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Ask the Coach J.T. asks: 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...

Ask the Coach Rollie Pike in Kentucky asks: Which is the best way to begin developing a young pitcher, pitching from the stretch or the wind-up? Or does it matter, as long as you teach proper mechanics?  Coach Swift answers: There is little question about how...

Ask the Coach Mike asks: I've played travel baseball on a nationally ranked team every year for the last 6 years. I'm in 10th grade and hoping to make Varsity this year for my school. The only problem is the coach. I know I'm good enough to make Varsity and even...

Ballplayers: Learn What it Takes to Attract the Interest of College and Professional Scouts Bob Saarinen, MS, CSCS Author's Note: How you perform in these five areas determines whether you're considered a solid college or pro prospect. Every season they come out in...

Ask the Coach Tammie Hinkle in Pearland, TX asks: I have a 3-year old son who appears to have a great aptitude for baseball. He now has the Little Tikes pop-up pitcher (we replaced the tee) and he can consistently hit 4/5 right handed and 3/5 left handed and they were...

Ask the Coach Jorge Velasquez asks: I am coming back from a recent calf tear and meniscus tear. I'm a junior in high school and going through a tough decision about college. I have the grades to go to a 4-year University but I'm thinking about going to a Junior...