8U – 90 Mins #3

Team Name
Titans
Location
Park
Date
02/12/2019
Start Time
4:00
End Time
5:35
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 4:00 (BELOW GOLD)
PRACTICE STARTS AT 4:00 (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Dyn Warm Up 8U #1 stopwatch 4:00-4:10 timer 10 Minutes
~ 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 Notes:
Age appropriate exercise suggestions.
THROWING One Knee Catch stopwatch 4:10-4:20 timer 10 Minutes
One Knee Catch 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:
Broken throwing first with One-Knee. Train arm path with raised glove-side knee. Catch Play after...
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
How to Coach: Infield #1 (Training)
stopwatch 4:20-4:32 timer 12 Minutes
Emphasis on Exit footwork.
Side-to-Side Bucket Fly Balls
stopwatch 4:32-4:45 timer 13 Minutes
Consider tennis racquet / balls.
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
BP Reps: Wiffle Ball
stopwatch 4:50-5:02 timer 12 Minutes
Soft toss, front toss, and/or live arm.
How To Coach: Hitting #3
stopwatch 5:02-5:15 timer 13 Minutes
Put it together: Legs + Arms
Base Hit Turns
stopwatch 5:15-5:30 timer 15 Minutes
FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 5:30-5:35 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:
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