Coaching Baseball for Dummies

Name: Coaching Baseball for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780470165812

ISBN-10: 0470165812

ISBN-13: 9780470165812

Edition: 2007

Authors: The National Alliance For Youth Sports, Greg Bach, The National Alliance For Youth Sports

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If you are a baseball fan, then coaching youth baseball is one the most enjoyable and rewarding activities you'll experience. But what if you've never coached before? Or you haven't played the game in a while and have forgot some key points to the sport? No worries! Coaching Baseball for Dummies guides you through the rules of the game, explaining all the essential skills and the best ways to teach them to your players. Covering different age groups and great practice routines, this guide is all you need to have a fun-filled season. You'll discover how to: Fulfill the role of being a coach and parent Develop a coaching philosophy Understand how your league works Evaluate your team …

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/7/2007
Binding: E-Book
Pages: 384
Language: English



Introduction



Child's Play: Beginning Your Coaching Career



Teaching Baseball to Children



Preparing for a Successful Season



Covering the Baseball Basics



Meet the Parents



Building Your Baseball Coaching Skills



Evaluating Your Team



Preparing for and Running a Great Practice



Game Day



Refining Your Coaching Strategies throughout the Season



Working on the Fundamentals of the Game



Teaching Offensive Fundamentals



Teaching Infield and Outfield Fundamentals



Teaching Pitching and Catching Fundamentals



Fundamental Drills for Beginners



Taking Your Drills to the Next Level



Playing Sound Situational Baseball



Coaching Offense 101



Coaching Defense 101



The Extra Innings



Keeping Your Kids Healthy



Overcoming Challenges That Every Coach Faces



The Part of Tens



Ten Pre-Game Tips to Relax Your Players and Keep Them Focused



Ten Ways to Make the Season Memorable (In a Good Way)



Ten Fun Ways to End the Season on a High Note


Index