Comprehensive list of all baseball-related posts published by Coachingkidz.com.
If you watch enough baseball, at some point in time, you’re going to see an umpire raise his hands, yell “balk!” and direct a baserunner(s) to the next base. Sometimes it’s obvious what led to a balk getting called and sometimes despite your best effort, you can’t figure out what just happened. Don’t worry – … Read more
Baseball and softball are similar in many ways but each sport also has rules in place that the other doesn’t. As someone who has played both sports (albeit recreationally), the difference between baseball and softball rules allows games to flow better and makes them more fun to watch and play. Some similarities and differences between … Read more
If you ever watch the San Francisco (SF) Giants or Pittsburgh (PIT) Pirates play, you’ve probably seen a couple of home runs that made a splash in McCovey Cove or the Allegheny River. These home runs are spectacular sights to behold and they got me thinking – do baseballs float? It would be pretty cool … Read more
While watching sports or playing them yourself, you’ve probably noticed athletes sporting different kinds of wristbands. I’ve never worn a wristband when playing a sport before but the benefits of doing so are apparent in certain situations. Depending on the sports you like to play, you might want to consider the benefits of wearing wristbands … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered why athletes tape their wrists, you’re not alone. As a child, I always thought athletes taped their wrists just to look cool but that usually isn’t the case. So why do athletes tape their wrists? The main reason athletes tape their wrists is for additional support. Additional wrist support can prevent … Read more
There’s a lot of terminology when it comes to the game of baseball! You’re not going to learn them all overnight, but by playing and watching the game more, you’ll start picking up on different baseball terms and sayings. So the next time you have some free time, turn on the television and start watching … Read more
As someone who has played and been around baseball their whole life, I can safely say more goes into running the bases than just speed. I’ve played with and coached kids who weren’t necessarily the fastest players but were still some of the best players at turning singles into doubles and stealing bases. Speed is … Read more
I’d have to say that playing in the outfield was the highlight of youth baseball for me. There was and remains no greater feeling than tracking down a fly ball you have no business catching. To know that you’re playing a position that requires you to be on your A-game is exhilarating! So I bet … Read more
I can’t seem to go a softball game without my teammates giving me a hard time about wearing soccer cleats. Wearing cleats from different sports might not be optimal, but sometimes they can get the job done. So what are the differences between sports cleats? The differences between sports cleats are that some have extra … Read more
I was looking back at my baseball playing days and started to wonder…could I have benefited from playing travel ball? I began to weigh the pros and cons and the picture started to become clearer. So what are the pros and cons of playing travel ball? The pros of playing travel ball are: you’ll become … Read more