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I coach a Little League team in their first year of kid pitch and I'm wondering what to tell a pitcher after he hits a batter.
How do get a pitcher to recover and refocus after an errant throw?
Hey Dave,
Just let him know that occasionally one "Gets Away" and that, it's part of the game.. Tell him it only hurts for a short while and even becomes an advantage to the pitcher.
Be sure he doesn't slow his pitches down because of fear of hitting a batter or he can never become a successful pitcher in the league..
He needs to put it behind him and move on.
The same goes for an errant throw. He needs to just move on.. He'll snap out of it in a few minutes..
Dennis
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| Comment | Thanks. Got it - "By the time that kid trots back to the dugout, the sting will be gone. Throws get away. It's part of the game. Now reset the mechanism, remember what we learned in practice and rely on your stuff." | ||
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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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