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All Star Outfield Play - Kenneth Bean (length=1869)
Hi Guys I've been out of town again, just got back, and it is pretty wonderful reading about a bunch of great dads and moms still scratchi ...

NATURAL POSITIONS & those Hot Stops, Today - TJ (length=1344)
Hey Seadog Good post ! Say Coker, As far as 'natural' corner or 'natural' SS, it is unbelievable to me these HOT STOPS, today ...

judging fly balls to seadog and anyone else - Al (length=2018)
John, Obviously the most important thing any player can do for learning to judge a fly ball is practice, practice, and more practice. When ...

outfielders... - Jeff T (length=960)
Actually, Kathy (is this the one in Cinci??), outfield is a key with all travel ball ages, at least what I've seen. For your question as " ...

Defensive Positioning - Jeff T (length=793)
I think it depends on the size field. On the 90' bases, you'd like to have 3B cut on throw home from LF, 1B cut on throws from CF and RF (P ...

Defensive Positioning - Jeff T (length=757)
To clarify my post, I was referring to the double cut on the full-size field with at least a 300' fence. I agree that on the 60' diamond tha ...

Fielding (outfield) - Ron Bing (length=4441)
As a first year coach, I am assuming that your boys are probably 9 or 10 year olds. At this point your most important task with your outfiel ...

Help for Outfielders - Bear (length=4460)
Hi Jim, All prior comments to help coaches with outfielder drills are good. I have seen many books on Subject. A video I have seen is by MLB ...

Help for Outfielders - Coach Mike (length=791)
I coach 7 & 8 year olds so my tack is slightly different than what you would teach older kids. This is how I handle it. I generally play my ...

Help for Outfielders - Jerry Hart (length=2738)
Jim, Here is something I use both in tryouts and as a drill for outfielders during practice. What most outfielders need is REPETITION and ...

Help for Outfielders - Jim Orr (length=968)
I am hoping someone out there can help me. I have been a little league coach for several years now and most of what I pass on to kids is thr ...

Help for Outfielders - Joe Zander (length=1276)
Misjudged flyballs can often be the result of improper running technique. Some kids naturally run on their heels instead of the balls of the ...

Help for Outfielders - Neil Riddell (length=932)
Jim -A number of years ago, our association invited a speaker to address various skill issues for coaches of our 7-17 hardball program. Unfo ...

Help for Outfielders - Ron Bing (length=1677)
An important key to any person playing in the outfield who needs to go back on a fly ball, is knowing how to do it! A simple drill that I ha ...

Where do I play 'um - Coach Bob (length=349)
Darrell: Opinions are like fannies - every one has one. Here's mine. I'd play the faster on in CF, and his speed can help some in right. M ...

cut-off drills - Randy Dykstra (length=1136)
Replying to.... "I am coaching a team this year and one of the many things I would like to teach is infield positioning on cut-offs. Does an ...

What I Saw At The Regionals - Bear (length=1337)
Hi Steve Martin Yes, the game of "Pepper" is taught to all of our 10/11/12 yr olds. I believe it is as 'fundamental' as tee- ...

Outfielder needs a stronger arm - Scorekeeper (length=2192)
As you implied, there is a distinct difference in the requirement depending on the skill. And I agree that for the lower levels, if you can ...

Outfielder needs a stronger arm - Scorekeeper (length=5051)
Here comes ol' Mr. Negativity again, but I'm only speaking from limited experience and guessing on the rest. From what I can tell, having ...

Outfielder needs a stronger arm - Scorekeeper (length=2007)
I don't disagree with the fact that that's what's done. I don't even disagree that the "stick" should be a major consideration. I just belie ...

Outfielder needs a stronger arm - Scorekeeper (length=3355)
If you really see those guys, it gives me hope! Ya know, its not that I don't see kids that can make the routine plays or even the tough ...

Outfielder needs a stronger arm - Scorekeeper (length=5714)
Its no secret what the scouts look for. If the definition of "athlete" is that they have all those tools and anyone who doesn't isn't an "at ...

stuck in outfield/too early to majors - Amy (length=2514)
On coach's suggestion we had son try out for majors (coach was moving up from minors to be asst coach) when he was nine. He spent the first ...