90 Minutes

Team Name
Athletics
Location
Field 13
Date
02/25/2019
Start Time
5:30
End Time
7:40
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 5:15 (BELOW GOLD)
Early Activity BP Reps: Front Toss stopwatch 5:15-5:30 timer 15 Minutes
In an attempt to keep this segment simple, BP Reps: Front Toss is a station where a coach uses underhand tosses to get swings... and maybe even teach...Read More
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PRACTICE STARTS AT 5:30 (BELOW BLACK)
Warm Up Dyn Warm Up 8U #1 stopwatch 5:30-5:40 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
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Throwing One Knee Catch stopwatch 5:40-5:55 timer 15 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
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Quick Defense SS Darts stopwatch 5:55-6:05 timer 10 Minutes
SS Darts is a great drill to run during Quick Defense.  Before using an overhand dart during drills, give the athletes a chance to learn and train that...Read More
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  WATER BREAK (5min)  
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Baserunning Tagging Up stopwatch 6:15-6:25 timer 10 Minutes
DC recommends running Tagging Up during Early Baserunning.  Use final 4-6 sprints and review tagging up fundamentals. EXECUTION - First athlete jogs...Read More
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Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
2 Lines, 1 Coach
stopwatch 6:25-6:40 timer 15 Minutes
Catch & Pop
stopwatch 6:40-6:55 timer 15 Minutes
How to Coach: Ground Balls #3
stopwatch 6:55-7:10 timer 15 Minutes
How to Coach: Infield #3 (Training)
stopwatch 7:10-7:25 timer 15 Minutes
Ground Ball Quick Catch
stopwatch 7:25-7:40 timer 15 Minutes

"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