6U – Shane #1

Team Name
Location
Shadow Ranch
Date
02/06/2017
Start Time
6:10
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
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Spread out hitters for safety.
WARM 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
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Tagging Up 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
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Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Waiter Trays Waiter Tray Receiving stopwatch 5:20-5:30 timer 10 Minutes
Waiter Tray Receiving is an introductory activity to drill receiving or outfield skills during the Quick Defense portion of practice.  The goal of this...Read More
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Catch and Pop Catch & Pop stopwatch 5:30-5:40 timer 10 Minutes
Catch & Pop is a Quick Defense drill to drill the athletic movement of an infielder catching and getting rid of the ball. This movement is used all...Read More
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Separation Drill Separation Drills stopwatch 5:40-5:50 timer 10 Minutes
This drill focuses on the separation movement of the hands after fielding a ground ball, and can be run on any clean, ground ball surface.  While it...Read More
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  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Grounder Competition 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
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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 6:10 (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