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


Book Description

The authoritative sourcebooks for parents, players, and coaches

Baseball is a complicated game to learn, particularly for a 9- to 12-year-old's attention span.

Bewildered managers, coaches, and parents of the more than 2.5 million Little League Baseball® players need all the help they can get. Filled with fun and easy-to-follow instructions and advice on teaching the fundamentals of baseball, the bestselling Little League Baseball® series is sure to score with coaches and kids alike.

LITTLE LEAGUE® DRILLS AND STRATEGIES

With fully updated drills and strategies, this bestselling guide is built around three simple rules for Little League success: drilling the basics; the keep it simple/make it fun philosophy; and practice, practice, practice.


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 the Author

Ned McIntosh has coached Little League baseball for twenty-plus years. A resident of Berlin, Maryland, he is the author of Managing Little League® Baseball and The Little League® Guide to Tee Ball.

Rich Cropper has coached Little League baseball for seven years. He lives in Bishopville, Maryland.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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 popular bestseller with 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 teach all of the fundamentals. 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.

SYNOPSIS

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.