FUNGOMAN JOURNAL

On the heels of a historic weekend, "#2" is now retired in Memorial Park, and we would like to give our own salute to the great Derek Jeter. "The Captain," "Mr. November," and "Der-Rick Jee-Ter" ―such hallowed words. Check out these career highlights the world of baseball shall forever revere, and download our free shortstop baseball drill while you're at it.

With so many new ideas, technologies, techniques, and strategies coming out for the game, we thought we might have a little bit of a retro, tried and true, throwback to a few classic baseball practice drills. Of all the drills that have made their way into the modern day practice regiment, we found these to be some timeless skills that players can do on their own at any position. Too basic for ya? Well, let's just say there's a reason these good practices from the early days of baseball have been around this long, and there's value in continuing to do them into your professional career as a ball player. Check 'em out.

It's one thing to put together a stellar team, but it's another thing to get each player well-sharpened and ready for the season -- which is where nailing your practice comes into play. All the little details that go into practice separate the exceptional teams from the mediocre. And great coaches know this and capitalize on those little details to take their team to the next level. Check out some of those little details that we know will improve any baseball practice. Most likely you already put most of these good practices into your program (and good on you!), but you may be inspired to try out one or two for the team.