17 ‘Unwritten Rules’ For Youth Baseball

There are some baseball rules that have stood the test of time since the great game of baseball was invented over 125 years ago. Can you think of any? Here are 17 unwritten baseball rules to get you started. Share these maxims with your favorite youth baseball player or coach. What unwritten baseball rules can [...]

A Parent’s Guide To Little League Baseball

1. Little league baseball is a learning experience for both the kid and the parent. Learning the fundamentals of the game should be the biggest part of little league experience. Learning whether or not your kid (not you) wants to play, and keep playing, is the second biggest thing.
2. Most kids assume that they will [...]

12 Tips For Becoming A Better Hitter

1. Selecting a bat that’s right for you: Not too heavy or too light and not too long or too short.
2. The Grip: Grip the bat with your fingers, not on the palms, and relax.
3. Where to stand in the batters box: Means to have complete plate coverage.
4. Batting Stance and Balance: Your batting stance [...]

Baseball Equipment: How To Choose A Good First Base Mitt

Playing first base is a difficult position. You must scoop, stretch, jump, and even dive. Having a good first base mitt is a necessity to play the position properly. There are several characteristics about a first base mitt that make them different from an ordinary baseball glove. Take these differences into consideration when you are [...]

Catcher’s Guide: How To Catch Pop-Ups At Home Plate

A baseball catcher has many responsibilities to take care of throughout the course of a baseball game. One of these is catching pop-ups hit behind and around the plate. These are some of the hardest plays to make in baseball, but remembering a few important tips will make the job a lot easier.
When a pop-up [...]

4 Baseball Pitching Drills To Improve Mechanics

The following drills are designed to break down the pitching motion into progressions that can be isolated. They can be done from shorter throwing distances.
Slow Motion Drill: Standing on the rubber, or a simulated rubber, or simply line in the dirt or grass and without a ball, the pitcher begins the pitching progression as slow [...]