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Article List & Profile For Author: " Olan Suddeth " - [ 42 ]



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1. Add Batting Power by Hitting an Old Basketball by Olan Suddeth
[ Date: October 23, 2007 - Words: 275 - Views: 5039 ]
A quick and easy drill for your entire team! Have them hit an old basketball off of a tee to help increase their batting power.

2. Bench Your Players to Improve Your Team by Olan Suddeth
[ Date: March 5, 2007 - Words: 560 - Views: 4073 ]
Don't succumb to the desire to win at all costs - be willing to discipline, and even bench, players who are not giving it their best effort.

3. Break in a New Baseball Glove with the Shaving Cream Method by Olan Suddeth
[ Date: August 17, 2006 - Words: 294 - Views: 33928 ]
Don't want to spend weeks using glove oil, then hitting your glove repeatedly? Break it in overnight with the shaving cream method!

4. Bribery With Candy is Awesome for Tee Ball and in Little League by Olan Suddeth
[ Date: August 17, 2006 - Words: 192 - Views: 2060 ]
A good way to help teaching 5-8 year olds how to catch balls thrown to them is to use candy as a sweet incentive.

5. Build Self Esteem in Your Team - Reward Your Players by Olan Suddeth
[ Date: August 17, 2006 - Words: 1269 - Views: 6022 ]
Don't underestimate the impact that you, the little league baseball coach, has in child's life. Boost self esteem (and build loyalty) in your players by doing the little things that will set you apart with them.

6. Bunt Loops - a Hard Charging Defensive Drill by Olan Suddeth
[ Date: March 8, 2007 - Words: 282 - Views: 2634 ]
Use this drill to get some solid reps in for defending against the bunt.

7. Can (and Should) Girls Play Baseball? by Olan Suddeth
[ Date: February 1, 2008 - Words: 837 - Views: 7441 ]
A look at the issue of girls playing in a traditional boy's sport. Should girls play baseball?

8. Conditioning for Pitchers: Exercises for the Offseason by Olan Suddeth
[ Date: January 24, 2008 - Words: 682 - Views: 15050 ]
Pitchers are not made during practice - they are made in the offseason. Follow these exercise siggestions to build a regular workout that will help increase emdurance, flexibility, and strength.

9. Dirt! Baserunning Drill for Balls in the Dirt by Olan Suddeth
[ Date: August 16, 2006 - Words: 352 - Views: 3116 ]
A good drill for practicing advancing bases on a ball in the dirt.

10. Dugout! Run Past First Base on Every Hit by Olan Suddeth
[ Date: August 17, 2006 - Words: 376 - Views: 2573 ]
Teach your players to overrun first base.

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Vision is the key to hitting a baseball, not mechanics. Simple ways to teach and learn to see the ball.Pete Rose Was Right: See the Ball Hit the Ball
How to develop a cohesive team with a strong identity. Using these techniques will help your team win more games, be tougher, and grow together.Sneaky Little Trick for High School Coaches to get Your Players to Buy In
Watch youth baseball training videos right now, for free.View Baseball Training Videos Now!
Don't just jump into practice unprepared! Plan ahead and get the most of out your baseball practice time.How To Run An Efficient Baseball Practice
Covers three useful drills - target bunting, 500, and relay base running.My 3 Favorite Baseball Drills For Kids
If you are a baseball player there is a very good chance that you have been in a hitting slump at some point in your life. When a hitting slump happens, it is very difficult to get out of and, many times, it turns into a mental game. You start tweaking onBatting Psychology - Using a Top-Notch Hitting Trainer to Correct Your Swing and Get Out of Your Hit
The fence drill a simple hitting drill for your youth baseball players to use at practice and at home. When done correctly, the fence drill develops a compact swing, bat speed and also teaches the hitter to attack the inside part of the baseball.The Fence Drill - A Good Baseball Hitting Drill That Provides Immediate Feedback
This article discusses the importance of stride length while pitching, and the best approach to use to extend the pitcher's stride.How Far Should a Pitcher Stride?
Learn to throw a circle change like a big leaguer - not a little leaguer. This article focuses on the grip, the delivery, and the situations where a circle change is appropriate.How To Throw a Real Circle Change
Here's a competitive game/drill your players will love that also serves as a great warmup or practice ending drill. Ultimate Baseball
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How on earth do you pick a bat for your child? Read this article for some helpful pointers.How to Select a Proper Youth Baseball Bat
Maximize the impact of your batting practices by using these hitting stations.The Best Hitting Stations for Baseball Practice
Don't want to spend weeks using glove oil, then hitting your glove repeatedly? Break it in overnight with the shaving cream method!Break in a New Baseball Glove with the Shaving Cream Method
An intro for the new baseball coach. Some pointers on how to get started, getting to know your players and coaches, and the value of a team mom.So, You want to Coach Little League? (part one)
No matter what skill level you coach, you should always stress solid, fundamental play. This article is a guide to teaching the fundamentals of fielding grounders.Teaching Fielding Fundamentals - Ground Balls
It is absolutely vital to take care of your pitchers' arms, or their careers as pitchers will not be long. Follow these guildelines to maximaize protection and recovery for your pitchers.Take Care of that Pitching Arm!
This article includes the basic responsibilities of the second baseman. Make sure that you are teaching your players the correct fundamentals!How to Play Second Base (the Right Way)
Some great ideas on fundraising for your baseball team.Baseball Fundraising: Biggest Moneymakers and Timewasters
Lay the ground work for a great season by sharing a comprehensive letter with parents and guardians of your teams players. A sample letter is included.Introduction Letter - Start the Season Off Right
Pitchers are not made during practice - they are made in the offseason. Follow these exercise siggestions to build a regular workout that will help increase emdurance, flexibility, and strength.Conditioning for Pitchers: Exercises for the Offseason
This article covers the basic responsibilities of the third baseman. Make sure that you are teaching your players the correct fundamentals!How to Play Third Base (the Right Way)
Covers three useful drills - target bunting, 500, and relay base running.My 3 Favorite Baseball Drills For Kids
This article includes the basic responsibilities of the first baseman. Make sure that you are teaching your players the correct fundamentals! How to Play First Base (the Right Way)
This article covers some of the basic tips for youth baseball pitchers - and their coaches.Youth Baseball Pitcher Tips For Coaches And Players
Does hitting with a big barrel bat at a young age help or hinder the hitting development for youth league hitters? This article will answer that question and discuss the key concepts in choosing a bat as it relates to youth league hittind developement.Do Big Barrell Bats Help or Hinder Young Hitters?

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