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Little League World Series Thoughts

Stadium

The Little League World Series is over, and I am fearful of the similarities between this year’s series, and the first series I watched on television way back in 1983. Here are my thoughts…

Posted in Coaching, Instruction

Joe Maddon’s Number One Rule

Joe Maddon

Joe Maddon has one very simple rule. But the fact that so many ballplayers forget to do this one simple thing, is the main reason why Maddon has to make this “non-skill” a rule in the first place. Are you guilty of breaking this rule?

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Posted in Coaching, Mental

Up, Up and Away

balloons

Balloons and Superman are the only things that should go up and away! Last night a handful of pitchers learned that the hard way.

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Posted in Coaching, Instruction, Pitching, Skill Work

You Want ME to Play Where?

Torii Hunter

When players are asked to move to a different position, two things happen. One is a challenge accepted. The other is an opportunity lost.

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Posted in Coaching, Defense, Instruction, Skill Work

Organized Enthusiasm

Full Size Baseball Diamond

How valuable is a good coach? Well I got to run practices for two different teams the other day. And when I mean different, I’m not talking about talent…

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