Fundamentals Archives - Baseball Coaching Tips

Little League Baseball Coaching for Struggling Hitters

by Jack Perconte | Nov 12, 2019 | Coaches Corner, Fundamentals, Hitting Tips

Little League Baseball Coaching Tips Besides coaching the correct hitting fundamentals with quality hitting drills and plenty of game like batting practice, there are other little league baseball coaching tips that can go a long way to helping and keeping players...

Baseball Drills are Necessary; Here’s Why

by Jack Perconte | Oct 31, 2019 | Coaches Corner, Fundamentals

Are Baseball Drills Good or Bad Many youth coaches have probably questioned whether baseball drills are necessary and I’m here to tell you they are! I have heard baseball coaches say, “I never use baseball drills because they create robots of players and get players...

Baseball Season Start – Must do First Swings

by Jack Perconte | Nov 21, 2016 | Coaches Corner, Fundamentals, Hitting Tips, The Perfect Swing

Baseball Season Start Sets the Stage for the Year The off-season break should have given players the mental and physical chance to clear the mind from last season and come back hungry for the next season. The best part of the baseball season start is that...

Fixing Common Problems of Every Baseball Position

by Jack Perconte | Sep 2, 2016 | Coaches Corner, Fielding Tips, Fundamentals

Every baseball position has its share of challenges Youth coaches have to have eyes in the back of their heads too, to notice what is going on at every baseball position. Any little flaw in a player mechanics usually leads to missed plays; the same as any little...

Developing a Hitter at an Early Age [12 Hitting Tips]

by Jack Perconte | Aug 19, 2016 | Coaches Corner, Fundamentals

Developing a Hitter at Ages 3 and 4 Parents can begin developing a hitter at a young age. The earlier a player gets the thrill of hitting the ball helps develop a love of the game. It is a memorable moment for parents and child when they first wallop that ball. The...

Coaching Baseball Fundamentals – Five Concepts to Know

by Jack Perconte | Aug 16, 2015 | Coaches Corner, Fundamentals

I have been coaching baseball fundamentals for twenty-seven years now. It took me some years to learn them, though. I am proof that having played at the highest level is no guarantee one knows what they are doing. But after years of study, I figured out some things....

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About Jack Perconte

After playing major league baseball, Jack Perconte has taught baseball and softball since 1988 and offered valuable coaching training too. He has helped numerous youth players reach their potential, as well as having helped parents and coaches navigate their way through the challenging world of youth sports. Jack is one of the leading authorities in the areas of youth baseball training and coaching training advice.