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ADVICE THAT COULD HURT A YOUNG MAN'S BASEBALL DREAM   HITTING Keep your back elbow up Just meet the ball Never hitch your hands Squat to hit  A baseball swing is like a golf swing Roll your hands on contact Stride where the ball is pitched PITCHING Drop and drive Extend your arm to 2nd base Sit on your back leg Slow your arm down to throw a change Don't throw 3/4 Twist your wrist to throw a curve Take a big step back to gain momentum Rock and Fire  FIELDING Always use two hands (Some coaches never teach how to field the ball backhand) Field the ball between your legs (Instead of getting the hands out front and moving through the ball, let it roll between your legs, stop and pick it up.) Extend your arm all the way back to throw Charge the ball (What  is the mental image you convey when you say 'Charge the ball'?) These are phrases we've heard and continue to hear on the fields. They may be remarks made with good intentions but could hinder a young baseball career and some could even threaten the health of a young arm. In this age of information it is curious for a coach to say those things and yet, we continue to hear them. Copyright © 2000 Brookside Little League, Inc. All rights reserved Do you like what you see, got a gripe, would you like to see something added to this site? Conatct us at jontanderson@juno.com [Official Little League Rules & Regulations]   [Parents]   [Players/Kids] Learn How to: [Hit]  [Pitching]  [Infield]  [Outfield]  [Catcher]  [Baserunning]  [Coach] [Baseball Humor]  [Baseball Terminology]  [Site Map] [Sign Our Guestbook] [Privacy Statement/Disclaimer]  [Terms]