14U – 90 Mins #7

Team Name
14U – 90 Mins #7
Location
Date
Start Time
04:00 PM
End Time
05:30 PM
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT (BELOW GOLD)
Early Activity Ground Ball Reps – No Throw and Flip stopwatch - timer 15 Minutes
Ground Ball Reps - No Throw + Flip is an infield drill used during Station Instruction or as an Early Activity.  One coach can easily entertain an entire...Read More
notes Notes:
Involve DP feeds similar to Bucket-Free-Throws at end of PP#7.
PRACTICE STARTS AT 04:00 PM (BELOW BLACK)
Warm Up Dyn Warm Up 14U #1 stopwatch - timer 10 Minutes
~ SEE "EXECUTION KEYS" BELOW FOR AGE-SPECIFIC SUGGESTION LIST ~ The Dynamic Warm Up is today's warm up routine.  Gone are the days of standing in a...Read More
notes Notes:
Back to original Warm-Up movements. Idea: Warm-Up leader is reward for hard work.
Throw Quick Catch Competition stopwatch - timer 10 Minutes
Quick Catch Competition is an execution drill to finish the throwing segment.  It helps to train throwing accuracy, baseball athleticism (hands working...Read More
notes Notes:
Long-Toss into Quick-Catch-Competition.
TEAM DEFENSE Ground Ball Put Outs stopwatch - timer 15 Minutes
Ground Ball Put Outs brings into play the novel concept of recording OUTS!  At some point, athletes need to be taught how to execute force plays and tag...Read More
notes Notes:
Practice making plays!
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
SCRIMMAGE Scrimmage stopwatch - timer 35 Minutes
A scrimmage is a time for kids to put the hard work into action, and experience the pressure of competition.  Simulate game play by splitting into groups...Read More
notes Notes:
Live pitchers - No walks; Coach pitch after ball 4.
Baserunning Touchdown Tommy’s stopwatch - timer 10 Minutes
Touchdown Tommy's can be run as an Outfield drill during station instruction, or as a Conditioning drill at the end of practice.  It is a fun way to...Read More
notes Notes:
Outfield football patterns. Foul line to foul line.
Mental / Finish Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch - timer 5 Minutes
Life Lesson discussions provide the opportunity to briefly talk about the characteristics of a champion.  Use the Dugout Captain suggestions for each...Read More
notes Notes:
BODY LANGUAGE - See discussion notes below.
PITCH & CATCH Pregame Bullpen Routine stopwatch - timer 0 Minutes
Pregame Bullpen Routine is an overview of a pitchers preparation for game competition.  Once called to the bullpen, follow this suggested pitch routine...Read More
notes Notes:
Review pregame bullpen routine prior to today's scrimmage // 35 total pitches

"The image that a player projects through his actions, gestures, and posture during competition."

– Dan Keller (Dugout Captain)

BODY LANGUAGE

  •  Fake it, until you make it
  •  Lead by example, your teammates will follow
  •  What are your team’s rules? (Suggestions: Head up, shoulders back, tall and proud)