners out with the feet, keeping the throw from rising, "snaking" on bare-hand pickups, "dustpan-broom" scooping, handling bunts and tags, reading throws, plays at the plate and a method for luring runners to slide where you want in order to make the out and avoid injury.

He even shares a simple technique for positioning the glove on the hand so the catcher "stays soft."

Every segment employs Brandon Buck's proven "drill-progression" approach, developing proper movements and instilling confidence and competence through a logical series in which each drill builds on the one before.

An excellent DVD filled with receiving and framing drills that will help your catcher "keep a strike a strike."

50 minutes. 2011.

In this drill-packed video, Coach Buck gives you everything you need to reduce risk factors in the outfield.

You get a detailed presentation that fully covers Coach Buck's championship development of drop steps, breaks, reads, angles, and throws; a detailed crow-hop progression sequence that drills in proper approach, knee-drive, foot-plant, and full body rotation. Coach Buck shares tested methods for creating a quick transfer, establishing the shoulder as an aiming device, and even a technique that instantly widens the mitt's pocket and increases closure power.

Every segment employs Brandon Buck's proven "drill-progression" approach, developing proper movements and instilling perfection through a logical series in which each drill builds on the one prior. This unique approach creates confidence and develops competence at the same time.

One coach can even run a 5-station fly ball drill, creating multiple angles to the ball-while standing still and without hitting fungoes!

Work the wall, handle "Texas Leaguers," take steps away from runners, position your fielders for success. And introduce your opponents to a new definition of "out" field with this championship approach.

38 minutes. 2011.

Legendary high school baseball coach Mike Woods provides the tools you need to make the most of every at bat. This DVD features more than a 15 drills to refine your swing and put runs on the board.

Using tee drills and soft-toss drills, Woods gives in-depth explanations of the four key attributes of a good swing: balance, sequence, inside path and finish. Your players will learn how to generate bat speed by staying vertically stacked. They'll also learn how to get maximum drive and backspin on the ball.

Also included in this instructional DVD are drills to solve common hitting problems. Prevent lunging with Woods' tried-and-true methods. Teach hitters how to connect with a pitch more often and more explosively by utilizing their lower bodies and maintaining proper shoulder position.

Finally, Woods shares strategies for enhancing the mental toughness of prep athletes. Woods provides insights into planning your at-bats: What are your objectives when you're at the plate (getting on, moving runners, scoring runners), what is your approach to hitting with two strikes, what are the pitcher's tendencies and more.

Order today and you'll discover how to create or become a championship-level hitter.

48 minutes. 2011.

Coaching the High School Pitcherwith Mike Woods, Hamilton (AZ) HS Head Coach; 3x Arizona High School State Champs (2003,2004, 2008) and 3x State runner up (2011, 2009, 2005); over 300 career victories; 38 players have gone on to play in college (14 in D1) and 12 have played professionally

Nationally recognized high school coach Mike Woods shares his vast experience in this informative DVD designed to develop stronger, more accurate pitchers.

Woods, who has led his prep teams to three state championships in the highly aggressive Arizona system, begins with a series of five warm-up drills that will help pitchers loosen up while developing and maintaining proper form. This series will allow your pitchers to work on their mechanics, grips and motion while minimizing wear and tear on your their arms.

The warm-up routines are followed by a progressive series of seven drills that focus on delivery mechanics. This series will help athletes retain their center of gravity, stay over the back as long as possible and get their legs and lower bodies involved in pitch delivery. As a bonus, he gives two drills that work on proper rotation and the fundamentals of the curve ball.

Techniques and strategies for controlling the running game from the mound-including four options for picking off a runner at first base-are also included in this must-have DVD.

Learn how to develop young athletes from the wind-up to release utilizing the successful strategies of one of the nation's leading coaches. Order this great learning tool today!

52 minutes. 2011.

Catcher is the most neglected position in baseball practice. High school coaching great Mike Woods delivers a stand-out DVD that shows you how to enhance your catcher's performance by emphasizing fundamentals in three critical areas: throwing, receiving and blocking.

A perfect complement to his instructional DVDs for prep hitters and pitchers, this volume contains everyday drills to improve overall performance and quickness.

Throwing
Woods shares a progression of warm-up drills to develop arm strength, mechanics and balance. He demonstrates footwork techniques for clearing the hitter when throwing to third base. Perhaps most importantly, he shares drills designed to train catchers to catch and release the ball as quickly as possible saving valuable second on stolen base attempts and pick off throws.

Receiving
The #1 priority for the catcher is receiving the baseball and making the pitcher look good in the process. In this segment, Woods highlights two stances and soft-hand drills that reinforce the proper way to catch a baseball.

Blocking
In the blocking segment, he gives 10 drills to emphasize the correct position to block a pitch. In addition, the drills will train a solid-but-soft concept allowing your catchers to absorb the ball so it drops in front of them.

This DVD contains the tools you need to effectively train your catchers or to become a great catcher.

56 minutes. 2011.