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HomerunMonkey Receives An EXCELLENT Rating for Customer Service From STELLAService
Nov 3rd
We were so excited to find out that HomerunMonkey.com was recently awarded an EXCELLENT rating by STELLAService. Who are they? Well, we STELLAService is an independent company that evaluates the customer service performance of online stores. They navigated our site, conducted usability tests, ordered and returned products and communicated with our Customer Service reps through phone, email and live chat.
We actually didn’t even know that we were being evaluated until the results came in. So, we thought we’d let you know so that you can celebrate with us! HomerunMonkey is committed to continuing the practices and policies that won More >
Understanding the Suicide Squeeze
Sep 7th
What is it? Generally used late in the game with only one run needed to tie the game up or to break the tie, the squeeze play is a maneuver in which the runner on third and the batter coordinate for a possible steal home. The runner takes a secondary lead as soon as the pitcher’s arm reaches a forward motion and the batter squares out for the bunt. The runner waits for the outcome of the bunt before making the decision to take off for home or to retreat back to third.
In the Suicide Squeeze, however, the runner on third More >
Learning Basic Skills:
Fielding Grounders
Jul 7th
Fielding grounders is probably one of the most basic maneuvers in baseball and softball, but is often a hard concept to grasp for beginners. We’re not going to talk about the grounders that rip past you with no time to think or react. Rather, we’ll discuss the more typical type of grounder. Most grounders will come to you at a medium to slow speed, depending on your position. These grounders tend to give you a bit of a reaction time.
Coaches teach four basic things for fielding grounders (these tips are for beginners): (1) Get in front of the ball More >
Learning Basic Skills: How to Play Pickle
Jun 3rd
Pickle (also known as a Hotbox or Rundown) is a baseball situation, and popular kid’s game, that actually has nothing to do with food. Instead, “pickle” in this instance describes the difficult situation you may find yourself in when stranded between 2 bases with on of the basemen in possession of the ball.
Teams should practice successfully getting out of the pickle (for runners) and successfully foiling the pickle (for the fielders). To set this up, either practice directly on the field, or place 2 bases 20-30 feet apart. This drill will help runners build up their anticipation and base running More >
Homerun for Chelsea Mobile Monkey Event!
May 20th
Mobile Monkey is making its way to Escondido this Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 7:30am to 3:30pm!
HomerunMonkey is the official apparel sponsor for this wonderful event! Come down and support a great cause…Homerun for Chelsea!
Practice your swing in our 50 foot batting cage! We’ll even play music to keep you pumped! This event is sure to be loads of fun for the entire family!
Location: Kit Carson Park We’ll be located adjacent to the baseball and softball fields Escondido, CA
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Baseball/Softball Glove Buying Guide
May 5th
Choosing an appropriate baseball glove or softball glove is not necessarily as difficult as it may seem at first. When selecting a glove, there are many factors to be considered. Field position, level of play and preferred features will all play an important role in your decision. Gloves differ in size, amount of padding, webbing, pocket depth and more. Below, we explain what each feature means to a player.
When choosing a glove, it is always best to try it on first. If you prefer to buy online, you should still shop around to find the brand, size, style and options More >
Coach’s Guide To Interacting With Parents
Apr 26th
Being a coach can be hard enough without parents becoming an issue. But the fact is that a good parent-coach interaction is important to the team’s success.
Most parents are very supportive and try not to complain. Furthermore, most issues are non-issues and have a way of working themselves out over time. If you are well-organized, coaching well, are modeling great sportsmanship and your teams are competitive, you won’t hear many complaints.
Many parents are simply misinformed, don’t really understand the game or just love to complain. The bigger issue is usually the “player agents”… akin to stage moms. These parents believe More >
Frank McCourt Is Crying Dodger Blue!
Apr 21st
As of Wednesday afternoon, Commissioner Bud Selig announced plans to take over the management of the Los Angeles Dodgers stating that the move would protect the best interests of the Club, its great fans and all of Major League Baseball. Joe Torre, the former Dodgers’ manager and current MLB Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, said Commissioner Bud Selig conferred with him before announcing that Major League Baseball was taking control of the club.
On October 14, 2009 it was announced that owners Frank and Jamie McCourt would be separating after nearly 30 years of marriage. While each claim that More >
Did You See HomerunMonkey On
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Last Night?
Apr 18th
Homerunmonkey.com: Proud sponsor of an episode of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” TV show!
The home makeover, filmed in February 2011 and aired last night, Sunday, April 17, 2011, started on a baseball field in Wichita with approximately 2,000 volunteers in blue shirts ready to start working. The Hall family was surprised with the news when Ty Pennington himself showed up with other Extreme Makeover designers.
Homerunmonkey.com donated several thousand dollars worth of batting helmets, gloves, baseball bags and batting racks for the episode of the television show to benefit the Carl Hall family. The former Wichita State Shocker baseball player, along More >
Slowpitchmonkey.com Sponsors “Celebrating the Life of Jermaine Gibson”
Apr 15th
Participate in softball, homerun derby, indoor soccer, horseshoes, flag footbal, raffle and silent auction (chance to win prizes from Slowpitchmonkey.com and others). 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Jermaine Gibson Memorial Fund to assist Officer Gibson’s wife and infant son.
Date: April 23, 2011 starting at 9 am Location: Big League Dreams Field in Cathedral City, California
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