All the talk at the pro level is about power and the tater. But a lot of good ball is played on the base paths - that's what the Strategy Clinic is mostly about. So, the question was, how much do you still rely on the inside game? The answer, from most WebBallers who contributed is 'a lot'. I, too can vouch for its impact - during a tournament several years ago, a team of mine was taken to the cleaners by three squeeze bunts in a row. We never recovered and blew a 5-run lead.

PER GAME	AVG	MAX	MIN	MED
Sacrifice Bunts	1.6	4+	0	1
Base-Hit Bunts	1.4	4+	0	1
Straight Steals	3.5	4+	1	4+
Double Steals	1.5	4+	0	1
Squeeze Plays	0.5	2	0	0
Hit & Runs	2.8	4+	0	3

Surveys from several years ago do not included email addresses.

I want my team (11-12 age) to be very aggressive. I like to put pressure on the other team's defence. To give players confidence in themselves & their ability. Even if we fail in a play, we will ask the player to do it again next time.
    - Coach Tomiczek

My strategy depends on the rules (10-U) we play. If 'straight baseball' (MLB rules) but close bases (usually 65-70 ft), these answers apply: 3 sacrifice bunts, 4+ base-hit bunts, 4+ steals, 4+ double steals, 3 hit & runs. If in a tourney with no leads, etc., we do less straight steals, but a great deal of bunting with my 'weaker hitters.' Why? Because they are good at it and we do not possess a great deal of power hitting as a team. Also, as a coach and a fan, I prefer this type of 'little ball' and believe, if executed correctly, it can drive an opponent crazy.
    - Jeff Taylor