http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/youth-baseball-blog.html The Coach and Play Baseball Blog keeps you up-to-date with additions and changes to the coachandplaybaseball.com Web site. Subscribe Here en-us youth baseball Sun, 5 May 2013 20:30:00 -0400 Sun, 5 May 2013 20:30:00 -0400 coachandplaybaseball.com http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-mom.html592d4fbff6b49a8bca472c59e7f7e7f5Baseball Mom: Moms can set the tone when they know their role in sports parenting. How to have a quiet, supportive, intelligent and encouraging experience with your kid’s baseball teams. Sun, 5 May 2013 20:29:57 -0400 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/ask-the-coach.html46747e4d5ee26ecf632e7d8bfa3835b9Questions to ask the coach. Parents you better know who is coaching your kids. What you should know about your baseball coach. Sun, 5 May 2013 19:52:04 -0400 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/sports-parents.htmld6c830faf3bf286280a9c65b84579c5eSports parents, do you have your radar on? 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From the earliest bat from the Louisville Sluggers to the latest BBCOR bat standards many years of baseball history have passed. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:14:05 -0400 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/teaching-baseball-1.html20b639e57f4b0097c3fabaf8d3493156Teaching Baseball: Youth baseball coaching tips and baseball clinics. Training for youth baseball coaches. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:37:39 -0400 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/videos-baseball-coaching.htmle10fece3f6a685312fece86c57159645Videos Baseball Coaching: Change the Way you coach baseball. Revolutionize the way you think. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 17:19:28 -0400 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-skills.html014514d7e2027f411903e02023b147afBaseball Skills: Coaching DVD for training coaches for youth baseball coaching tips Wed, 3 Apr 2013 21:54:46 -0400 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/second-basemen.html065c63326d8ca86ad8e4d351f19b9642Second basemen: Key coaching points for 2nd baseman. 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Use this 25 point checklist to coach the shortstop. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:07:17 -0400 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/playing-catcher.html9b393156fa0e7defc3cf595baeaecdd2Playing Catcher: How to be a good catcher in baseball? The thinking mans position and always staying busy running the ball game on the ballfield. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:00:27 -0400 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-signs-for-youth.htmle2264f47801c32998ae63b01bfb17c74Baseball Signs for Youth: Catchers are the nerve center for how to give simple baseball signs. Easy baseball coaching signs are relayed through your catchers. Thu, 7 Mar 2013 21:18:06 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/catching-drills.htmlfa9019025065bebad47b34c24d29ba1dCatching Drills. What is the biggest job of the catcher? Keep base runners out of scoring position. Catch it, block it and throw the ball fun baseball drills. Fri, 1 Mar 2013 21:32:40 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/catching-tips.html4c5c4a798dc6ec5c0741959f6d5e6f28Catching tips: Expert coaches tell how hard it is to find a good catcher and what to teach catchers once you get them. Fri, 1 Mar 2013 21:07:33 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/catcher-instruction.htmlc9b401e21c43c211a1c6b293e21489f4Catcher Instruction: Thinking man’s baseball position. What catchers need to know and how to play catcher using a 50-point checklist. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:10:33 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-position.html3f8a31ff84f446004042f17a8353e7b1Baseball position. Avoid sitting the bench. Learn multiple defensive positions, play a position close to the ball and see your playing time skyrocket. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:18:43 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/coaching-baseball-tips.htmlbdcd39f155f167d914bd607f36a157e0coaching baseball tips. Do you have a philosophy? 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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:23:08 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/positions-in-baseball.htmlb0b1208e8594b2aa0e12d9d979bbf807Positions in baseball: Should you pick one position or play several positions? Check out where to play to increase playing time in baseball. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:22:09 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/how-to-teach-t-ball.htmld7c6add7401b1adb8625adefe73f898eHow to teach t ball. Coaching tee ball can be hard or easy. Find out the easy, simple way to coach t-ball. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:25:38 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/ask-the-pro.htmle2d89a0281a53e522a59451ca5d62139Ask the Pro and Join our Baseball Discussion: Have a question about coaching tips and playing baseball. Expert tips, drills, and advice for coaches, parents, and players. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:58:28 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/coaching-Youth-Baseball.html3ed608a0457f003a1a1bc4de91d64e04Coaching youth baseball? Do you want to coach with the Big Picture in mind? Want to make a positive impact on your players? Your best guide for coaches & player. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:15:01 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/how-to-coach-baseball.html7866f4cc04286737b69bb0226db4395aHow to Coach Baseball: Without training, guidance and instruction coaches face a big struggle. Avoid the pitfalls of youth baseball using the 100 point checklist. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:58:14 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-coaching-approach.html07390b223e2e30e6ccbfee3376102320Shape your baseball coaching approach with 4 easy steps and become a lifetime role model that kids remember for ever. Sat, 9 Feb 2013 21:27:27 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/pitching-grips.html16e2c692d85871e4feb03d47a9daefd8Best pitching grips practice drills: Teach pitching motion with proper mechanics and different pitches using this vital pro baseball pitching drill. Thu, 7 Feb 2013 20:41:53 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-books.htmlfdcbc72dc61022c52b96598422e9355cBaseball Books: Youth baseball coaches can do more harm than good without the right training. Find out the right approach to coach and play baseball. Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:49:13 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/pitching-motion.html21960b06a1060c41aef498f6624c03a0Baseball Pitching Motion: Teaching the proper mechanics, correct techniques and pitching phases for the young pitcher to increase accuracy, maximize velocity and avoid throwing arm injuries. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:08:22 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-pitching-drills.html05809fd67ec850c2f6440538201b23cdVital Baseball Pitching Drills for Baseball Pitchers Motions: Learn how to pitch with correct mechanics and throwing motion. Easy simple drill for baseball coaches and youth pitchers Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:27:20 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/pitching-drills.html49a391f9e258f08c0abbe524f925d7a6Pitching Drills used by the pros. This is maybe the best drill to correct mechanics and teach the correct baseball pitching motion. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:19:05 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/pitching-mechanics.htmle90507c529bdd249bc664c15f9a50425Are your pitching mechanics as good as they should be? Come take a look at the right drills, techniques and throwing motion to be a complete pitcher just like the pros. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:54:29 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/year-around-baseball.html7b80087c3b1d85d1595893ad1e9a3c3aThere are several risks baseball coaches, players, and parents need to be aware of. One of them is playing year around baseball Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:07:55 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-arm-injuries.html3dd46849d656f51ed8a07887a34ddf7dWhen you know the causes of baseball arm injuries then you can easily prevent the injuries from happening. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:14:38 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/the-curveball.htmlc32fb4ae302a23ff312d40493d483d44The curveball is a wonderful pitch. Throwing a curveball with sharp late break is not always easy. Curve ball tips for throwing the best curveball. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:42:20 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/the-changeup-pitch.htmla291baddcc28fc3dc27f02e1b732aca4Do you have the changeup pitch? You must develop the change up pitch grips to pitch effectively. How to throw a “change up” off the fastball pitch and improve your fastball. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:12:49 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/how-to-throw-a-slider.html2400d097092125dd2dc23ff0528957f5Do you want to learn how to throw a slider? Easy pitching techniques on how to throw a cutter and slider pitch grip. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:34:54 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/four-seam-fastball.html981a177ba78532b835d78881fca7f811The four seam fastball is the top pitch when teaching pitchers how to throw. Knowing how to throw a fastball using the 4 seam grip. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:35:05 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/2-seam-fastball.htmlc85caba368fb81d1f0097bc4005ea497Do you know how to throw a 2 Seam Fastball? There are many different pitches in baseball and the two-seam fastball pitch grip is one of the best. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:07:42 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-pitching-grips.html67aa9d2e0963eeab22dc48a4a0217081Top 3 baseball pitching grips. How do you teach pitching? Make it simple and master your command and control with three easy to learn basic grips. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:26:32 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/pitching-tips.html031512edae4785a662dc5ca8e8bbf7c0Vital Baseball Pitching Tips: Know the secrets to teaching pitchers using the top 3 tips. Baseball coaches simple formula for instructing for success. Wed, 9 Jan 2013 21:11:43 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/pitching-mindset.html04aa9ee4bb5751d310b0ad6c9ac54ab5Do you have the right pitching mindset? The best pitchers are able to keep their emotions in check even when the going gets tough. Wed, 9 Jan 2013 20:09:31 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/pitching-risk-factors.html797727dc0594199583783c86b4c43334Pitching risk factors. Baseball coaches, players and parents need to be aware of them. Protect your players by knowing the 5 factors and prevent arm injuries. Tue, 8 Jan 2013 21:38:23 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/slickest-pick-off-play-in-all-of-baseball-the-hidden-ball-trick.htmla9980c01b2da958981cf65edca37cd8aThe slickest and easiest pick off play in all of baseball is the play following a well hit ball for a double wherein the hitter uses a safe slide into Mon, 7 Jan 2013 21:51:28 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/pitch-count.html055163de089226451db10e04a040455dHow do I use pitch count with youth baseball pitchers? Arm injuries in baseball can be minimized by using recommended pitching guidelines. Mon, 7 Jan 2013 21:19:41 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/youth-pitching.html19f6e1dc9f0406db51214c9ed39db458Incredible Youth Pitching: Do you ever have enough pitchers? This is how to develop a continuous pipeline of quality arms with proper mechanics, motions, fundamentals and technique. Mon, 7 Jan 2013 20:37:38 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/Baseball-Pitching.htmlc565dc69f8874fc0ea825ccf8992278bDevelop a system for baseball pitching for the long haul and never run short of good pitchers. A simple approach for coaches and players. Sat, 5 Jan 2013 17:33:36 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/youth-baseball-practice-drills.html86f1474c7e8c146c8ebb60b9a8b0bb94Youth baseball practice drills: Incredible fun and simple fundamentals with competition. Keep your practice fast paced and energized with infielder drills teaching catching and throwing skills. Wed, 2 Jan 2013 20:36:22 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-infield-drills.html07a64411e27a62156b2d23ef6192ee7bBest baseball infield drills for coaching basic fundamentals. Bring fun to baseball practice games. Build basic skills with friendly competition while kids learn how to play baseball. Wed, 2 Jan 2013 20:09:02 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/infielder-drills.html86d50ea6752fa6dc213643a9e3d54083Do you use fun, awesome, fast-paced infielder drills? Top Baseball infield practice skills with game-like atmosphere. Fielding grounders, catching and throwing to increase defensive fielding technique Tue, 1 Jan 2013 09:58:37 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-practice-infield-drills.html86fc25a4c907d2603a7c5734d9346a59Easy to organize dynamic baseball practice infield drills: Do you want to know how to coach youth baseball with the best incredible drills? Look at this powerful Rapid-Fire infielders drill. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:54:59 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/baseball-practice-drills.htmlffaa6cdc24be4604de5b0cf5670173c4Easy to organize dynamic baseball practice drills: Do you want to know how to coach youth baseball with the best incredible drills? Look at this powerful Rapid-Fire infielders drill. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:53:47 -0500 http://www.coachandplaybaseball.com/youth-baseball-drills.htmla893924424224f9535c4a1ba6a6b1deaYouth baseball drills for every age level. The exciting Around-the-Horn- Drill is one every coach and team can use to finish practice plans. Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:56:54 -0500