So while Mickey Finn is obviously a great choice as an attractor fly, it would not be as good a choice in murky water or if fished deep. A better attractor might be a white Woolly Bugger or White Marabou Muddler.

Color is also important to remember when matching hatch. Since fish use vision as deciding factor to strike, one’s offering must be correct color. However, very small differences in hue seem to not be much of a factor as most insects will vary slightly in color as well. But if intensity of color artificial fly has can be a factor. If artificial is more intense than natural it is more likely to catch fish. Why this seems to work is somewhat a mystery. It is understood that fish see deeper into ultraviolet range than humans, so perhaps they are just seeing something we don’t. It could also be due to effect water has on colors. Perhaps we’ll never know, but like many things in fishing, why something works is not as important as just knowing that it does work.

While color is probably not most important factor in a fish striking a fly. The above considerations are nevertheless a good thing to have in back of your fly fishing mind.

6. Teach every player how to bunt. Bunting is a lost art that needs to be revived. For player who struggles to hit bunting can be a confidence booster and run producer.

7. Teach defensive movement. This is nothing more than having every player moving when pitcher reaches top of his windup. Nobody is standing flat footed. This also means that on EVERY hit ball, every player has a place to move to. If they are not catching or throwing ball they must be moving to a backup position. Statues don’t play baseball nobody is standing and watching play.

8.Emphasize aggressive base running. Run out every hit ball regardless of where it’s hit to. Come out of batters box as if you are going for a triple, even if it’s a routine grounder or fly ball. Break on every pitch as if you are going to steal even when your not. A runner in motion puts pressure on a defense. They move out of position to cover runner and base hits squeak though. Pitchers rush their motions when a runner breaks and lose their concentration. I believe in pressure, pressure, pressure when it comes to base running.

9.Praise in public and criticize in private. Remember these are kids we are coaching not adults. If you need to get on a player pull him aside privately and speak with him. On other hand if you have something good to say share it with whole team.

10.It’s about kids Emphasize sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and persistence. Winning will take care of itself. Your job (should you choose to accept it.) is to help players learn game, enjoy themselves, and advance to next level of game.

These 10 coaching baseball tips do not include mechanics or drills but they do lay a foundation that will help show remakable improvement in your team.

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