Red Sox Practice #3 2/25/19

Team Name
Spring 2019 – Red Sox 6U
Location
Tamura Elementary
Date
02/25/2019
Start Time
4:30
End Time
6:00
EARLY ACTIVITY DRILL STARTS AT 4:15 (BELOW GOLD)
EARLY ACTIVITY Wiffle Circle stopwatch 4:15-4:30 timer 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
notes Notes:
Spread out hitters for safety.
PRACTICE STARTS AT 4:30 (BELOW BLACK)
WARM UP Dyn Warm Up 6U #1 stopwatch 4:30-4:40 timer 10 Minutes
Dynamic Warm Up 6U is a movement-based warm up routine specific to athletes age 6+.  The Dynamic Warm Up is today's warm up routine.  Gone are the...Read More
notes Notes:
Teach the routine - both structure and movements.
THROW No Partner Throwing #1 stopwatch 4:40-4:50 timer 10 Minutes
No Partner Throwing is designed for the youngest players and run early in the season.  The set up and structure allow for safety as athletes will throw...Read More
notes Notes:
Big X, lean weight back... tap tap tap on follow through for arm path
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
How to Coach: Ground Balls #1
stopwatch 4:50-5:02 timer 12 Minutes
From Fielding Triangle // ADD POP
Waiter Tray Receiving
stopwatch 5:02-5:15 timer 13 Minutes
Eliminate fear and reinforce palm up.
  WATER BREAK (5min)  
Stations (Groups rotate halfway through block)
Live BP
stopwatch 5:20-5:32 timer 12 Minutes
Machine X 2 (3?) + Put Outs
How To Coach: Hitting #1
stopwatch 5:32-5:45 timer 13 Minutes
Stride & Load
BASERUNNING Base Hit Turns stopwatch 5:45-5:55 timer 10 Minutes
A Base Hit Turn is the action taken by a baserunner while rounding first after a base hit.  The ball has reached the outfield safely, which means the...Read More
notes Notes:
1. Home to First // 2. Base Hit Turns
MENTAL / FINISH Life Lesson Discussion stopwatch 5:55-6:00 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