We are currently managing and team parenting two baseball teams. From practices to game day essentials, here are recommendations for tried, tested, and learned the hard way must haves.
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Practice Field Essentials
Game Day Essentials
Individual Player Must Haves
Practice Field Essentials
We are managing a team of 12 kids. There is only so much you can teach at practice - we have learned to make practices with splitting up zones, scrimmages and fine tuning work. Here is what we have and wishlists we’re hoping to get.
Of all the ones we have tried - this was the fastest and easiest to set up. I can do it by myself too.
GoSports 7ft Baseball & Softball Practice Net
Easiest set up plus I love the additional pockets for pitching practice!
GoSports 7 ft x 7 ft Baseball & Softball Practice Hitting & Pitching Net with Bow Type Frame
A learned-the-hard way moment - we have gone to baseball fields for practices and it’s difficult when dugouts don’t come with bat compartments. Here’s an quick fix for that!
GoSports Baseball & Softball Bat Caddy - Clips onto Dugout Fence or Mounts on Wall - Holds 16 Player Bats
We coach kids of all playing stages - there will be always one or two that have never played regardless of division. These are always helpful for starting on catching.
Franklin Sports Indestructible Baseball - White: Polyethylene Training Balls, Set of 6
We always have a starter / first timer glove tucked in our wagon - there’s always a moment when a player shows up to practice forgetting theirs.
Franklin Sports 10" T-Web Glove with Ball: Youth PVC Mitt, Right-Handed, All-Purpose