Preparation

I was walking my dog and saw a youth baseball game, where I saw a coach soft toss a ball to a player during the game as the league has a rule that generates a soft toss after a walk. The soft toss should’ve been one toss and a solid hit to the field, and instead it...
Calling Pitches

Calling Pitches

Don't think I've blogged about this, but if I have it's always a good topic. I really like calling pitches when the kids are in the "majors" or 11-12 year old league. I do it in the 9-10 all stars… Read More...
Preparing for  a Tournament

Preparing for a Tournament

Well only three weeks before a tournament and we have practice about every day before it. Let's see how it goes. Things I want to focus on are strength and conditioning -- I think three weeks we can see real… Read More...
Thoughts on an All Star Game

Thoughts on an All Star Game

This could be a whole series. I volunteer every now and then to keep score and watch little league all star games. Some thoughts after one I just watched. One pitcher walked the first two batters. He was excited. You… Read More...
Getting ready for the ALL STARS — NEXT PITCH

Getting ready for the ALL STARS — NEXT PITCH

Postseason baseball is one of the best classrooms kids will ever experience. The pressure, excitement, mistakes, momentum swings, and emotional highs and lows force young players to learn something far bigger than baseball: resilience. In youth sports, momentum can...
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