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My son is 8 years old and has played one season of fallball kid pitch.He has been hit several times in the batters box and is now very nervous when he has to practice hitting.He has a tryout for travel in 2 weeks and loves the game.His fear has almost gotten him to the point of wanting to quit.He is a twin and it would kill him to see his brother and friends go on to play while his fears get the best of him.Please help!I'm a mom of 4 and this kills me.
Buy him all the protective equipment he can get.They have the under armor with the rib and back protection. They have the elbow gaurd.This equipment may help him to feel more confident.Also someone may need to teach him how to get out of the way of a pitched ball correctly.
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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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