Mark - Because you are so often the true voice of reason for us "non-experts" that are parents just trying to help our kids, (I am sure this will get a long post from others with links and video proving you are not) and were smart enough (for the most part) to stay out of this crazy discussion...
With all due respect stealing home in this situation is crazy. I do not see how that is playing to win.
I fake the 1st to second steal on the first pitch. Four running steps. What was the catchers reaction? Was it a ball or a strike? If a strike I steal second on the next pitch (0-1 is...
When my daughter was 8 she played LL with the 10 year olds. She had worked on her pitching tirelessly throughout the winter, (taking lessons and throwing in the basement). As the season came around her team had a new coach. This dad had plenty of baseball credentials, HS All-State, Div 1...
Mark
You seem very grounded and rational and I do appreciate your input. No claims to fame or greatness but the simple rational of see it for yourself. I do like that.
I have spent about 8 months researching hitting for my kids, (2 boys and one girl). It seems to me the best way to approach...
What Have I learned
I have spent the past 2 hours reading through many of these posts and this is what I learned.
If you did not play at an elite level you do not know anything.
Looking at slow-mo video can't tell you anything unless you have hit a curve ball, a change-up and a fast ball at...