Jacquie Joseph
McGraw-Hill Education
e druk, 2001
9780071368254
The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Softball
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Paperback, blz.
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McGraw-Hill Education |
e druk, 2001
ISBN13: 9780071368254
Rubricering
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 11 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Coaching Youth Softball is written especially for the unprepared parent thrust into the role of coaching his or her 8- to 12-year-old child's softball team. Upbeat and inspirational, it schools new coaches in the fundamentals of controlling, motivating, and encouraging a disparate group of kids in the art and science of softball.
Parents learn the logistics of running a youth team and the specifics of coaching softball. They learn how to match drills to a player's skills and motivation level and gain a wealth of detailed instructions on such specifics as how to run a successful practice and manage during a game.Takes a drill-based approach to teaching basic skillsReviews softball fundamentals for inexperienced parents
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<h3>Preface: Play Ball!<h3>Introduction: So You Said You'd Be the Coach, Huh?<h4>How to Use This Book<h4>A Word on Coaching<h2>Part One. Coaching 101: The Coach's Start-Up Kit<h3>Chapter 1: Creating an Atmosphere of Good Habits<h4>Establish Your Identity as Coach<h4>Maintain Routines<h4>Positive Peer Pressure Is Effective<h4>Be Patient and Positive<h4>Drills to Promote Teamwork<h4>Questions and Answers<h3>Chapter 2: Before Hitting the Field: Softball in a Nutshell<h4>Basic Rules and Positioning<h4>The Ball Is in Play<h4>Basic Safety Measures<h3>Chapter 3: Setting Up the Season<h4>Create the Practice and Game Schedule<h4>Meet with Parents<h4>Finding an Assistant<h4>Appropriate Numbers of Players on the Team<h4>Equipment<h4>Questions and Answers<h3>Chapter 4: Essential Skills--and How to Teach Them<h4>Catching<h4>Throwing<h4>Infield Defense<h4>Outfield Defense<h4>Team Defense<h4>Playing Catcher<h4>Pitching<h4>Batting<h4>Bunting<h4>Baserunning<h4>Sliding<h3>Chapter 5: The Practice<h4>Preparation Is Key<h4>Practice Format<h4>Other Considerations<h4>Questions and Answers<h3>Chapter 6: Sample Practices<h4>Basic Beginning Practice<h4>Intermediate Practice<h4>Advanced Practice<h4>Pitching Practices<h3>Chapter 7: Game Time<h4>The Mental Aspect<h4>Be Prepared<h4>Coaching the Game<h4>Taking Stock<h4>Questions and Answers<h3>Chapter 8: Dealing with Parents and Gender Issues<h4>The Role of the Parents<h4>Gender Issues<h4>Questions and Answers<h2>Part Two. Drills: The Foundation for Development, Success, Happiness, and a Coach's Peace of Mind<h3>Chapter 9: Warm-Up: Throwing, Fielding, and Baserunning Drills and Drills for Pitchers and Catchers<h4>Throwing Drills<h4>Fielding Drills<h4>Baserunning Drills<h4>Drills for Pitchers<h4>Drills for Catchers<h3>Chapter 10: Defensive Fundamentals: Infield Play, Outfield Play, and Team Defense<h4>Infield Drills<h4>Outfield Drills<h4>Team Defense Drills<h3>Chapter 11: Batting Practice<h4>Batting Drills<h4>Bunting Drills<h3>Appendix<h4>Umpire Signals<h4>Sample Scorebook<h4>Glossary<h4>Resources<h5>Associations and Organizations<h5>Websites and Electronic Newsletters<h3>Index<h3>Acknowledgments<h3>About the Author