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Intentional Walks in Youth Baseball "“Smart Coaching or Bad Sportsmanship

Should intentional walks be a part of youth baseball? The quick answer is no, however, pitchers should use their heads, when trying to win baseball games, even at the lower levels of ball. Coaches make the call as to whether a batter should be walked intentionally, but pitchers still must think and plan their way around the lineup, too.

Tuesday Hitting Tips Is Switch Hitting worthTwo Headaches

Many kids say they want to try switch-hitting. It is not something I discourage, if they really want to try it. Of course, my first thought is why want two headaches, as hitting is very difficult, but that remains unspoken.

Friday Base Running Tips Learning Coaching Signs

Coaches must know the correct coaching signs to help base runners and win games.

Friday Base Running Tips - How to Get Out of A Rundown

Knowing how to get out of a rundown is crucial for base runners so they do not turn into an easy out.

Being caught in a rundown (pickle) usually leads to an out at the higher levels of baseball. However, at the youth level, there is a better chance of escaping those base-running situations, especially for faster players. At either level, there are some things that base runners can do to help the situation and possibly give players a chance to get out of a rundown.

Friday Base Running Tips - Game of Inches Indeed

It is a trite saying, but so true, "Baseball is a game of inches." When players short themselves just a foot or two, or that inch or two, it may show up as an out, when the opposite could have been the result. Often, this inch lost is by leadoff mistakes from each of the bases.

Thursday Throwing Tips