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ECLL welcomes the 2010 ECLL Board!
ECLL is still looking for one more volunteer to fill the board member role of Auxiliary Chair (Concession Stand)! Interested?
E-mail elgincll@gmail.com for more information.
Volume 4, No. 8 - November 2009 Catching: Back to the Basics with Megan Willis 
Drill: Teaching your catcher to track the ball in and let it hit them. 
Little League "Double Goal" Coach Course Hitting Drills - Toss Drills
How Little League Double-Goal Coaching® Helped Win a World Championship
Coaching is More Than the Box Score
Hitting Fastpitch Softball
Nominate Coaches for Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach® Award Presented by Liberty Mutual
You Make the Call
4th Annual Bank of America Orange County Challenger Classic to be Hosted at Angel Stadium The Fourth Annual Bank of America Orange County Challenger Classic will be hosted at Angel Stadium on November 7, 2009. This event is sponsored by Bank of America and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Approximately 30 teams will participate in 2-inning one hour games played on the outfield grass of the stadium. Games will begin at 9:00, 11:00, and 1:00. Throughout the day, players will have an opportunity to meet with an Angels player, will receive a team photo, and the day will culminate with a “Challenger Classic” medal ceremony. For more information about the Challenger Classic, please contact Sam Ranck, Director of the Challenger Division, at sranck@LittleLeague.org. Michele Smith Softball Clinic Little League® and two-time Olympic Gold-medalist Michele Smith are teaming up to bring Little League Softball managers and coaches an EXCLUSIVE one-day clinic covering all aspects of the sport. Michele, one of the greatest players in the game's history, will provide training tips, skills, drills and more, sharing with you the experience she's gained from playing softball at the highest levels all over the world. Download the Brochure for more information.
Volume 4, No. 7 - October 2009 National Pro Fastpitch Story
As summer came to a close, it got me thinking about all the incredible opportunities the upcoming school year presents.
Little League "Double Goal" Coach Course LittleLeagueCoach.org: Great Coaching Starts Here Free!!!
Hitting Drills - Throw Drill
For Training and Conditioning, Try the Buddy System
The Importance of the Power Position Phase
You Make the Call /p>
A World of Series
Challenger On Saturday, November 7, 2009, Bank of America and The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are sponsoring the “Challenger Classic.” 30 Challenger Division Little League teams from Orange County will play 2-inning, one hour games on designated diamonds on the outfield grass at Angel Stadium. The games will be at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM.
ECLL Pitching Logs are now available to download! Staple a few pitching logs to the inside front or back of your scorebook. Managers (Minor & up) are required to have their pitching log at to all games. All information needs to be complete immediately following the game (including the opposing manager's signature). Handout: 2009 ECLL Pitch Log
Little League Coaches Resource Center Little League international has a coaches resource center website for all managers and coaches. The website is free of charge. Find information on all your baseballal needs straight from Little League! All managers and coaches that would like to use this website will need to register by creating an account and enter an authorization code. Please contact your Vice President of Baseball for your authorization code.
LITTLE LEAGUE COACHES RESOURCE CENTER Big Al's Baseball Looking for materials on how to run a practice? Check out Big Al's Baseball website on our "Links" menu. |
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This month I have included two hitting drills that are taught at Little League Baseball Camp. These drills are perfect for helping the hitter develop concentration and timing. Both of the drills require a partner/ coach to do the tossing. Make sure to have an “L” screen to do the Top/Bottom Drill.
It was more than just talent that helped Houston's West University Little League win the 2009 Little League Senior League 
With so many people focused on winning, coaching sometimes takes a back seat. People are too concerned with winning and losing, but what we are losing is kids because they aren't getting what they need – leadership training and role models. 
Most players and coaches know me as a pitcher, but I am also a pretty decent hitter. if I do say so myself! During my career I was the top hitter in the Japan Pro League many times and know full well how important good hitting can be for a successful season. So, this month I decided to point out some keys to becoming a good hitter.
MYTH #1 - “On a throw to 
You can't see every game on 