On the first day of practice, you’re likely to get a lot of kids asking to pitch. It’s the glamor spot, one that the best athletes crave. They like the attention, sure, and they like being in on every play. … Continue reading
Unless you have a team of good gloves, a high flyball can make you chew your lip, hold your breath and sometimes pull your hair out. Your alert fielders race toward the spot where they expect the ball to land, … Continue reading
When our batters have two strikes at the plate, we often yell, “Protect the plate!” But have we taught them how to do that? With two strikes in the count, the player is going to feel some pressure anyway, fearing … Continue reading
Teaching your infielders how to field groundballs requires patience because it’s a skill, once it’s been taught, that is developed mostly through repetition. Young players tend to rush to the ball and try to trap it in their gloves. For them, … Continue reading
Outfielders tend to spend a lot of time fielding fly balls at practice. A coach (or a parent who is helping out) will take a spot in the outfield and hit flies to the kids. Time well spent, no question. … Continue reading
We all hear a lot these days about protecting athletes playing youth sports. Of course, high-contact sports such as football and hockey get most of the press, but young baseball players face risks as well, and we want to protect … Continue reading
You’ve done your best to prepare your kids–showing them the techniques they need to know to be successful, explaining the game and developing the skills through practice, practice, practice. Now it’s a sunny Saturday, the kids are decked out in … Continue reading
