I recently opened Facebook and read about a kid taking a ball to the head at a Cooperstown baseball tournament and needing to be airlifted to Albany. In the post, the dad says the doctors told him that his kid’s ear literally saved his life. Last year, I heard about a 12U pitcher taking aContinue reading “Is the Cooperstown Baseball Tournament Safe for Players?”
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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Baseball Bat
Everything you should consider before buying a baseball bat. As we know all too well, baseball bats are really expensive. You should expect to spend around $350 for most of the top youth bats. And when your kid gets older, the BBCOR bats cost even more. Before making this investment, be sure to do yourContinue reading “6 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Baseball Bat”
How to Get Out of a Hitting Slump
If you want to help your kid get out of a hitting slump, it’s best to be patient and try out some proven strategies for turning things around. Baseball is cyclical, filled with ups and downs. A former professional scout once told me that good players are the ones who can bounce out of slumpsContinue reading “How to Get Out of a Hitting Slump”
Are Local Little Leagues Bad for Baseball?
Fewer kids across the country are playing Little League baseball. There is no question that fewer kids across the country are playing baseball. For example, in my town (population 26,000), we used to have two separate Little Leagues, which combined for over 60 teams from ages 7 through 12. Today, we’ve contracted to one league,Continue reading “Are Local Little Leagues Bad for Baseball?”
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”
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”
4 Ways To Increase Your Kid’s Pitching Velocity
The kids who throw hard in baseball have a lot of advantages. Maximize your youth player’s pitching velocity. It often feels like arm strength for a youth pitcher is just about genetics. But that’s actually not true. Check out our strategies for adding pitching velocity. 1. Encourage Healthy Weight Gain to Increase Pitching Velocity HeightContinue reading “4 Ways To Increase Your Kid’s Pitching Velocity”
4 Best Baseball Batting Aids (No. 3 is Free)
Here are the best baseball batting aids for youth players that won’t break the bank. There are many baseball batting products on the market that claim to improve your son’s swing mechanics and cure every bad habit. Some are crazy expensive and don’t work, while others are pretty cheap (or free) and do the job.Continue reading “4 Best Baseball Batting Aids (No. 3 is Free)”
5 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Diamond Nation
It’s officially baseball and softball season, and Diamond Nation is open for tournaments. If your team is considering entering a baseball or softball tournament at Diamond Nation in New Jersey, definitely do it. But before you go, check out our list of tips so you have a better experience. What is Diamond Nation? Diamond NationContinue reading “5 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Diamond Nation”