Wednesday, August 14, 2013

How To Coach During Gameday For Kids Baseball Leagues

By Cara Torres


There are surely lots of things that parents can do for the little ones during kids baseball leagues. One of them is taking up the position of being the head coach during games. They will be the ones who can train the little ones into good players. They can also make the game more enjoyable by winning lots.

It is certainly true that the person has to consider what kind of game the team wants to win. This is one of the many things that parents have to think about for the sake of giving their children the best game possible. To those who are taking up the position of the head coach for the team, here are some tips they want to follow.

First of all, the coach will have to decide on a playing time. Since this is the kind of serious game for children, it is important to fill out the playing time equally across all of the players. This should give the children confidence in themselves. The playing time should be be evenly distributed as well as the number of innings a child has to sit out.

It is also a given for the said coach to think about the positions for the game properly. For coaches, deciding on the positions might be a difficult puzzle especially when there are multiple children who suit that position. The coach should be prepared for such difficulties. Consider all available factors when deciding on the positions.

Remember that the parents should be the ones who know the most about the policies regarding the said issues. This means that the parents should express their affirmation to the policies one has set up for the play time and position during the game. If they know this, they do not have anything to hold against the coach when things go wrong.

There may be times when it is necessary to decide on an arsenal of signs to play with. Signs are not really important for tee ball games but it will be different for league games. There should be a sign decided beforehand when the child has to bunt, steal a base, or hit-and run.

The umpires are the ones who facilitate the game. They are also similar to the head coach in a way that they are also volunteers from the parents. Since this is the case, the head coach should treat the umpires with respect. The coach should treat them with respect in the same way that one wants to be treated.

The parents' support are necessary for this kind of game too. Make sure that the parents are supportive and that they are positive for their children to win the game. Be sure to inform the parents not to make a comment to the umpires. More than that, they should avoid coaching to the children from the stands.

The coach should be the one who is the most calm in every game. Maintaining a level head is one of the jobs of a coach, after all. They need to keep calm, especially during kids baseball leagues, since this will allow them to keep the big picture in mind. They can make good decisions when their head is clear.




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