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I chose to write about this topic after speaking with a few baseball families about their child's progress with private baseball / softball instruction. One of the most consistent faults that I have seen with players over the years that take private baseball / softball instruction is that their attitude towards improvement isn't consistent with the approach that ultimately is required for a baseball / softball player to overcome their mechanical flaws. I have read all over the internet about the concept of young players and the lack of understanding or comprehending what they need to work on based on the fact that the learning curve is too narrow. I disagree with that notion because what about academics? Aren't these very same baseball / softball players/athletes going to school and are encouraged to complete 'homework' away from class? Why should private baseball / softball instruction be any different? What you should find with any private instructor is that they have the tools to show a player during their lesson what needs improvement and how to go about making those adjustments. However what the instructor should never be held accountable for is what the player/baseball family chooses to do in between lessons.

In my experience, the baseball / softball families that come into the lessons speaking about what they worked on since the previous lesson, usually shows in the performance of the player during the next lesson.

Lesson learned?: Baseball / softball families must set aside time for the proper amount of 'homework' to be focused on. Without the correct approach away from private lessons, do you honestly think that 30-60 minutes from your instructor is going to fix your son/daughter's flaws? Nobody, is that good.

Teaching players that getting better at a sport is no different than working to get better in school, boy scouts, skateboarding, etc. is the key to help the youth of baseball become the best they possibly can be. Isn't that all we want to see our kids learn? Private Baseball / Softball Instructors are there for guidance, so be sure to utilize their expertise.

Playball!