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1Pitching For A Strikeout
Is it possible to be a successful pitcher with just one pitch? Just look at Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees. Mariano is destined to be the greatest relief pitcher of all-time and he throws just one type of pitch - the cut fastball. Now,...
1010 Tips For Managing The Umpire In Youth Baseball
How many times have you seen youth baseball coaches argue a bad call by screaming and berating the umpire? Do you think the umpire will even consider the argument of a coach who is verbally abusive? Although there is no sure method to influence...
0Youth Baseball, Baseball Scoring and Essential Life Skills
Teaching the art of scoring baseball to kids is often overlooked by youth baseball parents and coaches. Coaches and parents put tremendous effort inteaching batting, pitching and fielding, but ignore the importance of baseball scorekeeping. The very...
0The Baseball Scorecard and the Pitch Scoring System
Almost everyone who has learned how to score baseball was taught to record the details and outcome of each at-bat on a baseball scorecard. But baseball scorecards tell only half the story - the result of the at-bat from the batter's viewpoint. But...
2How To Read A Baseball Scorecard
Have you ever wondered what all those symbols, numbers and letters on a baseball scorecard mean? Well, all that jargon on a baseball scorecard is a shorthand system for scoring a baseball game. Learning how to score baseball may seem complicated,...
1Advanced Fantasy Baseball Statistics
Fantasy baseball leagues have become very popular. There are leagues for casual and competitive baseball fans. There are fantasy leagues that are free and others that play for money prizes. But most of the fantasy baseball action now takes place...
1Teaching Kids Correct Batting Techniques
Are you teaching your kids correct hitting mechanics? The answer may surprise you. Research has shown that ninety percent of youth baseball hitters have poor hitting mechanics. Probably the biggest reason for this is that youth baseball coaches...
0Learning How To Throw A Sinker Ball
Sinker Ball Grip With Right to Left Movement One of the most effective pitches in all of baseball is the sinker ball. Those who master throwing the sinker can be successful using just that one pitch. It is safe enough on the arm to be taught to...
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Choosing The Best Baseball Training Program
Many parents of aspiring baseball youngsters often struggle with choosing the best baseball training program. The answer to choosing the right baseball training instruction program is to find one that focuses on building the strength, speed, and arm...
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10 Myths About Youth Baseball
For those parents hesitant to let their kids play youth baseball because of negative statements about kids playing organized baseball, it's time to set the record straight. Let's dis-spell 10 myths about youth baseball.
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Youth Baseball And The IronMan Award
Do you want to teach your children the skills they will need to succeed in life? Then sign them up for youth baseball. Youth baseball leagues are the perfect venue to teaching our kids about life skills. LEADERSHIP Good leaders are made not...
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Baseball Gifts For Youth Baseball Players
Do you need a gift for your baseball minded child? Well, here are cool gift ideas they will enjoy. Take Them To A Game Going to a professional baseball game is magical - especially for kids going to their first game. Going to a major league...
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Swinging On A 3-0 Pitch Hitting Strategy
What is the hitting strategy for swinging at a 3-0 pitch? There is no definitive answer. Some baseball experts go by the rule "never swing at a 3-0 pitch", while others say that swinging on 3-0 is a solid hitting strategy. Both of these hitting...
6Baseball's Batting Out Of Order
Batting out of Turn (or out of order) occurs when the official batting order is not followed in sequential order. When all nine batters have batted, the order is repeated from the top of the lineup. According the Major League Base Official Rules...
113 Baseball Superstitions
13 Baseball Superstitions Baseball has a long history of superstition. They go back to beginning of the game and are embedded deep in baseball lore. It's add mystique, romance and just plain entertainment to the game of baseball. I know you're all...
5Baseball's Infield Fly Rule: Explained!
The infield fly rule is a situational play that is ruled on by the umpire when the following conditions are met: 1) There must be less than 2 outs in the inning 2) There must be a force play at third base or homeplate 3) There is a good chance...
3How To Score Baseball: Runner Caught Stealing
Learn how to score a pick off or a runner caught stealing in baseball. Links available to show you how to score other baseball plays.
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How To Calculate Fielding Percentage in Baseball
In the game of baseball, fielding percentage is a key indicator of the quality of a player's defensive ability. It used to determine the percentage of the number of defensive attempts that resulted in a throwing or catching error. Here's how to...
110 Common Baseball Scorekeeping Symbols
Do you know the 10 most common plays in baseball? Learn how to score baseball plays like a strikeout, walk, single, double, triple, homerun, error, sacrifice and more.
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Suns In Your Eyes? Hit or Error?
If you have ever kept score using baseball score sheets you may have encountered the following scoring decision. A lazy fly ball is hit directly at the right field. The right fielder camps under the ball. While waiting for the ball to come down the...
0How To Score Baseball: Teach Your Kids At a Minor League Game
One of the easiest ways to teach kids how to score baseball is to attend a game, buy a baseball game scorecard and enjoy the fun!
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How To Score Baseball: Offical At-Bats
Maybe you don't know the game very well but are interested in learning how to score a baseball game. An important thing to understand is the game are played one plate appearance at at time. However, not every plate appearance is considered an...
2How To Score Baseball: The Balk
Baseball Scoring: The Balk A Balk is committed by a pitcher for any illegal motions during the delivery of the ball to home plate. Any one the umpires can make the call. In Little League and other youth baseball the balk is not often called. But...
0Understanding the RunDown in Baseball
A Rundown is a situation in kids baseball and professional baseballl when a runner attempts to advance a base but is cut off by a fielder who then "runs" the runner back to the originating base. While doing this, the fielder throws the ball to...
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How To Make Youth Baseball Practice Fun
Having trouble keeping the players interested during the kids baseball practice? As a youth baseball coach I run into this problem off and on during the season. The best way to break up the monotony is to change it up. Instead of running the...
0How To Evaluate Youth Baseball Players In A Draft
It isn't easy selecting players in a youth baseball draft. Some coaches look strictly at athletic ability while others focus more on players who have the desire to learn and get better. Regardless of the approach you take, you still need a way to...
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How To Throw A Moving FastBall
There are various ways to make a fastball "move" up or down and there is no definitive age when you can start teaching kids to throw these pitches. Here are some tips on how to throw a moving fastball. My rule of thumb is if the kid is...
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Youth Baseball: Dealing with Disruptive Players
How do you deal with disruptive players during youth baseball games and practice? This is a common question I get from new coaches who are afraid to reprimand the players. You would think a youth baseball coach would not have to play the parent to...
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How To Tell The Baseball Bat Is Too Heavy
Can you tell if the baseball bat is too heavy for your little guy (or little girl)? Can you tell if the bat is too short or too long? Too wide at the handle? Should it be the new "Composite Bats" or an aluminum one? As a youth baseball coach I...
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How To Catch a Fly Ball
How do you catch a fly ball? Here are some great tips that will really help to catch a fly ball consistently
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To Catch Baseballs: Get A Grip
How do you teach your kids to the correct way to catch a baseball? Do you think watching the pros on television is the way to do it? Don't be so sure. Learn the correct fundamentals of catching a baseball and pass it on to your kids.
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Teaching Kids To Catch Ground Balls
How do you teach kids to catch ground balls? The most important things are to make sure it's not too big and the leather is soft. Here are some more great tips for teaching kids to catch ground balls.
