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Originally posted by Steve M
... concentrate on 1, maybe 2 changes at a time.
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Excellent advice. I always give the new folks three things that I think they should work on over their next few games.
As for the game I am working, I almost never give advice in between innings. I will write things on the back of a line-up card and discuss it afterwards if needed. I worry about the things that are important like positioning and mechanics. Letting them know whether I thought they blew a call or not will not help them get better. Explaining mechanic errors that caused them to blow the call will be beneficial.
This all assumes that you are taking on the role of instructor as well as mentor. I think a normal mentor role is more being available for questions and helping with the intangibles, like local organization politics. You are right that instructing or reviewing their performance properly might need more attention than you are able to provide while concentrating on a game. Tell him that on your off night you will stop by one of his games and review him one night if he buys you a cold one afterwards.