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www.flyfishingoutfitters.com We have been wearing Patagonia breathable fly fishing waders for years but these are the cream of the crop - the cheeks of the halibut - the answers to our wader wishes. The Patagonia Rio Gallegos waders are designed for durability and functionality while spoiling the angler with wool-lined booties, a welded waterproof pocket for your camera, and their ultimate suspension system for comfort. These are THE waders to fish --
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Monday, June 6, 2011
5 Things I Wish Somebody Told Me About College Baseball
5 Things I Wish Somebody Told Me About College Baseball
Author: KylesMilsnapThere are several unwritten rules that no one ever tells you about being successful in college baseball. Here are 5 big ones that will help you stand out against other players.
1. Work HARD
If you go and screw around at practice, you are not going to be ready for the game, neither physically or mentally. Take the drills seriously, even if they seem to make no sense. Balance drills, plyos, swing mechanics, sprints, distance runs, form running - all these things combined will help make you better, but if you don't take them seriously they will do nothing for you.
2. Train with People Better Than You
Identify the people who put the most effort into their practices and workouts and tell them that you want to work with them. Tell them you want to train with the best and you will do whatever you can to make them better as well. Once you are in with them, stay with them. As these leaders realize that you are willing to work, they will be more and more ready to help you and hang with you and the coach will take notice.
3. Do Extra Duties Well
Players are usually assigned tasks to take care of, whether it is field maintenance, equipment inventory, or something similar. If you get a task, do it well. In addition, I be the first guy at practice, chase foul balls during the game, and be the loudest guy on the bench. Coaches notice these things.
4. Eat Right
You've heard of the Freshman 15, the average weight a Freshman puts on when they go to college. Unlike in High School where you are always on the go, in college you end up sitting around a lot and if you are in the habit of continually snacking and eating until you are about to you are going to put weight on in a hurry. You really have to watch out because you don't want to be carrying around a bunch of extra weight going into the traveling part of the season, because then it is even harder to eat right and you do even more sitting around in airports, on buses, and in hotels.
5. Do Well in Class
Your school has demands for the student athletes that the other students are not subjected to, especially for Grade-Point-Average. DON'T NEGLECT YOUR CLASSES. Low grades could keep you from being on the travel team. Don't blow all of the hard work you have put in for months on end only to be ineligible during the season and run the risk of suspension or being kicked out.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/5-things-i-wish-somebody-told-me-about-college-baseball-4205579.html
About the AuthorThe author is a former Division II baseball player and is currently a strength coach. His Ultimate Forearm Training for Baseball Manual has been called the "Secret Weapon of Baseball Strength Training." Check it out today, do the training, and set yourself apart from the rest of the pack!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
iplay Deluxe Stadium Baseball Game
Fun for fans of all ages, the iplay Deluxe Stadium Baseball Game places the action of America's favorite pastime in your hands. With a spring-loaded batter and pitcher, this 3-D stadium-style board game gives you that ballgame feeling as you throw a curve ball or slam a home run. Each infielder can be placed strategically on the field, waiting to catch a pop fly or tag a runner out. Pockets around the board tell you if you've hit a triple, single, or foul ball, while a handy slot lets you keep track of balls, strikes, and outs.
Realistic Baseball Action
With the lifelike moves and hard-hitting action of the Deluxe Stadium Baseball Game, everyone can enjoy playing ball. Ideal for road trips, family gatherings, or even office parties, this game features a spring-loaded batter and pitcher to give you and your opponent an authentic battle. There are 12 hand-detailed players in all. Wind up your batter and see if you can hit the pitcher's fast ball. Runners who try to steal are subject to the roulette wheel--give it a spin to see if your player is safe. The board contains wide blue mounds at each infield and outfield position, displaying three possible slots to place your player. If the ball hits one of the fielders and drops into the pocket, you're out!
Customize Your Ballgame
Just like a major league player, you'll have the option of making those split second decisions that make or break a game. A little slide lets you move your batter from having an open or closed stance, while the lever pulls the bat back as far as you need it. When you're on the pitcher's mound, three triggers behind the score board provide several choices for your next move.
Along with activating the pitching chute, you'll also be able to throw a curve, fast, or screwball. If you want to really challenge the batter, press the trigger to drop the mound by the batter for a disappearing "miracle ball".
Versatile for virtually any amount of participants, this game can played by two players -- or, if there are more people, you can choose to form teams to play against each other.
Stadium-Inspired Board Design
Each time you hit the ball, you'll be able to tell how--and if--you scored thanks to the navy blue pockets that surround the board. Brightly colored signs labeling double, single, and triple hits line the back, while large white words declare your foul balls. For those questionable calls, three pockets behind the batter indicate if a missed hit is a ball or a strike.
The board measures 17 x 17 inches (LxW) and fits on most tabletops.
What's in the Box
iplay Deluxe Stadium Baseball Game with 6 metal balls, 1 batter, 1 pitcher, 3 runners, 7 fielders, and an instruction booklet.
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With the lifelike moves and hard-hitting action of the Deluxe Stadium Baseball Game, everyone can enjoy playing ball. Ideal for road trips, family gatherings, or even office parties, this game features a spring-loaded batter and pitcher to give you and your opponent an authentic battle. There are 12 hand-detailed players in all. Wind up your batter and see if you can hit the pitcher's fast ball. Runners who try to steal are subject to the roulette wheel--give it a spin to see if your player is safe. The board contains wide blue mounds at each infield and outfield position, displaying three possible slots to place your player. If the ball hits one of the fielders and drops into the pocket, you're out!
Customize Your Ballgame
Just like a major league player, you'll have the option of making those split second decisions that make or break a game. A little slide lets you move your batter from having an open or closed stance, while the lever pulls the bat back as far as you need it. When you're on the pitcher's mound, three triggers behind the score board provide several choices for your next move.
Along with activating the pitching chute, you'll also be able to throw a curve, fast, or screwball. If you want to really challenge the batter, press the trigger to drop the mound by the batter for a disappearing "miracle ball".
Versatile for virtually any amount of participants, this game can played by two players -- or, if there are more people, you can choose to form teams to play against each other.
Stadium-Inspired Board Design
Each time you hit the ball, you'll be able to tell how--and if--you scored thanks to the navy blue pockets that surround the board. Brightly colored signs labeling double, single, and triple hits line the back, while large white words declare your foul balls. For those questionable calls, three pockets behind the batter indicate if a missed hit is a ball or a strike.
The board measures 17 x 17 inches (LxW) and fits on most tabletops.
What's in the Box
iplay Deluxe Stadium Baseball Game with 6 metal balls, 1 batter, 1 pitcher, 3 runners, 7 fielders, and an instruction booklet.
Product Description
Authentic Baseball Action! Stadium inspired design has 12 hand detailed players, 6 ball bearing baseballs and a realistic ball field. Adjust batter's stance to open, closed or square position. Select fielding position for infielders and outfielders. Spring loaded batter for real swing action. Hit singles, doubles, triples, foul balls and home runs! Throw curve balls and breaking balls, Large 17" X 17" playing field. Counter for balls, strikes and outs. Special base stealing feature with a "judge" mini roulette wheel to resolve disputes. Contents: Baseball stadium game base, bat, pitcher figure, 3 base runner fiogures, 7 fielding figures, 6 ball bearings. (for 2 playersSaturday, June 4, 2011
Ballpark Classics® MLB Baseball Game
Sure to thrill even the most diehard baseball fan, Ballpark Classics is the most realistic tabletop baseball game every made. From its turf-like felt playing field to the scoreboard overlooking the diamond, Ballpark Classics goes the extra mile, creating a masterful game that combines timeless baseball strategy with foosball-like action.
As any baseball fan will acknowledge, the game starts with pitching: Player one begins by dropping a steel baseball into the pitching pipe, and then squeezes it with his or her thumb or fingers. By changing your finger placement and adjusting the force, you can throw fastballs, curves, changeups, sliders, and even create your own pitches. It's easy to do but challenging to perfect--just like real baseball. Batting, on the other hand, is all about timing, bat speed, and getting inside the pitcher's head. Swing on time and you'll find yourself rounding the bases. Swing over the ball and you'll head back to the dugout. The game is so realistic that you can even get called out on a check swing.
Perhaps the coolest part about Ballpark Classics, however, is the authentic ballpark setting. The body is made of fine, precisely crafted hardwoods, with a nonwoven fabric playing field that looks just like the turf at your favorite ballpark. The scale is just as authentic, with a design that supports the dimensions of your favorite parks (the game comes with a default ballpark, but other MLB ballparks, called Parkpacks, are also available). And the game itself is precision-engineered to use gravity, physics, and friction to create an amazing baseball experience that needs no batteries or electricity. Pitching, hitting, walks, strikeouts, home runs, and situational strategies--it's all there except for the smell of freshly mowed grass.
As any baseball fan will acknowledge, the game starts with pitching: Player one begins by dropping a steel baseball into the pitching pipe, and then squeezes it with his or her thumb or fingers. By changing your finger placement and adjusting the force, you can throw fastballs, curves, changeups, sliders, and even create your own pitches. It's easy to do but challenging to perfect--just like real baseball. Batting, on the other hand, is all about timing, bat speed, and getting inside the pitcher's head. Swing on time and you'll find yourself rounding the bases. Swing over the ball and you'll head back to the dugout. The game is so realistic that you can even get called out on a check swing.
Perhaps the coolest part about Ballpark Classics, however, is the authentic ballpark setting. The body is made of fine, precisely crafted hardwoods, with a nonwoven fabric playing field that looks just like the turf at your favorite ballpark. The scale is just as authentic, with a design that supports the dimensions of your favorite parks (the game comes with a default ballpark, but other MLB ballparks, called Parkpacks, are also available). And the game itself is precision-engineered to use gravity, physics, and friction to create an amazing baseball experience that needs no batteries or electricity. Pitching, hitting, walks, strikeouts, home runs, and situational strategies--it's all there except for the smell of freshly mowed grass.
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