Blog posts
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Base Running Mistakes That Cost Teams Extra Bases
Every coach loves a player who can fly around the bases. The problem is that speed alone doesn't win close plays. Youth baseball and softball games are full of runners who give away extra bases because of small mistakes. A...
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5 Things NOT to Do When Sliding in Baseball or Softball
You can always tell when players weren't taught how to properly slide as soon as you see them hit the dirt for the first time. Before sliding in games, players should be taught how to control their bodies, protect their...
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Why Coaches Are Switching From Cardboard to a Softball/Baseball Sliding Mat
Most coaches have used cardboard to teach sliding at some point. It makes sense. It is cheap, easy to find, and gives kids a smoother place to land than dirt or grass. For the first few reps, it can work....
