Teaching Techniques

Every baseball player has their own unique set of skills, and it's crucial to understand and respect these differences across various age groups. When choosing your coaching style, consider the group of players you're working with and the objectives you wish to hit. Here are three coaching techniques, that can be adjusted to meet the needs of each individual player.

Command: The coach instructs the player on the action and shows how it's done.

Example: “Catch the ball like this, give it a shot.”

Question and Answer: Here, the coach asks a question and waits for the player's response.

Example: “Bases are loaded with two outs. What do you do if the ball comes your way?”

Guided Discovery: The coach poses a question and sets a challenge.

Example: “You're the pitcher, what do you do if the ball goes to the right fielder?” The player then shows what should be done in that situation.

Remember, a technique that works well with one player may not work with another. So, it's important to be flexible, set achievable goals, and give positive feedback as much as possible. Also, keep in mind that no matter how great a coach you are, you can't make a player interested in a training session if they simply don't want to be there.