With the baseball season ending, it's fitting I write a short note about baseball and speed. Note that sometimes it is scored as a Triple AND an error. But according to the rules, an inside-the-park home run is scored when: A player must touch all four bases (in the order of first, second and … [Read more...]
Pete and Monica [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
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What do Monica Lewinski and Pete Rose have in common? Both made big mistakes several decades ago. For both, their transgressions offended the moral indignation of the self-styled pure of heart. Both have paid a huge price in the cruel marketplace of celebrity pundits and voyeurs. Both were guilty … [Read more...]
Shin Splints 2014 – C Rod
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby and the Music … [Read more...]
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Red vs Blue
He is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby … [Read more...]
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Pine Tar Capers
This series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more … [Read more...]
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Opening Day
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more … [Read more...]
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Barry and the Wrecking Ball
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more … [Read more...]
Stealing Second and Third Base: The Secret are in the Hands
Baseball and spring training is around the corner. See my previous post on the 60 yard dash here and here. Adarian Barr was one of the first coaches to say that the hands were the most important aspect in setting a PB in the 100 meter sprint. He was willing to help anyone who listened, … [Read more...]
How to Run the Baseball 60 Yard Dash Test
There are a lot of comments (both Facebook and regular comments) in the article Baseball’s 60 Yard Dash – What’s a Good Time? Back in Vancouver, Derek Hansen and I had the opportunity in our Track Club to train Nathan Taylor (bronze medalist 4x100m Commonwealth Games), Steve Larsen (a bobsledder … [Read more...]
PODCAST – Sports Nutrition Essentials DVD
If you enjoyed last week’s article on the Power Bar vs the Candy bar report (415kb PDF file) from the Sports Nutrition Blueprint, then you’ll enjoy this podcast. Jeff Cavaliere is one of the premier fitness experts and physical therapists in the country. Having spent the last 3 years as the head … [Read more...]
Differences in Maximal Speed Running between Baseball Players and Sprinters
With the World Series in full swing (no pun intended), I couldn’t help but notice how baseball players run “slightly different” than Track and Field sprinters. I’ve often argued that in a 40 yard dash test, technical changes are required just to cover the distance in 36.8 meters. The starting … [Read more...]
Fastest Baseball “Inside Park Home Run” World Record
What's the fastest time for an "Inside the Park Home Run" in Baseball? I am referring to the time "around the bases" from home plate, touching all 3 bases, and crossing home plate again? First, we have to calculate the actual distance. 90 feet between bases, makes 360 feet or 120 yards of … [Read more...]
Baseball 60 Yard Dash – What’s a Good Time?
60 yards is 54.864 meters, which is almost equivalent to the rarely held indoor 55 meter dash. The 60 meter dash is the indoor standard today. Please don't forget the crash mats! Why a 60 yard test for baseball? Everyone knows it's 90 feet between bases or 30 yards, so in theory, second base is … [Read more...]
