Here is why:

1. You learn that incremental improvements happen slowly.

2. Yelling at them slows the learning way down.

3. Individual coaching improves their skills more rapidly.

4. Positive reinforcement leads to the repeated behavior you want.

5. Meetings in the dugout are not the same as hitting grounders.

6. Putting them in the right position for their skill brings more success.

7. Finding one great player elevates the entire team.

8. Be strongest up the middle.

9. Mom’s can bring the cookies but they can’t hit.

10. You never know when the coaching will pay off in a big way, with a game saving catch by the right fielder.