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Handy hints, and various drills you can practice
even in the off season!
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Bats: How
to Pick ‘Em and Grip ‘Em
Harold
Reynolds’ Tip of the Month 01/06: Know Your Swing!
Harold
Reynolds’ Tip of the Month 02/06: Take the Ball to the Wall!
Harold
Reynolds’ Tip of the Month 04/06: Building Up Arm Strength
Injury Prevention
- Make sure that all team equipment has been
inspected by a Little League official to ensure that it is functioning
properly.
- Make sure that children do not climb on fences
surrounding the playing fields.
- Check playing fields before games and
practices for holes, large rocks or sticks, and anything else that may cause
interference for players.
- Make sure that players warm up and stretch
before practices and games.
- Make sure that your child drinks plenty of
fluids not only while playing, but also throughout the day before practices
and games.
- Treat minor injuries with RICE - Rest, Ice,
Compression and Elevation.
- Post warning signs in foul ball areas.
- Enforce bike helmet laws if children are
riding to/from playing facilities.
- Be sure that you have enough seatbelts for
everyone in the vehicle when you are transporting players.
- Watch for signs of heat exhaustion when
playing in extreme heat.
- Schedule practices before noon or in the
evening to avoid the hottest hours of the day.
- Schedule multiple drink breaks during
practices and games.
Inclement Weather
Be aware of threatening weather. Practices and games should be stopped
immediately at the first sign of lightning and shelter should be sought
immediately.
Your child's coach should contact you via phone
regarding the postponement or cancellation of games. Occasionally, the umpire is
required to call a game prior to its completion. When this occurs, your child's
coach will inform you about make-up dates.
Stranger Danger
Teach children the dangers of talking to and accepting anything from strangers.
This includes someone who may offer to play "catch" with them or to give them a
ride home.
Tell children to report any stranger who approaches
them. Make sure that at least one adult remains until all children have been
picked up from practices and games.
Give your child a code word to use when you have
someone else pick him/her up. This way your child will know not to go with a
stranger who does not know your code word.
Do not put the names of players on uniforms or
openly on equipment. This will prevent strangers from being able to convince
children that they know them.
Cleaning Your Uniform
Most Little League uniforms are made of cotton and polyester. To remove stains
caused by grass or dirt, it is important to wash your uniform as soon as
possible. Gently rubbing a mix of cool water and a small amount of liquid or
powdered detergent directly onto the stained area before washing will help
prevent the stain from setting in.
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