BM, what do you think about using a disk frisbee to get kids to conceptualize how to turn the forearm and wrist toward the LH batter? Since the frisbee is flat, it is easy to see how it rotates through the motion.
There is no coach pitching but they do have a dropped third strike steal 1st rule. I think it is supposed encourage kids to take some swings, but it is a lot for them to keep track of. You can also steal home and mercy 5 run rule is in place.
All good, I came here for perspective. If they came back, I'd give them innings. That is what is great about a forum, frank opinions with no confrontations.
Well folks, it has been a super difficult coaching week. Some parents are definitely frustrated with my incompetence. Can't say I blame them as I have been on the other side. What is enlightening is seeing the difficulty on the coaching side.
I did lose a couple kids this week, but we...
Thanks, I am changing my view on importance of pushing accuracy or even pushing at all. Also trying to form a view point on what accuracy even is for 10U. Definitely made some mistakes already and trying my best to recover.
Got 14 pages into the I/R Classroom sticky. This all makes perfect sense. I did one practice teaching HE this week. I will go over I/R and then just let them choose whether to bowl or whip. I have never pitched but spent couple hours doing drills with the two different methods. For me, I/R...
I agree, more reps and expanded practice.
But, how do you balance pitching opportunities in games for the experienced person that got lessons who walks everyone vs a new pitcher who hasn't gotten lessons that walks everyone?
How do I help them with mechanics without changing what they already have learned?
Also, where is a good source of 10u mechanics that is somewhat universal?
Two parents stepped in as first time coaches in 10U fall ball. After our first 4 games, I wanted to focus on pitching more.
We had two experienced pitchers who need improvement in control. I tried to crack down on accuracy and asked players to demonstrate some commitment to accuracy and they...