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Re: 8 u baseball?
[Re: Spot]
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02/08/16 04:51 AM
02/08/16 04:51 AM
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Posts: 2,390
By the River
antlerhunter
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,390
By the River
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Work with your son as much as possible off of the field. That is where he will learn the most. You have to make it fun for him and work at his pace, not what you want him to be.
I griped and griped about my son throwing balls into my couch for 2-3 years, hitting the wall and putting dents in the sheetrock in the house, but, it helped him greatly with his accuracy and throwing motion. He is in 8th grade now and has a very strong arm. HE has to love it, and the more fun you can make it, the better he will get. Just don't be in a hurry with him and let his natural progression act out. I have spent thousands with trainers, but the best work he gets is when he wants to do it on his own.
My son started running cross country this last fall and is running indoor track, he has worked on his own and spent much more than time on his own than any coach could provide him. He went from running like a grandpaw to being top 10 in the state and top 20 in the nation this season in his age group. The athlete has to have the "want to" or it is all just noise.
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go.... (Seuss)
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Re: 8 u baseball?
[Re: Spot]
#1643884
02/08/16 05:43 AM
02/08/16 05:43 AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,219
Lawrence Co. AL
jdhunter2011
8 Point
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8 Point
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,219
Lawrence Co. AL
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As a former High School Baseball coach who only does individual hitting and pitching lessons now, take this advice. 8u is a good time to teach Fundamentals. Im doing lessons now and working with my own daughter who is 8 (but im moving her up to 10u). It is much easier to help a kid at age 11-12 who was taught correct mechanics early on, than to re-work a bad swing or throwing motion that has become habit. I dont know if you played or your baseball knowledge but if your unsure about what to teach find someone who can get them in the proper swing and throwing motion. They will never know how to do it wrong if they have only been taught to do it right. I dont preach a perfect swing every rep but I try to get them in a good fundamental position so that we only have to make small adjustments. Its worth the time and $ if you get with the right instructor. Ive had kids who could barely touch a ball at age 7-8 who are now 10 and you cant throw a ball past them. Just my two cents but you are to be commended for begin involved with him. He wont forget it and Its some of the best memories for players and parents.
Its not the will to win but the will to prepare to win!
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Re: 8 u baseball?
[Re: Spot]
#1644398
02/08/16 12:15 PM
02/08/16 12:15 PM
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 397
North Alabama
roscopeecotrane
4 point
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4 point
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 397
North Alabama
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Hope you read this before the many of the previous posts frustrate you to the point you quit. If you want more details send me a PM and I will respond in a few days.
THROWING
1.Focus on proper arm slot and a good snap release for basic throwing along with proper grip so that the ball doesn't rise, fall or move too much with the throw.
CATCHING
2.Emphasize catching the ball in front of and not behind or beside you along with the correct positioning of the glove. This goes for catching a fly ball or grounder. On a grounder get low and glove out front. A good smoothe transfer from the glove to hand throw.
HITTING
3.Focus on keeping a short swing and keeping the hands inside the ball when swinging. Keeping the head still with no movement(Hit with the eyes not the head....) DONT CAST YOUR HANDS OUT with the swing is another way to think about it... this is biggest flaw in a youngsters swing. USE LOTS of tee work and short toss work so he continuously sees the ball in strike zone and learns to hit what is thrown correctly. Set the ball up on the tee...inside(front corner closest to pitcher on inside of plate), middle(middle of plate)and on the outside(back corner farthest from pitcher on outside of plate and teach him to hit to all the field. Inside to LF. Middle. Outside to to RF. NO POPUPS or grounders. Line drives. His head should finish the swing in the same position it starts from.
At 8 I would remember that he might decide he wants to be an ant farmer next summer and quit baseball and in your case realize that he may never be a mature ball player. Keep it fun and simple and allow him room to both succeed and fail. Get more detailed and he improves. Don't leave the basics until he can do them consistly. Good luck and have a blast with him....There isn't much this side of heaven that matches spending time on a baseball field with your son. Be patient.
Luck is where preparation meet opportunity
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Re: 8 u baseball?
[Re: roscopeecotrane]
#1645434
02/09/16 06:42 AM
02/09/16 06:42 AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,219
Lawrence Co. AL
jdhunter2011
8 Point
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8 Point
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,219
Lawrence Co. AL
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Hope you read this before the many of the previous posts frustrate you to the point you quit. If you want more details send me a PM and I will respond in a few days.
THROWING
1.Focus on proper arm slot and a good snap release for basic throwing along with proper grip so that the ball doesn't rise, fall or move too much with the throw.
CATCHING
2.Emphasize catching the ball in front of and not behind or beside you along with the correct positioning of the glove. This goes for catching a fly ball or grounder. On a grounder get low and glove out front. A good smoothe transfer from the glove to hand throw.
HITTING
3.Focus on keeping a short swing and keeping the hands inside the ball when swinging. Keeping the head still with no movement(Hit with the eyes not the head....) DONT CAST YOUR HANDS OUT with the swing is another way to think about it... this is biggest flaw in a youngsters swing. USE LOTS of tee work and short toss work so he continuously sees the ball in strike zone and learns to hit what is thrown correctly. Set the ball up on the tee...inside(front corner closest to pitcher on inside of plate), middle(middle of plate)and on the outside(back corner farthest from pitcher on outside of plate and teach him to hit to all the field. Inside to LF. Middle. Outside to to RF. NO POPUPS or grounders. Line drives. His head should finish the swing in the same position it starts from.
At 8 I would remember that he might decide he wants to be an ant farmer next summer and quit baseball and in your case realize that he may never be a mature ball player. Keep it fun and simple and allow him room to both succeed and fail. Get more detailed and he improves. Don't leave the basics until he can do them consistly. Good luck and have a blast with him....There isn't much this side of heaven that matches spending time on a baseball field with your son. Be patient. Pretty solid advice here, the trick is being able to communicate it to an 8yr. old. I use a lot of catch phrases. Throwing = Ball on a shelf, Gun site up, Elbow your lil bro. finish with your $ in your pocket. Batting has entire different phrases. Use things they can relate to and they will remember it. be creative- I have put candy in the tube of the Tee to teach them to keep their head down to find the prize. LOL
Its not the will to win but the will to prepare to win!
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