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I have a 10 year old son, but I also have an older son that is a college pitcher. He called me after his first week of college practice and said, "Dad, I didn't make the baseball team... I MADE THE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM!!"

The point is that running will help everything; hitting, throwing, speed, core strength, etc. I would include it in any workout regimen that you establish for your son.

He's 10. Get him some good instruction and then plenty of repetitions. Make sure he is using proper form and then do it over and over again. Grip, footwork, arm action, etc.

To compensate for a weaker arm, make sure his footwork is correct. In time, his weaker arm will get stronger and, couple that with good footwork, it will look even stronger.

For hitting...get a good instructor or a coach. Again, repetitions done properly will make him a better hitter.

Keep in mind...this will not be fixed over night or in a few weeks. You will see small progress but don't expect him to be A-Rod by the start of the season.

In the case of a ten year old a couple of questions come to mind: how coordinated is he and does he know how to throw properly. Most kids that age who throw well are fairly coordinated and as a result have good arm action. Good arm action alone will allow 75 pound kids to throw 55-60 MPH. I would look there first. As for hitting, a lot of reps, preferably front toss from short distance. Sit on a bucket and throw firm underhand. Allows you to be very accurate. Use a screen if real baseball or use wiffles. Over and over until it becomes a fluid motion. Nick

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Callaway,

So do you.

Have you thought about joining a swim team. Great cardio and constant SAFE resistance training. I was the secret weapon for my son up to this year (he's 14) when he had to make some sport decisions.

Swing hard - just in case you hit it!