Ask the Coach George asks: 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...
Ask the Coach Terry asks: 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 answers: The simple answer...
Ask the Coach Tyler in Tampa, FL asks: I'm in a hitting slump right now and it's more mental then my swing. I'm not sure what to do. Before game time I'm loosy goosy and ready to play. But once I hit the field I freeze up and I don't know why. Any suggestions? Coach...
Ask the Coach Al asks: I run a 10 week baseball 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...
Ask the Coach Joe in Jacksonville, FL asks: 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...
Ask the Coach Roger in Illinois asks: 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....
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