Little League® Drills and Strategies - Softcover

McIntosh, Ned

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809247895 ISBN 13: 9780809247899

Publisher: Contemporary Books, 1987

Synopsis

Suggests drills for hitting, pitching, defense, base running, and pre-game warmups, and discusses parents, training for umpires, managers, and coaches, fund raising, talent evaluation, and winning strategies

About this title

Review:

When signing his eldest son up for Little League baseball, Ned McIntosh was told he'd have to find a coach if he wanted his son to play. So McIntosh stepped up to the plate and, with little guidance, began coaching. That's probably how most people become Little League coaches, and they often feel at a complete loss as to where to start. Written by a father/coach for other parent/coaches, Little League Drills and Strategies teaches coaches how to help their players enjoy the game--as well as develop the skills they need to win. Well-illustrated drills focus on the essentials--batting, base running, fielding, etc.--while other chapters teach novice coaches how to deal with competition and overbearing parents. An excellent resource for coaching neophytes as well as seasoned managers. --Sunny Delaney

From the Back Cover:

More expert advice and innovative drills for Little League 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, authors Ned McIntosh and Rich Cropper have revised this classic bestseller with even more 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 all-new instructional photographs, this new and updated edition features drills that will teach all of the fundamentals:

• Hitting
• Pitching
• Fielding
• Baserunning
• And more

McIntosh and Cropper also address off-the-field issues and give advice on how to deal with parents and umpires, how to raise funds for your team, and how to cope with winning and losing. Also included is a special troubleshooting section with strategies on how to correct players' technique.

Whether you are a coach or a parent, Little League® Drills and Strategies will give you the tools to help your young players get results on the field and achieve Little League success.

About this edition

• Publisher: Contemporary Books
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0809247895
• ISBN 13: 9780809247899
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150