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  2009 Little League World Series Coverage The boys from Chula Vista, Calif. are Little League World Series champions and Active is there with the latest news, video and insider buzz.
  Little League Tries Strong-Arm Tactics With the rise in elbow injuries to youth pitchers, Little League has implemented a strict pitch count based on age. But will this improve things? Is it enforceable?
  Live From the 2009 Little League Central Regional Tournament So what's it like at a regional? Find out with Active correspondent Tom McGorty's video diary from the Little League Central Regional Tournament.
  Hitter's Guide to the Curveball The Deuce. The Hammer. The Hook. Teach your players to hit the most intimidating pitch in baseball with these tips.
  9 Travel Tips for Your Team Whether you're playing travel ball or heading to a baseball tournament, here's how to save time, money--and possibly your sanity--at your team's next road event.
  Why Coaches Should Add Parent Meetings to Their Gameplan Most youth coaches find their offseason preparation filled with strategic game-planning. But here's why organizing a parents meeting should be at the top of any coach's to-do list.
  Baserunning Drill To be a good base runner you don't have to be the fastest player on your team. But you do have to be aware of the play around you--thinking always two bases ahead and how am I going to accomplish it.
  How To Recruit New Volunteer Coaches Youth baseball leagues are constantly dealint with the recruitment of new volunteer coaches or managers. Here are a few ways to get--and keep--good coaches.
  Are You Way Too Over The Top? Think there's only one way to throw a baseball? Here's how to avoid going "over the top" when teaching pitching motion to young hurlers.
  Coach’s Guide to Taking Infield Start your team off right with this pre-game routine for warming up your infield defense.
  Administrative Part of Being a Baseball Coach The administrative side of a baseball coach can be as important as a game winning hit in the bottom of the seventh! Plan the little things in advance and assign people not involved in the actual game to help out the program.
  Spreading Baseball Around the World David Rhode used to sell detergent and dishwashing liquid. Now he sells the power of baseball. "We get stuff and we give it away," David says with a chuckle. "It's not meant to be complicated."
  7 Ways to Crush a Hitting Slump Follow these coaching checklists to help your hitters get back on track offensively.
  Parent's Guide to Little League All-Stars Everybody wants to play in Williamsport--but regional all-stars are the first step. What every parent should know about the process of choosing Little League all-stars.
  Catching Drill: Around the Bucket Keep runners from advancing bases with this drill to create proper technique in your young catchers.
  Introduction to Hitting Off a Tee Teach your players the basics of tee-hitting with this great baseball video tip from PlaySportsTV.com.
  Baseball Practice Tips Sharpen your team's skills with these practice tips for coaches.
  Parent's Guide to Fun Team Travel Traveling with your kid to a tourney? Follow these insider tips to make your travel experience fun and hassle-free.
  How to Bring Focus to Practice Enhance your team's concentration during practice with these tips for players of all ages.
  Baseball Player Mental Toughness Guide Prepare your team for the team for the upcoming season with this mental toughness checklist.
  Expand Baseball Season Into the Fall In a more relaxed environment, fall baseball can offer a great opportunity for youth players to hone their skills and find a comfort zone on the diamond.
  Train Your Eyes for Better Results Vision is a vital part of hitting. The following drills are a great way to increase pitch recognition and help hitters be more selective at the plate.
  Little League Baseball and Elbow Injuries Dr.'s relief pitch: More Little Leaguers have big elbow, shoulder pain, as do many older boys, but it doesn't have to happen.
  Major League Player Makes Pitch for Troubled Youth San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez learned pitch recognition on a Tijuana sandlot, and now he’s giving back to underprivileged kids on both sides of the border.
  5 Batting Practice Tips Whether you're on the diamond or inside a batting cage, here are some ways to make the most of your batting practice sessions.
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