EFFORT
Really fun to type coaching little league into Google and you get an AI response. I thought it’d be fun to sort of give my thoughts on the whole response. Essential Coaching Strategies — Use Station Work: Divide players into small groups of three or four instead...
Cathing a ball with your glove — another way to deal with FEAR of the BALL
Teaches batters to track an incoming ball without flinching. Equipment: balls and glove Players needed: 3 1. Have the player act like a hitter but with a glove on. 2. Toss the ball to them and have them turn and catch it. 3. Repeat the turn-and-catch over and over. 4....
Work on Fear of the Ball when Teaching Hitting –
This drill teaches batters to track the ball without flinching so they can stay balanced and make contact. Equipment: bucket of tennis balls Many players have a fear of the ball when you first start pitching to them. They might not show it when hitting off a machine...
Bats for a new season
As the fall season approaches I wanted to write something for new coaches — especially of 5, 6, 7 year olds. After watching a ton of hitting drills recently I see so many dedicated to keeping players from dropping their bat at the start of the swing. Why do you...Get the Book!
