Youth Baseball Association
Youth Baseball Association
BASEBALL
has come home
to the U.K.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UKYBA
UKYBA
Assisting Adult Clubs in developing their players and establishing a pool of upcoming players... read more
Corporate Softball and Softball Parties
Enjoy a corporate fun day for your employees or a softball party for the kids.. UKYBA does all the work and you have a day of fun... read more
It was a great pleasure for us to meet and spend time with Handa Bray, a descendant of William Bray.
The UKYBA was asked by the Guildford Borough Council and the Surrey Heritage Museum,
to do a baseball re-
Thank you, Handa
Games played with a ball and bat (Cricket and Baseball), have much in common and have occupied historians of both sports for many years.
Baseball has been widely known as; an American sport, and is believed by some to have been invented in 1839 by famous American Civil War general named; Abner Doubleday.
However, in 1937 Robert Henderson published an article containing clear documented evidence that the game called baseball had been played hundreds of years before Abner Doubleday had supposedly invented the game.
William Bray, was a solicitor and antiquarian who lived in the Surrey village of Shere, in England. Mr. Bray diligently kept a diary for much of his life, which was verified authentic in September 2008. Part of his entry on 31 March 1755 reads as follows:
“Went to Stoke Ch. This morn – After Dinner Went to Miss Jeale’s to play Base Ball...”
There are more recordings about baseball being played in the UK, before it ever had made its way to America. In fact, early baseball references join other bat and ball sports in England. Among these sport is the ancient game of; stoolball. Traditionally stoolball was played by milkmaids, who used their milking stools as a home plate or wicket.
BASEBALL BELONGS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM!
Our objective is to teach sport, but to also teach young people; how to compete in a positive way, focus on goals that are achievable and develop a sound work ethic as they pursue their goals. We encourage children to understand the concept of Community Involvement, by assisting those who are less fortunate, and to strive to live a balanced life.
Bullying is NEVER tolerated, and will be addressed firmly if it arises!
In addition, our focus isn’t only on teaching sport. Too often, people become out of balance, and either focus on academics or on sports. As a result, some people tend to become “extremist” in their thinking, and sway to one side of this issue or the other.
Sport does not benefit children when it is taught incorrectly. We do not hand a child a bat and ball and say; “go play.” We teach children about the history of baseball, baseball mechanics, baseball theory, and how to play the game the way the Major Leaguers play it. Most importantly, our techniques encourage a positive self esteem, while providing an atmosphere of fun and healthy competition.
Our main objective is to introduce baseball to youngsters countrywide through our work with local schools. Many children who have thought they are not “sporty,” are taking a liking to baseball, and finding that they are in fact competent baseball players.
There has been much debate as to whether or not competitive sport should be a part of the school programme. Some say; “yes,” and some say; “no.”
We look at major issues involved in encouraging young people to participate in a sport.
Proper coaching is the key to a successful sport programme. Teaching youngsters how to compete, whether win or lose is an essential for every sport programme.
There are many coaches and organisations who offer ‘sports camps’ or academies. The focus of everyone entering these activities should be on the quality of coaching being offered.
For example, if the Math teacher does not know the subject of Math very well, or
cannot convey the teaching in an understandable way -
Proper coaching knows how to convey the message, and realises that all kids are not the same. Some kids will require more attention than others. Proper coaches will recognise this and present their message in such a way that it will reach all kids.
No child should be forced to participate in a sport, but should be encouraged to attempt to participate. Once a child participates in a sport, they will know whether or not they want to continue playing that sport.
We do not encourage children to choose players to be on a team. A problem arises with this because there are always children who are last to be chosen. We believe this may be harmful to a young child’s self esteem.
We are dedicated to encouraging young people to become leaders, through unwavering character... integrity... read more
