Today it is hard to get kids to want to work on defense and bunting. The "non sexy" part of the game turns kids off it seems.
I disagree with this as well. I see defense as a priority thing and what is taught. We preach and work on this DAILY and with the same passion as hitting. I think the bunting thing has become a lost art do to it not being taught and the little guy level
Coach, when I read your words here--and read in an earlier post that your catchers aren't dedicated to blocking-- it makes me wonder if you're coaching in a low-income district, in which case I can understand how your players could have bad work habits.
Freddy, I take a little offense to this. My entire coaching career has been spent at schools that would be considered lower income and I do not have any of these issues. Is there a work ethic that has to be taught sometimes, yes. But to say it is a low-income school thing I disagree.