How to Help My Son Succeed at Baseball as a Single Mom

By playing together and coaching, baseball is an activity that many fathers use to bond with their sons. As a single mom, you want to help your son succeed at baseball, but you might feel as though you don't have the time or the ability to help him. However, you can help your baseball-playing son in ways that don't require a lot of time.

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      Play catch with him. According to America's Baseball Camps, one of the best ways to increase arm strength is to throw, throw and throw again. Increased arm strength can help with everything from pitching to hitting. You can spend a little time after work and on the weekends playing catch together. You don't have to have a lot of skill yourself. You just have to be there to spot him.

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      Help him set goals. The best competition for kids is competition with themselves, according to America's Baseball Camps. By helping your child set goals, he can strive to work harder. Not only will this help him to be more skilled at the game, but he'll also feel an increased sense of accomplishment if he's successful.

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      Help to improve his confidence. A lot of players don't do well because they doubt their own abilities. Offering encouragement and pointing out his strengths can help to boost his confidence, which can approve his ability in the game.

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      Attend games and practice. As a single mom, you might be crunched for time to attend games and practice. However, according to MomsTeam.com, attending games and practice has a strong influence on an athlete's performance. While you don't have to attend every game or practice session, you should attend as many as you can. You can send other family members to attend when you can't so that your boy knows he has family support.

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      Encourage positive male role models for your son. Uncles, cousins and other male family members can provide support by playing catch, giving him pointers about his game, or just being a good listener.

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