Little League's Official How-To-Play Baseball Video

Customer Review: Almost Unwatchable
I bought this video for my six-year old who is fanatical about playing baseball. While there is a lot of information in this video, it is explained too quickly to be easily understood. But the biggest problem is the grainy, streaky, poor quality of the video image. Watching the players' bushy hair and the coaches' unflatteringly tight jerseys makes clear that this video was made a long time ago. Since the information is valuable, it would be wonderful if Little League remade the video with modern video technology and sold it as a DVD. Until that happens, this is not a video that is worth your money.
Customer Review: Concise, Informed, Helpful
For some, this video may seem dated and cover too little material. However, the filming is good and the material is very good (there are some minor differences that I teach, but they are very close). Players, on the other hand, may get the most benefit from this video. They will not be overwhelmed with too much information and kids play a large role in the film (which kids really like!). The sections are organized well and enough time is given between breaks to both allow the material to sink in and to allow quick fast-forward or rewind to particular sections. Recommended.

Also, the hitter is supposed to concentrate on hitting the ball right back up the middle.

This drill is important as it reinforces the feeling of hesitation in the hitter. This feeling is very important when hitting a breaking ball.

Next, the one who tosses has to throw the ball overhand. This helps the ball to bounce about 3-4 feet in front of home plate. This, in turn, will allow the ball to bounce up into the strike zone.

The tosser is required to stand behind a screen, at least 25 feet in front of the hitter.

The one who tosses is supposed to position himself at least 10-15 feet in front of the hitter. He should be behind a screen.

In order to master the skill of hitting a curveball, it is essential to practice certain curveball drills regularly.

Here are some techniques to do this drill while seated:

The one who tosses has to sit at least 15 feet in front of the hitter. He should make sure that he is behind a screen.

The ball should be tossed into the contact zone standing at least 5-6 feet behind the hitter.

#Back Toss Drill

Some More Curveball Drills

The tosser is then supposed to bounce the ball 4-5 feet in front of the home plate, thereby, allowing the ball to bounce into the strike zone.

Following are a few curveball drills that are necessary to conquer the great curveball:

While hitting a breaking ball, it is important to stay inside the ball. The back toss drill will help you to develop the habit of staying inside the ball when hitting. It will also help you to practice the feeling of hesitation that is very much needed to conquer the great curveball.

The best way of hitting a curveball is to first allow it to come down to you. The underhand lob drill is actually meant to make you practice waiting for the ball to come down to you. Here are some techniques to do this drill:

Finally, the hitter has to wait for the ball to come down to him. He is supposed to stay inside the ball and drive it up the middle.

#Underhand Lob Drill

#Bounce Drill