2021 Firecrackers P8
Team Name
2021 Firecrackers P8
Location
West
Date
04/20/2021
Start Time
5:45
End Time
8:00
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:45 (BELOW GOLD)
PRACTICE STARTS AT 5:45 (BELOW BLACK)
The Two Tee Drill helps to train and develop a short swing path to the ball. Staying "short" fights an athlete the drops the barrel early, and helps...Read More
Notes:
Throw Right / Middle / Left... repeat 3-4 times... call ROTATE!
FB / Off-Speed Front Toss is a variation of front toss to work on change of speed pitches. A coach's close positioning allows for accurate pitch placement,...Read More
Notes:
10U #2 itinerary under Execution Keys.
WATER BREAK (5min)
Playing catch is the most important "drill" you will ever run as a coach! Structured Catch Play is more than just a drill. It's actually more of an organized,...Read More
Notes:
Structured Catch Play followed by Long Toss Competition.
The Buffet Drill is most effectively run as a Quick Defense drill and combines four movements of baseball athleticism into a fun, quick activity. Run...Read More
Notes:
1. Long Toss; 2. Ground Ball; 3. Quick Catch; 4. Football Pattern (leave room!)
WATER BREAK (5min)
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
WATER BREAK (5min)
Baserunners on first and third bases is a common situation for offensive trickery. Thus, it's an area of Team Defense that MUST be taught whenever runners...Read More
Notes:
Four Groups: Runners, Pitchers, Catchers, Defense
1st & 3rd Baserunning is a team offense drill to run during the baserunning segment of practice. Your team will need to cover the 1st / 3rd situation...Read More
Notes:
Entire team on diamond to learn principles of the 1st / 3rd offensive situation.
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:
Speed & Strength
"If you want to be better, then give a better effort, have a better plan and choose a better attitude!"
– Seth M. Quealy (mental coach)
ATTITUDE
- Attitude and effort are two areas that never have slumps
- A great attitude naturally brings forth great effort
- Have fun. Be happy. Play hard