Join us for a behind-the-scenes look as the Fenway Park Grounds Crew takes us through their preparations for game day.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Unlock Your Baseball Potential at VV Baseball Barn
Looking to take your game to the next level? At VV Baseball Barn, we provide top-tier training and facilities for athletes of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or aspiring pro, our state-of-the-art indoor facility offers everything you need to enhance your baseball skills year-round.
From batting cages and pitching mounds to strength training equipment, we’ve got it all. Our experienced coaches focus on personalized instruction, ensuring you improve your swing, pitch accuracy, and overall performance. We also offer group training sessions, camps, and specialized programs tailored to each player's needs.
What sets VV Baseball Barn apart? It's our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive environment where athletes can grow, both on and off the field. With flexible membership options and a dedication to the local baseball community, we make it easy for players to practice, improve, and succeed.
Ready to step up your game? Visit VV Baseball Barn today and start reaching your full potential.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Sunday, December 15, 2024
The Gift They Really Want.
Cage Credits, Lessons, HitTrax...OH MY!
Christmas Packages HERE.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Thursday, December 12, 2024
December 15th, Hitting Clinic
A one day clinic working on timing, footwork, and form. Great for BP and to make necessary adjustments and get feedback from great coaches on some things to work on in the off season. Do not wait until February. Now is the time to start working!
Sign up, here.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Monday, December 9, 2024
Night at the Barn, December 14th!
Take the night off! Bring your kids to The Barn from 6-8PM for a night of fun HitTrax gaming, Wiffle ball and dodge ball while you enjoy a night out! The kids can come have a blast while you enjoy a night out. Cost is $30/per child. Drop off, no earlier, than 6PM. Pick up, no later, than 8PM.
SEE YOU AT THE BARN!
Sign up, here.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Defense
A pitch that is not hit into the field of play is called either a strike or a ball. A batter against whom three strikes are recorded strikes out. A batter against whom four balls are recorded is awarded a base on balls or walk, a free advance to first base. (A batter may also freely advance to first base if the batter's body or uniform is struck by a pitch outside the strike zone, provided the batter does not swing and attempts to avoid being hit.) Crucial to determining balls and strikes is the umpire's judgment as to whether a pitch has passed through the strike zone, a conceptual area above home plate extending from the midpoint between the batter's shoulders and belt down to the hollow of the knee. Any pitch which does not pass through the strike zone is called a ball, unless the batter either swings and misses at the pitch, or hits the pitch into foul territory; an exception generally occurs if the ball is hit into foul territory when the batter already has two strikes, in which case neither a ball nor a strike is called.
Read more, here.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Why so many baseball players are Dominican
Baseball has a long history in the United States, but it also has strong roots in the Caribbean and Latin America, particularly in the Dominican Republic. Cubans were the first to bring the game from the US to their country in the 19th century, and later, wealthy Cubans introduced it to the Dominican Republic. Over the following decades, the sport became deeply ingrained in Dominican culture, while in the United States, baseball evolved into a multi-million dollar industry.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Offense
Play starts with a member of the batting team, the batter, standing in either of the two batter's boxes next to home plate, holding a bat. The batter waits for the pitcher to throw a pitch (the ball) toward home plate, and attempts to hit the ball with the bat. The catcher catches pitches that the batter does not hit—as a result of either electing not to swing or failing to connect—and returns them to the pitcher. A batter who hits the ball into the field of play must drop the bat and begin running toward first base, at which point the player is referred to as a runner (or, until the play is over, a batter-runner).
Read more, here.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Monday, November 18, 2024
Fielding Positions
At the beginning of each half-inning, the nine players of the fielding team arrange themselves around the field. One of them, the pitcher, stands on the pitcher's mound. The pitcher begins the pitching delivery with one foot on the rubber, pushing off it to gain velocity when throwing toward home plate. Another fielding team player, the catcher, squats on the far side of home plate, facing the pitcher. The rest of the fielding team faces home plate, typically arranged as four infielders—who set up along or within a few yards outside the imaginary lines (basepaths) between first, second, and third base—and three outfielders. In the standard arrangement, there is a first baseman positioned several steps to the left of first base, a second baseman to the right of second base, a shortstop to the left of second base, and a third baseman to the right of third base. The basic outfield positions are left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder. With the exception of the catcher, all fielders are required to be in fair territory when the pitch is delivered. A neutral umpire sets up behind the catcher. Other umpires will be distributed around the field as well.
Read more, here.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Friday, November 15, 2024
How to Teach Your Players to Bunt Like a PRO
Bunting isn’t just another out – it’s a game-changer when done right. Today’s video dives into the art of bunting and how it can make a huge impact on your team’s ability to score.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Rules and Gameplay
A baseball game is played between two teams, each usually composed of nine players, that take turns playing offense (batting and baserunning) and defense (pitching and fielding). A pair of turns, one at bat and one in the field, by each team constitutes an inning. A game consists of nine innings (seven innings at the high school level and in doubleheaders in college, Minor League Baseball and, since the 2020 season, Major League Baseball; and six innings at the Little League level). One team—customarily the visiting team—bats in the top, or first half, of every inning. The other team—customarily the home team—bats in the bottom, or second half, of every inning.
The goal of the game is to score more points (runs) than the other team. The players on the team at bat attempt to score runs by touching all four bases, in order, set at the corners of the square-shaped baseball diamond. A player bats at home plate and must attempt to safely reach a base before proceeding, counterclockwise, from first base, to second base, third base, and back home to score a run. The team in the field attempts to prevent runs from scoring by recording outs, which remove opposing players from offensive action until their next turn at bat comes up again. When three outs are recorded, the teams switch roles for the next half-inning. If the score of the game is tied after nine innings, extra innings are played to resolve the contest. Many amateur games, particularly unorganized ones, involve different numbers of players and innings.
Read more, here.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
I Got The *RAREST* Baseball Cleats In The World
We got exclusive access to the Seattle Mariners game where Julio RodrÃguez gifted me his cleats!
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Welcome Our New Instructors : MIKAELA EPPS
Coach Mikaela has a vast knowledge and love for the games of baseball and softball. Her passion and commitment to the sport of softball at a young age lead to a scholarship to the Division 1 University of Louisiana where she was a utility player.
Her primary positions were catcher, infield, and outfield. The position she holds near and dear to her heart is catching. She has spent the last several years coaching and has recently transitioned to coaching travel softball.
Mikaela’s focus in training/ coaching is on fundamental development to help players build the much needed mental confidence to perform in a competitive environment both on and off the field. Schedule your lesson and create a plan that fits your specific needs!
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Welcome Our New Instructors : RYAN ADAMS
Coach Adams, also known as Coach “P" is a Vacaville High graduate where he was a 3 year letterman in baseball and basketball. He later played for Solano College where he was an all-state pick at short stop before moving on to play at San Jose State where his team ranked in the top 15 in the nation.
After college, Adams signed a contract with the Solano Steelheads minor league baseball team. He then went on to play in the independent Frontier League with Kalamazoo before hanging up his spikes except for occasionally playing for the Solano Mudcats–a semi professional club at the time.
Ryan began his career Coaching as varsity head coach in 2007. During his tenure, he has compiled over 250 wins, 3 section championship runner-ups and three league titles. Coach Adams was selected to the Solano College Hall of Fame in 2006. He is excited to be a part of The Baseball Barn family and is ready to work with teams and individuals. Let’s Train!
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Thursday, October 24, 2024
What is Baseball?
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each, taking turns batting and fielding. The game occurs over the course of several plays, with each play generally beginning when a player on the fielding team, called the pitcher, throws a ball that a player on the batting team, called the batter, tries to hit with a bat. The objective of the offensive team (batting team) is to hit the ball into the field of play, away from the other team's players, allowing its players to run the bases, having them advance counter-clockwise around four bases to score what are called "runs". The objective of the defensive team (referred to as the fielding team) is to prevent batters from becoming runners, and to prevent runners' advance around the bases. A run is scored when a runner legally advances around the bases in order and touches home plate (the place where the player started as a batter).
Read more, here.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Monday, October 21, 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
HitTrax : GAMING
Training Games
Coaches can build customizable drill sets to challenge hitters to execute what the game demands.
Modes include: Situational Hitting, Quality Hit Game, Around the World, Skills Challenge
Leagues & Tournaments
Engage your athletes with realistic competition by organizing your own events.
HitTrax will keep track of the leaderboards and league standings, and provide comprehensive performance stats for each player throughout.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
HitTrax : TRAINING
HitTrax provides real-time stats and key performance metrics, along with powerful video analysis, trend reports and more. Patented technology provides a one-of-a-kind experience that fosters player engagement and a meaningful connection with instruction.
HitTrax Biomechanics leverages high-speed video capture feature & batted ball data to gain groundbreaking insights into the kinetic sequence.
Powered by 3MotionAI, this technology measures angular velocities of pelvis/shoulders/arm, stride length, center of mass & much more.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
HitTrax : LEAGUES
Next-Gen Data Capture & Simulation System
Real-time data acquisition with milisecond response time
One-of-a-kind player experience combininb analytics and gaming
Supports tee work, front toss, live pitching and machine pitching
Adapts to all skill levels
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Paul Skenes is breaking records...
Paul Skenes has only thrown 4 starts and is already showing off his superstar talent. With the use of his own new pitch the splinker and amazing tunneling he has been dominating at all levels of baseball. He also throws stupid fast with pitches reaching 103 MPH throughout his collegiate career. He has a ridiculously high ceiling as a starter and that's what we talk about today.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Friday, September 27, 2024
Custom Team Practice
Are you a manager/coach of a team? Please call us at (707) 564-5010 or email to info@vvbaseballbarn.com to discuss a custom team practice package that suits your needs.
Our hitting tunnels easily retract to create over 4,500 SF of open infield turf suitable for nearly every baseball/softball activity:
Infield practice
Speed & Agility Training
Base running drills
Catcher’s drills
And so much more.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Take a Tour Inside VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES Baseball Facilities!
Dan & Trevor take the Unofficial Visit to Blacksburg, Virginia on the campus of Virginia Tech. They have some of the nicest facilities in the nation with a great game-day environment! The crew takes a look inside the new Pitching Lab, the Locker Room, the Weight Room, and the Indoor Hitting Facility. The facilities are state of the art, and this video is a must watch!
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024
Friday, September 6, 2024
How Paul Skenes Took Over Baseball Out Of Nowhere
Paul Skenes has quickly become one of the most exciting pitchers in baseball, and with the ability to consistently throw 100+ mph, it’s easy to see why. However, his journey to stardom was not as easy as it may seem, and fans are worried that arm injuries are inevitable.
Monday, September 2, 2024
Saturday, August 31, 2024
HOW TO PLAY 2ND BASE | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
In this video, I teach you how to play 2nd base and this video gives you everything you need to know from positioning, to cutoffs, to double plays and so much more.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Instruction
Hitting a baseball and teaching the major league swing have been an endeavor we have taken to heart over the past few years. We continually upgrade our products and teaching instruction methods to keep you on the leading-edge of what is being taught in today’s hitting community.
We live by one simple measure of success. Yours.
- Personal Instruction
- Awareness is the first step; let’s take it together
- “I realize that we live in a “microwave society" where everyone wants everything “yesterday.” Unfortunately, Mother Nature makes no allowances for hitters in this regard. Becoming a good hitter takes time—and patience. Believe me, talking with many players who have been there and done it at baseball’s highest levels, everyone agrees that there are no shortcuts-None.
- Teaching hitting should be presented in a logical, progressive, and straight-forward manner to the student. It should also make sense. There is little to gain from a haphazard, non-structured approach to the learning process. It’s a waste of time and money.
- In sports, players rarely get a second chance to make a good first impression. Taking the time necessary to choose a hitting instructor and the philosophy you can live with, is very important to their continued advancement."
- Take the first step…
- Our individual and group lessons typically last 70-90 minutes. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend, watch, and learn with their son/daughter to make this a one-of-a-kind learning experience.
- For local players, we offer no-risk swing evaluations to determine the player’s current mechanics. The evaluation typically lasts 75-90 minutes and encompasses the player’s swing analysis, mechanics review and history, as well as frame-by-frame on-screen synchronization with current MLB All-Stars. The evaluation is a wonderful way to not only see one’s swing compared to MLB players, but also former Baseball Barn hitters of the same age and ability level.
- Awareness is the first step; let’s take it together. I urge you to contact us today to find the right program for your son or daughter.
SCHEDULE PERSONAL INSTRUCTIONS
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Monday, August 19, 2024
FACILITY RENTAL
You can rent a portion or the entire facility for your team. CLICK HERE for our facility page for more information.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Friday, August 16, 2024
PITCHING TUNNEL
Our full length Pitching Tunnel allows pitchers of all ages to get their bullpen work in. Adjustable from 35’ all the way to 60’6”, both baseball and softball pitchers are welcome. Our pitching tunnel features one mound.
No catcher? No problem we have strike zone targets to give you the ability to get your workout in, even if your regular catcher is unavailable.
Need help with your pitching? Just check out our online scheduling system and schedule a personal instruction session with one of our qualified pitching instructors.
SCHEDULE YOUR PITCHING TUNNEL TIME
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Baseball for Kids - Basic Rules
Educational video which children will learn the basic rules of baseball. In this first video they will learn: what are the parts of the field, how teams are formed, what types of players there are, what are the ways to eliminate a player and runner, players positions on the field and how to play a baseball game.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687Saturday, August 10, 2024
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Monday, July 29, 2024
About BB
The Baseball Barn (BB) was founded on the principal that passionate, dedicated, and intelligent training are the keys to improving performance. The BB is a premier baseball/softball training facility, where athletes of all ages and skill levels can come to improve their game. Whatever your training needs:
• Batting Cage Rentals
• Pitching Practice
• Conditioning, Strength & Agility Training
• Mental Focus Training
• Full Team Practices
• Group Camps/Clinics
The Baseball Barn has got you covered. Come check out our facility and see for yourself how the BB can help you take your game to the next level and beyond.
It’s not a question of can you…It’s a question of will you?
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Vacaville, CA 95687
Friday, July 26, 2024
I Watched Oakland's New Pro Baseball Team | The Ballers
Professional baseball is back in Oakland, California. Sort of. This is what it's like to go to an Oakland Ballers game!
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
How Paul Skenes is a MAJOR PROBLEM For Baseball...
Paul Skenes is ALREADY a problem at just 22 years old! This rookie is throwing 102 mph fastballs like it's no big deal. With a full arsenal including a wicked slider, a nasty changeup, and a curveball that drops off the table, it's no wonder he's drawing comparisons to legends like Stephen Strasburg and Justin Verlander. Skenes' background is equally impressive - he flew in F-15 and F-16 jets, pulled over 8 Gs, and spent time at the Air Force Academy. Off the field, his relationship with gymnast Olivia Dunne has social media buzzing.
707-564-5010
777-D Elmira Road
Vacaville, CA 95687Sunday, July 14, 2024
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Monday, July 8, 2024
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
CUSTOM TEAM PRACTICE
Are you a manager/coach of a team? Please call us at (707) 564-5010 or email to info@vvbaseballbarn.com to discuss a custom team practice package that suits your needs.
Our hitting tunnels easily retract to create over 4,500 SF of open infield turf suitable for nearly every baseball/softball activity:
- Infield practice
- Speed & Agility Training
- Base running drills
- Catcher’s drills
- And so much more.
Sunday, June 23, 2024
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