Expert: John McInnis - 3/9/2004

Question
I have just been asked to coach little league team consisting mainly of 9-10 year olds.  I am looking for good single source (or a few sources like good book or even tape) to help me organize to do this well.  In particular, want help structuring practices so kids do a lot of playing/practicing and very little standing around "waiting for their turn."  
Also need help in teaching basic techniques of hitting, throwing, fielding, etc

Answer
Hi Jim,

the best resource is the internet!  Chatting with other coaches is good too.  

Here is a website that I find most valuable and you will too! I would start with this website and follow the tips without question.  It has everything you need:

http://www.eteamz.com/baseball/instruction/tips/


Another good source for higher level baseball tips is:
http://www.baseball-links.com/


Also try:
http://www.baseballtips.com/


Ted Williams book "Science of hitting" is a good book.

Best of luck,

JohnMc

NB:  here is a book that is ideal for you:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0071385606/103-7046429-8296603
"Making Little League Baseball More Fun for Kids: 30 Games and Drills Guaranteed to Improve Skills and Attitudes",
by Randy Voorhees.