7U Defense + Hitting Tee

Team Name
7U Defense + Hitting Tee
Location
Matanich Field
Date
01/18/2017
Start Time
6:30
End Time
7:25
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 6:30 (BELOW GOLD)
PRACTICE STARTS AT 6:30 (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Fundamentals: Dynamic Warm Up stopwatch 6:30-6:40 timer 10 Minutes
The Dynamic Warm Up is today's warm up routine.  Gone are the days of standing in a circle and yanking on arms and legs.  Best way to explain using common...Read More
notes Notes:
Explain principles of movement-based workouts. Take time to TEACH movements.
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
How to Coach: Infield #1 (Training)
stopwatch 6:40-6:50 timer 10 Minutes
Ball in glove; from fielding triangle; all MUST execute footwork!
How To Coach: Hitting #1
stopwatch 6:50-7:00 timer 10 Minutes
TEACH - start with legs.
Two Spot Receiving
stopwatch 7:00-7:10 timer 10 Minutes
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
BASERUNNING Base Hit Turns stopwatch 7:15-7:25 timer 10 Minutes
A Base Hit Turn is the action taken by a baserunner while rounding first after a base hit.  The ball has reached the outfield safely, which means the...Read More
notes Notes:
First review Home-to-First. Then, use cones to force the banana curve. Encourage aggressive turn.

"Goal Example: Hit .400 this season. Goals earn us two big things: 1) Achievement; and, 2) Personal Development"

– Dan Keller (Dugout Captain)

GOALS

  •  Achievement: ego, game ball, all-star team (stuff easily forgotten)
  •  Development: Physical (improved swing, more power, better eye) + Character (work ethic, persistence, adversity)
  •  Setting goals is a skill, skills take practice. We start today: What are OUR team goals?