Top 10 Tee Ball (& "Coach Pitch") Coaching Tips - [You MUST USE THIS SEASON to have MASSIVE SUCCESS]

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  • @leonarddonaldralph-michael3120
    @leonarddonaldralph-michael3120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I remember clear as day when I fell in love with baseball. T-ball 5 years old, nervous, uncertain. Someone's dad yelled out "heavy hitter-back up!" I'm sure it was my own father's friend. Filled me with confidence and anyhow from that moment on, the challenge of baseball became fun

  • @KillahCam
    @KillahCam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I’m coaching my first year my sons Tball team I would love some more videos on how to make practice fun and what drills I can run with 3-5 year olds to keep them engaged in the game!

    • @Dubinski2382
      @Dubinski2382 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha...I'm in the same boat. How'd it go for you? Any tips?

    • @KillahCam
      @KillahCam ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Dubinski2382 it went great! Haha get as many parents involved as you can. Try to set up stations so you have all the kids attention and actually involved with practice. Once they have down time they will swing bats run off play with other things they all need to be doing something for their attention span to last as long as your practice does lol. Try to have fun with them come up with cool games that still teaches them baseball stance, throwing the ball to first, and keeping their eye on the ball! It’ll be a fun season just need patience lol

    • @treverw1
      @treverw1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Coached my kids team for first time today… big learning curve for kids and me. Lol

    • @KillahCam
      @KillahCam 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@treverw1 I get it for sure bro! We had our practice today as well but now we are on our second year of coach pitch! My son has developed a lot since this last comment lol

  • @jeffh555
    @jeffh555 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks for the video. My son just had his first tee ball practice. I didn’t play baseball, but I want to help my son succeed. I’d love some absolute beginner basics for parents that know nothing about baseball. While it may be obvious to someone into baseball, I had no idea where he should be standing relative to the tee.

  • @HistoryBuff
    @HistoryBuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is great stuff! This is my second year coaching t-ball. It's truly amazing watching how much they improve every week! At this level, it's a success to get them running to first and stop playing in the dirt. But then they start crushing it at the plate and making legit outs at first. Another tip I have is to put an assistant coach or a cone about 10 feet past 1st and have them run it out to that spot rather than stopping at first

    • @besp8514
      @besp8514 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That was a great tip! Thank you 🙏🏽

    • @ncydeout487
      @ncydeout487 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      1st base cone tip...100%

  • @stannelson4414
    @stannelson4414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As far as this old coach is concerned, there's always a need for this kind of advice and instruction. It's more critical even than you think, and I know you believe it's important.

  • @cajunredneck3576
    @cajunredneck3576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the reassurance. I’ve played baseball all the way through high school. I was ok not an all star but not a pine rider either. Then got “voluntold” to be assistant coaches pitch coach. I’m now 42 and haven’t picked up a glove in about 20+ years. I was looking for ideas, mind set and drills to get started. Appreciate the content.

  • @erikaw8042
    @erikaw8042 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Coaching my first tball team this year. Nervous! These tips help.

  • @shawnmsattler2116
    @shawnmsattler2116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Coaches pitch this year, son will be going from 6 to 7 in middle of the season. When it warms up. Soft toss and rework with the tee and catch. Good vid guys, keep it up.

  • @benjaminlamken3780
    @benjaminlamken3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The two best baseball mentors on one video. Love it. Great tips and advice

  • @fillofpinot
    @fillofpinot หลายเดือนก่อน

    First year coach here and halfway through the Fall Ball season. Man, I wish I watched this before the season started but never too late to integrate these. I appreciate this video and your advice gentlemen! Thank you

  • @187Overkillah
    @187Overkillah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thx for this content. I would like to see Drills/Educational Games for Teeballers (hitting, fielding, throwing, catching). Also I would like the same stuff (Drills and coaching philosophies) about he next levels.

  • @thekingdomway3473
    @thekingdomway3473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nevermind i saw the link. Thank you both so much. I played baseball up into college and summer league and I have an 8 yr old son who is interested in baseball. I admit I felt like you all that even with all the years i played that i did not know how to teach him. I have learned so much from you guys in this video.

  • @SchreckDogg
    @SchreckDogg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First year coaching my sons coach pitch team. Definitely would love more tips and advice. Keep em coming!

  • @JamesRiley33
    @JamesRiley33 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips I seat on the bucket and go through a wind up so they see the motion

  • @jonathonsalazar7011
    @jonathonsalazar7011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff guys as always.

  • @doo21leroux
    @doo21leroux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coach MOM here! Thanks for the coaching tips.

  • @dcsking9042
    @dcsking9042 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just took my son to his first T-ball practice yesterday and I was asked to coach because never coached before. I was so nervous with the kids. I’ve coached high school football but coaching 4 & 5 year olds was a new type of nervousness. I am gonna watch this multiple times to get comfortable and feel my way through. Thank you for this video !
    If you can give me any tips for the kids I’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you immensely.

    • @Dubinski2382
      @Dubinski2382 ปีที่แล้ว

      How'd it go? Any tips? Have my first game tomorrow coaching 4/5 year olds.

  • @pantherche
    @pantherche 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great stuff John & Matt! A lot of dads out there who could use more of this geared towards the younger kids. We've just moved into kid pitch and that's such a huge change, too, especially with open base leagues.
    Those CagePro Tees are great, too!

  • @BallerRampageFF
    @BallerRampageFF 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this my son is 5 and starting tee ball and I was picked as a coach looking up all these tip videos

  • @JuanMorales-hq7vy
    @JuanMorales-hq7vy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man, what a great video for fathers. Especially for me, helps how to treat my son the way I haven't treated it when I played.

  • @jimbevske
    @jimbevske 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never played but watched my son play until injuries did their thing. I watched too many coaches show technique one time than watched the kids do reps without corrective action. Worse, when this is done at the 4-7 yr old level it engrains bad form. I now coach A ball and came up with on my own the batting techniques you mention and more. Plus other techniques on how to throw and field. My boys always wanted to keep playing after the game.

  • @TheJjv10789
    @TheJjv10789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perfect timing! I just got voluntold to Coach my daughters tball team. I've played baseball up to juco. I feel the same. Nervous lol thanks for breaking this down. And keeping it fun for the little ones.

  • @bronsonconrado1778
    @bronsonconrado1778 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome content. Really appreciate you sharing! First year coaching T-ball!

  • @krileyjr1
    @krileyjr1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so great, especially your advice from 11:30 on!!

  • @edwardgay3054
    @edwardgay3054 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great stuff...coaching my sons tball this year for first time and these were all helpful!

  • @ncydeout487
    @ncydeout487 ปีที่แล้ว

    Voluntold...love it. Great video. Some great tips and reassurance for us new coaches. Keep it fun, keep it positive, 100% best tips of the video.

  • @jasonanderson8765
    @jasonanderson8765 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to see that Scrambler in the background!

  • @kevinmccue3164
    @kevinmccue3164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My sons 5 and just started t ball. I also played most of my young adult life and I’ll tell you this video was awesome. Really helps put it all into perspective. Keep it fun! Having fun is what kids do best! Looking forward to the next “game”.
    Thanks men! Go Sox!!

  • @darynburgdorf3467
    @darynburgdorf3467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video....I've been coaching my kids' tball teams for years and agree 100% w these tips.....nicely done!!

  • @TimGuillemette
    @TimGuillemette 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so helpful guys, thank you. I’ve noticed I have a problem with making things NOT fun. I don’t how to keep it fun while also being helpful. Those tips of not correcting mistakes but praising good things was great. Also, not commenting on performance after the game but taking note of something and working on it the next day was awesome.

  • @itsdrewtoyou1767
    @itsdrewtoyou1767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy crap that was an absolutely great video. Perfectly said, summed up efficiently. Informative yet simple advice. I loved that! Good stuff

  • @jasminemorris9941
    @jasminemorris9941 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for these tips. This is my first year as an assistant coach for my son's Tee Ball Team. I want to provide him and his team with my best knowledge of training and coaching . These tips definitely were top tier.

  • @SMOOVEVIEWSTV
    @SMOOVEVIEWSTV 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are the man dude, this definitely rocks man, thanks.

  • @derekrobertson4338
    @derekrobertson4338 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great videos. I have shared several with my other coaches. I would love to have some coach pitch age videos, even some fielding ones to help get them on the right track now.

  • @DavidMesserly-ex4xp
    @DavidMesserly-ex4xp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Good information.

  • @jiordone8563
    @jiordone8563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Spot on with the coach pitch coaches who throw lolly pops to the kids. I feel this is the biggest problem with the coach pitch division. This isn’t slow pitch softball, which isn’t the easiest thing to hit!
    Coach pitch coaches, as was says here, give your kids a low, straight as possible toss with a little zip on it.

  • @davidsekowski1710
    @davidsekowski1710 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My son just started and I take him to the park and work with him on all aspects of the game including situational awareness.
    The second game ever, he fielded it clean and ran over and touched 2nd base to get the lead runner…
    I almost fell over I was so proud! 😊

  • @cidmontenegro8225
    @cidmontenegro8225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid. A quick comment about something Matt said in passing I feel needs emphasis. He talks to his son the same as he talks to older kids about baseball. Of course younger children will need things simplified, but children, even young ones, can grasp and understand concepts we adults tend to think are to advanced for them. They can also physically do things we would not expect of them, such as John mentioned he actually pitched to his Tball team and they were hitting.

  • @clashwalker6764
    @clashwalker6764 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff! I’d love more for this age group

  • @cduranza
    @cduranza 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video… could you do a video on how to introduce Tballers to the concept of catching.

  • @mrkickback2010
    @mrkickback2010 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job guys. Thanks man

  • @thekingdomway3473
    @thekingdomway3473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can i get the cage pro tees?

  • @eoncartertripp2598
    @eoncartertripp2598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am also a coach pitch coach these videos really help!! Thanks Coach!!

  • @LonghornTexasFan
    @LonghornTexasFan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank y’all for this video. Very good advice. My son started playing t ball last year. I wish I had this video then.

  • @ICUDOG12
    @ICUDOG12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been coaching little league since 2008, right now I'm coaching 8-10 year Olds. This seasons has been one of the most difficult, due to kids not being as active the past 2 years.. PLEASE parents get them out, alot of the kids have social anxiety and can't communicate with me or there teammates. The video was excellent guys you where pretty much right on, also with tee ball I would have mentioned spacing and staying in there area,so you don't have 7 kids running after the ball in left field. Those tees you sell look really nice, I will see if we can get one. Thanks for your dedication to making these videos I appreciate it 🙏

  • @keishayoung8657
    @keishayoung8657 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coaching my sons team this year (Coaches pitch) and I am super nervous, even having two practices already. I know nothing about baseball but If I didnt volunteer, they wouldnt of been able to play... ANY AND ALL ADVICE IS OVERLY WELCOME! This video boosted my confidence at least 50%! Thanks so much guys!

    • @zacsmith2320
      @zacsmith2320 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m in the same boat. If I didn’t volunteer coach, my boys wouldn’t be able to play.

    • @CntrlShift52
      @CntrlShift52 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're not alone. I was named assistant coach for no reason. I'm the least athletic person in the world. Our head coach just quit, and now guess who's in charge.
      After just a few practices and one game, I feel like I've learned enough to at least teach them the basics of hitting, fielding and base-running, but I've found that the most important thing is keeping them engaged, which comes naturally to me.
      As far as tips, I'll go in order of difficulty, starting with base-running. Just refer to everything as it is, like you probably do at home. For example, instead of telling them to tag the base, tell them to tag FIRST base (or whichever they're about to tag) so they're constantly hearing the name of it and they can make the association when you eventually shorten it to, "first." They'll subconsciously know what you mean. "Run to first base" as you show them where it is. Start there, and soon enough, "Go to first" will suffice.
      Catching is hard to explain over text, but we use a tee, so we work way more on ground balls than we do fly balls. Eye on the ball, go to it because it might not come to you, and get ready to throw it as soon as you have it are our key points. The mechanics are best described through video, so watch as many as you can, but really hammer home the importance of getting to it and where to throw it once they have it.
      Hitting is by far the hardest thing to teach, so again, watch video after video after video to get an understanding of the mechanincs. Every player is different, too, so really pay attention to detail so as to refine their approach. And again, EYE ON THE BALL. Don't worry about anything outside of that ball. If you're pitching, you'll not only need to teach them how to swing, you'll have to teach them how to get ready to swing. That I cannot help with, because, as I mentioned, we're using a tee so I've yet to venture into that territory.
      I hope my little crash course can help whoever reads it. There's so much to learn, and in turn so much to teach. Start with the most basic of basics and grow with your players.
      Best of luck to you all.

  • @jacquelinemiller9811
    @jacquelinemiller9811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful, thank you

  • @ThatBeardedVeteran
    @ThatBeardedVeteran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, please as much young youth coaching tips as you can produice!

  • @ranchochristianacademy
    @ranchochristianacademy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video coach!

  • @kevinfitzgerald5108
    @kevinfitzgerald5108 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I was wondering what you would do to teach young kids what to do with the ball when it's hit to them ( where to throw it during game play).

  • @We.R.Comics
    @We.R.Comics ปีที่แล้ว

    I got volun-told as well this tee ball season and I'm super nervous. I felt lost my first practice, I'm hoping tomorrow 2nd practice I have more confidence and goes smoother

  • @jonhillquist2707
    @jonhillquist2707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a new youth coach, I'm totally guilty of trying to correct them right after a "miss". I'll take your advice starting tomorrow, I agree, it's about firing them up. Thanks for the advice

  • @chrisostrowski939
    @chrisostrowski939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great tips except getting dramatically excited about good plays. Read about "praise junkies' and "growth mindset." If the coach gets super excited only on really big plays, how's the kid going to feel on errors and strike outs? discouraged, thinking he let the coach down. Discouragement does not make better ball players. Yes excited about good plays but keep it in check if you want players to stay excited about playing. Most important is they should hear you get excited about solid effort. Because that is something they can do at any point.

  • @mikeb9667
    @mikeb9667 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:00 truth. ty for that one lol

  • @markklein3408
    @markklein3408 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey John, I’m taking over a coach pitch team for a family friend, and I understand drills to do with the kids, but I am struggling to come up with a schedule/practice plan for an hour for the team.
    I played college baseball and I am confident I will have good instincts during the games, I’m just not sure how to structure practice for 7-8 year olds.
    If you have any suggestions or want to share how you run your practices I would appreciate it.
    Thanks.

  • @aparrisakp
    @aparrisakp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos and passion for the kids, quick question for anyone on here. My current t ball team is struggling with the concept of who covers second for balls hit to the outfield and I am thinking about designating either my second baseman or shortstop. Do you think this idea is sound and if so, do you think it matters who I designate?

    • @cassandrakessel1822
      @cassandrakessel1822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It depends which side of the outfield the ball is hit to. If hit to Right field, shortstop covers 2 & 2nd baseman is the cutoff for the outfield. If it's hit to left field then 2nd baseman covers 2 & shortstop is cutoff for the outfield.

  • @shanegarry6214
    @shanegarry6214 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx definitely help ..👍

  • @thekingdomway3473
    @thekingdomway3473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So good

  • @NorthGeorgiaJosh
    @NorthGeorgiaJosh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I am first year head coach for coach pitch softball (7-8 year olds) and I am an assistant coach for my sons teeball. This video was outstanding! I played little league and I loved it. I have watched baseball my entire life. When I started coaching and watching videos I realized 1 I had never learned how to swing properly 2 with these age groups it is extremely hard to communicate hitting!! haha. I feel good about how I have taught grounders, throwing and catching. However I have watched enough to understand tee placement grip, load, stride. However the part I really struggle to communicate is “drive your hands to the ball” part. I know what it is supposed to look like but I can’t tell if it’s just beyond them or if I just need to communicate better or if it just need some time. Also do you have any tips balancing coaching every sing swing(don’t wanna do that) and never saying anything ( at that point we are letting them form bad habits)? Are there any videos you have made previously on this? It is just so hard to find this age group specifically. You type beginner or 5-7 year old and the kids in the videos doing it perfectly. They don’t show these are things you will see that are wrong and how to correct the ship.

  • @brandonfranks9654
    @brandonfranks9654 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My son is 4 years old first year of Teeball and I was approached about coaching I’ve played my whole life I know the game very well just trying to figure out if I want to at such a young age I have trouble with my boy and I just don’t want to get out there and not do a good job.

  • @kuanchengho1040
    @kuanchengho1040 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips!
    One thing I’m struggling the most is getting them to stick with their assigned fielding position, everyone wants to get the ball so they compete, some even rob the ball from others while others get the ball and ready to throw to first base.
    Some are more aggressive than others, less aggressive players feel bored or frustrated.
    I’ve been saying team play and encourage this behavior, any other tips? 😀

  • @ryanjonesky
    @ryanjonesky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many weeks before the season should we start practicing?

  • @TheDownsFam12
    @TheDownsFam12 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what are your thoughts on the pitching machine? I personally think there’s a reason everyone is straying away from it… kids get to kid pitch and don’t know how to read a pitch. But we have a parent on the board who wants to bring them back. 🥴

  • @thekingdomway3473
    @thekingdomway3473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How will you know which tee you will need?

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How tall is your 8 year old?

    • @YouGoPro
      @YouGoPro  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If he’s over 4 foot tall I suggest the “Classic” CagePro

  • @RobReganSF
    @RobReganSF 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    #1 tip is "fun AND active". My son says he loves practices, and doesn't like games. Why? Because the other teams have too many players, and the coaches have lineups for hitting and fielding, and we just stand around waiting for them to get it all perfect. My team? Whoever has a helmet on, hits. Get in, get it on, get up, let's go!!! On defense, we just move kids around each inning. I don't need a clipboard and 5 minutes to figure that out. And do NOT start pitching to T Ballers if they're not ready. It is unfair to the defense to stand around doing nothing. Keep them on the T so 1 swing is 1 play and it keeps moving. In Coach Pitch, bring out a T after 3 to 5 pitches. 5 to 7 yr olds don't need to strike out, and strike outs mean the defense does nothing. Move it along. Keep it active. Kids prefer soccer and basketball when the Coaches don't realize the #1 tip is "fun and active". My practices are a whirlwind of activity. Even when I have no help I can pull this off. 12 kids = 6 T's spread far out. 6 hitters and 6 fielders. Then just keep rotating. Just 30min of that and my kids get way more swings then any other team. And when I have lots of help, then we have lots of stations. Make baseball fun and more kids will stick with the game.

    • @NiggletFarm
      @NiggletFarm ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a YOU problem

    • @arthur_tttt
      @arthur_tttt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd hate to be on your team 😂😂

  • @michalg5916
    @michalg5916 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips. Please do it more. On YT is very little videos for Tball coach.
    In next episode You can focus at throwing in Tball. It is hard to teach kids good throwing because a lot of them can't catch and they can play catch to each other. Please give examples fun drill for throwing. Thanks
    Greeting ⚾from Poland🇵🇱, Europe🇪🇺

  • @silversides87
    @silversides87 ปีที่แล้ว

    MORE!

  • @gabe8309
    @gabe8309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Y'all are nervous?!?
    I played one season of company softball and now just found out I'm the head coach 😅

  • @sammcneil20
    @sammcneil20 ปีที่แล้ว

    shouldn't the ball be just above the belt?

  • @amyr.9939
    @amyr.9939 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sooooo much. really helpful stuff. BTW I'm a single mom who has raised both boys on baseball. Since they are grown I'm coaching TBall for the first time. Please try to include women in your comments. We're out here too! Thx

  • @millionheirmindsetllc
    @millionheirmindsetllc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am voluntold right now

  • @mathewweeks9069
    @mathewweeks9069 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your awesome

  • @scottharper5332
    @scottharper5332 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's everyone's thoughts on pitching to t ball kids?

  • @Jprez254
    @Jprez254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it matter which tee you buy?

  • @seabrook1976
    @seabrook1976 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:41 On Little League Boards, this is known as "the scam". All parents fell for it, myself included and now I'm on a board. Go figure.

  • @nickhildabridle1612
    @nickhildabridle1612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Want more

  • @erics.1275
    @erics.1275 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why am I pitching at a Tball practice? This is a real question.

  • @Pancakes-syrup345
    @Pancakes-syrup345 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ofc I dont think you would copy anyone without their permission

  • @Alpha-it2qz
    @Alpha-it2qz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First

  • @mr000hunter000
    @mr000hunter000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Zzzzzzzzzz😴