5/9/22 – Practice 2
Team Name
La Canada Spartans 8U
Location
FIS
Date
05/09/2022
Start Time
5:00
End Time
6:40
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:00 (BELOW GOLD)
PRACTICE STARTS AT 5:00 (BELOW BLACK)
~ 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:
50% Jog, high knees, ButtKickers, karaoke, 75% jog
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:
Coach proper technique, fix any issues
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:
Coaches are judges as pairs drop out they become judges
Buffet Drill
5:20-5:27 7 Minutes
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:
3 coaches, long toss from player, grounder, quick throw & pop-up
WATER BREAK (5min)
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Dropstep, Crossover, Go
5:44-5:56 12 Minutes
Saul - Make sure they call "ball" to continue to reinforce.
WATER BREAK (5min)
Notes:
Pitcher/Catcher/3B - Involve runners & LF, 1B & SS.
Scrimmage
6:15-6:40 25 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:
4, 4, 5 - Catcher in each group. Coach Pitch. See if we can get outs incorporate stealing etc. Close Home.
"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