Copyright Notice

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 -- Introduction

History Of The Game
Why This Game Can Be So Complicated
The Game In Its Proper Perspective
In A Perfect World...
Let's Get Started

Chapter 2 -- Managers & Coaches

Where Do They Find The Managers & Coaches?
What's Their Job?
They Have To Understand The Rules
Tee Ball Baseball Rules
Coaches And Their Kids

Chapter 3 -- Working With Parents

What Should Parents Expect Of Their Coaches?
Do The Coaches Need Parents' Help?
Parents As Fans

Chapter 4 -- The Players

What Do They Know?
Equipping Players
Left-Handed Or Right-Handed?
How Responsive Are They At This Age?
The Value Of A "Spirited" Player
Watch Them Mimic
Can Girls Play This Game?

Chapter 5 -- The First Team Meeting

Give Them A Newsletter
Set The Ground Rules
Solicit Questions
Leave The Door Open
Be Positive And Enthusiastic

Chapter 6 -- Practice

The Basics
Warm-Up
Repetition
Practice The Way You Want To Play
Drills
Bring Water
Discipline
Split-Squad Practices

Chapter 7 -- Offense

Hitting Basics
Hitting For Results
Base Running
Offensive Strategy

Chapter 8 -- Defense

Catching
Throwing
Defensive Strategy

Chapter 9 -- One More Thing...

The Umpires
The Last Word...