Coaching tips and more--2014 Newsletter, Issue 3

Hi Coach,

Welcome to Issue No. 3 of the JUGS Sports, 2014, 4 Bagger Online Newsletter.

As always, it is our #1 goal to bring you the latest in cutting edge coaching tips, strategic advice, instructional videos, motivational tools and JUGS product information.

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Lesson Plan For Youth Softball--Part 1

Practice does make perfect when it comes to learning a skill. Practicing more along with learning the strategy of the game is something that every coach should strive for in their teachings. Playing too many games will lead to burnout, which also leads to the athletes leaving the game.

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Off Center Batting Practice

The purpose of this drill is to work on staying inside the ball and hitting to the opposite field. It can also be adapted to work on pulling the inside pitch.

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Single-Hand Breakdown Drill

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Small Ball as a Weapon

This portion of baseball is just like special teams in football. You find out right away by how a team executes as to whether this is important to the head coach. Ultimately the head coach is responsible for the execution of the short game. When players don't execute, look in the mirror.

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Defensive Positioning: Part 2

Although many have played with different successful systems, not much has changed over the years. Some have fiddled around with exaggerated defensive alignments for certain situations or hitters. Usually, we all get back to an alignment that is virtually identical to the days when the players left their gloves on the field. The more the game progresses with modern technology, the more it stays the same.

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Defensive Positioning: Part 1

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Developing a Team First Mentality

It's the question many coaches grapple with. How do I get my players to commit to the team ahead of the individual? As a player, this team-first mentality was instilled in me at Linfield College and carried into my professional career. My minor league manager would tell us repeatedly that if you want more individual recognition, commit to the team first and win.

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Pitching "The Dominant Factor"

Every coach and team searches for that special individual who can dominate his competitors in some capacity and prove to be an advantage on the playing field. Whether it is his athletic abilities, his knowledge of the game, or his experience under pressure, it sometimes is the Determining Factor that separates winning from losing.

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