Monthly Archives: August 2011

Little Leauge World Sereis – Youth Baseball Anyone?

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It’s that time of year.  The Little League World Series is on ESPN and we’re down to 8 teams.  The most recent game was today at 1pm ET with Rhode Island taking out the Netherlands in dramatic style. 

It was a crazy game with the Rhode Island team leading 3-2 going into the top of the 6th inning.  After the Netherlands put up 5 runs in the top of the 6th (following 4 consecutive walks to start the inning), the Rhode Island team came back with 5 runs (3 unearned) in the bottom to win it.  The winning run scored on an error – the 5th of the day for the Netherlands. 

Check out your local listings as most of the games are on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPN3. 

Youth baseball at its’ best!

What is your favorite part of the Little League World Series?   Post below…

 

All Stars – Is It Worth It?

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Most Little Leagues continue their season with summer baseball in the form of All Star teams.  This extra baseball can be a huge benefit for the kids and nice measuring stick for the Little Leagues.  However, there are certainly some downsides to this increasing popular trend.

Let’s examine the Pros and Cons to Little League All Star teams.

PROS

  1. More reps for the kids

    While spring baseball is great, it contends with school and practices tend to be 1-2 times per week or less.  With All Stars, practice is nearly every day in preparation for the tournaments they play.  Those repititions are immensely important for the kids as they really can focus on the position, hitting adjustment, or skill they are trying to master.

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