Baseball Instruction/First time coach (ages 6 & 7)

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Expert: - 5/29/2009


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This is my first year coaching "coach pitch" for 6 and 7 year olds and I'd like some direction on how best to coach my kids.  Are there any specific drills that are easy for the kids to understand?  What is the easiest way to teach them without getting bored?  How many and how long should practices run?  Are there any videos I can watch to get some ideas that you recommend?  Any ideas and advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated.  I'm excited about coaching and I don't want to let my kids down.

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Hey Mike,
I've answered questions like this many times in the past.. Please check my past questions.. Go to :
http://www.baseball-tutorials.com/free-practice-drills-for-little-league-basebal...
They have great instruction that will help you..
Dennis

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Dennis Girardi

Expertise

I can answer all questions reguarding little league baseball and instruction. I can help on pitching, coaching, batting order, batting instruction, fielding and strategies.

Experience

I have managed and coached baseball for over 30 years. I have also been a comissioner of a ten year old league, for 3 years. I took care of the whole league from scheduling the umpires, to running the draft, to purchasing the trophies.

Organizations
SAA Baseball (Schaumburg Athletic Association)

Education/Credentials
I attended many umpire and instructional clinics.

Awards and Honors
Many first place finishes.

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