MARTY WRIGHT asked:

I AM ASST.COACH OF UNDER 10.THE LAST 3 YEARS MY SON HAS PLAYED INFIELD.BUT NOW THE HEAD COACH HAS HIS SON PLAYING INFIELD.WHAT SHOULD I DO

Matthew’s answer:

If the coaches kid is a better player than yours then you have no complaint. If you want your kid to play the position then take time and practice hard every time you get a chance. I really think that outfeild is just as important as the infeild.

Alexis Bushika asked:

sometimes I flinch away from the ball when it comes back at me,I hate doing that but sometimes its a reaction,what can I do? COACHES?

Matthew’s answer:

While you are practicing charge the plate about two stepsready for the ball to come back with no fear because there is no fear and after doing that every practice you will be a habbit that is the only way you can break a habbit and that is to create a... Continue reading »

Tim Wiltz asked:

what do say to a youth pitcher 9u when he is replaced?

Matthew’s answer:

The kid should know when you are going to pull him before hand. I know some teams dont have the depth but I tell my kids walk three batters in a inning witch mostly happens in that age that if I come out they are done. I usually let them get the last o... Continue reading »