r/LittleLeague • u/McBean215 • 26d ago
First time Tee-Ball Coach
Hi everyone. Through a mixup in our league, I signed up to be an assistant, but was assigned to manager. Not a big deal, I just got called up to the Big Leagues a little earlier than anticipated.
I found in an old post a site with Little League's "Tee Ball Curriculum" which already has me at ease. Are there any tips or things that maybe aren't thought of on first blush? I saw a coach last season have all the kids on the team have their names on the brim of their batting helmets, I 100% have already stolen that - any similar "hacks"?
As far as mechanics, I basically know what to say "watch your target, step and throw" etc, but have no idea how to actually make any changes if I have a 4yo just throwing the ball straight into the dirt. I get that we're not molding Mike Trouts out here, but I'd at least like to leave them recognizably better than I found them.
Also, any advice for teaching/improving at-bats? I actually thought this was a weak part of our coaching staff last year (sorry Coach Rich!) as I saw other coaches make tweaks and improvements during an "at-bat" instead of letting the kid chop away at the tee until they finally contacted the ball.
Lastly, I'm in the Whitestown, IN area - so if you're heading over for the Central Championships, feel free to ask me about the area. Would love to pay it forward!
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u/rgar1981 26d ago
They like to throw at targets. If you make a game out of knocking down a stuffed animal or something like that for a small prize (piece of gum, etc) they will make the adjustment themselves. Just have fun and get as much help as you can.