Confident Infielder 2 - ADVANCED
Advanced Throwing, Fielding, Knowledge, Positioning & Strategy for Infielders
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In baseball and softball, fielding fundamentals are only the 1st step in becoming a polished, high-value infielder.
If your infielder is ready to move beyond the fundamentals, then I have great news!
After more than 2 years in development, the online training program called The Confident Infielder ADVANCED is now available.
It's for any infielder or coach who wants to advance their knowledge and skills beyond fielding fundamentals.
How to become a polished, high-value infielder that knows how to play each infield position like a pro, and has confidence to make any play on the field – including HIGHLIGHT REEL PLAYS - look EASY
It's for any infielder or coach who wants to advance their knowledge and skills beyond fielding fundamentals.
If you have any questions, just reach out to us at [email protected]
Talk soon,
Doug Bernier
What's Inside TCI ADVANCED?
This program was created for those who have already complete Confident Infielder FUNDAMENTALS. It is the NEXT STEP for infielders who have mastered fielding fundamentals and are ready for more.
It includes:
💥 1 - Advanced Fielding - Edge-of-range, on-the-run, advanced hacks for better results, and more
These are the highlight reel plays... the "homeruns" of fielding
- Become an expert in non-routine plays, such as fielding slow rollers, barehanded plays, fielding at the edge of your range and more
- Harness awkward momentum and difficult angles so they end up looking smooth and flawless
- How to develop your own style... without hurting your game
- Fun drills to advance your skills in a natural way that carries easily into real games
- Advanced footwork and pro tips to easily handle faster runners
- Expert tips to take your fielding to the NEXT LEVEL
💥 2 - Throwing for All Situations, including how to throw ACCURATELY and POWERFULLY from ALL the different arm slots
- The 12 athletic throws, when and how to use them.
- Once you develop your routine throwing, its time to add on and increase your throwing repertoire.
- Feeling comfortable throwing on the run, setting your feet, spin throwing, throws when angling in and angling back, knowing the biggest reason why and how to fix common dropstep throwing mistakes.
- Using multiple arm slots, and throttling up and down with the velo.
- You'll benefit from Doug's unique externally-focused teaching methods that gradually increases difficulty while making previous layers of difficulty become automatic and useful in real-life situations.
💥 3 - Advanced Strategy & Positioning (with Easy Reference "Cheat Sheets") - These are the same foundational skills we prioritize every single day of the MLB spring training. You will feel confident in your ability to be in the right place at the right time. This not only gives you added layer of professionalism that coaches and teams value, but gives you an advantage in range and allows you to successfully get more runners out.
Inside, MLB defensive specialist Doug Bernier will cover...
- Double Cuts & Relays
- advanced strategy,
- Detailed positioning for different bases and game situations
- Tips and strategy for holding runners, so they're never able to steal on you
- Rundowns
- All Types of Bunt Plays
- Fielding depths
- Pop fly priorities (with easy reference cheat sheets), etc.
- Physical mistakes will happen, but not knowing where to be is unacceptable. Knowing these inside and out will make you look like the most prepared player on the field.
💥 4 - Position Specific Knowledge & Skills - Each of the 4 infield positions has things that are specific and important to know..
- For Middle infielders (SS & 2B) We go heavy on Double plays, the footwork around the base, different types of feeds plus how and when to use them, tags, how to be a leader, how to hold runners, and much more.
- First base has a LOT in there, more than you would think. But it boils down to knowing how to make your job over there easier… handling tough picks in the dirt with ease, holding on runners, etc. become second nature.
- At 3rd base, you’re at the hot corner. How specific footwork and glovework that is unique to 3rd base can elevate your game.
- Originally, I was going to make this 4 separate courses. But versatility is SO big now that I just didn’t want to separate it. So you’re basically getting 4 different courses for the price of just 1
💥 5 - Library of Advanced Drills & Resources - This is one of my favorite parts, because you will use it not only as you’re learning new knowledge and skills, but also as a reference that you can keep and use again and again for your entire baseball career.
This is everything you need to learn how to make plays that will GRAB coaches and scouts BY THEIR EYEBALLS and COMPEL them to notice you.
Play hard,
Doug Bernier
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Founder of Pro Baseball Insider
Defensive Coordinator for Colorado Rockies
Former MLB & MiLB infielder (Rockies, Yankees, Pirates, Twins & Rangers)
Your Instructor
Doug Bernier debuted in the Major Leagues in 2008 with the Colorado Rockies, and played professional baseball for 16 years (Rockies, Yankees, Pirates, Twins, & Rangers organizations).
He has played every infield position at the Major League level.
After retiring from playing, Doug began to work for his home team in Denver Colorado, the Colorado Rockies. He spent 2 years as a Pro Scout, and then 2 years as the Major League Game Planning Coordinator.
2022 - 2023: Doug was the Minor League Defensive Coordinator for the Colorado Rockies.
2024: Doug was promoted to Minor League Field Coordinator with the CO Rockies, while still maintaining his role as Infield Coordinator, overseeing the development of all the Rockies' Minor League infielders.
In 2012, Doug founded Pro Baseball Insider.com, a platform where MLB and MiLB baseball players and coaches donate their knowledge.
As the Defensive Coordinator, he's tasked with setting the fielding and base running expectations, planning defensive workouts during spring training, and overseeing all infield, outfield and baserunning development, from Rookie ball all the way up to AAA.
Doug lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and 3 kids, and currently is a pro scout for the Colorado Rockies.
Course Curriculum
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Start4 types of hops (6:38)
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StartValue of time (3:57)
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StartOverview & concepts for time development (6:08)
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StartAdvanced tools (3:05)
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StartTennis player returning serve vs Infielder first step (1:46)
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StartPop Fly priority (5:32)
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StartRundowns (7:16)
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StartBridge from practice to games (9:15)
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Start3 Fielding Zones (5:16)