Posts Tagged ‘youth sports’

How to Throw a Curveball

In: Recreation & Sports

8 Jul 2009

To correctly throw a curveball, place your index finger on the opposite seam as your thumb. When finished, your thumb and index finger will have split the baseball in half. Next, place some medium pressure on your thumb and middle fingers only. The index finger should rest lightly on the baseball.

How to Keep Statistics from Being Your Main Focus

In: Recreation & Sports

7 Jul 2009

Did you know that less than 1% of the athletes who are currently playing high school and college baseball will ever get an opportunity to play professionally? Pretty amazing statistic isnt it. The odds are stacked heavy against those who have this dream of playing high level baseball down the road. At surface level this is a very discouraging statistic.

Proper Throwing Technique is Critical to Your Career

In: Recreation & Sports

16 Jun 2009

Proper Pitching mechanics are essential to create a foundation to your pitching success. Pitching Mechanics will help you minimize the risk of injury, produce maximum pitching velocity and Increase the control on every pitch.

What Qualities Make a Great Pitcher

In: Recreation & Sports

12 Jun 2009

There is no doubt that being a pitcher is one of the most challenging positions in Baseball. There are so many skills a pitcher has to have to be a leader on and off the field. As a leader on a team, a pitcher must set a great example towards everyone on the team and all of the fans. Because pitchers are leaders they need to constantly work on the mental game of baseball, their attitudes and integrity. Outstanding pitchers are those that set and accomplish goals. This raises a couple of questions. What is the formula for success for pitchers on and off the field?

How to Throw Better This Season

In: Recreation & Sports

4 Jun 2009

In order to throw affectively and get noticed by more than just a few spectators, it is vital that you learn proper pitching mechanics. Not only do mechanics add years to your career, they will also help prevent arm injuries. If you throw properly, you will learn how to throw with your entire body as opposed to throwing solely with your arm. Doing this will increase your pitching velocity.

Having a Difficult Time Finding a Quality Pitching Coach?

In: Recreation & Sports

1 Jun 2009

One of the greatest challenges parents and coaches are finding out in the Baseball world is lack of quality pitching instructors. Great ones are hard to find. Not only are there a lot of theories as to how you should throw the baseball properly; most of the instructors out there have the most difficult time trying to share that knowledge that they do know to most age groups. They are not great teachers. There are also those instructors who clone each of their students. Should you teach each pitcher the same way? Absolutely not!

Youth Flag Football Coaching Guide

In: Recreation & Sports

5 Mar 2009

Below are a few tips on coaching youth football, whether you have been roped into coaching your sons football league or youve been coaching a few years and cant get over the hump. With our tips you will not have to fear parents talking behind your back because the team isnt winning despite having talent, or kids are quitting because they arent learning the fundamentals. Get your kids excited for practice and ready to play every game.

Support Your Child’s Team…Tips for Athleticly Challenged Moms

In: Fashion

4 Mar 2009

Whether you understand the game or not, you can be your child’s biggest fan! Here are a few simple tips to show your child their activities are important to you..

Quick Guide For Youth Flag Football Coaches

In: Recreation & Sports

18 Feb 2009

If this is your first year coaching flag football or you are a seasoned coach, here are our Top 5 Tips to make your season a successful one this year. Help your kids have their best year ever by following these tips. All it takes is a little planning.


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