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Included are proven techniques and ready-to-use materials for virtually every aspect of the coach s job, from recruiting to training talent for each position. \u003cp\u003eAbout This Resource VII\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1 Getting Started 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Goals 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Standards 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Positive Relationships 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunications 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Steps for a New Coach 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Note to Walk-On Coaches 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Performance 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFund Raising 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Do It 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Ways to Raise Money 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Considerations in Fund Raising 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2 Recruiting and Tryouts 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnouncing the Tryouts 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping as Many Athletes as Possible 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Plan for Tryouts 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Large Rosters 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlayer Development 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Coaching Staff 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Legal Problems 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3 Game Control from Start to Finish 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinning 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the Situation 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual Practice Goals 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedules and Goals 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGame Day 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScouting 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Game 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffensive Signals 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Signal System 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Players Involved in 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\u003cp\u003eGiving Signals 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing from Signal to Receiving Stance 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving Stance 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving Techniques 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemedies for Dropping Pitches 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrowing 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep-Catch-Throw Technique 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrowing Runners Out at Second 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrowing Runners Out at Third 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSituational Throwing 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatcher's Picks 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlocking Balls in the Dirt 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTag Plays at Home Plate 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching Extras--Receiving Throws 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching Extras--Hit Balls 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatcher's Game Performance 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 7 General Infield Play 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFielding the Hit 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking in the Field 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrills to Develop Ground Ball Skills 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Little Things in Infield Play 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefending the Hit and Run 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Thoughts for the Third Baseman 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Thoughts for the First Baseman 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Double Play 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrills for Double Play Techniques 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 8 Outfield Play 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking Before the Pitch 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReacting to the Ball 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the Hit 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrowing Fundamentals 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Tips 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrowing Drills 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 9 Defensive Strategy and Positioning 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefensive Focus 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefensive Positioning 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Adjustments 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual Skills 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Factors 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 10 Team Defense 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutoffs and Relays 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutfielder's Role 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort Man 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBunt Defense 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst and Third Defense 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePop-Up Priority 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 11 Hitting 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Stance 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning in the Batter's Box 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Eyes 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHitter Momentum 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStride 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Swing 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hitting Game Plan 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo-Strike Hitting 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSituation Hitting 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Hitting Zones for the Advanced Hitter 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Pitches 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBatting Practice 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHitting Drills 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHitting Drills with the Aid of Equipment 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive Batting Practice 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 12 The Short Came 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSacrifice Bunt 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBase Hit Bunt 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBase Hit Bunt to Third Base 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBase Hit Bunt to Second Base 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBase Hit Bunt to First Base 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBase Hit Bunt to Shortstop 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFake Bunt, Fake Hit and Bunt 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 13 Base Running 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePregame and During-Game Homework 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBatter\/Runner Technique 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeads at First Base 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturning to First Base 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Stopwatch 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondary Leads 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFake Break 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStealing Second Base 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStealing Against a Right-Handed Pitcher 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrimary Leads vs. Left-Handed Pitchers 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStealing Against Left-Handed Pitchers 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelay Steal 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shade--An Aid to Stealing Second 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtra Innings at First Base 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeads at Second Base 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Methods of Stealing Third Base 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeads at Third Base 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStealing Home 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForcing a Balk 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBall in the Dirt at Third 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSliding 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Tips for Base Running 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 14 Offensive Strategy and Techniques 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan for Today's Game 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hitter's Plan 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig Inning Offense 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBatting Order 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the Tempo 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffensive Techniques 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHit and Run 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst and Third Short Game 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He also serves as assistant coach for the USA Baseball Teams in 1996 and 192 and as a scout for several pro ball teams. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Alston\u003c\/b\u003e is a successful high school varsity and JV coach with extensive youth league experience as a coach and as clinic director for Babe Ruth, Pony, Little League, and Bambino. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eWinning Pitch\u003c\/i\u003e, a regular column in \u003ci\u003eCollegiate Baseball\u003c\/i\u003e, and his articles have appeared in various publications.\u003c\/p\u003e  Here is a comprehensive, practical resource that makes building a successful baseball program considerably easier for both the new and the experienced coach. 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