.To help athletes become excellent baseball and softball players, you need to know what skills
players need to play these sports. Athletes must master many technical skills and know how to
apply those skills in tactical situations. In addition to technical and tactical skills, a vast array
of nonphysical talents—mental capacity, communication skills and character training—overlay
athletic performance, affect its development and should be considered (Rainer Martens,
Successful Coaching, Third Edition). Even though every skill is important, not all of them will
be within the reach of your players, so you must filter the all-encompassing list of skills.
First, you need to identify the skills your team needs to be successful. Here are some
suggestions about how to identify the specific skills your players need.