Baseball is something that takes constant dedication and
practice. This is especially true for young players. No matter how gifted they
might be at the sport, it’s all too easy for them to get out of practice and to
lose some of their abilities over a long hiatus. For that reason, all baseball
players, but especially young ones, should continue playing and practicing
during the off-season.
In fact, the off-season is the perfect time for them to work
on improving their fundamental skills and to work on things that don’t get
nearly enough attention during playing season. Basic batting skills, for
example, are often neglected during the regular season when players and coaches
are focused on winning the next big game. The off-season, though, is the
perfect time to hit up an indoor batting cage and get some practice in. For
truly dedicated players, personal batting cages for at-home use can also be
purchased relatively inexpensively.
It’s also important for young players to continue getting
regular exercise and eating healthy during the off-season. While it might be
tempting to slack off and eat junk food, this is not healthy in general and is
certainly not healthy for a budding athlete.
Exercise can be fun too! Whether it’s running around in the
yard, or, even better yet, practicing
The most devoted coaches realize the importance of
maintenance during the off-season and will continue to hold practices, run
drills, and get players focused on the season ahead. Even if a coach isn’t
proactive about continuing to work during the off-season, you as a parent can
make sure your child continues to practice and grow as a player.
The best athletes in the world don’t take long breaks.
Baseball is their life, and if you want your child to one day reach that level,
you’ll make baseball a daily part of his life too, even in the off-season.
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