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Your Tips of the Month by Jack Perconte July 7, 2010 See all of Jack's Columns
July Tips
- For players who are having a disappointing season or those stuck with and un-inspiring coach, nothing can be better than a baseball camp where fun and instruction are emphasized.
- My experience tells me ... every day a player spends reinforcing bad habits makes it that much more difficult to change to good habits.
- Also, learning and practicing the correct fundamentals now will pay off, if not immediately then definitely at the start of the following season.
- Hitters who have short memories are the best hitters because most hitters will fail more than they succeed. Learning to treat every at-bat separate from the last one is best.
- The warmer the weather, the shorter the time needed to warm up the arm for pitching. Pitching is hard work, so players should be careful of leaving their best stuff (and energy) in the bullpen.
- Remember, kids are in baseball shape this time of year so having them continue to practice after their season ends is a good idea. It is an especially good time to start an arm strengthening throwing program.
Best of Luck!
Jack
Since retiring from professional baseball in 1987, Jack Perconte has worked with youth baseball in the Chicagoland ever since.
He has worked with numerous young players who have gone on to play in the collegiate and professional ranks. Teaching youth baseball and softball has led to the writing of "The Making of a Hitter," Jack's first of many books that deal with helping coaches and parents in youth baseball.
The baseball tips found can only come from a coach who has worked with thousands of baseball and softball players of all ages. When you hear words like humane, practical, fun, insightful, gold mine, and home run to describe this book, you begin to see the scope of the baseball instruction and baseball tips contained in "The Making of a Hitter."
