Let's race! You pull out your phone while your team is waiting and try to find four good drills to do. We'll pull out our CoachDeck with 52 fundamental drills that can all be made into games in a deck of cards. It won't be close. Give your coaches the easiest tool ever invented to run fun, and fundamentally sound practices.

In this issue: It's the first thing we learn: Run to first base after you hit it. But Doug Bernier shows us that there is a science that will mean more hits and runs for the team. The two most important things that should be expected of youth coaches are often not what we tell them. Brian Gotta explains. Want powerful pre-event routines to help athletes perform to their potential? Bill Cole has them for you. 

It's time to start thinking about the 2019 season. The most important thing on the list should be safety! Your league needs the SAFE Baseball/Softball Online Safety Course by SAFE Baseball. Watch this 90-second video and you'll agree! 

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