Print manual (8 ½” X 11”), full color, 40 pages + online Bonus Resources, authored by: Al Price and Scott Price
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Description:
Players at this age typically have some playing experience. They need to continue to work on the fundamentals but are also ready to learn more advanced skills and game strategies. It is very important to recognize that some of your players may lack confidence and strength and other players are quite advanced in their development. Coach, your job is to create experiences in practices and games designed to help all players on your team improve.
The skills pages in this manual provide you with a photo sequence of the skills being performed the proper way, extra coaching tips and specific information on how to correct common mistakes. This manual continues to focus on fundamentals along with more advanced skills and game strategies for those players ready for the challenge. Structured warm-up exercises, a practice planner, a coaching checklist for the season and tips on how to get you parents involved are also included.
Big Al provides you with details on a very effective and practical approach to coaching he has developed over the years called; TEACH IT-TRY IT-GAME IT. Implementing this approach will make coaching more fun for you and will set the stage for a very successful season for your team.
When you purchase this manual you gain free access to a series of additional 9 to 12 online Bonus Resources on all aspects of the game.
Coach Comments
"Big Al, we have used some of your ideas the past two years...we used your plan to make an L-shaped screen for batting practice and used the King of the Diamond drill. We plan on using more of your ideas this season. Thanks again!"