8U – 60 Mins #7

Team Name
Diana Gators
Location
Date
02/26/2018
Start Time
05:45 PM
End Time
6:45
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:30 (BELOW GOLD)
EARLY ACTIVITY Backyard Clean Up stopwatch 5:30-5:45 timer 15 Minutes
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
notes Notes:
Nothing to teach here, just have fun!
THROWING Feet In Concrete stopwatch 5:45-5:55 timer 10 Minutes
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
notes Notes:
Followed by Structured-Catch-Play
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Double Play Feeds SS
stopwatch 5:55-6:07 timer 12 Minutes
Verbals to slow feet: "Stay behind ball" "Catch first"
Fundamentals: Cuts and Relays
stopwatch 6:07-6:20 timer 13 Minutes
Bix 'X' / Be vocal / Turn gloveside
8U – 60 Mins #7
stopwatch 6:20-6:35 timer 15 Minutes
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  WATER BREAK (5min)  
FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 6:40-6:45 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
notes Notes:
BODY LANGUAGE
P & C How to Coach: Catching #1 stopwatch 6:45-6:45 timer 0 Minutes
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
notes Notes:
One practice to coach-up the catchers // Get each pitcher 24-pitch bullpen
PRACTICE STARTS AT 05:45 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)