ers are the ones that work diligently day after day. After I told this story to the ball players, Coach Cook told me that they started practicing harder than they did before. Their record improved vastly and they reached the playoffs.To play baseball, it requires many different types of skills. The hitting aspect of the baseball requires concentration, hand-eye coordination, and a good follow thru on ones swing. While batting a batter must concentrate his eyes on watching the rotation of the ball as the pitcher releases it. A pitcher can throw many types of pitches such as fastballs and curveballs. If the player watches the motion of the ball he can decipher what pitch is coming at him. This is where the hand-eye coordination is valuable and handy. Once a player has figured out the type of spin on the ball; he can swing relatively near the pitch. As a player swings he needs to keep his eye on the ball, so that the rotation has not changed. If the rotation has changed, a player must adjust to the ball with his hands, while keeping an eye on the ball. A good follow thru is one that can be put on a straight line. The straighter a players swing is the better contact he will be able to make. If the swing is tilted up, the ball has the tendency to go in the blue sky. If the swing is tilted down, the ball has a tendency to roll across the green turf on the field.Catching and throwing are the two other types of skills needed in baseball. It requires hand-eye coordination and speed. When a ball is hit toward a player, he must move in the direction of the ball. Once he positions under it, he must raise his glove and use both hands to catch it. Using two hands is the best technique to catch the baseball. If the ball is hit on the ground, the fielder must shift in front of it so it will not get passed him. Throwing is another type of skill. It requires hand-eye coordination and a good aim. Once a player has caught the ball, he...
