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)
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
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Nothing to teach here, just have fun!
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
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Followed by Structured-Catch-Play
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
WATER BREAK (5min)
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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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
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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)