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Chip Lemin - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Hello, My Name is Chip Lemin from Olmsted Falls, Ohio.I have been involved in Youth Baseball for over 30 yrs as player,manager,coach,and now parent coach.My biggest concern is that young players are not being taught to honor and respect the game of baseball.Although still in the small minority,some teams and their parents do not practice good sportsmanship.You can have a highly competitive team,and practice good sportsmanship.It must be start however with the manager,and coaching ... [More]
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- Why Did I Want to Be Youth Baseball Coach Again? Now is the Time For a Mid Season Review!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Spring workouts are long gone and the heat of summer is here. Now those problem parents among other things start to wear you down. Use this time of the season to help you with next year.
- Coach, Why Does My Arm Hurt?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Why would a 12 yr. old pitcher have a sore arm? I have witnessed it happen several times in the last 2 seasons to players I know personally. There are only couple of people to blame.
- Footwork Tips for Coaching Young Catchers
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Find out how to teach your young catchers some footwork tips that will improve their performance. Less is more when throwing out base runners.
- Why Do They Call It Shortstop?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] As a youth baseball coach, your shortstop will be your best player most of the time. Learn some of the fine points of the position to pass along to your players.
- Hey Coach, When Can I Play Shortstop?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Here are a few reasons to put your best all around athlete at shortstop. This position will demand the best you have when the chips are down.
- Why Youth Baseball Players Should Get Hitting Instruction
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Once upon a time, I thought I knew all there was to teaching youth baseball players how to hit. When I attended my first hitting lesson with a professional instructor,it really opened my eyes.
- Where Does Power Come From For A Youth Baseball Hitter?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Do you want your players to hit for more power? Of course! Balance is always the key to power in almost any sport, including hitting the baseball.
- How To Develop A Balanced Hitting Base For Youth Baseball Players!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] A balanced powerful baseball swing is rarely a result of luck. Most youth baseball players must be taught the basics of a solid baseball swing.
- Want More Twin Killings This Year? Here's How!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] How many times have you yelled out to your team "let's get two!" knowing that the chances were slim that it would really happen? Let's increase your teams chances by using a few simple tips.
- Why Aren't YOU A Great Hitting Coach?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Are you still telling your players to "get your elbow up" like the parents behind the backstop hounding their kid while they try to hit? If so, this article may be a starting point for you. If not read on anyway.
- Having a Great Catcher is No Laughing Matter!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Has your team ever lost a game on a passed ball? Not very funny is it? Have you watch your team give away cheap runs on passed balls? Check out some information that will get catching position stronger right now.
- Do You Have a "Cheat Sheet" for Your Hitters?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] I used to go to practice to coach my hitters tears ago,and forget some of my ideas because I didn't have a cheat sheet, like I use today. It doesn't have to be much, just enough to cover all basic points for that session. Here is a quick example.
- Are You a Heavy Hitter?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] What do you really know about hitting? How would you like to be a great hitting instructor? All good hitting instructors are learning constantly. How about you?
- I'm Positive You Will Want To Read This!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Is it a chore for you to be positive with your players as a youth baseball coach? Are you always finding something to complain about. Would you like to be a better coach? Read on, this may be for you.
- So Your Kid Got A New Youth Baseball Glove For Christmas, Now What?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Your child gets a new baseball glove for Christmas, is all excited, then throws it to you to get it broken in. Do you really know how to properly break in a baseball glove?
- Do You Let Your Kids Steal?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Join the ranks of the elite coaches with these base running secrets. There is much more to coaching youth baseball than having players run around the bases a couple times.
- How To Have A Super Youth Baseball Tryout In 90 Minutes
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Here's how to avoid a long boring tryout that requires too much help to put on. Get the same results with a 90 minute tryout.
- My Youth Baseball Team Doesn't Need Any Stinkin' Practice!
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Why is my team making mistakes during the game? I told them to be ready for that hitter! I guess I'll have to yell louder next time. Try having good instructional practices first, then look for results.
- Why Do Kids Hate Playing Outfield?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Who's to blame for giving outfield a bad name? Youth baseball coaches mostly.Try giving outfield more attention this year, in a positive light,and reap the benefits. Nothing like some solid outfield play to take wind out of the others team's sails.
- How Do You Treat Umpires?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Are you the kind of coach who starts off the game by whining about the first pitch? Do you keep your spectators in line? Sportsmanship has never been more in demand than now in youth baseball.
- Are You a Good Youth Baseball Coach?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Good Youth Baseball Coaches stress fundamentals, such proper fielding techniques. Here are a few drills to make a better fielding practice for your team.
- Base Running Tips for Youth Baseball Coaches
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Base running is another overlooked part of coaching youth baseball.Most of it is from not having fun instructive drills that will teach kids proper base running techniques.All Youth baseball players can become good base runners regardless of speed or size. As a youth baseball coach don't forget about your slow guys, they can also help your team with good base running. Here's a couple drills that you can use this upcoming season.
- Why Is The Catcher So Improtant To Youth Baseball?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Many youth baseball coaches overlook the catching skills needed to produce quality catchers.
Teaching a player to be a solid catcher is an area most youth baseball coaches do not cover enough. In a practical sense, most coaches do not devote enough time to produce quality catchers.
- Why You Should Coach Youth Baseball
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Have you ever considered coaching youth baseball? Please step up to the plate and help out this great game. You are in dire need to coach. Don't let video games take over our children's lives completely.
- Youth Baseball Pitcher Tips For Coaches And Players
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] As our long winter begins up north, my coaching buddies and I where talking about youth baseball pitchers along with some tips we all have used in baseball. I hope you may find some help in the following article.
- Here's Some Baseball Thoughts And Quotes For Youth Baseball Coaches And Players
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Here are baseball thoughts and some quotes that I thought all you youth baseball coaches would appreciate. There are far too many hot dog players and coaches in youth baseball today. I believe we must honor the game baseball by example. Most of it is just common sense and courtesy. I'm not giving you any secret formula to success.
- Youth Baseball Coaching Drill For Timid Hitters
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Overcoming a fear of the baseball is a big obstacle for both player and coach. Here is a drill that may your young hitters over the hump.
- More Youth Baseball Coaching Tips for You - Be a Positive Example
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] To be an effective fun youth baseball coach you should be a builder. No player likes to be shown up in front of his peers. Here are some timeless tips for players and coaches to keep the mental edge needed to make it through an entire season having fun and learning no matter what your record may be
- It's All in Your Attitude in Coaching Youth Baseball
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Attitude is so important, this a lesson we must show are young players. In world filled with examples of bad attitude people, we must be an example of how a good attitude will benefit your players on and off the youth baseball playing field.
- Balance Of Power! Hitting Tips For Youth Baseball Players
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Youth baseball players must learn balance is the key to hitting. Youth baseball coaches need to know how to teach balance with fun baseball drills.
- Youth Baseball Bats - How Coaches Can Help Find the Right One
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] To help parents and coaches find the best youth baseball bats for the money. To help eliminate guilt over not spending more than than anyone else on the team. It's not the bat, it's the hitter. Baseball coaches can teach how to hit a baseball, then it is up to the player.
- How Would You Like to Run a Fun, Effective Youth Baseball Practice?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Do you run a fun effective baseball practice? Would you like like some tips on running a practice that kids will like?
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