Marty Schupak's T-Ball Skills & Drills: Tips for T-Ball Coaches & Parents

Gr adult—This clearly outlined resource provides dozens of visually oriented tips for coaches and families who want to improve the skills of new baseball enthusiasts. Marty Schupak and his team offer an array of approaches to improve the habits and approaches of developing athletes. The DVD has a hands-on focus that uses a variety of learning objectives. It also demonstrates how a positive and encouraging attitude in the early acquisition of skills has lasting results on the field. The tips are staged to assist a spectrum of capabilities and age ranges. These exercises are also presented progressively to build on a player's improved game. While the resource makes a noteworthy effort to use gender-neutral language, it would have been strengthened by more equal gender representation. Highly recommended for sports clubs, K-6 athletic departments, and families with an interest in athletics.—Vincent M. Livoti, University of Maine at Augusta