BRUCE BOLT BLOG

Every parent enjoys watching their child step up to home plate, take a confident swing, and watch the ball come off the bat. The cheers from the crowd and the pride in their eyes as they race toward first base is a cherished memory for every family. Of course, the journey to that moment isn't achieved overnight. Practice – in the form of drills – is the path to developing that perfect swing or routine fielding skill. Today, we'll share some of our favorite drills for 7-year-old baseball players. Each drill has been handpicked by our experts at BRUCE BOLT,...

For athletes around the globe, and especially baseball players, staying on top of your game means always looking for an edge. It means training and practicing constantly - to push the boundaries of what's possible with human athletic performance. But these strides often come with the risk of injury and wear on our bodies. That's where savvy solutions like compression sleeves step in. Renowned for numerous advantages ranging from promoting better blood flow to quickening recovery times, compression sleeves have emerged as a game-changer for athletes. You might have heard the phrase compression sleeve thrown around in sports circles. It is...

As a youngster, the game of baseball can be overwhelming. Learning how to play all of the positions on the field while figuring out how to become a successful hitter can be demanding, especially as the level of competition picks up. Drilling is a must for kids regardless of position, however, the most important may be pitcher. This is because navigating an ever-changing strike zone is rather difficult and pitching often presents the biggest learning curve for young ball players. Considering the distance between you and the strike zone increases as the competition does, you need a way to prepare...

Over the past few years, the world has grown to learn just how popular baseball is in Japan. In particular, when Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout to secure the victory for Team Japan in the World Series Championship game even casual baseball fans became familiar with the superstar. Now with Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a combined $1.25 billion, the importance of baseball in their home country has become a headline.  With the emergence of Japanese players coming over to the MLB and showcasing all of their skills globally, we thought it would...

The outfield in baseball can be a lonely place sometimes. You are so far away from the action until, suddenly, you aren’t. Some may say that outfield drills are as simple as merely catching fly balls. And while that is an important aspect of being a great outfielder, it takes more than that to master the three positions.  To master these positions you have to take the time to practice the correct drills. These drills will help you maximize your skills, increase your knowledge of game situations, and test your ability to play in any outfield position. But before we...

All baseball players should understand the history that went into making America’s game what it is today. I am not saying you need to rush to the library, or I guess nowadays Amazon, but it can prove beneficial to build up knowledge about the sport you play. Baseball’s history is riddled with special players, moments, and movements that make for a great game of trivia.  Today, we are going to test your knowledge with some difficult baseball questions. You will encounter questions about the present-day MLB, historic home runs, history of the World Series, and legendary players/teams. If you don’t...