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Rule Quiz of the Week: Batter Hit by a Pitch 

July 28, 2020

Rule Quiz of the Week: Infield Fly 

July 13, 2020

Runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs….the batter pops-up to the shortstop who drops the ball…double play? 

Two Types of Hitters: Guess Hitters vs Seam Readers 

July 07, 2020

Comparing Guess Hitters vs Seam Readers 

What Youth Sports Coaches Really Want 

July 07, 2020

What do youth sports coaches want? 

Rule Quiz of the Week: Fair or Foul 

July 02, 2020

The first baseman’s feet are positioned in fair territory when he fields this ground ball…Fair/Foul? 

Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Resuming Youth Sports and Activities 

June 30, 2020

Two youth sports coaches provide some insight on the paths followed to get their athletes active again. 

Youth Strength and Conditioning Recommendations 

June 22, 2020

The who, why, and how for youth strength and conditioning written by a licensed health professional that specializes in sports orthopedics. 

Traits of Elite Wrestlers an Help Us All Succeed 

June 17, 2020

Find out how to raise your level with an elite mindset 

Rule Quiz of the Week: Catcher Interference 

June 16, 2020

No balls no strikes. With a runner charging home, the catcher moves into position to make a play 

Keep Youth Athletes Safe: Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Youth Sports 

June 12, 2020

Checking off Steps in a Return to Play 

June 11, 2020

Completing the CDC's checklist for coaches as they look to get their teams ready for action. 

Youth Sports Coaches Prepare to Play Ball, Safely 

June 08, 2020

Youth camps are permitted in San Diego County Friday, allowing some kids to start practicing sports again 

Why the Time Is Now to Coach Mental Health in Youth Sports 

June 08, 2020

COVID-19 could fundamentally change the purpose of youth sports so adults in charge better care for athletes’ mental health and develop their social and emotional skills, not simply their athletic talent. 

Adjusted pre- and post-game protocols as sports return to play 

June 04, 2020

While playing rules and what happens during the game will receive a lot of the return to play focus, adjustments to what happens before and after the contest must be considered as well 

6 Ways Coaches Can Continue to Support their Athletes During COVID-19 

May 30, 2020

Coaches and experts around the U.S. weigh in on how you can support your athletes when in-person practices and games aren’t happening due to Covid-19 

Communication with parents has become even more important 

May 29, 2020

Communication with parents has become even more important 
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