2021 Oriole’s Practice #2

Team Name
2021 Orioles
Location
Reno Park
Date
03/16/2021
Start Time
5:00
End Time
6:20
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 4:45 (BELOW GOLD)
2021 Oriole’s Practice #2 stopwatch 4:45-5:00 timer 15 Minutes
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notes Notes:
Have two line to Allow athletes to throw wiffle balls into net.
PRACTICE STARTS AT 5:00 (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Touch ‘Em All stopwatch 5:00-5:15 timer 15 Minutes
Touch 'em All is an introductory baserunning drill designed to promote field awareness and familiarity with the bases.  Run early in the season for beginning...Read More
notes Notes:
Gotta teach the bases at least once. Stomp and yell!
THROWING No Partner Throwing #1 stopwatch 5:15-5:30 timer 15 Minutes
No Partner Throwing is designed for the youngest players and run early in the season.  The set up and structure allow for safety as athletes will throw...Read More
notes Notes:
Focus on ankle eye, 4 seam, basics.
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
How to Coach: Infield #1 (Training)
stopwatch 5:30-5:45 timer 15 Minutes
Same Drill as PP#1. Review: Fielding Triangle, Alligator Mouth, Ankle Eye
Hitting Grip and Stance
stopwatch 5:45-6:00 timer 15 Minutes
Two coaches = Two Tees. Feet first, then grip.
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
BASERUNNING Treasure Map Challenge stopwatch 6:05-6:15 timer 10 Minutes
The Treasure Map Challenge is a great way to introduce the baseball field, positions, and names to your players. Use the concept of a treasure map to peak...Read More
notes Notes:
Treasure Map Challenge - Highlight a different position on each map. Shuffle up and deal!
FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 6:15-6:20 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:
Life Lesson Discussion - SPORTSMANSHIP

"Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn."

– John Maxwell, Author

SPORTSMANSHIP

  •  Win with class, lose with pride. Either way, have a good time!
  •  Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
  •  Beat your opponent in such a way that he wants to compete with you again.