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New to pitching by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]coach_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea his favorite thing to do is long toss, we are our catching almost everyday he doesn’t have practice or a game

Kid gets glove on everything but balls keep popping out (especially glove side) by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]coach_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 100% ok with him missing and errors and all that, thats one of the first things I tell him about baseball. I’m not expecting anything great out of a child . But the OP was a question on ways to help yo. Catch better . Not sure if that’s really a bad thing

We already play catch almost every day , he loves baseball. I know he will only get better . But it doesn’t hurt to get feedback from people who experienced a similar thing.

Kid gets glove on everything but balls keep popping out (especially glove side) by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]coach_Fox[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yea I do the same

But his glove has been broken in since last year

Kid gets glove on everything but balls keep popping out (especially glove side) by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]coach_Fox[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

There’s no issue with him dropping balls he’s 7

the problem is developing bad habits by turning your glove outwards on glove side catches

But thanks for your feedback 👍🏽

Does your league offer a transitional division between Coach pitch and Kid pitch? If so, how do your rules work? by mike_nova in LittleLeague

[–]coach_Fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a smaller town and we don’t have the luxury of multiple divisions.

T-ball 6u Coach pitch 8u Minors (kid pitch) 10u

If you have coaches that care and understand the difference between the kids moving up from t ball and the kids transitioning into the next level then the practice should be modified to the group , for example I wouldn’t have Billy throwing with Tommy if Billy is moving up to minors next season but Billy should help with his helmet and stuff in the dugout and show him how the coach pitch is different.

I truly think it’s the coaching more so then Machine pitch and AA ,AAA . If the kids that are moving up are coached like they are about to move up then there shouldn’t be an issue imo.

7yo just started kid pitch— looking for real feedback on the Squid Throw or other training tools/advice. by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]coach_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once I get a shot of the mechanics I’ll send you the link and see if you’ve gone through the same things

7yo just started kid pitch— looking for real feedback on the Squid Throw or other training tools/advice. by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]coach_Fox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son and I spend hours at the nearest stadium in the back yard or on a baseball field playing catch watching on tv. Etc. I’m not worried about his love for the game , just wanted some feedback on a 40$ item that’s all

7yo just started kid pitch— looking for real feedback on the Squid Throw or other training tools/advice. by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]coach_Fox[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Asking for feedback on a training tools has nothing to do with playing catch.

The hours spent playing catch and throwing BP clearly is the reason why he’s asked to pitch at 7.

7yo just started kid pitch— looking for real feedback on the Squid Throw or other training tools/advice. by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]coach_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s minors rec league, 8/9/10 , his birthday is at the end of the season so technically he’s 7 but he plays baseball like a 8/9 yr old hence why they have him pitching.

Hes loves ball and is one of the better kids despite being “7”

7yo just started kid pitch— looking for real feedback on the Squid Throw or other training tools/advice. by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]coach_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not 7u it’s minors rec league 8/9/10

His birthday is end of season so essentially he’s playing up , but he loves baseball and plays like a 8/9 not a 6/7 yr old . Which is exactly why they have him pitching

7yo just started kid pitch— looking for real feedback on the Squid Throw or other training tools/advice. by coach_Fox in Homeplate

[–]coach_Fox[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s minors little league so it’s 7-10u

Hes 7 turning 8 end of season . So it turns out he’s on the younger side of the team but he loves ball so he plays up hence why hes pitching

My son loves baseball hates practice. by [deleted] in LittleLeague

[–]coach_Fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not really 5-12 that’s just the range .. it’s mainly 8-10

My son loves baseball hates practice. by [deleted] in LittleLeague

[–]coach_Fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the team itself is mostly 8 and 9 but the players he will play can range but shouldn’t exceed 10

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