8U – 90 Mins #7
Team Name
8U – 90 Mins #7
Location
Date
02/14/2017
Start Time
04:00 PM
End Time
05:30 PM
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, have fun!
PRACTICE STARTS AT 04:00 PM (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

Emphasize quality repetitions - not a race.
Long Toss Competition is a fun throwing competition to run at the end of a throwing segment. Teach, then throw, finish by competing. This helps to...Read More

Catch play followed by Long Toss Competition
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
WATER BREAK (5min)
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
DC recommends running Tagging Up during Early Baserunning. Use final 4-6 sprints and review tagging up fundamentals. EXECUTION - First athlete jogs...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 (see below)
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

Instruct Catchers while getting each pitcher 24-count bullpen
"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)