Cubs Tball Practice 1
Team Name
Cubs
Location
Old Majors A
Date
02/08/2020
Start Time
11:00
End Time
12:00
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 10:45 (BELOW GOLD)
Wiffle Circle
10:45-11:00 15 Minutes
Wiffle Circle is an Early Activity drill that can be run during the 15-minutes prior to practice start time. It can also be ran as a pre-game drill...Read More
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Wiffle Balls
PRACTICE STARTS AT 11:00 (BELOW BLACK)
Obstacle Course is a Warm Up drill is designed for fun. Run this early in the season to help break the ice and get kids to loosen up and smile. The...Read More
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Cub Crawls, Ready Position (Growl), Relay Race - Drop in the bucket
Hula Hoop Throwing is a drill designed to work on basic throwing mechanics. Highlights include stepping with the opposite foot and utilizing a proper...Read More
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Ball Grip > 1. Feet Planted 2. Ankle Eye Step 3. Left Right Left Steps
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
How to Coach: Infield #1 (Training)
11:20-11:30 10 Minutes
Ready Position > Fielding Triangle > Footwork and throw (no grounder)
WATER BREAK (5min)
The Treasure Map Challenge is a great way to introduce the baseball field, positions, and names to your players. Use the concept of a treasure map to peak...Read More
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1. Always run on and off the field. Sprint to X marks the spot, sprint back. Switch maps.
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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Life Lesson Discussion. Topic = HARD WORK. Set the tone early Coach!
"There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do."
– Derek Jeter, NY Yankees ('95-'14)
HARD WORK
- Working hard is a habit, and habits must be earned. DECIDE to work hard daily!
- Find a way. Won’t always feel like working hard. Compete, challenge another, grind.
- "Practice is what you make of it,” Raul Ibanez (1996-2014)