60 Minutes/Baserunning

Team Name
Braves
Location
Strickland field
Date
03/11/2019
Start Time
5:00
End Time
6:00
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:00 (BELOW GOLD)
PRACTICE STARTS AT 5:00 (BELOW BLACK)
Warm Up/Run Dyn Warm Up 12U #1 stopwatch 5:00-5:05 timer 5 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:
Stretch/Cone to Cone/high knee/side shuffle/Sprint/Pole to Pole/Throwing
Baserunning Fundamentals: Leadoffs stopwatch 5:05-5:15 timer 10 Minutes
Fundamentals: Leadoffs is a drill to teach basics of taking a lead.  Initially, it can be run during Baserunning segment of practice.  Then, these fundamentals...Read More
notes Notes:
Left, Right. Shuffle, Shuffle/Dive Backs
Base Running Leads & Breaks stopwatch 5:15-5:25 timer 10 Minutes
Leads & Breaks is run either at the beginning (Early Baserunning) or end of practice (Baserunning).  It involves sprint work infused with leadoff...Read More
notes Notes:
Left Hand Pitcher/shutter step to first/ inside Lane
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Scrimmage Scrimmage stopwatch 5:30-6:00 timer 30 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 Pitching and Hitting/ Base Running with Signs

"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)