Hsgxswghznuidg asked:

If you hit a baseball on the inside part of the bat, would you apply ice or heat?

Ann’s answer:

Apply heat to muscle related injuries. Ice to bumps and bruises. If you get hit anywhere with a bat, definitely ice!

http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/sportsmedicine/a/iceorheat.htm

Jamie Richard Owensby asked:

Switch Hitting 8 year old, coach trying to discourage it even though he hits well both ways. What to do?

Ann’s answer:

I grew up in baseball as my father was a coach, umpire.. baseball freak.. and I am now a team mom of tball kids with an older child who had a similar issue as you.. being ambidextrous, he's normally a lefty, but bats and throws righty. His dad wanted h... Continue reading »

Luke Melia asked:

What's the best way to get a young kid started in sports?

Ann’s answer:

The more fun it is to the child, the more they will want to play! There are many ways of sneaking in learning basics of any sport that won't seem like 'practice' but more like a game. They will be more excited to play. Whatever you do, do not force y... Continue reading »