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Expertise
I can answer all questions regarding baseball fundementals from the little league to the professional level. I have the most knowledge in hitting mechanics and fundamentals and the development of power and batspeed. I can also answer all questions for catchers, pitchers, infielders, and outfielders. I also have experience coaching at the high school and AAU levels. Please no questions about rules and/or rule interpretation. English only please.
Experience in the area
I have played through college, and semi pro baseball. For the past 10 years I have been coaching and providing instruction for all age and ability levels. Numerous clients of mine have gone on to play in college and some are playing in the minor leagues. I have provided coaching and instruction for high schools, training facilities, and the Nokona Baseball Factory.
Publications
http://jpbaseball.blogspot.com/
Education/Credentials
Graduated 2009 Associates degree in Science
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith | 11/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | |
| Rolly | 09/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks thats what I wanted to Find ..... |
| Bob | 06/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for taking the ..... |
| Patrick Simmons | 06/04/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you John. I only found one ..... |
| Kevin Graves | 05/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
Recent Answers from John Priest
2009-11-02 Pitch Speed:
Luke, I cannot guess what you will be throwing by your senior year, there are too many variables. I don't think that throwing your fastball slower is a good idea because you are most likely changing
2009-10-31 Making a team:
Judith, I don't think that you would be damaging your sons reputation. However I would be concerned about your reputation and how it may effect how people view your son. There way be a good explanation
2009-10-27 age:
Stephen, I am sorry for being so late on the answer. I never got an email notification about the question. I would check with your league rules some leagues don't follow the official "little league"
2009-09-20 1st Base positioning:
Benny, With no runners on base (no matter how may outs) or if there is 2 outs play deep to give yourself some range to field ground balls. If a runner is on third with less than two outs you should
2009-09-02 throwing a knuckle ball:
Mike, Sorry I am not in any way an expert on the knuckle ball. I can throw one but I think its because of trying it so many times, and when I do throw it its not always good. I don't want to give you
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