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5 Little League Baseball Pitching Tips
Topic: Coach & Player Resources     Type: Resources
Little league baseball pitching is a special art. To be successful, it takes a lot of work to get better and find that consistency with your mechanics and location.   more...
Tips for the Parent-Coach
Topic: Coach & Player Resources     Type: Resources
Coaching your own children can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a parent, yet it can also be nerve-wracking.

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Building a Player's Confidence
Topic: Coach & Player Resources     Type: Resources
It's difficult to be consistently good in the game of baseball. When it comes down to it, baseball is a very tough game and when a player struggles at the plate, on the mound, or in the field, those problems will often be magnified in the mind of the player. Those negative thoughts and loss of confidence will hinder his ability to perform at a high level.   more...
How to Choose Youth Baseball Equipment
Topic: Coach & Player Resources     Type: Resources
When parents and their children take the trek to the local sporting goods store in search of the right baseball equipment, the process can be overwhelming.

Which glove is the best fit? What bat will your child get the most out of? When you throw spikes, batting gloves and other baseball equipment into
the mix, how can you fit it all into your budget?
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Developing a Youth Baseball Pitcher
Topic: Coach & Player Resources     Type: Resources
A pitcher is often the most important player on a youth baseball team. He, as a growing youngster, also needs to be handled quite carefully.

It is important to remember that a player at Little League age is still developing and that there are certain key teaching points that should be utilized when coaching a pitcher.
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5 Myths Baseball Coaches Shouldn't Believe
Topic: Coach & Player Resources     Type: Resources
Accepted baseball wisdom may not always be so wise. Sometimes unconventional coaching and non-traditional practices and decisions can make a good coach a great coach. It doesn't always work to have all coaching moves pre-determined, because situations occur with different personnel at different times. Marty Schupak, a veteran coach, shares five situations in which he decides to stray from conventional coaching decisions.   more...
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