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The Line Drive Blog

Training that isn't pablum, rules parents argue about, and straight talk on developing serious young ballplayers — from the team building East Houston's new indoor baseball facility.

General

The Car Ride Home: Youth Baseball's Hardest At-Bat

Ask former players what almost made them walk away, and it's rarely the coach — it's the front seat after the game.

August 10, 2026 · 5 min read

General

Training Baseball IQ: Why Smart Kids Miss the Play

Your kid has the arm and the glove. The mistake was between the pitches — and it's the one thing almost no one actually trains.

August 4, 2026 · 6 min read

General

Cage Work That Transfers: Fix Wasted Batting Practice

A hundred feel-good swings won't touch you Saturday. Here's how to design cage sessions that actually show up in games.

July 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Training

Training an Under-12 Player Without Killing the Game He Loves

Real athletic development for the 8-12 crowd: what actually builds ballplayers without a barbell or a boring rep count.

July 21, 2026 · 5 min read

General

Same Arm, Two Rulebooks: PG vs. USSSA Pitch Counts

Your 12-year-old can be legal in one tournament and over the limit in the next — same weekend, same arm. Here's why.

July 21, 2026 · 5 min read

General

Year-Round Baseball in Texas: When More Becomes Less

Houston kids can throw 12 months a year — and the best arms of the 2030s will belong to the ones whose parents said 'not this month.'

July 21, 2026 · 5 min read

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