How Do You Teach Little League Baseball Signals?
Teaching Little League baseball signs to young players can be learned by all coaches and parents. Communicating with your baseball players can make the difference between winning or losing a game. This eHow article will teach step-by-step instructions for teaching Little Leaguers how to understand baseball signals. Start by teaching the baseball players a “key.” Instruct all team members that when you touch your belt they should look for the baseball sign. The “key” can be any part of your body. The “key” tells the baseball player to pay attention because the actual sign is coming next. The “key” also prevents the opposing team from stealing your baseball signs. Next, create a baseball sign for hitting the ball. Let’s say when you touch the top of your baseball cap you want the batter to swing. You will first touch the “key” (belt) and then touch you cap (hit). For younger baseball players, proceed slowly and give them an opportunity to ask you to repeat the sign if they do not underst
