) Bunting the strike If in the act of moving into a bunting position and the pitch looks like a ball, immediately yank the heavy end of the bat back. This helps convince an uncertain umpire it is a strike, helps the runner, and avoids a foul tip. Anticipation Always expect a sign for a sacrifice bunt when a runner is on first, first and second, with none out, and with probably a close score. Perhaps, it is caused by love for the game, a playing background, a longing to give something back, or sometimes, it is simply because nobody among other adults can teach the game to kids. If coaching your own child/s is your plan, here are some baseballs coaching philosophies you need to keep in mind: 1. You have to buy soft balls first from a sporting goods shop. Soft balls, which look like real baseballs, are safe to use because their softness does not cause injury. These are recommended for children because they can help boost their confidence when playing baseball. Using these balls trains them not to be afraid of being hit by the ball. Start by standing with your feet apart (at about the length of your shoulders) and bending your knees to lower your body. When your thighs are parallel to the ground, you have to stand back up. Repeat this step about three to six times. Trunk Rotations With your feet apart and your hand reaching out to your sides, turn your upper body to the right and then to the left. Homer - Also referring to home run, this commonly used term describes the hitting of the ball that causes it to go past the reach of the farthest players in the field. 9. Infield - The infield is the playing field s diamond-shaped area with four bases bordering it. 10. Pepper - This is also a warm-up drill routine for players before every game. Batters play by attempting and succeeding to hit the ball and then advancing to the bases without being hit by the ball, which could be caught by the infielders or pitchers. The pitching team s goal is to catch the hit ball and try to arrest batters or runners who are making their way to go to bases (there are four of them, including the home base, the last destination).