8U – 60 Mins #7
Team Name
8U – 60 Mins #7
Location
Date
02/25/2018
Start Time
04:00 PM
End Time
5:05
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 3:45 (BELOW GOLD)
Backyard Clean up is an activity run during the 15-minute window before practice. As it is completely centered on fun, Backyard Clean Up could fill any...Read More

Nothing to teach here, just have fun!
~ 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

Emphasize quality repetitions - not a race.
Feet in Concrete is a throwing drill typically done as part of the Throwing Progression (a routine to follow while warming the arm up). Depending on...Read More

Followed by Structured-Catch-Play
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
WATER BREAK (5min)
Water Cup Sliding is a baserunning drill designed to train the fundamentals of a proper feet-first slide. Having the athlete hold water cups in both hands...Read More

Toss ball up so athlete can break on catch.
Life Lesson discussions provide the opportunity to briefly talk about the characteristics of a champion. Use the Dugout Captain suggestions for each...Read More

BODY LANGUAGE
LESSON #1 - THROWING Dugout Captain's How to Coach - Catching #1 is led by Brent Mayne. Coach Mayne is a 15-year MLB veteran, author of the book The...Read More

One practice to coach-up the catchers // Get each pitcher 24-pitch bullpen
PRACTICE STARTS AT 04:00 PM (BELOW BLACK)
"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)