What All-Stars Do That Everyone Else Doesn’t: Your End-of-Season Cheat Guide
At a regional All-Star showcase, our shortstop Jalen came in hot. First grounder: laser-beamed into the fence. Second: spiked into the dirt. Third: clanked off his glove and ricocheted into the dugout. Total chaos—the kind that turns scouts’ clipboards into paper airplanes.
Our head coach Jimmy finally bellowed, “Slow down!”
But Jalen wasn’t too fast—he was just out of sync. His feet, hips, and hands were playing three different sports at once.
That’s the real difference between being good and being elite.
The best don’t just move fast—they move in the right order.
Their bodies are synced like a chain reaction. It’s called the Kinematic Chain.
If you're trying to make an All-Star team—or make noise once you're on one—you need to train your mechanics, not just your hustle.
As a coach who works with both baseball and softball athletes, I see this breakdown all the time. Different games, same flaws. But the same solutions work—when you train with purpose. Let's see how All Star training can make a difference in your fielding and hitting and the gear you need to make it happen.
🔥 Hitting That Holds Up Under Pressure
When the lights come on and the pitching gets tougher, swing flaws show up fast.
Postseason hitters need more than reps—they need movement that scales with velocity. One of the biggest separators at the All-Star level? Launch angle consistency and exit velocity.
To hit with power and control, your swing needs to match the pitch plane and generate force efficiently.
That’s where the Perfect Swings USA Trainer comes in. It hardwires hip-torso-hand connection—boosting exit velo and fine-tuning attack angles for repeatable, game-ready contact.
We use it with everyone from 12U softball slappers to high school baseball power hitters.
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🛠 PVC Pipe Coil Warm-Up Drill: Have your hitter hold a lightweight PVC pipe across their shoulders while taking dry swings. This isolates rotation and teaches proper hip-to-shoulder sequencing—essential for building torque and improving barrel lag. Simple, but brutally effective for syncing up the Kinematic Chain.
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🎯 Two-Handed Tee Drill with Perfect Swings USA: Set up the Perfect Swings trainer and place a tee at mid-thigh height. Have the hitter focus on staying connected through contact using both hands. This drill reinforces proper bat path, connection, and bat speed—great for improving launch angle and exit velo under game-like conditions.
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📺 It’s not just a feel-good tool—it’s measurable. We’ve seen hitters jump 4–6 mph in exit velo by fixing sequencing flaws alone. Watch the breakdown here → and see why it’s our go-to for hitters prepping for big games.
And while you're sharpening your swing, don't overlook injury prevention.
The Truletic Batting Gloves are the most protective on the market—designed by a UCLA hand surgeon who’s spent years treating elite athletes.
They protect your wrist and Hamate bone, especially when turning on high-velo fastballs.
All the swing data in the world won’t help if you’re sidelined with a broken hand. Train smart and safe.
🐶 Defensive Tools for Defensive Dogs
Elite defenders don’t just look smooth—they reduce reaction time, eliminate exchange lag, and increase throwing accuracy under pressure.
That takes more than reps.
Valle Training Gloves sharpen hand-eye coordination and promote perfect glove angles, especially on short hops and quick picks. By using a smaller glove, they demand precision, encourage proper body positioning, and reward clean fielding mechanics. You'll bobble a few at first—but that discomfort is exactly what accelerates improvement. Mastering glove presentation with Valle builds trust in your hands and confidence in your transfer—two traits that separate elite defenders from average ones.
She didn’t need flashy tricks—just better habits. With the right drills, the right glove, and the right care system, she turned her weakest spot into a weapon.
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🧤 Rapid Fire Short Hop Drill: Grab a Valle Training Glove and a partner. Have them fire a mix of glove-side and backhand short hops from close range. This drill forces focus, precision, and fast hands under pressure.
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⏱ Cone Shuffle + Transfer Drill: Place two cones five feet apart. Start in a low fielding stance, shuffle to each cone while fielding a rolled ball, and make a clean transfer to throwing position each time. Great for improving footwork and exchange speed.
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📺 Want to see how these drills level up infield play? Watch a breakdown here →
She didn’t need flashy tricks—just better habits. With the right drills, the right glove, and the right care system, she turned her weakest spot into a weapon.
Pair that precision with smart glove care. The Webgems Glove Care System uses position-specific molds to shape and maintain your pocket for consistent fielding. It's a go-to for players who want their glove to break in the right way—and stay that way. Whether you're a middle infielder needing a shallow, responsive pocket or a first baseman looking for a deep, secure scoop zone, Webgems molds are tailored to keep your leather playoff-ready.
One of my softball infielders went from booting backhands in April to flashing gold-glove hands in June. A Valle trainer taught her angles, and a Webgem kept her glove shape vacuum-ready and locked on in every game.
🎒 Travel Gear Built for the Spotlight
All-Star season isn’t just about stepping up your play—it’s about stepping up your presence as a team.
Coaches: this is the time of year when your team identity should show up before the first pitch is thrown. Whether you’re gearing up for a final tournament or prepping for All-Star rosters, the right bag makes a statement.
Our custom bag program was built for high-performance baseball and softball teams who want to stand out.
You’ve got two team-friendly options:
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✂️ Stock + Embroidery Program: Choose from our top-tier backpacks and get your team name, player name, and number embroidered. Fast turnaround—delivers in 2 weeks.
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🎨 Full Custom Bag Program: Want your colors, logo, motto, and full personalization? Go all in. These deliver in 5–6 weeks and are perfect for tournament squads and All-Star travel teams.
We’ve outfitted elite teams coast to coast—and nothing boosts team spirit like rolling into the playoffs with custom gear that turns heads and gets compliments from the dugout to the parking lot.
And don't forget your coaches. Our custom bags aren’t just for players—coaches can personalize their gear with the same programs, ensuring everyone in the dugout is dialed in and unified. Whether it's for lineup cards, extra gloves, or your game plan binder, having a custom coach's bag keeps you organized and looking the part.
Want to see what your team could look like with fully custom gear? Just grab your logo and hit this link for 5 free custom bag mockups: https://no-errors.com/products/custom-bags
Make your last impression a strong one. Don’t just finish the season—finish united, branded, and playoff-ready. Good luck to those putting in the work to earn that All-Star roster spot—keep grinding, keep improving, and we’ll see you under the lights.
Coach Lex works with baseball and softball athletes chasing peak performance. Got questions about tools, drills, metrics, or custom bag options? Drop us a line—we’ll break it down.
