I just thought I should get that out onto my chest because I have been around softball/baseball my whole life and it's a shame for parents to push their children into the ground face first. They are children, let them have fun! Also if your child makes a mistake out there on the field, DO NOT bark at them. They are out there playing for enjoyment. When you start yelling at them for a missed ball, or a strikeout, you completly throw off their game. They start thinking they aren't good enough, and that it's almost not even worth playing.

Parents please take this message into consideration. I personally know that this works from experience. Try not to put your kids down, or make them do anything that's not fun.