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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Tips For Coaching During Gameday At Kids Baseball Leagues

By Cara Torres


It is actually a given for a coach to think of the best ways to win the kids baseball leagues. This is the job of the head coach. Whether the head coach is a professional in this job or someone who has volunteered from the parents of the children in the team, they should do their best to give the best game possible to the little ones.

It is certainly true that the person has to consider what kind of game the team wants to win. This is one of the many things that parents have to think about for the sake of giving their children the best game possible. To those who are taking up the position of the head coach for the team, here are some tips they want to follow.

First off, it is necessary for the person to think about a suitable playing time for the little ones. It is necessary to split the playing time properly so that each and every child is given a fair chance to play. This is also a similar principle that one has to follow when it comes to the number of innings the child gets to play.

It is also necessary to think about the positions for the said game. The coach has to consider who the positions will go to. It is a must to consider this thoroughly so that the children will be satisfied with it. Not only that, choosing the right child to play for the game makes it easier to achieve victory.

All of the things that one has decided, both on the playing time and positions, should be communicated to the parents. The said policies should be explained to each parents before the said competition begins. With this, the parents can have an idea on why the child is on such a position and some other policies.

It will be useful for the game to decide on a set of signs that one can use during a game. For the simple game of tee ball, signs might not be useful yet but this is another matter if the little leaguers are already seven. They need to get a sign from their coach when it is all right for them to steal a base, bunt, and hit-and-run.

There are umpires who will be in charge for the game. It is necessary to make sure that the head coach treats the umpires well. The umpires are similar to the team coach in a way that they are volunteering to facilitate the game.

The head coach will also have to think about the parents. This is because the parents will have to support the kids positively. If possible, tell the parents to avoid saying anything to the umpire. Also, make sure that they do not give any form of coaching to their children from where they are at the stands.

It will also help a lot if the coach maintains a level head when the kids baseball leagues start. This is because they need to have a clear head in order to see what the bigger picture is in a pressure-packed game situation. They need this so that they can make the right decisions at the right time.




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