Baseball Fundamentals: Coaching Kids, Drills and Gear Care

Teaching kids baseball fundamentals involves specialized batting drills and proper gear sizing. Effective care for leather gloves and managing arm soreness are critical for maintaining a pitching arm.

5 Things You Need to Know About Getting Hit with a Baseball

Published Oct,06 2011 | By Livestrong Contributor

Each year, hospital emergency rooms see more than 95,000 baseball-related injuries. Many consist of minor sprains or muscle strain, but the most serious injuries come from getting hit with a baseball or a baseball bat, particularly on the head, eyes or chest. Baseball leads the way in sports injuries to the eyes.