8U – 60 Mins #3 – 3/26/19
Team Name
8U Reds
Location
Field
Date
03/26/2019
Start Time
5:15
End Time
6:20
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:00 (BELOW GOLD)
5:00-5:15 
15 Minutes
Wiffle Circle is an Early Activity drill that can be run during the 15-minutes prior to practice start time. It can also be ran as a pre-game drill...Read More
Notes:
1-4 athletes = 1 hitter / 5-7 athletes = 2 hitters / 8+ athletes = 3 hitters
PRACTICE STARTS AT 5:15 (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:
Age appropriate exercise suggestions.
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:
CREATE FOCUS - Only throw on coach's verbal
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
WATER BREAK (5min)
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:
Review Home to First, then Base Hit Turns
Life Lesson discussions provide the opportunity to briefly talk about the characteristics of a champion. Use the Dugout Captain suggestions for each...Read More
Notes:
SELF-CONFIDENCE
"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