Amazon is a great resource for baseball deals. Amazon sells great baseball gear, from bats, to gloves, to clothes, to training aids. Amazon’s generous return policy also makes it super easy to return stuff. So if you crack a two-month old composite bat (which happens) or a training aid winds up not working as wellContinue reading “6 Baseball Deals on Amazon You Should Buy Right Now”
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5 Ways Youth Baseball Teams Cheat, and How to Respond
Don’t let youth baseball cheating go unchecked. As the recent Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal shows, baseball teams cheat. Yet, that doesn’t mean we have to tolerate cheating at the youth level. When coaching a baseball team, or even when attending a game as a spectator, keep your eyes open for common signs of cheating (asContinue reading “5 Ways Youth Baseball Teams Cheat, and How to Respond”
Is It Now Fashionable to Hate On Baseball Dads?
Another article was published making baseball dads look like buffoons. On May 27, 2021, Esquire published an article entitled “Inside Youth Baseball’s Most Notorious Dad-On-Dad Rivalry” that delves into a sordid spat between two baseball dads that occurred over a decade ago in Long Island. The article, written by David Gauvey Herbert, features sordid JoeyContinue reading “Is It Now Fashionable to Hate On Baseball Dads?”
Pro Tips for Taking Great Baseball Videos of Your Kid
Everything you need to know to get the best baseball videos of your kids during games Recording good videos of you kid during baseball games is not just about capturing proud moments to post on Facebook. The videos allow you to really see what he’s doing mechanically, both right and wrong, so they can makeContinue reading “Pro Tips for Taking Great Baseball Videos of Your Kid”
Is the Circle Change Dangerous for Youth Pitchers?
We’ve all been warned about having our kids throw curveballs, but what about the circle changeup? The circle change and curveball are both devastating pitches at all levels of baseball. If thrown correctly, they offer a distinct change of speed off the fastball as well as providing significant downward movement. Both pitches also require theContinue reading “Is the Circle Change Dangerous for Youth Pitchers?”
Why the Japanese Dominate Little League Baseball
We can learn a lot from the success of Japanese Little League baseball. Japan has captured a whopping five Little League World Series (LLWS) titles since 2010, and shows no signs of letting up. Now there are many theories out there attempting to explain why the US regularly loses to Japan, including that: Regardless, JapaneseContinue reading “Why the Japanese Dominate Little League Baseball”
What New CDC Mask Guidelines Mean for Youth Baseball
Baseball mask requirements might be changing soon. On April 28, 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top medical advisor, stated that “as the level of infection gets down [from vaccinations], you will see more liberal [CDC] guidelines.” One day earlier, the CDC had announced that fully vaccinated people could gather outside without masks, except inContinue reading “What New CDC Mask Guidelines Mean for Youth Baseball”
Why I Don’t Let My Son Pitch in Little League
Pitching injuries are real, and you shouldn’t let your kid pitch in rec when he’s also pitching for a club travel team. My 11-year old plays on a club travel team, where he’s one of our main pitchers and throws most weekends. He’s also plays for our intra-town Little League. But unlike the parents ofContinue reading “Why I Don’t Let My Son Pitch in Little League”
5 Baseball Coach Gifts He’ll Love
Looking for the perfect coach gift for your kid’s baseball coach? As someone who’s coached my sons’ baseball teams, I can tell you I was always grateful for any present, no matter how small. But if you want to do more than the standard gift card, check out our recommendations for coach gifts. 5. IfContinue reading “5 Baseball Coach Gifts He’ll Love”
How to Manage Your Kid’s Baseball Tantrums and Meltdowns
Striking out or making errors sends some baseball players into a tailspin. You can tell them baseball is a game of failure, remind them that Hall-of-Famers get out seven out of 10 times, and point to the TV whenever Mike Trout gets rung up. But if your youth player is anything like mine, it won’tContinue reading “How to Manage Your Kid’s Baseball Tantrums and Meltdowns”