They just learn fundamentals such as baserunning, throwing, hitting off a pitching machine and such. The second five weeks include simulated game situations so the youngsters can apply what they've been taught. Again, no scores are kept. Baseball's still fun. As they get older and all the pressure starts, it stops being fun.
Pressure is a hard thing to deal with.
Sauerbeck turned a bit wistful. Just come out here and play every day. I wonder how many guys would come out if you just came out to play ball. But there are no pickup baseball games anymore. I think that died when the sandlot got concreted.