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Techniques & Tips...


Hitting

 

Grip

The grip on the bat should be comfortable in the hand, ideally the middle knuckles on each hand would line up. This helps in executing the proper swing. The grip should be fairly loose up until you ‘load’ particularly with your top hand. Don’t choke the bat with such a tight grip that it tenses up all the muscles in your arms and shoulders.

Load & Stride

Once the pitcher begins his movement forward with the pitch, the batter should then ‘load’. What this involves is a slight movement inward and backwards (about 2 inches) of the batters hands, shoulders, hips and knees. The batter’s weight shifts from a 50/50 to a 40/60 front to back ratio. During this load it is important to not move the head and to keep your eyes on the ball.

 

A.A.Y.O. Board of Directors

Letter from Scott Richman, AAYO Commissioner
Hello everyone, 

I hope that 2008 finds everyone well.

AAYO wrapped up its 2007 season back on August 31st 2007. On September 1st 2007, AAYO began making plans for the 2008 season. Our group of dedicated volunteers is working hard preparing for the 2008 season so that we can provide the quality programs our participants expect.

Our list of volunteers is strong. However we still have some key organizational positions unfilled. If you would like to help us build upon past successes, please contact me for more information. I can be reached at Richman@aayo.net .

Our website is your best means of information about our organization. Please visit it often. If you have any suggestions on how to improve our website, please pass those thoughts along to us.

I hope that your 2008 AAYO season is filled with rewarding experiences that will create lasting memories for years to come.                                

Sincerely,

Scott Richman

Commissioner A.A.Y.O. 

 

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Board Position Descriptions

Current Board

* denotes member of the Executive Committee as well.

Commissioner *                         

Scott Richman                         

EMAIL: Richman@aayo.net

 

Vice Commissioner *                  

Dan Black

EMAIL:  danblack_8@hotmail.com

 

Secretary *                             

VACANT - How about you?

 

Treasurer *                                

Dave Alessio

EMAIL:  Dave.Alessio@comcast.net

                     

Construction & Development *

Robert Ivy

EMAIL:  therobivey@yahoo.com

 

Registration *                           

Jeff Kessler                          

EMAIL:  jeff@ktechconsulting.com

  

Registration Team Members

Kathy Duffy

Michele Bodie

 

League Operations *                

Mike Mixon

EMAIL:  mmixon21@sbcglobal.net

 

Fields              

VACANT - How about you?

 

Equipment                               

VACANT - How about you?

 

Concessions                            

Shawn Carlson

EMAIL:  scarlson23@hotmail.com

 

Fundraising *                           

Denise Klein

EMAIL: fundraising@aayo.net

   

Travel Director *            

Jay Kissack

EMAIL: kkissack@sbcglobal.net

            

Developmental Director *           

Joe Shields

EMAIL:  jteem3@sbcglobal.net

 

T-Ball Coordinator

Mark Pfeifer

EMAIL:  mark.pfeifer@motorola.com

 

Instructional Baseball   

National League Coordinator

Mike Steinmetz

EMAIL:  mssteinmetz5@comcast.net

 

Instructional Baseball

American League Coordinator

Rich Riedel

EMAIL:  cpogoose@sbcglobal.net

 

Instructional Softball Coordinator

Brittany Hull

EMAIL:  bkhorsey2@msn.com

 

Baseball Director *                    

Joe Shields

EMAIL:  jteem3@sbcglobal.net

 

Jr. Mustang Baseball Coordinator           

Jeff Ellis

EMAIL:  JeCubswin@juno.com

      

Mustang Baseball Coordinator                      

Mike Duffy

EMAIL:  michael duffy@juno.com

 

Minors Baseball Coordinator                        

Richard Klein

EMAIL:  05

aayominorsdir@comcast.net

Majors Baseball Coordinator                      

Jim Bodie

EMAIL: jhbodie@comcast.net

 

Pony Baseball Coordinator                           

Tim Spets

EMAIL: aayoponydir@hotmail.com

 

Colt  Baseball Coordinator                           

VACANT

 

Softball Director *                     

Larry Eissler

EMAIL:  Ice929@aol.com

 

Pony Tail Softball Coordinator          

Ed Ptaszek 

EMAIL: edwjpthree@comcast.net

 

Minors Softball Coordinator                   

John Annoreno 

EMAIL: mrphnman@sbcglobal.net

 

Majors Softball Coordinator                        

Paul Nielson

EMAIL: paulnielson1@yahoo.com

 

Uniforms & Trophies               

Sheila Eissler

EMAIL:  shebop1164@aol.com

 

Umpire Director                                 

Bob Mamrot

EMAIL:  Gobigblue11@comcast.net

 

Umpire Co-Director                                 

Ted Niedbalec

EMAIL:  tedniedbalec@comcast.net

 

Website Administrator

Brian Spears

EMAIL:  webguy@aayo.net

 

Special Events                         

VACANT - How about you? 

 

Parent Participation Program Coordinator                         

Dawn Hamelberg

EMAIL:  dham67@sbcglobal.net 

 

 

Baseball Quotes

"The American boy starts swinging the bat about as soon as he can lift one."
Tris Speaker

"Baseball was made for kids, and grown-ups only screw it up." 

Bob Lemon

"My dad taught me to switch-hit. He and my grandfather, who was left-handed, pitched to me everyday after school in the back yard. I batted lefty against my dad and righty against my granddad."

Mickey Mantle

"It ain't nothin' till I call it."

Bill Klem, umpire


"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona."

George F. Will, Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball, 1990 …

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think of when they think of their childhood. I think it stirs up an incredible
emotion within people.   

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Last updated: 05/07/2008