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Red, my husband has been providing training support for our local Little League district for years. He'd be happy to talk with you about some ideas that might work for you. Feel free to send him an email, and you two can set up a time for a phone call.... Continue reading »
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Take a look at www.bioforcebaseball.com for training/conditioning for pitching and hitting.
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I will assume that at this level your son is playing another position and is not just sitting on the bench. There is a lot to learn from playing different positions. Besides developing patience, a valuable character trait, your son has the opportunity ... Continue reading »
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We have found ourselves in a similar situation with some baseball coaches. It is my experience that those coaches are not usually open to discussing things with parents and/or players. (However, you don't know until you ask for a conversation.) When we... Continue reading »
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...and swimming!! How could I have forgotten that one? It's never too early, and it's such a lifesaving skill besides being lots of fun. I taught mommy and me classes for park and rec in Anaheim during college. I took for granted the availability of sw... Continue reading »
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Just be careful to not get a child involved in organized sports too early. Children's social development goes through stages. During the preschool years they tend to play parallel to each other with a lot of time spent in fantasy and free play. It isn'... Continue reading »
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Do you think it is fair if your son is 9 has only pitched 4 inning the whole season
I wouldn't be too concerned about your son's complaint that his arm was hurting. It doesn't sound like he threw too many pitches, and at nine years old, he'll recover pretty quickly. Watch his arm closely during all stars, but there's a good chance he ... Continue reading »
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I'd skip the organized sports at this young age. He needs a bike, a ball, and an open space to play with Mom, Dad, siblings or friends. Go to the park! Southern California has lots of those.
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What are "must have" items at a concession stand?
Don't forget popcorn. And it's always good to have items for a nickel or a dime. I love watching little children make their decisions between bubble gum, Airheads, or licorice. Making their own choices with their money is a big deal to them.
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Do you think it is fair if your son is 9 has only pitched 4 inning the whole season
Have you asked the coach why is was done? I remember that Little League pitching rules along with the number of games played in a short period of time during playoffs created situations where our team put a kid with little experience out on the mound a... Continue reading »
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