6U – Shane #1

Team Name
Location
Shadow Ranch
Date
02/06/2017
Start Time
05:00 PM
End Time
6:10
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 4:45 (BELOW GOLD)
EARLY ACTIVITY Wiffle Dodgeball stopwatch 4:45-5:00 timer 15 Minutes
Wiffle Dodgeball is a wacky-fun drill.  There's some speed/agility value, but beyond that... we're having fun here.  With a keen eye placed on athlete-safety,...Read More
notes Notes:
Spread out hitters for safety.
WARMU UP Dyn Warm Up 6U #1 stopwatch 5:00-5:10 timer 10 Minutes
Dynamic Warm Up 6U is a movement-based warm up routine specific to athletes age 6+.  The Dynamic Warm Up is today's warm up routine.  Gone are the...Read More
notes Notes:
Teach the routine - both structure and movements.
THROW Tagging Up stopwatch 5:10-5:20 timer 10 Minutes
DC recommends running Tagging Up during Early Baserunning.  Use final 4-6 sprints and review tagging up fundamentals. EXECUTION - First athlete jogs...Read More
notes Notes:
Legs, legs, legs... feel the burn!! Work hard = Fun!
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Waiter Tray Receiving
stopwatch 5:20-5:30 timer 10 Minutes
THUMBS UP (above belt) & PINKIES DOWN (below belt)
Catch & Pop
stopwatch 5:30-5:40 timer 10 Minutes
FOCUS ARMS (after taking stride) - "Knockout position"
Separation Drills
stopwatch 5:40-5:50 timer 10 Minutes
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
BASERUNNING Ground Ball Competition stopwatch 5:55-6:05 timer 10 Minutes
Ground Ball Competition is a fun infield drill designed to for repetitions and competition. The desired instruction or execution requirements can be enforced...Read More
notes Notes:
Baserunners @ 1st base for instruction on breaking from bag (as per league/division rules)
MENTAL / FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 6:05-6:10 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
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SELF-CONFIDENCE
PRACTICE STARTS AT 05:00 PM (BELOW BLACK)

"Confidence comes from being prepared."

– John Wooden

SELF CONFIDENCE

  •  Confidence is earned: Hard work = Improved skill = Confidence
  •  Team Culture - Expect to Win vs. Not to Lose
  •  Look the Part - Posture, Body Language, Self-Talk