Baseball Strategies and Decisions of Major League Baseball
This ongoing course will break down the strategy and decision-making process of key plays and moments in the 2021 season.
Shelley Duncan
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(36)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
A former Major League player, coach and current game strategy director for a Major League team will lead this class in breaking down the week's biggest moments in Major League baseball and review the strategy and decision-making process behind each turning point play. Students will learn the ins and outs of baseball, getting a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes. Students will never watch or play the game the same, improving their baseball knowledge and instincts by learning from the pros. The list of strategy and decisions that go into the game can go on forever, anything from: Pitching changes Pinch hitters Stolen bases Sacrifice bunting Baserunning decisions Defensive decisions Hitting decisions Pitcher's pitch selection More... Each week we will highlight significant plays, and games, breaking them down to learn from them, and we will also spend a small portion of the class dedicated to a specific topic. November 8: Sacrifice Bunting. Big moments where bunt or no bunt decided the game November 15: Stealing Bases. When is the risk worth the reward, and who are the game's best base stealers? November 22: Importance of strike outs. When do you pitch to the strike out, and what is the cost? November 29: Pitching changes. Who are the right relievers to bring in and when? December 6: Defensive decisions?. Where do you play your defense and why? December 13: Pitch Selection. What is the right pitch for pitchers to throw in certain situations? We will watch videos from key plays using different angles and cameras. We will break down numbers, charts, and graphs, and pinpoint all of the things that went into the play, even using post-game quotes from the manager or players themselves. We will use all this information to help teach us about the game. This class will be very interactive, allowing every student to offer their thoughts, insights, and ask questions. There will be quizzes, trivia, and poll questions. No matter how much knowledge they have for the game, I will make sure every student feels comfortable, and I guarantee their baseball IQ will be increased by the end of each class.
Other Details
Supply List
There will be a hand-out delivered to students before each class to help them follow along and think through the days topics.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
36reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello everyone
I am former Major League Baseball player and current Major League coach with the Chicago White Sox. I have grown up around the game of baseball developing a passion for everything from rules to the history of the sport. I will be teaching classes on the rules of game, the history of the sport and strategies of how to play. I will share my knowledge, experiences and passion for the game through classes that will be taught in a fun and positive way. I want to help grow the American Pastime one student at a time. I will create classes for those who have no to little knowledge on the sport, and for those who already have a good understanding. Please join me in having some fun, learning about baseball. Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 44 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-12 learners per class
