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Coach, I am coaching a lower division t-ball team that consists of 4 and 5 yr olds, and one 6 yr old.  Most of the teams consist of 9 players.  The league has decided that since my team has 11 players, they have placed us in the upper division.  The...

Weakness

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Hello, my name is Samuel Tagle and I coach at the high school level. I’ve been curious to know what exactly what weaknesses does a coach/pitcher look for in opposing batters.  If you explain to me.  I feel kinda weird asking this but I really want to get...

Bat Weight

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I have a son that is 9 years of age. I’m looking to purchase him a new bat. He is a good size for his age. I have heard from different coaches over the past years that the lighter the bat the better. What size would you recommend?Coach Swift answers:I would...

Two Seam

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I am a right-handed, 12 year-old pitcher. I am trying to get a 2-seamer with good movement into a right-handed hitter. Please give me any tips or suggestions on how to get more “in” movement.Coach Swift answers:This is a relatively difficult question to...

Pitching Fear

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What is the main reason kids are afraid to be a pitcher? Is it being the main focus in front of the crowd? Or is it being afraid of throwing balls and strikes with an umpire and worrying about hitting batters? Coach Swift answers:The simple answer is to say...
Youth Baseball Practice Stations

Youth Baseball Practice Stations

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I run a 10 week baseball practice camp every year for our local baseball organization. This year we have added a very young group (age 6-7) and I am struggling to keep their interest. The area of most concern is the hitting station. Can you suggest games and/or drills...

Getting Back Into Shape

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I need to get back into baseball shape. What can I do?   Coach Swift answers:I would suggest that you do exactly what you would normally do to get back into shape for any activity. Start out with a walking/running program, a stretching exercises program (something...

Focus

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How can I get my team to stay motivated? After two innings we seem to lose complete focus, especially if we’re behind. We start to make error after error. These are 10 and 11-year olds. We have been in every game until my players make an error or two and then...

Outfield Relays

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I am coaching an 11-12 year old baseball team and would like to know the proper cut-offs for hits to the outfield. I have searched the internet and various baseball books but have not been able to find anything on this.Coach Swift answers:For all cut-offs there are a...

Helmet Decals

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I was thinking about using some helmet decals for my team this year and was wondering what you think about using them as a way of recognizing effort, hits or whatever. What criteria would you use in giving out the decals and how would you do it? Attendance is...