Score! blogs

Hobson City Pard & Club U

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:18:27 -0600

Coaches Meeting January 30, 2007 at 7:00pm at Club U.

February 3, 2007 9:00am - 2:00pm
February 10, 2007 9:00am - 2:00pm

Bring a copy of Birth Certificate to Registration.

$40.00 per child - - $30.00 each additional child

All registrations taking place at Club U (the Old C.E. Hanna School Gym in Hobson City).

Ages: 4-5 years old T-ball
6 year old T-Ball
7-8 Years AA

Oxford Majors: The road to state

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 23:38:22 -0500

Oxford Majors 2006 All-Stars started their season on June 23, in Piedmont. Oxford was facing many obstacles and overcame every one of them to become the Sub-District 2 & 8 Champions.

Fingers to the mitt

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 22:13:27 -0500

We all already know how important good balance is in pitching. Another important part of throwing strikes is “putting your fingers in the mitt.”

Overcoming a lazy glove arm

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 22:08:21 -0500

Most pitchers do not know what to do with their glove arm. Since that is the case, most have a “lazy” glove arm. This means that the pitcher is not using that arm in their mechanics, and it is probably limiting them to the amount of strikes that they throw.

Score! makes a move ...

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 07:30:29 -0500

When Score! began its journey in Oct. 2005, I knew it was a great print publication for the community. I also knew that it was ambitious to start a weekly tabloid devoted to youth and adult sports.

Location, location, location

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 07:15:55 -0500

Pitchers can improve their pitch location with this simple drill.

Gain the advantage with a step back

Sun, 04 Jun 2006 14:45:53 -0500

When running bases if the runner is at second base with two outs, he should take a step behind second base before getting his lead. This helps the runner round third base better when trying to score.

What does a scout look for?

Wed, 31 May 2006 11:25:26 -0500

People may wonder why only 10 percent of players who are drafted in Major League Baseball actually get a chance to put on the uniform.

Hit the cut-off man

Sat, 27 May 2006 10:50:02 -0500

Outfielders need to learn at a very early age how important it is to hit their cut-off men from the outfield.

Staying in baseball shape

Wed, 24 May 2006 10:46:37 -0500

There are plenty of exercises baseball players can do to stay in shape.

Making a Case for America's best college baseball coach

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:22:33 -0500

In my opinion, the best college baseball coach is right here in Jacksonville. Coach Jim Case has been a friend of mine for ten years now.

Warhawk forever!

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:32:55 -0500

I would like to say how proud I am of the Calhoun Community College baseball program. In their first year back in existence under head coach Jim Morrill, they sport a 37-9 record!

Downtown gears up for a party

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:06:25 -0500

When all the pieces of the Noble Street Festival puzzle come together, you better watch out.

Protecting base runners

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:36:14 -0500

There are two situations where a hitter must protect base runners: the hit-and-run and the suicide squeeze.

A way to become a better baseball player!

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:18:37 -0500

I remember to this day watching the 1985 World Series with Kansas City and St. Louis.

Being left-handed, my favorite player immediately was Danny Jackson.

Jackson holds the current record for 20+ wins in a season for a left-hander for my favorite team, the Cincinnati Reds, which he accomplished in 1988.