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Coach Corona answered “what are some good drills (batting and fielding) for a 10u baseball team?” He said:
Second place is not bad, your dad can look at the the skills&drills section of weplay or just ask spefically where he needs help. Is it your defense , your pitching or lack of offense that did not allow your team to come in first place?
April 05, 2010 -
Coach Corona answered “What kids should play watch position in baseball 7-8 yr old” He said:
I agree with Coach Moore, commit to conducting drills that incooporate all players fielding ground balls. Based on how they range and how strong their arms are would be a good determination on who plays what position. Overall keep teaching and allow th... Continue reading »
April 05, 2010 -
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Coach Corona answered “I missed a practice then we had a tourney but my coach put me on the bench and iam never on the bench, should i join another team and quit?” He said:
Your coach should have set some rules in place prior to your commitment to the team. Missing practice could be reason for being benched. Quiting is not the answer, talk to your coach and ask him/her why you sat.
April 05, 2010 -
Coach Corona is now friends with Seamus Barrett.
April 05, 2010 -
Coach Corona answered “Is there a form to help coaches keep track of their players batting records etc,?” He said:
Go to the following site and select the excel sheet that is apropriate for you. If you coach has an I-phone he can purchase an app called I-score.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/bstatmen.shtmlApril 03, 2010 -
Coach Corona answered “how do a line up and how do subs” He said:
Dear Gabino,
Your baseball line up will normally follow the basic abilities a team will have:
1. Lead off hitter is normally your fastest player. He has very good bunting ability and is a very tough out.
2. The second hitter is a very good bunter ... Continue reading »April 02, 2010 -
Coach Corona answered “when pitching from the wind up how big should your drop step be?” He said:
In general, your stride length should be at least 80 to 90 percent of your height. (It'll be shorter off of flat ground.) Some pitchers may find it beneficial to stride longer, up to 100% of their height. Work on being consistant at foot strike , same ... Continue reading »
April 02, 2010 -
Coach Corona answered “How can I find sponsor to help my little league team?” He said:
You can also have your players do a 20 / 20 fundraiser. Have them contact 20 of their family member to donate $20 dollars. This can be done via e-mail o a letter drive.
April 02, 2010 -
Coach Corona answered “What's the best baseball pitch ????” He said:
The best baseball pitch at the youth level is a strike. Most kids should just focus on throwing strikes. Work on your fast ball and learn to locate the fast ball. Breaking pitches are pitches that should be thrown later in your age group 14+. Our pract... Continue reading »
April 02, 2010 -
Coach Corona answered “how to get a player that has been hit by a pitch not be scared the next time at bat” He said:
Being hit and get hit is part of the game. The most important part is teaching them how to get hit. Player that are not trained in the proper way to protect themselves will most likely not return to the game. Here are some tips on teaching them how to ... Continue reading »
April 02, 2010 -
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Coach Corona is now friends with PrimeTime Sports Performance.
April 02, 2010 -
Coach Corona answered “should you take a step before you load, after, or the same time when batting?” He said:
John, the truth is that your stride is part of your load. It primes you prior to your
swing. The difficult part is alot of kids either over stride , dont maintian balance in
the stride and forget to load the hands. The biggest thing in your swing i... Continue reading »April 02, 2010 -
Duke Barrett gave The Energizer props to Coach Corona.