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Parents who understand the modern-day impact of technology know how important it is for their kids to exercise. Children are naturally full of energy, but unfortunately, much of their time is spent on computers or smartphones involved in gameplay, texting, and social media. Being on the computer keeps the mind […]
Even though 12-year old players are still pre-teen, they’re already playing baseball at a higher degree of competition. Field positions are more often than not assigned, but some players are able to play multiple field position. The one position that requires the most time and is the most specialized, is […]
The Little League organization sets the standards for youth baseball leagues nationwide, and Little League also helps determine the level of competition for youth players. According to the organization, 9-year olds can either continue playing in a Minor League Division or, can choose to play in the more competitive Little […]
Eight-year-old baseball players play in Little League’s Minor League Division. In the division, the ball is pitched faster and moves with greater speed on the baseball field. Fielding becomes more important, and youth players begin to learn techniques to be great defensive players. The size of the glove should be […]
In recent years, there has been a distressing increase in the amount of injuries sustained by pitchers competing at the Little league level. Some of these injuries can be so serious that players can lose weeks or the entire season recuperating from the injury. Often, medical treatment will be necessary […]
The baseball season was coming upon our family and my son’s feet no longer fit into last year’s baseball cleats, and I groaned at the thought of going to the store and laying down some serious cash for a new pair of baseball cleats. He had grown out of the […]
8-year olds are at the very end of their early childhood and beginning to look beyond needing immediate gratification, becoming able to take an interest outside of themselves. They can now be trained by incorporating more challenging catcher’s drills. We’ve gathered here 5 Baseball Catching drills designed specifically for kids […]
Wiffle balls have assumed a larger role in recent years during team baseball practice. It’s especially popular in youth baseball because they won’t cause injury to young players with fear of being hit by the ball. There are questions about the effectiveness of using wiffle balls for team drills. After […]
As players enter their teenage years, many of them have been playing for about 6 or seven years, and others are novices, just starting in the game. A year or two after age 13, the distance between the bases becomes the official90-foot distance, while the distance between the pitcher’s mound […]
Young boys and girls begin to get involved in organized baseball between the ages of 4 and 5. At this age, they know little or nothing about the game of baseball. When they watch players running around the field, hitting fielding, throwing and running, there is a spark of interest […]