From playing video games to streaming movies, there are several sedentary activities that are popular with children. Signing your youngster up for softball or baseball training is a great way to encourage them to get exercise and have fun in the process. For further incentive, here are a few specific ways kids benefit from playing these sports.

Why Should Kids Play Softball or Baseball?

1. Teaches Teamwork   

Baseball or softball training will prepare your child to join Little League or try out for the team at their school. Playing on a team will help your youngster develop strong interpersonal skills. They will learn to encourage and motivate their teammates and strategize with them to achieve the common goal of winning the game. The skills they learn will come in handy at school and in the workforce later in life.

2. Builds Confidence 

From how they hit the ball to how fast they run the bases, your child will learn what their strengths and weaknesses are during softball or baseball training. They can spend more time in the batting cages, practice with their hitting instructor, and take other steps to improve their arm strength, speed, and hitting average. Seeing the improvement that comes with their hard work will increase your child's self-confidence. 

3. Improves Math and Science Skills

Playing softball or baseball can make your child a better student, too. They will, for instance, have to calculate their batting average to determine their offensive strength. Doing so will improve their ability to multiply, which is useful when doing math homework and taking tests. They will also have to apply physics to determine how the bat should hit the ball for it to gain the most speed and move in the desired direction.

So your child can take advantage of the benefits playing softball or baseball provides, contact The Cages Training Facility, a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association. The youth softball and baseball training programs at this 13,000-square-foot, Phoenix, AZ, facility are led by coaches who have several years of experience. The state-of-the-art ventilation system ensures fresh, cool air is always circulating to keep players comfortable. See photos of the training facility online, check out Facebook for announcements, and call (602) 923-0607 to sign your child up for lessons.