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Steve Nicollerat

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I can answer any questions on the following topics: Pitching, Fielding, Hitting, Youth Instruction, Base Running, Infield, Outfield, Pitcher Fielding Practice, Rotational Hitting Instruction, Hitting Mechanics, Pitching Mechanics, Sportsmanship, Coaching, Baseball Situations, Baseball From the Ground Up, umpiring.

Experience in the area

I have been a head varsity high school baseball coach for over 30 years. I have also been a Division one basketball referee. Lastly, I played collegiate baseball.

Organizations

I am the founder of Baseball From the Ground Up, LLC - www.bftgu.com Visit http://www.bftgu.com for more baseball help and advice!

Education/Credentials

I am a Computer Science teacher for high school and at Webster University and Fontbonne University. I have a Masters Degree in Computer Education and Science.

Awards and Honors

I was just inducted into the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame this past January.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
john houser	10/16/11	10	10	10	Steve, Thanks
David	10/05/11	10	10	10	Steve" Thank You for a quick responce .....
Matt	07/11/11	10	10	10
Cliff Marshall	05/26/11	10	10	10	I think Steve explained his answer in .....
Greg	05/04/11	10	10	10	Thanks For your quick response.

Recent Answers from Steve Nicollerat

2011-10-15 switch hitting:

Hi John, Thanks for the question. Find a team that will allow him to hit from both sides. To find a kid that works this hard and wants to take the risk at hitting from both sides. Let him go for it

2011-10-05 retreating back to first to avoid pickoff:

Hi David, I am not an expert on Dizzy Dean rules. However, when the ball is in fielder's glove and the player jumps over the glove (and player) I don't see a problem. The rule is put in to protect defensive

2011-08-10 switch hitting:

Hi Rene, Keep him switch hitting. That is great. He might have better mechanics from the left side than right, or he might be more confident. Either way that is fine. It does not matter about the

2011-07-05 Coach Pitch vs. Machine Pitch:

Hi Matt, Both are fine, depending on when you would use them. When the kids are real young, I like coach pitch (and run on 3rd strike). 4,5 and 6 year old kids do not feel as safe with a machine as

2011-06-15 Hitting Mechanics:

HI John, Sure. When the hitter rotates to the point that his bell button is at the pitcher, his back elbow is in tight and his front elbow is up, now the hitter will release his hands. The path of

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