When your player takes the field for NTX Select, they’re not just “playing defense”—they’re part of a well-oiled machine with nine unique positions, each playing a crucial role in shutting down the opposing offense. Whether you’re new to select baseball or just brushing up, understanding how the defensive side of […]
When your player steps up to the plate, there’s nothing quite like the right walk-up song to set the tone. Whether it’s for building confidence, pumping up the team, or just adding some swagger to their stride, walk-up songs are one of baseball’s coolest traditions—and MLB players are setting the […]
Where Are the Umpires? The Growing Crisis in North Texas Select Baseball Select baseball is booming in North Texas. With more teams, more tournaments, and more competitive action than ever before, the game is thriving—but there’s one major problem looming over every weekend tournament: a critical umpire shortage. What used […]
Let’s be honest: select baseball dads are a different breed. You’ve either: Spent $400 on a bat your kid still can’t hit with Threatened to “have a word” with the coach Or quietly Googled “how to throw a cutter” in the parking lot You’ve done one. Maybe all three. So […]
(And Why Playing Other Sports in the Fall Might Be the Best Move) One of the biggest questions select baseball parents ask is: “How much is enough?” It’s a fair question—select ball isn’t rec ball. The competition is stronger, the schedule is fuller, and development expectations are higher. But even […]
(What to Do When the Hits Stop Falling) Every ballplayer, no matter how talented, will hit a slump. Maybe it’s a stretch of strikeouts.Maybe their glove feels like it has holes in it.Maybe they’ve suddenly lost that spark you’re used to seeing. It happens—to 9-year-olds, to college stars, and even […]
There’s a new bat on the block causing serious chatter across Major League Baseball — the torpedo bat. After the New York Yankees exploded for 18 home runs in their first four games using this untraditional equipment, torpedo bats have gone from training room curiosity to national headline. But are […]
(A Parent’s Guide to Building Baseball IQ the Fun Way) When your kid boots a ground ball, you chalk it up to a bad hop. But when they throw to the wrong base or forget how many outs there are? That feels a little different. Welcome to the world of […]
(But Don’t Always Say Out Loud) In select baseball, there’s more happening on the field—and behind the scenes—than most people realize. Between game-day lineups, mid-week practices, and the dozens of small decisions that shape a season, coaches wear a lot of hats: instructor, motivator, strategist, mentor. And while most parents […]
✅ Pre-Pitch Checklist Check the situation – outs, runners, hitter tendencies. Signal the defense – communicate positioning and coverages. Ready position – athletic stance, glove low, on the balls of your feet. Know your coverage – Are you covering 2B on a steal? Double play depth or standard? 🧤 Fielding […]