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Teaching Pitching Mechanics to a 10 Year Old (Without Wrecking Their Arm)

July 30, 2026 by root

Young baseball pitcher balanced at the leg lift on a youth pitching mound

Quick Answer Teaching youth pitching mechanics comes down to four simple checkpoints: a balanced leg lift, a straight stride toward the plate, the throwing arm up on time, and a full follow through out front. But mechanics come second. Arm care comes first. A 10 year old should throw only a fastball and a changeup, … Read more

Playing Shortstop: The Position That Asks for Everything

July 24, 2026 by root

Shortstop ranging up the middle with the glove extended to field a ground ball

Quick Answer The shortstop plays between second and third base, roughly 12 to 15 feet behind the baseline, and is position 6 in the scorebook. Because most hitters are right handed and pull the ball, the shortstop fields more ground balls than any other infielder. The job needs range to both sides, the strongest arm … Read more