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Baseball parents. Question...
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:23 pm
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:23 pm
What age did you really start working with your kid? When before tball? I have a 4 year old that I still feel like it's rather young. I'm not putting him in that wee ball nonsense where they do nothing but chase the ball around and do nothing.
I plan on putting him in soccer in the fall to get an idea of playing on a team with other kids and teaching him basics of doing that.
I plan on putting him in soccer in the fall to get an idea of playing on a team with other kids and teaching him basics of doing that.
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Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:25 pm to Prominentwon
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I have a 4 year old that I still feel like it's rather young.
Well you can sure as shite kiss the MLB goodbye. frick, probably won't even sniff varsity ball. fricking pleb.
This post was edited on 4/23/17 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:26 pm to Prominentwon
1 year of T ball is enough just to get them somewhat familiar with the game then go straight to machine pitch. Any t ball before that is a waste of time.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:29 pm to Prominentwon
Depends on what you mean by "work"
My dad pitched in college and was drafted by the A's
He was very hands off with me and I still turned out OK. If I asked him to work with me he would, such as helping me with my pitching in the backyard, and he took me to a private hitting instructor once a week, but that was about it. He could have been ultra hands on having been a minor league ball player, and pushed me extra hard, but didn't and for me it was for the best.
If your kid has baseball ability he will be good without you needing to push him. Don't turn baseball into a chore then he will just hate it and not want to get better.
Having him play multiple sports is a good idea. Let him learn a variety of skills. Many parents these days have their kid play baseball year round so they don't develop any skills outside of baseball because they dont have time to play any other sports. Soccer is great for learning endurance and overall athletic ability.
My dad pitched in college and was drafted by the A's
He was very hands off with me and I still turned out OK. If I asked him to work with me he would, such as helping me with my pitching in the backyard, and he took me to a private hitting instructor once a week, but that was about it. He could have been ultra hands on having been a minor league ball player, and pushed me extra hard, but didn't and for me it was for the best.
If your kid has baseball ability he will be good without you needing to push him. Don't turn baseball into a chore then he will just hate it and not want to get better.
Having him play multiple sports is a good idea. Let him learn a variety of skills. Many parents these days have their kid play baseball year round so they don't develop any skills outside of baseball because they dont have time to play any other sports. Soccer is great for learning endurance and overall athletic ability.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:33 pm to goldennugget
is there anything you don't have you mind made up on already ?
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:33 pm to Prominentwon
Have 3 kids. My girl plays college softball, our middle child (a boy) only plays soccer and our youngest (13) plays baseball. I was gung ho with the girl and she could take it. Started throwing a foam ball with her when she was probably 4 or 5 and moved on from there. The middle child hated it, didn't want to work at baseball at all and played his last game of it when he was 9. The youngest likes the game but doesn't love it. Could care less about working at it, enjoys playing for the fun of it.
if you listen to them, they'll let you know how to handle it. Every kid is different in regards to how much they want to play the game or work on it.
if you listen to them, they'll let you know how to handle it. Every kid is different in regards to how much they want to play the game or work on it.
This post was edited on 4/23/17 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:36 pm to Prominentwon
Started ours in the den with a tennis ball, then pee wee ball at 3 or 4. Our park had coaches teach them to hit a ball tossed to them and advance only a base at a time. If they could not hit a tossed ball after 3 tosses, they hit it off the tee. Fielders would catch the ball and just tag a base. Then they moved on to Rookie ball at 5 and 6 coach pitch only.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:39 pm to Yewkindewit
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He was very hands off with me and I still turned out OK.
lol
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:39 pm to Prominentwon
Kids should play multiple sports.
Constant repetitive motions can cause serious injuries.
At 4, just play. I'm not sure if that age is ready for a whole lot of structure. Just play whiffle ball in backyard. Short goal, mini basketball, short field pick up soccer. Slip and slid. Super soaker. Chase.
Constant repetitive motions can cause serious injuries.
At 4, just play. I'm not sure if that age is ready for a whole lot of structure. Just play whiffle ball in backyard. Short goal, mini basketball, short field pick up soccer. Slip and slid. Super soaker. Chase.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 6:57 pm to Prominentwon
Travel ball coaches laugh at your even considering putting your child in soccer.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 7:18 pm to Prominentwon
4 year old soccer is the funniest thing to watch.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 7:19 pm to Prominentwon
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What age did you really start working with your kid?
Whenever he shows interest.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 7:25 pm to Prominentwon
My son was 3 when he started T-Ball, he tried soccer and didn't like it.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 7:31 pm to Prominentwon
We started T-Ball at 4 and still play on the same team six years later.
My son and the head coach's are the only two left from the original team.
We are 5-1-1 and in first place in the our 10U division
My son and the head coach's are the only two left from the original team.
We are 5-1-1 and in first place in the our 10U division
Posted on 4/23/17 at 8:34 pm to geauxbrown
quote:Great advice!
Have 3 kids. My girl plays college softball, our middle child (a boy) only plays soccer and our youngest (13) plays baseball. I was gung ho with the girl and she could take it. Started throwing a foam ball with her when she was probably 4 or 5 and moved on from there. The middle child hated it, didn't want to work at baseball at all and played his last game of it when he was 9. The youngest likes the game but doesn't love it. Could care less about working at it, enjoys playing for the fun of it.
if you listen to them, they'll let you know how to handle it. Every kid is different in regards to how much they want to play the game or work on it.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 8:35 pm to makersmark1
quote:Yep. Overuse is probably the biggest cause of injury.
Constant repetitive motions can cause serious injuries
Saddest thing is the worst injuries often don't show up til later years. Like grandma would say, "Art riotous."
This post was edited on 4/23/17 at 8:37 pm
Posted on 4/23/17 at 8:36 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
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4 year old soccer is the funniest thing to watch.
It's like watching a bunch of midgets run around on acid...
Speaking from experience. It was the bane of my Saturday morning.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 8:43 pm to Prominentwon
Sorry your kid isn't athletic, soccer will be perfect for her. At 4 both mine could hit pitching some what and could probably throw the ball farther than your kid could kick a soccer ball.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 8:47 pm to Prominentwon
quote:
have a 4 year old that I still feel like it's rather young. I'm not putting him in that wee ball nonsense wh
It's already too late.
Posted on 4/23/17 at 8:49 pm to lake2280
quote:I'm sure your kids can do anything they want with a soccer ball, except spell it.
Sorry your kid isn't athletic, soccer will be perfect for her. At 4 both mine could hit pitching some what and could probably throw the ball farther than your kid could kick a soccer ball.
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