REZ Sports

10/21/2026

COACH KARSEN USES WEIGHTED BALL DRILLS TO HELP PITCHERS FEEL AND CONTROL THEIR MOTION.

Coach Karsen breaks down three of her most-used pitching drills with weighted balls! The blue ball in this video weighs 16 oz, but the weight we use varies based on each athlete’s age and skill level.

These isolated drills help athletes slow things down and help their muscles feel the intended motion in a controlled environment. Breaking the movement into smaller pieces allows pitchers to focus on positioning, body awareness, and control before putting it all together.

⚠️ These are isolated, controlled drills. We do NOT recommend using weighted balls for a full, explosive pitching motion, as doing so could lead to injury.⚠️

10/20/2026

BALANCE. TRANSFER. DRIVE.

Coach Kelsey working with M. Mathers on cleaning up her transfer and throwdowns to second base from her knees!

Even from a low, squatted position, our lower half has a job to do. Staying balanced and transferring weight into the drive leg helps create an explosive push toward second, giving the throw power and direction. Pair that with a clean glove-to-hand transfer, and the entire movement becomes more efficient.

10/19/2026

10/15/2026

THINK “LATE” TO BE ON TIME

Coach Kelsey is working with J. Sursa on changing her perception of time ... because sometimes your mind speeds the game up faster than it needs to.

When you feel rushed, you can commit too early and get out front. For a pull-side dominant hitter, thinking “late” can actually help put you ON TIME.

The goal isn’t to swing late. It’s to give yourself permission to see the ball longer, trust your hands, and let it travel into your contact point.

Sometimes better timing starts with changing the clock in your head.

10/14/2026

DELIVER THE BARREL

Coach Kelsey is working with S. Merritt on her contact point by isolating the top hand!

The top hand helps deliver the barrel to the ball. Isolating it helps Merritt feel how to control the barrel, eliminate an unnecessary loop, and create a more direct path to contact.

Less wasted movement means a shorter, more efficient swing ... helping her get the barrel to the ball on time and make solid contact!

10/13/2026

THINK THROUGH THE FENCE

We all WANT to hit it OVER the fence ... but our approach should be to hit it THROUGH the fence!

Coach Matt talks with E. Kirkpatrick about why that perspective matters. Thinking “through the fence” keeps us focused on splitting the ball in half and driving it hard, instead of trying to lift it for a home run.

Also, a quick shoutout to I. Phiffer!

10/12/2026

BASEBALL TRAINERS ... SOFTBALL PITCHING

What could possibly go wrong? 😂

During our last internal workshop, Coach Karsen taught the baseball trainers how to pitch… and well… it went exactly how you’d expect. 🤣

The confidence was there. The coordination was a work in progress. 😂

But even coaches need to be coachable! Stepping outside our comfort zone reminds us what our athletes feel when learning something new: it takes patience, practice, and a willingness to look a little awkward along the way.

Big thanks to Coach Karsen for the lesson—and for putting up with her newest “pitching prospects.” 😂

10/09/2026

AVERAGE ATHLETES vs. ELITE ATHLETES

The trainers of REZ Sports are calling out the difference—and it starts with the choices you make every day. 👀

Talent can get you noticed. Your habits, effort, attitude, and response to coaching determine how far you grow.

✅️Do you show up with a purpose?
✅️Do you apply corrections ... even when they’re uncomfortable?
✅️Do you take ownership and compete after a mistake?

Being elite doesn’t mean being perfect. It means being intentional, staying coachable, and doing the work consistently.

10/08/2026

DON'T JUST FIELD THE BALL… CONTROL THE HOP!

Coach Matt is working with M. Mathers (2030 | Mabank HS) on two critical components of becoming a more consistent defender: reading hops and maintaining rhythm while fielding!

Great defenders don't just react to the ball. They anticipate where it's going to be!

Reading hops allows an athlete to recognize the ball's trajectory, anticipate the next bounce, and adjust their footwork to create the best possible hop to field.

The goal isn't always to get to the ball faster. It's to get to the RIGHT spot at the RIGHT time!

When athletes learn to read hops and maintain their rhythm, they can:

✅ Recognize and attack favorable hops.
✅ Use their feet to create better fielding angles.
✅ Avoid getting caught between hops.
✅ Maintain body control and momentum through the ball.
✅ Put themselves in a better position to make a strong, accurate throw.

Here's the difference between simply fielding ground balls and becoming an elite defender:

Average defenders let the ball dictate the play. Elite defenders use their eyes, feet, and rhythm to take control of the play!