Coaches Corner

Last Updated: May 12, 2011

The ACB Coaches Corner is designed as a source of information for new & experienced coaches as well as tips for players and parents on how to get the most benefits out of their time invested in Little League Baseball. The articles in this site are strictly for reference material and in no way are meant to be concidered the the best or only way for coaches/players and parents to help develop our boys and girls in their baseball/softball careers. We hope that you find this information insightful and refreshing.

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New Coaches - Getting Started

	So, You Want to Coach Little League?
	How to Win Over Your Team as a New Coach

Coaches - Tips and Drills

	How to Play First Base (the Right Way)
	How to Play Second Base (the Right Way)
	How to Play Shortstop (the Right Way)
	How to Play Third Base (the Right Way)
	Batting Mechanics
	Fielding Fundaments - Ground Balls
	Running Through First Base
	The Hat in the Mouth Drill
	Run Quality Practices with Stations
	Take Care of that Pitching Arm!
	Throwing Relay Race
	Best Hitting Stations for Practices
	Add Batting Power by Hitting an Old Basketball
	Use Colored Dots to Improve Batter Recognition
	Why Do Kids Hate Playing Outfield?
	Hitting in Clutch Situations
	Play the Ball, Not the Other Team!
	The Art of the Two Base Walk - Put Pressure on the Defense
	The 20 Most Wasted Minutes in a Catcher's Life
	Pop Up to Catch Those Pop Ups!

Players & Parents - How To's

	How to select the proper size/weight bat
	How to break in a new glove using the shaving cream method