coachtrev writes "This infield drill focuses on making good throws from various points in the infield, using your hand to pick up a stopped ball and your first baseman gets a lot of work also. A coach of several years told me about this drill so we tried it at practice and the kids had a lot of action and fun with it. We called it Infield Scramble. "
Posted by coachtrev on Sunday, April 19 @ 06:03:57 CDT (2054 reads)
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Dropped third strike youth baseball
abtmc writes "The dropped third strike decisions in youth baseball are driving me crazy. Here is the rule on dropped third strikes for baseball, which includes youth baseball unless your league has stated otherwise.
The dropped third strike according to MLB Rule 6.09 is actually an uncaught third strike. It has nothing to do with catcher dropping the ball."
Posted by abtmc on Tuesday, June 03 @ 21:08:43 CDT (2915 reads)
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Playing First Base - Tips for playing First Base
CoachMc writes " How to play first base. First basemen must have the same skills as
other infielders such as catching the ball, being quick on their feet
and have good hand eye coordination. but most importantly, the youth
baseball player has to be able to expect a bad throw from the other
positions. Here is the proper way to play first base."
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 08 @ 15:25:39 CDT (4383 reads)
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Youth Baseball - Fielding a ground ball - How to field a ground ball in baseball
CoachMc writes "Fielding a ground ball starts with the ready position.. What to do when the ball is hit to you or close to you. How to field a ground ball has some basics that need to be taught to young players.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 21 @ 12:04:55 CDT (3157 reads)
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Ready Position- Baseball Ready Position Infield
coachtrev writes "Be in the ready position before every play. You cant field a ball and make the play unless you are ready. Infield Down and ready means just that..But what exactly is down and ready? Need some hints ? Coaching youth baseball will be a lot easier with these Baseball ready position hints for boys baseball."
Posted by coachtrev on Friday, June 22 @ 15:13:30 CDT (3656 reads)
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