Little Leagues Drills & Strategies
Introduction
Strategy for Preseason Planning
Drills for Hitting Practice
Drills for Pitching Practice
Drills for Defensive Practice
Drills for Baserunning Practice
Drills for Pregame Practice
Strategy for Working with Parents
Strategy for Training Umpires, Managers, and Coaches
Strategy for Planning a Summer Instructional League
Strategy for Winning
Expert advice and innovative drills to propel your team to success
Endorsed by Little League Baseball® and a favorite among coaches and parents, Little League Drills and Strategies is built around three easy-to-follow rules: (1) teach the basics, (2) keep it fun, and (3) practice, practice, practice. Following these simple yet successful tenets, author Ned McIntosh has packed this book with imaginative drills that you can use to help your players strengthen their baseball skills.
These innovative exercises and minigames will keep practice fun for your players while they sharpen their abilities on the field. Accompanied by engaging instructional photographs, this authoritative resource features drills that will teach all of the fundamentals:
- Hitting
- Pitching
- Fielding
- Baserunning
- And more
McIntosh also pays special attention to the latest rule changes, including everything you need to know about pitch counts and how to use them to your team's advantage. Also included is a special troubleshooting section with strategies on how to correct players' technique.