Cuprins
Introduction: So You Said You'd Be the Coach, Huh?
How to Use This Book
A Word on CoachingPart One Coaching 101: The Coach's Start-Up Kit
1. Creating an Atmosphere of Good Habits
The Essentials
CompetitionEstablish Your Identity as the Coach
The Growth BookOn Risk Taking
Questions and Answers2. Before Hitting the Field: Baseball in a Nutshell
Basic Rules and Positioning
The Ball Is in PlayBasic Safety Measures
3. Setting Up the Season
Create the Practice and Game Schedule and Send a Letter to Parents
Call the Parents before the SeasonSolicit Parental Help
Finding an AssistantAppropriate Numbers of Players on the Team
EquipmentQuestions and Answers
4. Essential Skills--and How to Teach Them
Catching
ThrowingInfield Defense
Outfield DefenseTeam Defense
PitchingPlaying Catcher
BattingBunting
Baserunning5. The Practice
Preparation Is Key
Format for PracticePractice Session Worksheet
Questions and Answers6. Sample Practices
Basic Beginning Practice
Intermediate PracticeAdvanced Practice
Questions and Answers7. Game Time
The Mental Aspect
Be PreparedCoaching the Game
Key ElementsTaking Stock after the Game
8. Dealing with Parents and Gender Issues
Perspective on Parents
Be Organized at All TimesHelp Parents Look at the Big Picture
Addressing Gender IssuesQuestions and Answers about Dealing with Parents
Questions and Answers about Gender IssuesPart Two Drills: The Foundation for Development, Success, Happiness, and a Coach's Peace of Mind
9. Warm-Up: Baserunning, Catching, and Throwing
Catching the Ball
Throw-and-Catch10. Defensive Fundamentals: Infield Play, Outfield Play, and Team Defense
Infield
OutfieldTeam Defense
11. Batting Practice: Batting, Pitching, and Playing Catcher
Batting
Pitching and Catching12. Ending Activity: Scrimmage Situations
AppendixUmpire Signals
Sample Scorebook PageGlossary
ResourcesAssociations and Organizations
Websites and Electronic NewslettersIndex
AcknowledgmentsAbout the Author