Coach Criswell asked:

mental training sites and/or books

Coach’s answer:

thanks Pat, I visited the othe rsite that you sent, I'm forgetting the name, but it has to do with the "tapping" techniques. sounds interesting....
Thanks for taking the time to send the links and answer my questions, i'm always up for learning new id... Continue reading »

Kayla King asked:

How do u get faster?

Coach’s answer:

I'd like to add one thing, weight training done correctly is a wonderful tool for young athletes. Done incorrectly, can be very bad. There is a big difference between training and "lifting". At a young age, the tendancy is to over-do the weight. Make s... Continue reading »

Kayla King asked:

does any one have any tips to make an out fielders arm stronger and more accurate

Coach’s answer:

Kayla,
T.J. has given a couple of good links with really good drills. I didn't look at it, but one was "the bucket" drill. I've used that for years to improve accuracy. The idea is to put a bucket on it's side at home plate and see if you can get the ... Continue reading »

Don Brown asked:

my son is a new pitcher i now nothing where do i start he has a strong arm he is 11yrs old

Coach’s answer:

ask around the league for people who have used various instructors, most have certain coaches that do a good job with teaching beginners. There may be a business that has batting instruction w/ cages, they usually have pitching instructors too.
There'... Continue reading »

Chas Anselmo asked:

what size bad should a 13 year old kid be swinging?

Coach’s answer:

depends on the kid, hieght/weight, strength, skill level, etc. too many variables to say (blank) is the best. I'd use the chart that the manufactures show, then take into consideration some of the factors that I listed.

If your not sure, always go ... Continue reading »

Tate Allen asked:

How to hit a fast pitcher good age 13

Coach’s answer:

1) shorten up your swing
2) don't strike yourself out before you even get to the plate
if the pitcher is throwng really hard, especially in the beginning of the game, sometimes I tell my players to go ahead and use a wider stance, then it's more of a... Continue reading »

Jelly Bean Sports asked:

Coaches, what are secrets YOU use to make kids more "coachable?" How do you integrate it into of YOUR coaching strategy?

Coach’s answer:

^^^^ what Kirk said. That being said, he has to understand that you ARE the coach, and what your telling him is to make him a better player so he enjoys the game more. In my years of coaching, communication with the parent is essential as well. They ar... Continue reading »

Kevin Drummond asked:

if a player hits a homerun over the fence and he "high fives" the first base coach is the runner out?

Coach’s answer:

I've heard that a player was called out in a game I was not in, I've witnessed a player and one of his teammates being admonished by the umpire, most are just let go and let the kids enjoy a good hit.

Without looking it up in our rule book, I believ... Continue reading »

Lance Ledoux asked:

how fast should a left handed pitcher throw that is 14yr

Coach’s answer:

there's a BIG difference between throwers and pitchers. He should be spotting his fastballs and learning to throw an off-speed more than worring about how hard he throws. Like Henry said above me there, 55 or so is fast enough, especially if he can spo... Continue reading »

Laurie Wilson asked:

What should you expect for play time when you pay for your kid to be on the team

Coach’s answer:

Your right Coach Moore,
Down here we make the distinction of "fall ball" teams vs. select or tournament teams. The fall ballers are in a more developemental stage, the director of that league makes that clear NOT to bring select teams to play, There'... Continue reading »