I know they need to have fun most importantly, but I'm talking actual skills...please be as specific as possible..not just hitting, throwing, or catching. References would be great too!
2006-09-01 03:42:58 · 19 answers · asked by Texanole 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I would think you'd want to teach them to have a level swing every time, keep the glove on the ground for ground balls, and make sure they use the glove to shield their eyes on pop ups.
2006-09-01 03:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by flash14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work on throwing the ball the correct way bringing his arm all the way back and following through. Just practice not even very far apart until he can hit your glove cosistently. I coach 10 year olds and I am amazed at how many kids throw the ball incorrectly.
Also, staying down legs spread for ground balls with the glove in front a little with. Catching pop-ups and fly-balls with 2 hands. While batting... practice a level swing and following all the way through. Also show him how to transfer his weight during his swing. You may say that he is only 7, but you would be surprised at what he can do if you are patient with him. Hope this helps.
2006-09-01 03:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by Carnac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Playing catch...let a boy that age get used to not being scared of the ball...that is 1/2 of the kids that ages problems...they are scared to get hit with the ball. Have him play catch with a Rag Ball (they sell them in any sporting goods store).
Put the ball on a tee, and let him get used to swinging the bat & hitting a ball. Once he gets the hang of hitting a ball off the tee (a year or so), you can move up to Soft tossing it to him (kneel next to him & toss the ball out in front of his front foot, and let him hit away or into a fence.
Throwing...start at a short distance and move back slightly each time you go out. Each week, back up a little more...this will help him strengthen his arm at an early age. Get him to where he can throw 3rd base to 1st base.
Learning the basics is vital at that age. And as you said...most importantly, have fun!
2006-09-01 04:22:10 · answer #3 · answered by brianwerner1313 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much all sports are about hand eye coordination. The better you are with that the more successful you will be in all sports. So, the answer to your question is the age old advice, KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL. Not just in hitting but in fielding as well. Concentrate on seeing the bat hit the ball and seeing the ball go into the glove. NEVER TAKE YOUR EYE OFF THE BALL.
2006-09-01 04:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I used to coach, and I'd say that the generic fundamentals are most important even though I'm guessing you are looking for specific developmental excerises. In addition to that though, you can start teaching them fundamental baseball thinking. For example: Why you hold the ball with a man on first and second, and essentially let the guy on first steal second base.
Also, start developing them in their field posistions. Teach your catcher how to come out and grab a poorly bunted ball, and make the play to first in addition to throw downs. Your pitchers are still young, and need to learn control. Teaching catchers how to give a good target will help your pitchers improve that also.
Aside from that, at 7 they're still just learning the basics, practicing them, and developing. I don't think you have to worry much about them knowing "The Infield Fly Rule", or learning to throw a slider just yet.
2006-09-01 03:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main, the rules of the game.
Also Running, Hitting and throwing.
Running to gain endurance.
Hitting for eye/hand coordination
Throwing for distance and accuracy.
Hitting for accuracy is not as important at this age, but once Eye/Hand coordination gets better this can be addressed.
2006-09-01 03:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hitting THrowing and catching
2006-09-01 04:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by YawkeeFan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best things to teach him are throwing and catching.Hitting comes more natural to kids then fielding and catching.Also make sure you hit him pop ups in the putfield so he leans how to judge the ball out there.
I agree that team work should be taught and also attitude but always make sure you teach him good sportsmanship and that winning isnt everything
2006-09-01 04:05:06 · answer #8 · answered by jpcbbc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say catching with two hands and throwing the ball correctly......make them field the ball with out gloves!! That will teach it to them.....at 7 they do play with a softer version of the hard ball don't they....don't go and play "burn out" with them....just roll medium speed balls to them to teach them to use both hands and staying in front of the ball!!........Let them have fun and always always encourage them....when batting let them experiment from both sides....regardless if they are right or left handed......one of our best high school batters batted right for years WIth so-so success....switched one year to the other side and he ended up making all-district his Senior year.......let them enjoy the game is the big deal here.....good luck with them.....see them at the "show"
2006-09-01 11:32:28 · answer #9 · answered by Mickey Mantle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm...I would say:
-catching with two hands
-keeping their eye on the ball (fielding and batting)
-teamwork
-catch/throw
-rules of the game
2006-09-01 03:50:25 · answer #10 · answered by KW 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋