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My son is 7 and in his first year of kid pitch (he has 3 full seasons of t-ball-1 & machine pitch-2). He is afraid of the ball (both fielding & hitting). In the field he can catch good but shifts his body away from the ball. Any advice on this? Batting he steps out as soon as the pitcher starts his wind up. Can you explain what the "Roll" is? I saw you mention it in another person's response. Thanks. Jim
You can teach him how to roll but if I where you I would just teach him how to hit and field correctly and try to give him confidence that way.If he continues to play the fear will go away.He has plenty of time to go in baseball life.Just keep encouraging him and giving him good instruction and when he gets over the fear he will know how to do everything.
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Willie Ansley Jr.
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I can answer all questions on baseball instruction from hitting to baserunning,pitching and defense.I can also deal with the mental side of the game. After all baseball is 90% mental.
Experience
I was the Houston Astros #1 pick in 1988.I have been doing private instruction and coaching select baseball in the Houston,Tx. area since 1996.
Past/Present clients
I have worked with such players as Carl Crawford(while at Jeff Davis High)first pick in second round of the 2000 MLB draft.Also Vince Blue(Lamarr High) a 10th round selection.John Hale(Lamarr High) committed to Rice Univ.Eric Iland(Lamarr High) a top prospect in the 2007 MLB draft.
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